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nane tokyo Asakusa Hanare, the second location of the handmade ring workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo, opened on June 3, 2026, offering traditional Japanese tsuchime metalworking experiences for visitors.
A limited-time Tanabata Festival will take place at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from June 6 to July 7, 2026. Visitors can write wishes on original paper strips featuring specially drawn Naruto characters and hang them on bamboo branches.
A Vietnam-themed night cruise is scheduled for July 31, 2026 in Osaka, combining a ride on the next-generation EV vessel "Queen Bee M7," authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and live traditional dance by V-Artists Osaka—all for a group limited to 24 guests.
A summer-limited afternoon tea spotlighting the seasonal pairing of peach and shine muscat is available at two venues inside the Kobe Marriott Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around peach and Shine Muscat grapes is being served at six venues across Tokyo and Saitama from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
The Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra XP9406/40 launches on June 3, 2026, becoming the first model in the series to include a 3-in-1 facial care brush and body groomer attachment alongside the flagship rotary shaver.
Two new card collections inspired by Puella Magi Madoka Magica are now available for pre-order — the metallic-shine Neon Collection and the frosted-glass-effect Glassy Collection, both planned for release in mid-August 2026.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
Starting June 18, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Lobby Lounge will host the Color Palette Summer Picnic afternoon tea, followed by the Italian Seaside Picnic lunch buffet at Splendido from June 24.
Starting June 16, 2026, the Pastry Shop La Mora on the first floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa in Saitama is serving its annual "Dolce Kakigori" — fluffy shaved ice made from pure Shinshu deep spring water ice, paired with seasonal ingredients.
Royce' is releasing a new lineup of summer sweets from June 3, 2026, including a six-piece fruit jelly assortment and a mixed set of jellies and baked goods, ideal for mid-summer gifts. A free shipping campaign is also running through August 5.
The public outdoor hot spring "Shin-Hotaka no Yu" at Shin-Hotaka Onsen will feature a fresh green illumination event from June 23 to 29, with extended hours until 9:00 PM.