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A limited-time Sun Hoseki Fair featuring accessories, stationery, character goods, and the popular original character Hoppe-chan runs from June 20 to June 28, 2026, at Aeon Mall Chiba Newtown.
Suntory is releasing "Koodori Hops," a limited-edition happoushu (low-malt beer) featuring rare Nelson Sauvin hops, multi-layered fruity aromas, and a refreshing finish, available nationwide from August 12, 2026.
Tachibana E Liquors has launched the 136th edition of its whisky lottery, featuring Yamazaki 18 Year as the top prize, with 466 limited entries available starting June 19, 2026.
The Takamiya Garden Teahouse (高宮庭園茶寮) in Fukuoka City is running a limited-time summer event, "Natsu no Hi," from July 18 to August 30, 2026, featuring a special dinner course, bamboo light installations, and a wind-chime corridor in the garden.
Az Maker has opened pre-orders for new clear files featuring characters from the TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess" on its online shop "CharaON!". The A4-sized files depict Reirin & Keigetsu before and after their body swap.
Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out expanded heat-relief initiatives from July 2 to September 14, 2026, as part of the special summer event "Summer Cool-Off at Tokyo Disney Resort," developed in collaboration with environmental science experts.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is hosting a series of guided theatre tours throughout July 2026, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at its concert hall, Playhouse, and Theatre East — including views of live stage setups.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Cow Cow Kitchen is launching a new summer limited-edition treat — the Milk Pie Salty Nuts, featuring mascarpone cream, roasted hazelnuts, and Awaji Island seaweed salt, available from June 19, 2026.
On July 31, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel presents a one-night-only dinner buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall, where guests can enjoy hotel-made cuisine and free-flowing drinks while watching the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival up close.
Nine temples and shrines in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture will hold the "Tsuruoka Natsumoude Goshuin Meguri" from July 1 to 20, 2026, with special summer goshuin stamps available for visitors.
A pop-up shop celebrating the TV anime broadcast of Tune In to the Midnight Heart is open at three HMV&BOOKS locations across Japan, featuring new products using newly drawn illustrations.
Ikebukuro PARCO is holding a collaboration event with the Ultraman Series to celebrate its 60th anniversary — featuring a pop-up shop, lottery, restaurant campaign, and SNS giveaway, running July 3–16, 2026.