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LEXUS MEETS... in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is offering a limited-time banana kakigori supervised by Aichi's Shugetsudo alongside a kuzukiri, available from August 1, 2026.
The Living Room with SKY BAR on the 18th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier is offering a limited-time afternoon tea from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing seasonal chestnut and pumpkin with fragrant caramel alongside about 10 kinds of sweets and savories.
M·A·C is expanding its Glow Play line with the Glow Play Bouncy Highlighter, a balm-and-powder hybrid with a soft, mochi-like texture available in seven sheer, shimmering shades, launching August 7, 2026. Two previously limited-edition Glow Play Tendertalk Lip Balm shades also return as permanent additions on the same day.
The Maebashi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has reissued Kyuchomei e no Tabi, a booklet tracing the history of 44 town names that disappeared from the city decades ago, after years of requests from citizens and member businesses.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu in Shimane is serving a limited-time autumn afternoon tea centered on shine muscat grapes, paired with local ingredients such as Onan Town white corn and Miyakojima mango, along with Japanese black tea.
In July, 14 baby meerkats arrived at Meerkat Cafe googoo in Kichijoji, Tokyo — the smallest just 45 days old and small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Starting August 1, the babies are out on the shop floor, growing up as part of the cafe's mob.
To celebrate its 2nd anniversary, Tokyo ramen shop Menya NOBUNAGA is holding a festival at its Kyobashi, Kayabacho, and Tsukiji locations on August 7 and 8, 2026, giving free topping and free ramen tickets to a total of 450 guests who order ramen during the event.
Life on Products' fragrance brand mercyu is adding two new scents, Classic Osmanthus and Candy Cosmos, to its popular Nordic Collection Spill-Resistant Reed Diffuser series, with sales starting August 24, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will hold the fourth DISCO NIGHT PARTY, "Halloween Boogie Fever," on October 16, 2026, featuring DJ sets, a tribute performance by Michael Jackton, and drag queen shows for a glamorous Halloween night.
Mizkan is releasing "Fruitis™ Rich Peach," a chilled, ready-to-drink fruit vinegar drink made with peach pulp, in limited quantities at select channels starting August 4.
Momosuzu Nene held her first solo live, "Rise Up * NENENENENENENENE Full Flourish," at Tokyo Garden Theater on July 29, delivering a story of full flourish told through evolving costumes and stages.
Kodansha's Children's Business Division is releasing the Monchhichi Gyugyutto! Sticker Book on August 6, 2026, packed with 287 stickers spanning classic brown Monchhichi to colorful new trend designs, along with message cards, for ¥1,650 (tax included).