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HobbyLink Japan's first physical store, HobbyQuest, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on July 25, 2026, bringing a treasure-hunt-style shopping experience to hobby fans.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka has announced a new exhibition, "HOKUSAI," spotlighting the roughly 18-year period when ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai went by the name "Hokusai," running from Saturday, May 22 through Monday, July 19, 2027.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Sanburos's Japanese-culture brand Holiday Girl is releasing a new Tokaido Shinkansen collection featuring the 0 Series, 300 Series, and 923 Series Doctor Yellow T4 Formation, with T-shirts, magnets, and a denim jacket going on sale sequentially from late July 2026.
To mark its fifth anniversary, craft gin brand HOLON is launching its first non-alcoholic drink, HOLON GIN ORIGINAL 0.00%, open for pre-order from July 29, 2026, alongside a renewed version of its signature HOLON GIN ORIGINAL gin.
Fuji-Q Highland and Sun Hoseki's popular character Hoppe-chan collaborate for the first time in the Sun Hoseki Fair in Fuji-Q Highland, running August 13 to 15, 2026, with a pop-up shop, a hands-on Hoppe-chan Shibori Workshop, character greetings, and a limited Fuji-Q exclusive Hoppe-chan gift campaign.
A Hoppe-chan pop-up shop hosted by Village Vanguard brings limited-edition keychains, hair ties, and stickers to Aichi from August 7 and Kanagawa from August 28, 2026.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa presents five seasonal ways to experience Nagano's autumn with all five senses — a fermented steamed lunch overlooking terraced rice paddies, an in-room dining breakfast framed by vivid foliage, an evening cafe and bar by firelight, a sketching walk through the changing leaves, and a calming morning stretch in the crisp autumn air.
Hotel Kanazawa introduces a new Bonenkai/Shinnenkai party plan available December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with three course options from ¥10,000 per person, two hours of all-you-can-drink, and a complimentary plum wine toast.
Tea & Cocktail "Garden Lounge" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is holding the one-month-limited "Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Melon, Mango & Peach" from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring shortcakes, glass desserts, and a wide range of savory dishes.
From August 1 to September 20, 2026, Hotel New Otani Tokyo will hold the "Tottori Wagyu Fair 2026," featuring Tottori Wagyu across eight in-house restaurants alongside seasonal specialties such as the Shinkansen pear and Mount Daisen foothill milk.
STREATS, the breakfast restaurant at Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay, is holding a special autumn flavors fair from September 1 to September 30, 2026 (excluding September 19 to 23), featuring a jewel box-like grape assortment with Shine Muscat and a truffle-scented Roast Beef & Chicken Bowl.
Ichihatasan Yakushiji is releasing the second design in its "Monthly Omamori Bag" series at its popular omamori-making experience — from August 1, 2026, a limited sunflower-themed bag will be available, ready to be paired with a cord of your choice for a one-of-a-kind summer amulet.