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A new Disney smartphone game, Disney Sparklink Stars, has launched its official website along with pre-registration via social media, plus a follow-and-repost campaign offering Disney Store gift cards.
The popular vitamin-rich exfoliating foam cleanser ABC-G Peel Wash from Doctor K, winner of 44 best cosmetics awards, is getting a long-awaited refill option launching July 1, 2026.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano-Kodo Susami is hosting a special backstage tour of Susami Town's Shrimp and Crab Aquarium on August 2, 2026, exclusively for guests staying at the hotel the night before.
FERNANDA is releasing a limited-edition Muscat of Alexandria Collection on June 26, 2026, featuring 20 items crafted with upcycled grape materials from Okayama Prefecture, celebrating 140 years of local muscat cultivation.
Fuji Oil has released "Cacao Qualy Basic 58," a new professional-use chocolate under its pure chocolate brand CACAO QUALY, designed to deliver both rich cacao flavor and ease of use for pastry professionals.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Lagoon restaurant at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall is hosting "Summer Parfait All-You-Can-Eat Season 2," offering five summer parfaits including two new peach varieties, plus additional seasonal sweets.
A new 1/7 scale complete figure of Lilja Katsuragi from 学園アイドルマスター, inspired by the "Hakusen" costume, is now available for pre-order at Amiami, produced by Kotobukiya and planned for release in December 2026.
New goods from the anime Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? are coming from Nijigen Cospa, including the Amane & Ijichi "Otaku-kun Saaa~" T-shirt, individual character T-shirts, acrylic stands, and 65mm can badges — all scheduled for release in early September 2026.
The "Gion Matsuri in Kyoto Station Building" event brings the spirit of Kyoto's iconic summer festival to the station, with panel exhibitions, live Gion Bayashi performances, and hands-on musical experiences throughout July 2026.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Kanagawa opens its private outdoor pool on July 3, 2026, for the summer season. A day-trip plan combining the pool, a 60-dish lunch buffet, and access to the adjacent hot spring facility is available via advance reservation.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
The HAPIDANBUI Collection Trading Munyugurumi Mascot from Sanrio Characters goes on pre-order at the Munyugurumi Patio official online store starting June 26, 2026, with in-store sales at select locations nationwide beginning June 30.