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TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at the Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto will serve a summer-exclusive afternoon tea showcasing domestic peach and tropical mango from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Yamazaki Jitsugyo has released a new lineup of practical home goods, featuring a foldable 2-tier indoor laundry rack, a lunch bag with a built-in smartphone holder, a lightweight 20L trash can, and water wiper squeegees in three sizes.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line adds Anzu Mazaki from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters as a 1/7 scale finished figure, priced at 8,800 yen and scheduled for a November 2026 release.
Romance story app 100 Love Scenes PLUS marks its 9th anniversary in June 2026 with a series of special campaigns, including a chance to read 99 characters' full stories for free throughout the month.
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place on July 10, 2026, at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. Paid reserved seating is now available for ¥14,000 per seat through the Ticket Pay ticketing service.
A mug and a hologram pin badge 2-piece set featuring Alma from the TV anime Alma-chan wa Kazoku ni Naritai are now available to order through the Kyara ON! online shop.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS line expands with completed figures of Maomao and Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries TV anime, currently available for pre-order at AmiAmi.
Nijigen no Mori's "Godzilla Intercept Operation" on Awaji Island is running a limited-time summer event from July 18 to September 13, 2026, featuring traditional Japanese games and exclusive prizes for Premium Ticket and VIP Journey Pass holders.
A whole-building private villa named Awana (淡凪) is set to open in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture on June 29, 2026, offering urban residents a complete reset just about one hour from Osaka, with ocean views, a private pool, a BBQ terrace, and an indoor sauna.
Bagel House KOTOHIRA in Kotohira, Kagawa has become the first bagel shop in Japan to obtain the JAS0026 certification for vegan and vegetarian restaurant management, and is expanding to nationwide online sales starting June 1, 2026.
Nagoya-based confectionery shop Benzaiten has launched a Coconut Warabimochi, a new take on the traditional treat created using the steaming-and-kneading technique of uiro, the classic Nagoya sweet.
A new lineup of original Blue Lock TV anime merchandise themed around the Check Sailor Style is set to release in late August 2026, featuring newly illustrated artwork of seven fan-favorite characters.