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Ebina Booze Fest 2026 is an early-summer drink-and-walk event bringing together 16 craft breweries and 2 sake breweries from across Kanagawa, held at Ebina Chuo Park on June 6 and 7, 2026, with food, DJ music, and free admission.
Starting June 1, 2026, Edomaekisen's popular yakatabune cruise on Tokyo Bay is offering black wagyu beef fillet steak as an optional add-on, with reservations already open from May 11.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is running a special limited-time plan combining a stay in the historic Western Wing — built in 1906 — with a traditional French dinner at Main Dining Room The Fujiya, available for stays from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
Limited-edition Gakuen Idolmaster merchandise featuring specially drawn "Early Summer" illustrations will be available at the atre Akihabara Event Space from May 15.
The Kamakura restaurant GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA will hold a terrace-exclusive Beer Garden BBQ from May 25, 2026, serving 8 BBQ dishes alongside a free-flow drinks lineup through autumn.
Starting May 18, 2026, the Garigari-kun Soda Japan National Soccer Team ver. is going on sale nationwide in limited quantities. A campaign offering 1,000 winners a Garigari-kun x Adidas Japan National Soccer Team Home Replica Jersey is also underway.
Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa is hosting a series of summer-limited events from July through September 2026, including a lantern night, day and night resort pools, a natural material bag-making workshop, a poolside food truck, glowing super ball scooping, and table magic shows — all included in the room rate for hotel guests.
A new lineup of original goods featuring visuals from three Gundam series has gone on sale at FAN+Life, with pre-orders open from May 13, 2026. Items include Mini Art Stands, BIG Towels, Big Silhouette T-shirts, and more.
Hakone Goraen Park is hosting a free matcha experience event on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the registered tangible cultural property "Hakuundo Chaen." Guided by an Itoen Tea Taster, visitors can whisk their own matcha tea and explore a historic teahouse that has been cherished for over 110 years.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on May 8, 2026, for Pinkful Day 2026 — an event featuring limited-edition uniforms, character appearances, and a dramatic walk-off victory.
Nine finalists competed at the inaugural Hibiya Live Performance Award on May 10, 2026, with Grand Prix going to ON for a captivating four-armed performance that wowed judges and audiences alike.
Two traditional events celebrating the hot spring waters and the start of mountain season take place at Hirayuu Onsen in Okuhida Onsenkyo on May 15.