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Suntory's Japanese wine brand SUNTORY FROM FARM releases two nouveau wines nationwide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in limited quantities — a Koshu white and a Muscat Bailey A rosé, both crafted entirely from grapes harvested this year in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Takara Shuzo is releasing a limited-quantity Tokushima Sudachi flavor of its Takara can Chu-Hi brand nationwide on July 28, reviving a citrus flavor last sold as a limited edition about 30 years ago after requests from its online fan community.
Takashimaya's Nihonbashi and Osaka stores will host "The Beauty of Okinawa Encountered by Yanagi Soetsu: Ryukyu Mingei," an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Mingei movement and the planned reconstruction of Shuri Castle's main hall, featuring around 100 works of Okinawan dyeing, weaving, and pottery drawn from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum's collection.
Tokyo Tea Culture Co., Ltd. has launched TEANE, a Japanese tea brand built around the concept of a "new kind of Japanese tea." Its debut lineup blends Sayama tea with spices across three teas developed with Sayama tea producer Matoba-en, now available at the TEANE official online store.
To mark its 40th anniversary, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a special one-night stay plan on September 20, 2026, featuring a lecture on architect Murano Togo by Professor Ishida Jun'ichiro, a concierge-led tour of the hotel, and a visit to the neighboring Kyoto International Conference Center the following day.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary this autumn, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a limited-time stay plan featuring a guided special viewing at Jissoin Monzeki, an Imperial-associated temple in Kyoto's Rakuhoku district, followed by an autumn kaiseki dinner at Saryo, available from September 1 to November 20, 2026.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is hosting the "Shine Muscat & Mango Juicy Summer Afternoon Tea" from August 12 to September 15, 2026, featuring a colorful lineup of Shine Muscat and ripe mango sweets alongside refreshing summer savory dishes.
Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" has introduced a nighttime take on its popular afternoon tea from June 23, 2026, pairing peach-based sweets and a chef's original pasta course with over 30 free-flow drinks and panoramic night views 150 meters above Tokyo.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association opens the official visitor website for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and unveils ticket sales details, the main visual, and this year's sponsor lineup.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is running HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 through August 23, adding a free live music series, an SDGs upcycling workshop, a regional ice cream shop, and its long-running water-sprinkling tradition to cool the neighborhood.
Tokyo Skytree's observation deck presents a refreshing summer experience with new photo spots, limited-time cafe menus, and special lighting inspired by Japanese summer motifs, running July 14 to September 9, 2026.
Tokyo Waterways is offering last-minute tickets for its Sumida River Fireworks Festival viewing cruise on July 25, 2026, with a simplified, meals-and-drinks-free plan priced from ¥27,500, about 21% off the standard ¥35,000 fare.