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Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame, Fukuoka Postpones Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival to July 19 Due to Rain Forecast

Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture has postponed its Tanabata Kigansai sky lantern launch from July 4 to July 19, 2026, due to rain in the forecast. On the rescheduled date, visitors can join the Tento Kigansai prayer festival, writing wishes on goldfish-shaped ema and sending them skyward on LED sky lanterns.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Matsuri / Festival +2 more

Furyu Launches New Prize Figure Brand Muchute, Featuring Hatsune Miku and More

Furyu's new prize figure brand Muchute begins rolling out in July 2026, opening with a Hatsune Miku figure and followed by Racing Miku, Overlord, and My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute characters in August.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #New Product +3 more

Gakken's Mochi-Puni Animal Squishy Craft Kit Gets a Third Printing After Repeated Sellouts

Gakken's craft kit for making soft, mochi-like squishies shaped like cute animals has sold out again and again since its release, prompting an immediate third printing. The all-in-one set lets families create original sweet-themed squishies together, making it a fun pick for summer at home.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Toys +2 more

Hokkaido

Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Opening at Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore on July 4

A large Bandai-official Gashapon capsule toy specialty store with 270 capsule machine slots is opening inside Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore in Hokkaido on July 4, 2026, carrying the full lineup of Bandai's newest capsule toy products.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #New Opening +3 more

Saitama

Gashapon Department Store Opens at Lalagarden Kasukabe on July 10, 2026

Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening a new Gashapon Department Store capsule toy specialty store with 270 vending machines at the Lalagarden Kasukabe shopping center in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on July 10, 2026 (Friday).

Jul 4, 2026

#News #New Opening +5 more

Tokyo

Ginza Tailor Begins Offering Italian Luxury Necktie Brands Silvio Fiorello and Italo Ferretti

Ginza Tailor has added two of Italy's leading luxury necktie brands, Silvio Fiorello and Italo Ferretti, to its lineup, bringing meticulous Italian craftsmanship and design to its collection.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Fashion +2 more

Tokyo

Gong Cha Opens First Store at Haneda Airport, Terminal 2

Global tea café chain Gong Cha will open its first Haneda Airport location, "Gong Cha Haneda Airport Terminal 2," on July 10, 2026, welcoming travelers at Japan's busiest airport with customizable drinks and Japan-only flavors.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #New Opening +3 more

Goto Tsubaki Distillery Releases Limited-Edition "GOTOGIN Yurameku Katachi" Gin Series in Collaboration With Illustrator Miroco Machiko

Goto Tsubaki Distillery is releasing a three-part limited-edition gin collaboration with Amami Oshima-based painter and picture-book author Miroco Machiko, beginning with "Ibitsuna Hatake" on July 23, 2026, followed by two more editions later this year.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Sake / Alcohol +2 more

Gunma

Gunma Flower Park+ Offers Free Kids' Admission, 13,000 Plants Led by Sunflowers, and a Splash-Pond Summer Packed with Events

From July 18 to September 4, 2026, Gunma Flower Park+ in Maebashi hosts its "NATURALISTIC GARDEN FAIR," with free admission for children from July 18 to August 31, more than 13,000 plants led by sunflowers and blue salvia in bloom, a splashy "Jabujabu Pond" play area with weekend bubble shows, summer research and job-experience programs for kids, and a two-day night festival in mid-August.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Garden +6 more

Critically-Endangered Species Hacchin-Pamos 2 Now on Sale from MOE BOOKS

MOE BOOKS has released Critically-Endangered Species Hacchin-Pamos 2, the long-awaited second volume of the SNS-popular comic starring a round, white endangered creature, introducing new characters plus bonus manga and picture-book episodes.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Anime / Manga +3 more

Kanagawa

Hakone Pirate Ship Launches Special "Fireworks Cruise" for Summer 2026

Odakyu Hakone will run a special "Fireworks Cruise" aboard the Hakone Pirate Ship from July 31 to August 5, 2026, letting passengers watch fireworks over Lake Ashinoko up close from the illuminated ship's deck and cabins.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Matsuri / Festival +4 more

Hanamaru Udon Launches "SANUKI 870 ALE," a Craft Beer Upcycled From Leftover Udon Dough

A limited number of Hanamaru Udon locations are now serving SANUKI 870 ALE, a craft beer brewed using leftover dough trimmed during udon production, developed together with upcycle beer brand Better life with upcycle.

Jul 4, 2026

#News #Udon +3 more

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Fukushima Hachimangu Shrine in Yame, Fukuoka Postpones Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival to July 19 Due to Rain Forecast

Furyu Launches New Prize Figure Brand Muchute, Featuring Hatsune Miku and More

Gakken's Mochi-Puni Animal Squishy Craft Kit Gets a Third Printing After Repeated Sellouts

Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Opening at Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore on July 4

Gashapon Department Store Opens at Lalagarden Kasukabe on July 10, 2026

Ginza Tailor Begins Offering Italian Luxury Necktie Brands Silvio Fiorello and Italo Ferretti

Gong Cha Opens First Store at Haneda Airport, Terminal 2

Goto Tsubaki Distillery Releases Limited-Edition "GOTOGIN Yurameku Katachi" Gin Series in Collaboration With Illustrator Miroco Machiko

Gunma Flower Park+ Offers Free Kids' Admission, 13,000 Plants Led by Sunflowers, and a Splash-Pond Summer Packed with Events

Critically-Endangered Species Hacchin-Pamos 2 Now on Sale from MOE BOOKS

Hakone Pirate Ship Launches Special "Fireworks Cruise" for Summer 2026

Hanamaru Udon Launches "SANUKI 870 ALE," a Craft Beer Upcycled From Leftover Udon Dough