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Hakone Gora Park is bringing back its popular hydrangea photo spot for June 2025, with over 100 pots of colorful blooms lining the steps toward the fountain pool. Seasonal sweets and a limited-time glass bead craft experience are also on offer.
HARIO's Taiwan-developed Alpha Dripper Tritan, which sold out during its limited debut at SCAJ, is now officially available in Japan. A ceramic version is also launching exclusively through the HARIO official online shop.
Keiyo Engineering has released the Haru Print (ハルプリ), a compact digital camera that lets you take photos and print them as glossy stickers on the spot — no ink required.
A special merchandise event for Gakuen Idolmaster, "HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN Terminal," launched on May 29, 2026 at Tokyo Character Street's Ichiban Plaza and its online store, featuring newly drawn illustrations of 13 idols in stationmaster-style outfits.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has introduced wedding packages for overseas visitors that combine a ceremony, reception, and a two-night stay. Plans went on sale May 28, 2026, with options for Shinto-style or Western ceremonies in the hotel's historic Japanese garden.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto is launching an exclusive program for guests on its special Gran Via Floor, offering private access to the normally closed Shoin building, prayers at the main hall, and a traditional kagura performance at Fushimi Inari-taisha.
The popular all-inclusive dinner course "SAN" at Hotel Kanazawa moves to the 16th floor Sky Banquet "Raspberry" from June to August 2026, offering panoramic city night views for groups of 20 or more at ¥6,000 per person.
Patisserie Edmont at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi is selling a limited-time "Mango Passion Mountain" danish from June 1 through August 31, 2026. Priced at ¥300, it features mango puree baked into the dough and a special mango-passion fruit syrup.
CrossDine, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, will host the popular "LOVE HAWAII" buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-inspired dishes crafted by specialist chefs and tropical décor designed to evoke the spirit of the islands.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
The Hunter x Hunter Animate Fair in 2026 Summer is set to run at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 13 to June 28, 2026, offering new Ani-Art 4th edition merchandise and exclusive fair bonuses.
Starting June 1, 2026, I'm LILY at JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata will release a new limited-edition treat — the Chocolat Sandwich Cookie Salty Lemon & Butter, featuring Setouchi lemon, snow salt, and fermented butter.