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Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi is launching its Night Pool for summer 2026 on Saturday, July 11, featuring a new illumination dome, fireworks shows, and the returning adult-only Laguna Pool Party.
The summer pool at Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture opens on June 20. The lineup includes the kids' area "Kujira-san's Splash Garden," a wave pool with waves up to 1 meter high, a 230-meter lazy river, foam events, and entertainment shows.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano is making a limited-time appearance at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's bakery event from May 13 to 19, 2026, featuring a renewed Truffle Salt Bread and other popular items.
Lotte Arai Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture is holding a hands-on rice-planting experience tour on May 31, 2026. Participants can plant "Hoshizora-mai" (Starry Sky Rice) in fresh mountain air and enjoy freshly made onigiri and bamboo-shoot soup afterward.
MAISON CLASSIC SALON, the station lounge at Takanawa Gateway Station, is holding a dog-friendly evening event on May 22 where owners can enjoy signature pancakes on the terrace while their pets receive complimentary canele treats.
Character goods from the anime "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express" are now available for general pre-order, featuring the popular "mochocho" illustrated series with 3D-style puffy designs and scene-recreation items.
A limited-time sparkling drink from the long-running Mitsuya brand featuring 70% white grape juice and no added sugar goes on sale nationwide from May 26.
The Chinese restaurant Sichuan at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is launching a new group dining plan for 10 or more guests, featuring a guaranteed private room and all-you-can-drink beverages, starting May 17, 2026.
A food and drink collaboration with Mononoke the Movie Chapter 3 - The Snake God is coming to select GiGO stores across Japan from May 29, 2026, featuring collab-yaki inspired by the Medicine Seller and Kami-no-Gi, plus novelty drinks with washi-style coasters.
The Moomin Hattifatteners Fair is bringing a fresh lineup of character goods to Japan from May 2026, including T-shirts, bags, glow-in-the-dark cushions, and accessories inspired by the iconic mysterious creatures.
The mobile RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden has launched the second half of its chapter release event "Deceived Star's Memories (Falsa Memoria)," debuting new SSR character Olga Volkov alongside a pickup gacha and daily login bonus campaign.
From June 2 to September 30, 2026, the 24th-floor tea lounge at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will offer two contrasting summer shaved ice creations — one built around the fragrance of TWG Tea, the other around the layered depth of Uji matcha.