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A new contemporary culture space blending art, music, and visual culture is opening in Fukuoka's Imaizumi neighborhood. The inaugural exhibition features original works by contemporary artist Takeru Amano.
The Sounkyo Lantern Fest is back every Saturday from June through early July 2026, with hotels in Sounkyo Onsen offering color yukata and hand lantern rentals to make the magical nighttime event even more memorable.
The dress-up and training mobile game Sugar Doll has added a new rainy season-themed classic gacha "Raindrop for You," available through August 12, 2026.
The Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is running a Hawaiian-themed event from July 1 through August 31, 2026, with Hawaiian menus, live ukulele performances, and festive decorations throughout the hotel.
Sushi Kyoto Umemori, the first Kyoto direct-managed restaurant from the 55-year-old Nara-based Umemori Honten brand, opened at Shijo-Horikawa on June 1, 2026, bringing colorful temari sushi and five distinct dining courses to the heart of Kyoto.
June's birthstone is pearl, a gemstone symbolizing protection, beauty, and health. SWATi BATH PEARL is launching a special Pearl Selection for the season, ideal as a birthday gift or June bride celebration.
Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time summer afternoon tea themed around peach and shine muscat, available from July 1 through August 30, 2026.
Three Prince Hotels in the Takanawa area of Tokyo are opening two outdoor pools this summer — the garden-side Diamond Pool for daytime use and the rooftop Sky Pool for nighttime relaxation.
Starting August 1, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka will debut a new installation featuring approximately 20,000 white sunflowers glowing in the darkness of the night garden, on view through the end of the blooming season.
TERU from the rock band GLAY is set to hold his fifth art exhibition in Hakodate, Hokkaido, from August 1 to 11, 2026, featuring three venues across the historic Kyushigai (Old Town) area in a walking-tour-style event.
Two character-themed eau de parfum based on the TV anime "The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World" are now available, with scent compositions designed to evoke each character's personality.
Tokyo Tower will be lit up in blue — the team color of SAMURAI BLUE — on four nights in June to rally support for Japan's national soccer team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.