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From July 16, jewelry brand Hephol presents its first exhibition at Kobun Garou in Tokyo's Nihonbashi Hamacho, showcasing its antique coin jewelry alongside new pieces inspired by mythology and celestial motifs, with a selection of antique coins on hand for custom orders.
A large-scale exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of the popular manga Hetalia: Axis Powers, titled Hetalia: Axis Powers 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta, will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in autumn 2026, featuring original pencil drawings and color illustrations by creator Hidekaz Himaruya, a life-size Italy statue, and photo spots.
Entries open on July 8, 2026 for the "100 Art Crayon Works Exhibition 2026," a show where anyone drawing with Pentel's Art Crayon can submit work, with 100 selected pieces exhibited at Hibiya OKUROJI in Tokyo from November 22 to December 2, 2026.
Hilton Narita is holding a "Hands-On Kids Program" from July 19 to August 30, 2026, pairing hands-on experiences — including sushi making, pastry, pizza, and mocktail workshops — with a meal, so children can learn from hotel professionals and receive a certificate afterward. The 14-program lineup can also double as a theme for a summer vacation research project.
Baltan Co., Ltd., which has directly operated izakayas around Hiroshima Station since 2014, opened "Hinokoku" near the station's north exit on July 7, 2026, a large izakaya built around a central hearth for straw-grilling, charcoal-grilling, and kamameshi.
From July 7 to August 18, 2026, the Ginza sumo dinner-show restaurant HIRAKUZA GINZA runs a summer event with a Tanabata wish-writing corner, limited-time sake cocktails, a drink stamp rally, and an uchiwa fan giveaway for ticket holders.
Homeikan, a ryokan in Tokyo's Hongo district dating back to 1898, will host a talk event about its future on July 11, 2026, alongside an awards ceremony and exhibition for its photo contest.
The Japan Honey Meister Association has narrowed 171 entries down to three finalists in each of the Domestic, Imported, and Japanese Honeybee categories for its 9th "Honey of the Year" contest, with winners to be announced on Honey Day, August 3.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane hosts an opening conference on July 23 for its photo exhibition "Ripples of Sand," featuring Tottori Sand Dunes as seen by German photographer Günter Zorn.
Hotel Aomori is offering a limited-time "Suite Renovation Commemorative Plan" for stays from July 6 through September 30, 2026, in its newly updated Junior, Deluxe, and Royal Suites, starting at ¥47,500 for two guests sharing one room.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will host a beginner-friendly afternoon tea etiquette class for families on July 29 and August 19, 2026, pairing a peach and melon afternoon tea with lessons in British tea manners.
GREENING and FHG HOTELS release a brand movie for HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the new Hiroshima hotel built around wood-fired local gastronomy and curated contemporary art near the gateway to Miyajima.