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The towering Himalayan lily — a rare plant reaching over 3 meters in height — is expected to flower soon at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, with 4 plants currently growing and blooms anticipated through late June.
Adorable raised 3D stickers inspired by the popular chocolate biscuit brand Saku-yama Choco Jiro are now available for pre-order at Animate and Movic. Two designs are planned, priced at ¥660 each, with release scheduled for around August 7, 2026.
Beer lovers in Hokkaido can enjoy 9 varieties of draft beer at SAPPORO BEER HOLIDAY, held at Sapporo Garden Park on June 27 and 28, 2026, with live music, exclusive seasonal brews, and a commemorative original beer glass.
Three limited-time summer drinks — a Pineapple Mint Soda, Mango Tea Soda, and Lemon Cream Latte — are set to debut at Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura locations starting June 18, 2026, each crafted with house-made syrups and fresh fruit flavors.
A wine tasting event featuring 100% locally grown Sera Town grapes will take place on July 11, 2026, at the Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera lobby lounge for hotel guests staying that night.
Shirasagi no Yu Noto Kaishu, a hot spring resort in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following closure due to the January 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
From June 19 through September 30, the bonfire lounge at Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will serve eight seasonal cocktails—five alcoholic and three non-alcoholic—crafted from Kyushu-sourced drinks, available nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
Rooftop restaurant STRI in Machida, Tokyo is holding a limited-time "Asian Resort Buffet" for lunch from July 1 to September 15, 2026, featuring Hainan Chicken Rice, Pho, mango shaved ice, and more.
A new apartment-style hotel, SYLA HOTEL NISHI-AZABU, has opened in Tokyo's upscale Nishi-Azabu neighborhood, offering a spacious 96.45㎡ suite for up to 8 guests with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Champagne Telmont has unveiled the second release of its 100% organic cuvée TELMONT RÉSERVE DE LA TERRE ROSÉ (ORGANIC), blending three terroirs and three vintages to express the purest character of organically grown grapes.
An exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of The Familiar of Zero TV anime is scheduled to run at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from August 10 to 30, 2026, featuring a life-size figure of Louise, over 100 illustrations, and a special audio guide recorded by the original cast.