Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
Artist ionmiz. will hold a solo exhibition titled "The Brilliance of Venus" at Laforet Harajuku's Love and Madness Market from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring approximately 10 canvas originals and handmade bracelets, with free admission.
Two new seasonal donuts are joining the Krispy Kreme Premium Nagoya lineup exclusively at JR Nagoya Takashimaya starting May 27, 2026 – a refreshing Lemon & An Butter and a lush Peach & Vanilla.
LOUANGE TOKYO Le Château opens on June 11, 2026, at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae HAERA B1F — the brand's first store in the Nagoya region, offering Nagoya-exclusive menus including afternoon tea, a cheese professional course, and art-inspired assiette de desserts.
The Hydrangea Festival at Mishima Skywalk — Shizuoka's 400-meter suspension bridge — runs from June 6 to July 5, 2026, showcasing more than 13,000 hydrangeas across a 7,000 m² forest, along with nighttime illuminations, limited sweets, and an umbrella rental service.
The 29th edition of the Mr. Osomatsu WEB Lottery, themed around school uniforms and decorative lockers, features a lineup of merchandise including a large desk mat, multi-box, acrylic stands, key holders, clear files, and can badges, with sales running from May 20 to July 9, 2026.
A new in-game event, Kirarin☆Layers Festival, has launched in the auto-battle RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden, bringing new SSR character Harriet Mills and daily login bonuses through June 2.
The 10th Hawaii Fair at Nagoya Takashimaya runs from June 11 to 17 on the 10th floor event hall, bringing 52 vendors with Hawaiian sweets, gourmet food, and summer goods — including Tokai-region and Japan-first selections.
Nagoya Takashimaya is running its expanded "Umbrella Festival" from May 27 to June 25, 2026, featuring around 2,000 sun umbrellas, UV-blocking hats, and cooling sun care products to help shoppers tackle the intense summer heat.
A collaboration event between TV anime Nintama Rantarō and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is set for June 11 to July 12, 2026, featuring special tickets, exclusive merchandise, collaboration drinks, and a digital stamp rally themed around the characters' wishes upon a star.
To mark the 80th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga debut, a meticulously handcrafted 18K gold mini-figure of the protagonist from Buddha is available for pre-order from May 20 to June 22, 2026.
A pre-order campaign is now open for a gold mini figure of Patch Gourd, the iconic character from Osamu Tezuka's manga, crafted in 18K yellow gold and measuring approximately 9mm tall.
A limited-time pop-up featuring exclusive merchandise and new items from the Pierrot Magical Girl Series opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex 2F from June 6 to June 21, 2026.