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A special photo exhibition featuring decades of honeybee research photography by Tamagawa University Professor Emeritus Masami Sasaki is coming to Fujifilm Square in Tokyo Midtown from August 14 to September 10, 2026.
A new seasonal ice bar featuring 33% golden pineapple juice and passion fruit, with fine ice crystals that recreate the texture of frozen pineapple, goes on sale across Japan on June 30, 2026.
Ginza Wako Annex introduces a summer lineup of new sweets including a limited-edition Premier Mango cake, frozen parfait assortment, Shimizu Hakutou compote jelly, and drinkable fruit jelly.
Japanese footwear brand grounds and artist MON7A are launching a collaboration shoe, "MOOPIE x MON7A," priced at ¥49,500. Pre-orders open July 4, 2026 and run through July 23, available at the Shibuya store and online.
A one-year-old male giraffe named Suzumaru has joined Gunma Safari Park, transferred from Saitama Children's Animal Nature Park to pair with the resident male Natsugoro.
Häagen-Dazs Japan is releasing two limited-edition Gelati (ジェラーティ) Mini Cups — Tropical Rich & Coconut and Salty Caramel & Pistachio — at supermarkets, convenience stores, and department stores nationwide starting June 30, 2026.
Hakone Emoa Terrasse is introducing a summer-limited dessert inspired by a perfume bottle on display at the adjacent Hakone Lalique Museum, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel will hold "HANABI Night Terrace 2026," an exclusive fireworks-viewing dinner for hotel guests at the 4th-floor Ocean Deck terrace, running on select dates from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
The second wave of information for Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026, set to take place in Niigata from September 21 to 23, 2026, has been announced, including the main visual designed by illustrator リン☆ユウ, several upcoming events, and the original theme song "Bloom Out feat. Hatsune Miku."
A Hello Kitty collaboration bag series from unify and Sanrio Characters features three-dimensional embroidery in light gray and navy, offered in three sizes for everyday use.
Hotel Resol Ueno in Ueno, Tokyo is launching the "Panda Anniversary Stay Plan" from July 1, 2026 — a one-room-only stay in a fully panda-themed room complete with a 100 cm panda plush, sparkling wine, whole cake, Instax photo, and late checkout until noon.
Tokyo Midtown welcomes three new dining experiences in summer 2026, led by Instant Classic by WCB — West Coast Brewing's largest directly-operated craft beer restaurant — alongside Kayanoya's new seasonal dashi cuisine concept and Tamitu's limited-time honey cafe.