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A second collection of fluffy roomwear and accessories inspired by Haikyu!! characters' favorite foods will open for pre-order at the Palude online store from June 22, 2026, with delivery expected from early November 2026.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
The seasonal bath experience "Milky Way Bath" inspired by the Tanabata star festival opens at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's swimwear hot spring area on July 1, 2026, featuring a starlit dome ceiling, star-shaped bath toys, and a cool bathing experience.
The spectacular mass jump of Silver Carp (Hakuren) has been observed again this year on the Tone River in Goka Town, Ibaraki Prefecture — a breathtaking annual natural phenomenon that draws observers from June to July.
The popular Hamster Monaka from Kyoto confectionery Aoki Kouetsudo gets a limited-edition salt butter an filling, available from June 19, 2026 in the online shop.
Harapecolab has launched Mineral Ice, a summer frozen treat studded with colorful kohakuto candy pieces cut from their popular こうぶつヲカシ. Available in Milk Ice and Lemon Sorbet varieties, it goes on sale June 19 via the official online store.
Hashimoto Coffee's "魅惑の果実," a coffee made by steeping beans in real strawberries, is holding a limited-time pop-up at JR Kokura Station's Amu Plaza in Kitakyushu from June 18 to 25, 2026, featuring free tastings and takeout options.
COSPA has announced exclusive limited-edition merchandise for Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026," including a full graphic dry hoodie, an acrylic art stand with sticker set, and a つままれ rubber figure with sticker set, available at COSPA booths at the Hamamatsu, Osaka, and Tokyo venues.
The grand prize illustration from the first Hatsune Miku x Good Smile Company Illustration Contest has been turned into a 1/7 scale finished figure. Pre-orders are now open at amiami, with release scheduled for July 2027.
For five days in July 2026, Hayama Hikage Chaya opens its garden terrace for an evening celebration of ayu sweetfish, featuring a special kaiseki course and charcoal-grilled fish under the summer sky.
Space Aviation Co., Ltd. is now selling summer-limited helicopter night-view sightseeing flights timed to major fireworks festivals, offering a private aerial experience for groups of 3 to 6 from the Chiba Bay Coast Heliport and JPD Kyoto Heliport.
Starting July 18, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant "Sakura" on the 3rd floor will offer a Japanese-style afternoon tea set on weekends and holidays, featuring wagashi sweets, artisan savories from tempura, teppanyaki, and sushi counters, and a self-serve kakigori station.