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The Japanese restaurant Shunkasado "Shunka" on the second floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a summer edition of its Shikisai Course from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time option of grilled unagi kabayaki paired with charcoal-grilled wagyu beef.
Starting June 1, 2026, the "Hana no Yousei" café at Hotel New Akao in Atami introduces two new seasonal parfaits — one using Izu New Summer Orange and another featuring two types of mango with Izu lemonade essence.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's Yamashita-cho is offering an early summer limited stay plan called "Heart-Lifting Relax Stay" from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring an exclusive dessert plate delivered by room service and ReFa beauty amenities as gifts.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering its popular summer-limited "Night Pool & Stay" plan from July 18 to September 22, 2026, pairing accommodation with guaranteed access to the illuminated Shell Pool at night, just 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is rolling out summer-exclusive offerings across its dining venues, featuring an Italian course inspired by southern Italy, seasonal shaved ice, mango sweets, and cocktails with Japanese-inflected flavors.
IDÉE and bridal event operator On The Page are teaming up for the furniture brand's first-ever bridal fair, giving couples a chance to envision their wedding decor alongside their future home.
Iruma City, Seibu Railway, and the anime "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun" have joined forces for the "DeviDevi Area Tour," bringing special station signage, illuminated shopping streets, character flags, and more planned activities to the Iruma-shi Station area.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for an 18K gold mini-figure of Kamen Rider 2 (Old Version), standing approximately 2.3 cm tall and limited to just 100 pieces worldwide.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, U-TREASURE is releasing an 18K yellow gold mini figure of Kamen Rider (Old No. 1), approximately 2.4 cm tall and limited to just 100 pieces, with pre-orders open from May 26 to July 24, 2026.
To mark the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider, U-Treasure is releasing a black-coated Sterling Silver 925 mini figure of the iconic Shocker Fighter (Bone), available for pre-order from May 26 to July 24, 2026.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
Kawasaki Noh Theater marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a Noh performance by the Kanze School's Tessen-kai on July 20, featuring the plays Tenko and Kokaji.