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Women's fishing wear brand Shipsmast has unveiled its new "Fish Camo Dry" series, featuring an original all-over print inspired by fish and the sea. Hats, T-shirts, long T-shirts, and half pants go on sale July 3, 2026.
Kiyomasa Seika's Shiro Kifujin brand has unveiled a summer-limited frozen chocolate banana in two flavors at its Kumamoto stores, along with an in-store cotton candy decoration experience and nationwide cold delivery through its official online shop.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching the "SKZOO × GiGO Campaign SUMMER" at GiGO group arcades across Japan, featuring exclusive crane game prizes, a must-buy campaign, collaboration taiyaki, and SKZOO photo spots, running from August 18 to September 30, 2026.
A landmark special exhibition celebrating 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation opens at Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, featuring real Antarctic ice to touch, blizzard simulations, rare meteorite displays, and an immersive aurora experience.
A new grape highball joins Suntory's Kudamono Torys Can series for a limited time starting August 25, 2026, blending rich grape flavor with the smooth finish of Torys Whisky.
Suntory is releasing "Nonaru Sakaba Kabosu Lemon Sour Non-Alcoholic" nationwide for a limited time starting September 1, 2026. The 350ml can offers a crisp blend of fresh kabosu citrus and lemon acidity with 0.00% alcohol.
Nihonryori Sushimaru, a long-established Japanese restaurant with 78 years of history in Matsuyama, is opening a new location inside APA Hotel Matsuyama-shi Ekimae on July 28, 2026, offering a breakfast buffet showcasing Ehime's local food culture.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
For just three days around the Tanabata festival, DOLCE FELICE is offering two limited-edition fruit jellies packed with six types of fruit — one inspired by Orihime in red pomegranate-scented jelly, and one by Hikoboshi in blue orange-scented jelly.
A limited-time bespoke eyewear event at Hankyu Umeda pairs one-of-a-kind vintage frames from THE LAST STORE® with customizable photochromic lenses from KODAK Lenses, running July 8–14, 2026.
From August 13 to 15, 2026, the Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel will hold a three-day summer buffet themed around a fish market, featuring live tuna-cutting performances and fresh seafood sourced directly from Toyosu Market.
Tokyo Bouillabaisse Shokudo, a French-inspired seafood restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, launches its full dinner menu on July 1, 2026, completing a dual dining concept alongside the already-open Tanita Cafe.