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Wabiya Korekido in Kyoto's Gion Hanamikoji, known for its stone-grilled oyakodon lunch, introduces a lunch-only summer dish featuring chilled noodles in a chicken broth finished with a refreshing sudachi citrus sorbet.
From August 8 to 31, 2026, amphibious bus "Yamanakako no Kaba (YAMANAKAKO NO KABA)" adds a single daily "Evening Cool Breeze Ride" after its last regular departure, offering cooler evening air, views of Mount Fuji over Lake Yamanaka, and an original fan for every rider.
YASUMI LAB OSAKA, a hands-on workshop store where guests sew their own one-of-a-kind plush straps, opened in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on August 1, 2026. The store previously operated as "Y! Y! hands Osaka," offering custom accessory-making experiences.
Artist Natsuko Tanihara presents a new series of velvet paintings under the theme "Banquet" at Gallery Butaiura in Azabudai Hills from September 4 to October 11, 2026, alongside a one-night banquet dinner event.
From August 1 to 9, 2026, 4℃ Ginza Main Store hosts the second installment of its in-store collaboration with Hibiya Kadan, decorating the shop with seasonal flowers and giving away a single stem to customers who follow the store's Instagram or try on jewelry.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is running a limited-time Polar Expedition Tour from August 1 to 23, 2026, letting small groups step into the same space as its King and Gentoo penguins.
A popular night program from 「視てはいけない絵画展」, an immersive painting exhibition, is coming to Nagoya, letting visitors explore a darkened gallery with only a flashlight to guide them.
ALL OUT, a nationwide group of muscular performers, joins The Nakano Bon Odori Festival on August 2, 2026, dancing MUSCLE BON ODORI to a bulked-up remix and hosting a water-splashing event right after the stage.
AMI PARIS has reopened its boutique on the 3rd floor of GINZA SIX in Tokyo following a full interior redesign, unveiling a brighter Parisian-inspired space along with GINZA SIX-exclusive items to mark the renewal.
Art Lounge TSUBOMI, a permanent exhibition space dedicated entirely to marmot-themed art, opens on August 8, 2026, in Kichijoji, Tokyo, with more than 30 works and an opening program called Mamoterrace Festa featuring 13 creators.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has opened a new bird-watching corner in its lobby, complete with telescopes, binoculars, a bird guidebook, and video screenings, so guests can enjoy the surrounding forest's wild birds and scenery up close.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Division brings new "Summer Wear" themed merchandise featuring original illustrations of Nagisa Shiota and six other characters to Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from August 6 to 18, 2026, with items also available online at Chugaionline.