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Hokkaido natural beauty brand ICOR is rolling out a summer-only SUIKA skincare series made with watermelon extract grown in its own Niseko garden, launching July 10 alongside Biople's Suika Fair.
Nijigen COSPA is adding five new THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS items to its lineup, including limited-edition T-shirts, an acrylic art stand, and a shoulder tote, with a pre-sale final running July 2 to 12, 2026 on Asobi Store.
An event celebrating a major update for the arcade game THE iDOLM@STER TOURS will be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City's Fountain Square on July 27, 2026, featuring cast members from THE IDOLM@STER series and a public live stream.
Ishii Sports Yodobashi Ikebukuro, a newly opened large-format outdoor and sporting goods store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area, now features a finetrack corner showcasing the brand's 2026 spring/summer wear and 5-layering system, along with a limited-time opening campaign.
From July 6 to August 31, 2026, seafood izakaya chain Isomaru Suisan is holding a Korean Fair with spicy tteokbokki, gejang-style shrimp, bingsu, and Chamisul soju at most locations nationwide, alongside a July campaign offering app members a free chuhai coupon.
On August 29, 2026, JAF Mie Branch will rent out Toba Aquarium for two hours after closing, giving members a rare look at how the facility's marine life behaves after dark, plus original goods for participants.
Calbee is adding a new flavor to its Jagarico L Size lineup — a rich, basil-scented Genovese pizza taste — launching at convenience stores nationwide from July 13, 2026, for a limited time.
Kawasaki Racecourse in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, hosts its annual "Summer Night Festival 2026" on August 3–4, featuring bon-odori dancing, a nostalgic candy-shop stage show, a karaoke contest, festival stalls, and hand-held fireworks, plus a free outdoor screening kicking off this year's "Green Carpet Theater" movie series.
KADOKAWA's figure and plastic model brands KDcolle and Kadopla have launched "Hobby Festival 2026 [Summer]," offering pre-order bonuses and a clearance coupon at Kadosuto, plus a joint appearance and special-price sales at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26.
Kinshicho PARCO's second floor will host FAVORITE PICK-UP POP-UP STORE! from July 10 to August 30, a limited-time shop featuring lifestyle and beauty brands from Japan and abroad, all making their first appearance in Japan.
From July 10, 2026, Kobe Portopia Hotel's outdoor Roof Garden Pool and Night Pool are serving a summer poolside food and drink menu, along with a new Poolside Food & Beer Plan that pairs pool admission with a dining voucher.
To coincide with "Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Summer Festival ~88 Mysterious Constellations~," running July 17 to August 31, 2026, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho is releasing limited-edition event goods and a yokai-themed cafe menu.