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Panasonic Cycle Tech will begin accepting orders for the FRCD07, a new chromoly frameset in its handcrafted Panasonic Order System (POS) lineup, starting July 2026. Priced from ¥365,000 (tax included), the frameset blends traditional chromoly craftsmanship with modern disc brake standards.
Starting June 4, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — home to Japan's largest variety of shark species — is running a rainy season event packed with special exhibits, a sea lion weather forecast, and exclusive gifts for young visitors on rainy days.
Red Bull Maneki Jam, a skateboard jam session where audience votes decide the winner, takes place on June 21, 2026 — Go Skateboarding Day — at the Osu Shopping Street Fureai Hiroba in Nagoya.
RETREAT PLACE ASAHI, a new corporate retreat and workcation facility surrounded by nature in Asahi-cho, Toyama, has opened. The facility offers space for team-building, offsite meetings, and creative retreats away from the daily grind.
Revlon is releasing the Glimmer Tinted Moisturizer Stick in four shades on June 8, 2026 — a one-handed stick foundation designed to deliver a natural, bare-skin-like finish with light coverage and moisturizing benefits in roughly 15 seconds.
Futaba Co., Ltd.'s foil stamping brand ROKKAKU has announced a new addition to its Japan Famous Landmarks Series — the Miyajima Foil-Stamped Postcards, set to go on sale from June 1, 2026.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
Samansa Mos2 is releasing a Disney Collection inspired by the classic animated film Pinocchio on June 4, 2026. The four-item lineup — including embroidered T-shirts, a tote bag, and a face pouch — puts the beloved cat character Figaro at center stage.
From June 6 to July 5, 2026, Kokuei Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa hosts its Ajisai Matsuri, featuring around 20,000 hydrangeas across 40 varieties — the largest hydrangea display in Shikoku — alongside yukata rentals, outdoor tea ceremonies, and more.
A WEB lottery featuring original Secret Catch! Teenieping goods has launched, offering prizes such as square cushions, acrylic stands, sticker sets, and more — with no losing tickets.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream on weekends and holidays from June to August 2026, with June spotlighting a matcha theme.
SHIKI -HAKONE-, a private villa in Hakone, has adopted Nihon Bed's Silky Pocket mattresses across all guest rooms, blending the space's natural-material design with the artisanal sleeping comfort of Japan's oldest bed manufacturer.