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From August 12, Tully's Coffee is serving Choco Affogato Shaqool, a frozen drink that pours espresso over a chocolate-flavored frozen base for an affogato-inspired treat, alongside its five-cheese Ballpark Dog.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
UWS AQUARIUM GA☆KYO, an aquarium in Odaiba that reimagines Japanese tradition as living art, will close on August 31, 2026 after about four years, having just become the only aquarium in Japan to win TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2026 award and the top-ranked attraction in Tokyo among travelers. Every tank in the building remains available for purchase as a one-of-a-kind artwork by creator Gakyo Miyazawa.
YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA welcomed its 30,000th visitor with a commemorative ceremony, as the immersive digital art museum on Japanese yokai continues its run at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City through August 31.
YSL Beauty's new YSL Love Light Collection captures silver and pink light in a limited-edition eyeshadow palette, lip ink shades, and cushion foundation, releasing in stages from August 12 to August 21, 2026.
WORLD IDOL REPUBLIC in NAGOYA SAKAE, a new permanent entertainment facility in Nagoya's Sakae district operated by NDP Co., Ltd., held its grand opening performance on August 8, 2026, blending illusion, traditional Japanese performing arts, and live music, with mascot character Sakura making her debut. The venue is now holding twice-daily "Obon Special Performances" from August 11 through 16.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store will host the Shimane edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from August 26 to September 1, 2026, bringing the prefecture's food, crafts, and culture to every floor, including a gourmet fair, a Club Tourism travel consultation, and a Lafcadio Hearn-themed evening of ghost stories.
From August 11 to September 23, 2026, an autumn stationery fair featuring decoration-friendly notebooks and pens, high-function study and work tools, and birthday balloons and cards runs at around 210 AEON and AEON Style stores, with up to about 630 items in the lineup.
AmiAmi, a major hobby shop in Japan, has released its monthly figure pre-order ranking for July 2026, showcasing top picks from popular games including GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, Azur Lane, and Atelier Ryza.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
To mark Japan's "Inn Day" on August 10th, Booking.com has selected 10 distinctive ryokan and hotels from Hokkaido to Kyushu, spotlighting historic hot springs, ocean views, and regional cuisine found across the country.
The TV anime "With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess Season 2" has released its second teaser PV ahead of its October 2026 debut, and its official X account has launched a follow-and-repost campaign offering fans autographed key visual posters signed by five cast members.