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Hassenkaku, part of the Saibu Gas Group, has begun selling its first-ever original keychain capsule toy machine since the restaurant's founding in 1967, offered for a limited time at Tenjin Sky Beer Garden and modeled after its long-loved dishes.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka's all-day dining restaurant Pergola is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche, with elementary school students dining free on July weekends and at half price on August weekdays.
From September 1 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents a "Shine Muscat & Autumn Jewel" sweets buffet, featuring all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and grapes alongside tableside Mont Blanc parfait, seasonal tarts, mousse cakes, and other autumn-inspired desserts.
Oshare Bon Odori Vol. 9, a fashion-forward take on Japan's traditional bon odori dance produced by designer KEITA MARUYAMA, returns on August 22, 2026, at TOKYO NODE's rooftop SKY GARDEN & POOL in Toranomon Hills Station Tower, with DJs Maki Nomiya and Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM), taiko drumming, and a VIP dining plan from Michelin three-star chef Kei Kobayashi's KEI Collection PARIS.
The all-day dining restaurant Pergola at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is hosting a Mediterranean Buffet from July 23 to September 9, 2026, bringing together dishes from Italy, Spain, and the South of France, including tableside porchetta, seafood paella, and a lineup of summer desserts.
Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery in Tochigi Prefecture releases its first canned highball, "Nikko Highball," on August 8, made with whisky aged in a Nikko cedar cask, alongside a one-day tasting event at JR Oyama Station.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Chinese restaurant Fuyojo is serving a limited-time "Spicy & China Sweets" afternoon tea that pairs bold Sichuan-style spice with summery Chinese desserts, available through August 31, 2026.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya will turn its cathedral-view Cabana Garden blue for one night only with "STRINGS Blue Bubble Night," featuring a limited Chandon Brut blue cocktail, live jazz from Aichi University's Blue Stars Jazz Orchestra, a blue dress code with a Best Dresser Award, and an afternoon tea or evening high tea plan at the New York Lounge.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area is offering a collaboration concept room stay plan themed on TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court," available from September 5 to December 5, 2026, complete with original amenities and limited-time collaboration drinks.
Suntory Beverage & Food is releasing 24 limited-edition Chiikawa-themed bottle designs across eight of its popular drinks nationwide from early September 2026, tying in with the movie Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island.
Starting July 15, 2026, Asagiri Milk's eat-in menu at Hanshin Umeda Main Store grows from one item to five, adding a Milk Shake and a summer-limited Mt. Fuji Cider Float, while its popular soft serve gains a choice of cone or cup and a pancake sandwich for the regular size.
BaneBAGUS Akasaka Mitsuke, a one-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, has renovated its terrace area into an all-weather, semi-private lounge with sofa seating and individual air conditioning at every table, alongside new BBQ plans featuring premium ingredients.
TPS Co., Ltd.'s mala tang specialty brand Fuen Mala Tang, known for the long lines at its stores, opens its first Gifu Prefecture location in Gifu City on July 25, 2026, as the chain expands toward a nationwide goal of 100 shops.
A limited-time "magic hour" themed afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from August 1 to September 30, 2026.
Sankt Gallen brewery has begun general sales of its "Kuroneko no Okimochi" (Black Cat Feelings) beers, "Omedeto" and "Arigato," previously available only through LINE Gift, featuring a rescued black cat that now lives with the brewery's staff.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a Chinese Liquor Seminar on September 24, 2026, exploring the charm of Chinese wine centered on Shaoxing wine, paired with an original course crafted by Chinese Restaurant Shisen.
On July 22 and 26, 2026, PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture is hosting Shokupan Museum, a two-day event gathering distinctive shokupan loaves from bakeries across the country for visitors to browse and buy on the spot.
From July 22, 2026, Tokyo Beer Hall & Beer Terrace 14 (Ichiyon) in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a summer-only fair called "Salt and Spice," serving 12 dishes built around seasoned salts and spices designed to pair with COEDO beer.
Yokohama Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minato Mirai will host the "Kinoko de Kinkatsu Summer Gourmet Fair" from August 7 to 23, 2026, offering 32 original mushroom dishes across 27 restaurants. Landmark Plaza also runs its own indulgent "Guilty Gourmet" menu from July 24 to August 23, 2026.
On August 3, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is holding "Acche! Niigata Fes 2026," featuring a live viewing of the Nagaoka Matsuri fireworks, a mini edamame speed-eating championship with idol guest Rio Nanami, and free Niigata ice cream and a traditional dance performance at Kabukicho Cinecity Square.
From August 12 to 18, 2026, Sake Market Shinjuku will host a limited-time pop-up pairing 10 ice cream flavors with 100 varieties of sweet sake and 10 toppings, creating more than 10,000 possible combinations.
Roadside Station Oze Katashina in Gunma Prefecture is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a two-day festival on July 25–26, 2026, featuring a grilled corn experience, taiko drum performances, discounted local vegetables, and a special cold tomato udon dish.
YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26 returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on October 17 and 18, 2026, with skateboarding, breaking, BMX flatland, and more, alongside the co-located ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL ’26.
NiNi, the 38th-floor all-day dining venue at 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka, is introducing a summer edition of its popular Weekend Brunch from July 25, 2026, with new seasonal dishes and optional courses featuring FOS-certified caviar and free-flow Champagne.
From July 20, 10 Soba is expanding its lineup of cold soba served with a rich dipping broth to four tsukesoba dishes, along with a new summer-only corn kakiage, across its Kyoto and Osaka locations.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is extending its operating hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 23 days from August 1 to August 23, 2026, as part of "Natsuyashiki no Yoru 2026." The event features an illuminated night park, a craft beer and festival plaza, a discounted After 5 ticket, and daily comedy or street performances.
BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, which opened this past March in front of JR Kannai Station, will hold its first summer festival, "BASEGATE Natsu Matsuri," from July 25 to August 31, 2026, featuring a night market, bon odori, jazz live music, and a lineup of cool seasonal food and drink.
Share CAFE Harakado in Harajuku is hosting the limited-time "BONO BONO - shiMATCHAcafe -" collaboration cafe themed around Bonobono — marking the manga's 40th anniversary and the anime's 10th anniversary this year — from August 28 to September 6, 2026, with matcha drinks, age-pan, and original character merchandise.
Chuo Line Beer Works in Koganei marks its first anniversary on August 30, 2026, with a limited chestnut-inspired amber ale, a new standard pilsner, a two-day tap takeover weekend, and anniversary campaigns running through the season.
From July 15, 2026, TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka adds a Naniwa pork croque monsieur and teppan-grilled yaki onigiri, freshly cooked at the live kitchen, to its breakfast buffet on a rotating daily basis.
From July 13, 2026, Ginza's Italian restaurant cucina del NABUCCO offers a new afternoon tea plan featuring housemade fresh cheese and seasonal savories, alongside freshly baked scones, seasonal desserts, and free-flow herbal tea.
Daimaru Tokyo welcomes the debut of Tokyo Curry Gumi's curry-spiced rice crackers, alongside seasonal fruit sweets, traditional wagashi, and a limited-time haskap berry treat this summer.
Ecute Omiya and Omiya North's second annual chili pepper fair runs July 21 to August 2, 2026, featuring 18 station-exclusive dishes made with 11 varieties of Saitama-grown chili pepper, including rare fresh domestic peppers and new chili-chocolate sweets.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is hosting the "Minions & Monsters Afternoon Tea" daily from July 24 to September 3, 2026, marking the release of the movie Minions & Monsters. The tropical, character-themed menu features Minion and グーミー-inspired sweets, a movie-logo cookie with a set parfait, and Osaka-style savories at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is running a Minions & Monsters collaboration from July 17 to August 30, 2026, marking the film's August 7 Japan release with a themed guest room, poolside menu, the ICE Park Day ice-carving event, and tie-ins with the Takanawa Natsu Matsuri 2026 summer festival.
The Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden in Kawachinagano, Osaka, is expanding its popular Wind Chime Wall and planting sunflowers for summer photo spots, alongside a World Insect Exhibition, a new Carnivorous Plant Laboratory, a Begonia Exhibition, ayu fish catching, and other family events this summer.
From September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, HOSHINOYA Okinawa will offer "Ryukyu Fermentation Stay," a two-night, three-day wellness program that uses Okinawan fermented ingredients such as kashijee to help reset the body after summer heat.
FRENCH LE CHENE at Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan is joining Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer from August 1 through September 30, 2026, serving four limited-time lunch and dinner courses centered on Tanba beef and other seasonal ingredients inside the historic National Important Cultural Property mansion.
Iizaka Hotel Juraku in Fukushima Prefecture is installing two "Calpis® Faucets" — taps that pour cold Calpis at the turn of a handle — marking a first for the prefecture. The plain and white peach flavors will be available free of charge exclusively to hotel guests starting July 23, 2026, following a preview event on July 20.
From September 1, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents an "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" lunch and dinner buffet, featuring weekday all-you-can-eat red snow crab, Hokkaido king crab and abalone teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and an all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and fresh Mont Blanc dessert spread.
From July 21 to September 13, 2026, Kaiju Sakaba's Shimbashi Distillery location is holding an "Ultraman Tiga Fair" with food and drinks themed around the monsters and aliens who battled Ultraman Tiga, plus a random limited-edition coaster with every fair-menu order.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Hakone Gora Karaku and Atami Izusan Karaku are offering "Karaku's Summer 2026," a stay built around quiet rest, featuring a body-temperature "fukan onyu" bath in their scenic open-air baths, along with limited-time summer cocktails and sweets.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Lobby Lounge will serve a limited-time menu inspired by the movie Minions & Monsters from July 17 to August 31, 2026, timed to the film's August 7 Japan release.
Kobe Port Tower and Dick Bruna TABLE add Miffy tote bags, keyholders, stickers, and other Day and Night themed goods, plus new collaboration food and a city-wide stamp rally, to their Kobe Waterfront summer event running July 30 to September 30, 2026.
KURAGARI Village's "Egg Café," about 30 minutes from Osaka with views over Mount Ikoma and Kuragari Pass, is rolling out a summer-only menu from July 18 through October 31, 2026. The lineup includes fluffy omurice and tamago-kake gohan sets made with same-day eggs, plus shaved ice, seasonal sodas, and draft beer.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu is holding its popular annual summer event, the Nagaragawa Seiryu Summer Festival, for three days from August 14 to 16, 2026. The garden celebration features grilled ayu, somen noodle slides, festival-style food, make-your-own desserts, and classic games for visitors of all ages.
From July 22 to 27, 2026, Osaka Takashimaya hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAIʻI," a six-day fair bringing around 30 shops of Hawaiian food, fashion, and art to its 7th floor, along with hula shows, live music, and a collaboration stage tied to BS12 Twellv's "Falling in Love with Hawaii."
With another hot summer forecast, Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa is offering a lineup of "cool escape" experiences — a summer snow play area, a misting station on the ski slopes, nighttime nature tours, and chilled seasonal menus — to help visitors beat the heat at the cool highland resort.
Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake marks its 70th anniversary with an expanded reopening of the Plus Store at Daimaru Umeda on July 21, plus a six-day Founding Festival featuring the classic Gunbai Ozeki treat, new sweets, and a look back at the brand's history.
Restaurant Southwest at Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel is holding a three-day, all-you-can-drink dinner buffet themed around aging, fermentation, and smoking, featuring 26 dishes built mainly around Hokkaido ingredients, from September 19 to 21, 2026. Guests who reserve through the official website by August 31 get ¥500 off the adult price.
Starting July 16, Seattle's Best Coffee locations are offering seven new fruit drinks for a limited time, including three "Zuizui Fruit Soda" flavors, three "Zuizui Fruit Cooler" flavors, and a new "Mango Passion Tea," available through late August 2026.
From July 21 to September 24, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel is running Japan's only hotel collaboration tied to the movie Minions & Monsters, with character-themed cakes and breads at its coffee lounge and bakery, plus limited stickers and postcards for guests who purchase the collaboration items.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite is hosting a "Kids Table Manner" class on August 17 and a "Kids Cooking" class on August 27, letting children ages 6 to 12 learn dining etiquette and try their hand at making gnocchi alongside the hotel's chefs.
Italian Grill "Melodia" on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental in Shinagawa is offering the "Summer Vivace" semi-lunch buffet from July 16 to September 15, 2026. Choose one from six main courses and enjoy an unlimited summer-inspired antipasti and dessert spread.
The seventh installment of the Suica's Penguin Bento series once again teams up with the long-selling Chicken Bento ekiben, launching a limited-quantity Chicken Nori Bento on July 24 alongside a matching cooler bag and an official X giveaway campaign.
Takara Shuzo is releasing a new limited-quantity flavor of its Takara "Shochu Highball" series — the Kyoretsu White Grape Cider Wari — nationwide on August 4, 2026, offering the brand's strongest carbonation paired with a refreshing, not-too-sweet white grape cider flavor.
A new limited-edition canned chu-hi from Takara Shuzo arrives nationwide on August 4, 2026, featuring a rich mango flavor made from the whole fruit, peel included.
On August 16, Six Senses Kyoto's Rooftop Lounge will host "TELMONT Champagne Rooftop Okuribi Night," a one-night-only event pairing free-flow Telmont Champagne and signature cocktails with a seasonal Kyoto food buffet, set against the glow of the Gozan Okuribi bonfires.
From August 28 to October 12, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a Shine Muscat-themed afternoon tea featuring a tiara-like welcome parfait, six tea stand sweets including a whole-grape tuncaron, a Shine Muscat sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
From July 24 to September 25, 2026, the historic wedding venue Tokyo Afrodite in Nihonbashi opens its rooftop garden and hall to the public for the "Italian Beer Garden & Hall," pairing beer and Italian wine with chef-crafted dishes such as summer vegetable caponata, tuna prosciutto cappellini, and grilled pork shoulder.
A craft beer tasting and networking event featuring beers from the popular Tokyo brewery "VECTOR BREWING" will be held at Sanbou BAR Shinjuku on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM. Guests can sample four to five brews and enjoy all-you-can-drink craft beer with casual conversation for ¥5,000, with newcomers and enthusiasts alike welcome.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is joining the Hawaii-themed "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I" fair at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. from July 29 to August 4, 2026, serving its bone-in sirloin steak set for dine-in and takeout, plus takeout-only menu items.
From July 17 to September 24, 2026, Anniversaire Café Minato Mirai Yokohama is holding its "ANNIVERSAIRE SUMMER 2026" fair, featuring a peach-themed "Momo-Kyun Sweets Collection" by day and a beer garden "SUMMER NIGHT FAIR" with harbor views by night.
A new limited-quantity canned chu-hai featuring 5% domestic Japanese pear juice is set to hit shelves nationwide on August 18, with an autumn-themed package design capturing the fragrant sweetness of ripe wanashi.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its Ashiya Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2, offering fireworks-deck viewing, chef-prepared courses, and live music from Kobe Port. Some plans are already sold out, with limited seats remaining on the rest.
Awaji Island Cheese Factory, known for housemade fresh cheese crafted from milk delivered every morning by local dairy farmers, relocates to the hot spring resort Aqua Ignis Awaji Island on August 3, 2026, opening its first dinner service in a dining room where every seat looks out over the Seto Inland Sea.
Starting July 23, 2026, Amanesaryo, a wagashi café in Tokyo's Sendagi neighborhood, and natural water delivery brand FRECIOUS are offering a limited-time summer menu of cold-brewed tea and wagashi made with Mt. Fuji natural water, running through September 28.
Suntory will release a new limited-edition Horoyoi flavor, Chilled Mikan, available nationwide from September 8, 2026.
Bonsalute Cafe, the first-floor restaurant at Hotel Gracery Sapporo, is hosting a limited-time summer lunch buffet built around Hokkaido melon, a new self-serve shaved ice corner, and other seasonal sweets from July 18 through July 26, 2026.
Kissa Bon Voyage, a new nostalgic-style cafe inside JR Nagoya Station, is adding a Melon Parfait and Melon Ice to its night menu from July 14, 2026, celebrating the fruit at the peak of summer.
Kurofune's QUOLOFUNE LAB. inside the Daimaru Shinsaibashi store is offering a new "ICE LAB" shaved ice topped with a choice of three specialty syrups, alongside a castella milkshake and a retro-style mix juice.
From July 29 to August 4, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I," a seven-day fair bringing Hawaiian food, fashion, art, and hands-on experiences like hula shows and ukulele lessons to its 7th floor.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda in Osaka is holding a one-day-only MYAKU-MYAKU Greeting Event, featuring a special lunch plate, limited-edition merchandise, and a reserved photo session with MYAKU-MYAKU.
JR East Japan Urban Development is holding the 14th Musaura Ekimae Marché as a two-day night market at Musashi-Urawa Station on July 25 and 26, 2026, with workshops, general goods stalls, food trucks, and stage performances, plus part of the station's parking lot opened as a plaza for craft beer and food.
On July 15, 2026, the Kozagawa Town Tourism Association is lighting up the national natural monument Mushikui-iwa in yellow for a single night, while the roadside station Michinoeki Mushikuiiwa opens after dark so visitors can pick up local yuzu drinks, gibier, and honey.
OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi by Hoshino Resorts is offering "BASHAMICHI PARTY TIME" from July 15 to November 30, 2026, pairing a takeout party set from neighborhood Italian favorite Trattoria Da KENZO with a private night view of Yokohama from a guest room more than 154 meters above the city.
Soratoshiba by Yona Yona Ale, the craft beer brewing restaurant inside Escon Field HOKKAIDO, is holding its first "Soratoshiba Aki no Bakushu Matsuri 2026" (Autumn Beer Festival) on September 12-13, 2026, offering up to 18 kinds of craft beer along with seminars, workshops, and stage activities.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is holding its fourth annual Yaesu Yoichi from August 28 to September 6, 2026, an urban late-summer night festival near Tokyo Station featuring free live music, an outdoor tavern, and a hands-on game-filled market.
YOKABAN, an experiential event blending live music with Kagoshima tea, shochu, and food, comes to Kego Shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Tenjin district on October 9, 2026, marking its first outdoor edition after previous events in Kyoto, Tokyo, and other cities across Japan.
Yokohama Kitanaka Marche is adding a new evening-only market called "Kitanaka Yomatsuri" on select weekends this July, August, and September 2026, pairing local craft beer, wine, and sake with festival games, workshops, and a yukata giveaway from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Yokohama Mores' rooftop "Mores BBQ Beer Garden" is offering a limited-time BBQ plan supervised by select shop BEAMS LIFE YOKOHAMA from July 24 to August 31, featuring an all-you-can-eat Asian-style deli, a premium BBQ plate, and mala tang paired with original seasonings.
Starting July 14, 2026, 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE is adding three new chilled drinks for summer, including a Dolce Frappe Mango Yogurt, at all five of its Kanto locations through mid-September.
à le Loïc, a gelato and crêpe shop in Ikspiari near Tokyo Disney Resort, is offering two refreshing fruit soda flavors — kiwi, and blood orange with pink grapefruit — served plain or topped with handmade gelato, from July 13 to September 13, 2026.
Aman Kyoto is serving a summer-only lunch and dinner course at The Living Pavilion by Aman through September 15, 2026, alongside a forest-garden-themed afternoon tea through August 31, offering a cool retreat from the Kyoto summer heat.
Hamburger steak restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is bringing back its seasonal tomato fair from July 15, 2026, adding three new items — a garlic tomato cream hamburg dish, a jumbo shrimp fry omu-hamburg dish, and garlic spicy potatoes — alongside the returning diced tomato omu-hamburg dish.
Li Fang, the Chinese restaurant at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, is holding a "Chilled Chinese Cuisine Fair" through August 31, 2026, offering reimagined cold dishes such as chicken broth shaved-ice fried rice, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, and chilled shrimp in chili sauce.
From July 15 to 20, 2026, Hakata Hankyu's HAKATA Tea Festival welcomes & EARL GREY, a shop known for its Earl Grey tea soft serve, featuring a new Caramel Milk Tea flavor, 20 types of Earl Grey, and tea-scented raw doughnuts.
Excelsior Caffè is introducing "Milce Honey Lemon," a new flavor in its Milce frozen drink lineup, starting July 23, 2026, blending the series' signature milk flavor with honey and lemon.
From August 9 to 16, 2026, the Fujisan View Express sightseeing train will offer a limited-time Sembikiya Premium Fruit Plan, featuring a 100% Yamanashi peach juice and original desserts created by Nihonbashi Sembikiya Sohonten, Japan's oldest fruit specialty store.
Suntory is releasing five new French wines nationwide on November 19, led by the "Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2026." This year's lineup uses an unchilled "nama" process for a fresher, fruitier taste and keeps its artist-designed labels, while prices stay unchanged from last year.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, two bars at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka team up with Fukuoka-based artist KOGAKEN for "Canvas & Cocktails," featuring an art exhibition, a live painting performance, and a kids' workshop combining cocktail-making and painting.
From July 21 to September 7, GranSta Tokyo and GranSta Marunouchi inside JR Tokyo Station are holding their first-ever "Chilled Fruits" fair, bringing together 22 items built around juicy summer fruits like peach, mango, and berries — including 18 GranSta-exclusive chilled desserts, jellies, baked goods, and drinks.
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.
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 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.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's outdoor "THE BOTANICAL POOL -NIGHT POOL-" is open through September 23, 2026, offering illuminated poolside views of Osaka Castle along with new poolside burgers and a color-changing "Colorful Peach Fizz" drink.
From July 17 to September 30, 2026, InterContinental Tokyo Bay's New York Lounge and Hudson Lounge are serving two limited-time shaved ice desserts made with pure ice — one featuring a whole white peach and Yamanashi Shine Muscat, the other built around award-winning Sayama matcha.
From August 1 to September 30, 2026, the JW Lounge on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a limited-time afternoon tea inspired by Santa Maria Novella's "Giardini Medicei" fragrance collection, pairing sweets and savory dishes with the scents of the Medici family's gardens.
From July 15, the rooftop terrace at KEI Collection PARIS in Toranomon hosts "Beyond Magic Hour," a season-limited bar event pairing free-flow champagne with a signature dish inspired by chef Kei Kobayashi, running through August 29.
KURAND's online craft alcohol shop begins sales of "Ryusei no Osake" on July 7, a fruit liqueur inspired by shooting stars with a sweet berry-like scent and a citrus tartness, available through its crowdfunding platform "Kurafan!"
Kyoto Century Hotel's main bar Essex is serving two original cocktails inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi's warrior prints and playful cat artwork from July 18 to September 23, 2026, timed to coincide with a Kuniyoshi exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -il cielo- on the 16th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is offering a summer-limited afternoon tea built around fresh white peach and rich mango, available from July 8 to September 8, 2026, with views of Tokyo Tower and the bay area.
Starting July 21, 2026, the Mr. CHEESECAKE store at GRANSTA TOKYO is bringing back its "Mr. CHEESECAKE Petit Classic with Mango," a rich Classic cheesecake topped with mango, available exclusively at the GRANSTA TOKYO location.
From July 7 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima's 1st-floor restaurant Dining Luore will serve two new shaved ice flavors, Mango & Hiroshima Lemon and Uji Matcha Kintoki, as a limited-time cafe menu available from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Royal Park Canvas Fukuoka Nakasu (5-6-20 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka) is holding "CANVAS FUKUOKA NAKASU × REC COFFEE Special Event 2026" in its 2F Canvas Lounge, with the first session on July 18, 2026 offering an iced coffee tasting across three extraction methods paired with desserts crafted to match each one.
Winery Restaurant St. Cousair in Iizuna, Nagano, is holding a one-night-only "Opera Dinner" on August 29, 2026, pairing live performances by opera singers including baritone Kei Kondo with a seasonal course menu overlooking the vineyard at sunset.
Chinese Restaurant SANGU on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka has added a new original blend Chinese tea combining Wenshan Baozhong oolong with rose red, elderflower, dried tangerine peel, and licorice, developed together with tea specialists at MEIZAN TEA.
For two days this July, Sapporo Grand Hotel brings the tastes and music of Okinawa to Hokkaido with an all-you-can-eat buffet marking the opening of its group hotel, BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama, Urayasu will host its sixth annual Hawaiian fair "ALOHA! Sheraton" from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring a Hawaiian buffet supervised by three Oahu hotels, hula and ukulele performances, morning yoga, and hands-on workshops throughout the hotel.
A limited-time "Summer Vegetables" fair brings colorful, seasonal dishes to the onboard restaurants of Shin Nihonkai Ferry vessels from July 13 to August 30, 2026.
Nongshim Japan's Shin Ramyun pop-up store "SPICY HAPPINESS IN summer!" opens at the AOSHIRO RESORT beach house on Enoshima's Katase Nishihama Beach from July 11 to September 13, featuring six original Shin Ramyun menu items and a Han River ramen experience, plus a free-tasting opening event from July 18 to 20.
Fermented sparkling tea brand _SHIP KOMBUCHA is renewing its packaging under a new "NEO Fermentation" message, refreshing its look into a pop, colorful design while keeping the same ingredients and brewing method — arriving at retailers from July 3 and the official online store from July 7, 2026.
Shaved ice specialty shop "Shiroi Kumo" Kita-Senri, known for its pure ice and seasonal fruit, opens from July 15 to September 23, 2026, in Suita, Osaka.
Smith Teamaker's Shibuya and Yokohama Tasting Rooms are introducing the seasonal "Summer Tap & Lemonade" program from July 14, featuring tap-poured teas, new beverages, and iced tea offerings for summer.
From July 25 to August 15, 2026, Sounkyo Onsen's "Canyon Fire Festival" brings nightly fireworks that echo through the gorge, with Choyotei and Choyo Resort Hotel offering special stay plans to mark the occasion.
Suntory's -196 Sugar-Free lineup welcomes back the popular Peach Sparkling flavor, going on sale nationwide from September 1 for a limited period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese wine select shop wa-syu returns to Isetan Shinjuku's "World Wine Tour" exhibition from July 14 to 20, 2026, recreating its Kakuuchi-style wine bar and teaming up with Kitakamakura inari sushi shop Kyoku for a limited pairing menu, while nine guest winemakers make daily appearances throughout the event.
All-day dining "Compass" at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is holding the "Summer Hokkaido Fair, Dohoku (Rumoi & Soya)" from July 11 to October 16, 2026, featuring Wakkanai-born tako-shabu, Rumoi seafood, natural bluefin tuna nigiri sushi, snow crab, and red-flesh melon.
A brand-new nighttime market celebrating Yokosuka's music, craft beer, and local food culture opens for the first time on July 24, 2026, across the indoor and outdoor venues of Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market.
BECK'S COFFEE SHOP is rolling out a series of summer 2026 refreshments and promotions dressed in a limited Suica's Penguin design, including the return of its popular Rich Lemonade on July 7, XL iced drinks at every location, and LINE-exclusive coupons.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, Hakone Gora Park stays open into the evening for "GORA PARK Summer Night," with seasonal drinks, sandwiches, and kids' activities under the summer dusk. On August 16, reserved and free seating areas let visitors watch the Hakone Gora Onsen Daimonji-yaki bonfire and around 2,000 fireworks from inside the park.
From September 1 to 30, 2026, HOSHINOYA Fuji offers the two-night Glamorous Grape Stay, tracing Yamanashi's 1,300-year grape heritage through a National Treasure temple, a winery, and a vineyard, then closing with a chef's grape pairing dinner and a fireside evening with hot wine.
From August 5 to 7, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Sendai's Grand Ballroom SENDAI hosts "Metropolitan Summer Festa 2026," an evening event featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes made with Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients, a dedicated Miyagi sake corner, and a live jazz stage.
LE PAN KOBE KITANO is offering a limited BABYMONSTER × KRUNK collaboration lineup from July 7 to 9, 2026 — including sablé cookies, gelato, and an original drink inspired by BABYMONSTER's new song "SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA" — to coincide with the group's concert in Kobe.
From July 24 to August 23, 2026, the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho area hosts its first "MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST," rolling out more than 100 experience programs — from a flower-lined promenade and street park to family workshops, a bon odori festival, and a rooftop beer terrace — across the neighborhood.
Nissin Cisco is bringing a seasonal pistachio flavor to its long-running Goro Gura granola series, blending a fragrant pistachio cereal base with pistachio cookies, cashews, almonds, and macadamia nuts for a nationwide launch on August 3, 2026.
Kamakura Prince Hotel and Oiso Prince Hotel are hosting a three-day pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, bringing in the owner of Okinawa's evolved shaved ice brand "Koori wo Kizame" for exclusive dessert menus.
Seven-Eleven Japan teams up with Cheerio Japan on "Seven Premium Gumikaku Life Guard Flavor," a square gummy with a crunchy-chewy texture built around the long-selling Life Guard soda's distinctive taste, arriving at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from July 7.
Strings Hotel Nagoya's Okinawa & Hawaii-themed resort buffet, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, is adding special summer holiday programming this year, including Hawaiian hula dance shows plus hands-on shell painting and herbarium-making workshops for the whole family.
From July 24 to 26, 2026, Summer Festa IN KORIYAMA 2026 transforms the street in front of JR Koriyama Station into one of eastern Japan's largest beer gardens, featuring 58 restaurants and food trucks, two music stages, new paid reserved seating, and family-friendly festival games.
Through July 31, Aloft Tokyo Ginza's W XYZ Bar offers "A Journey of Nikka Whisky," a limited-time tasting promotion inspired by Nikka Whisky founder Masataka Taketsuru that lets guests explore Japanese whisky without leaving Ginza.
For two days only during Kyoto's Gion Festival, Benjamin Steakhouse Kyoto is offering a collaboration burger made with long-established bakery Shinshindo's buns, plus two sangria smoothies, on July 15 and 16, 2026.
BRISK STAND, winner of the Japan Burger Championship 2025, opens its first airport location at Haneda Airport Garden on July 5th, launching the brand's first-ever late-night hours running until 5 AM.
Chez Shibata is releasing a new cookie tin built around its fermented butter cookies and Nagoya's beloved sweet Piyorin, going on sale July 8 with a pop-up at Nagoya Station ahead of a wider rollout.
cu-mo Hakone, on the second floor of Sounzan Station on the Hakone Ropeway, is renewing its FOOD & DRINK menu from July 11, 2026, with an upgraded Newvel shake lineup and three new Cumo Wassan croissant sandwiches.
A three-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, the all-season rooftop BBQ spot Ekichika Barbecue opens July 7, 2026, with a beer-garden-style deck, hands-free BBQ courses, casual izakaya-style dining and drinking, and seafood sourced from Hokkaido's Funka Bay.
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.
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.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents "The Colours of Autumn - Inuyama Afternoon Tea," a seasonal menu supervised by Inuyama tourism ambassador Ryoga Haruhi that traces the town's scenery, culture, and stories through seasonal sweets and savory dishes.
Tea & Cocktail "Garden Lounge" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is serving a one-month-limited afternoon tea set built around strawberry, melon, and mango, available through July 31, 2026, at ¥8,200 per person.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 on summer weekends and holidays from July 4 to August 30, 2026, with July's lineup built around strawberry, melon, and mango, featuring three types of shortcake and all-you-can-eat Napoleon pie.
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.
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.
MOSH Burger & Bar, a new restaurant and bar concept in Ginza from Mos Burger operator Mos Food Services, has started serving an original "MOSH Protein Smoothie" made with VALX Whey Protein in a Café au Lait flavor.
Guests staying at the hot spring inn Oedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture can try a hands-on Akabeko painting experience from July 19 to August 23, decorating the region's beloved red cow folk craft as a keepsake of their trip.
Clapper's Diner on the 5th floor of Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro is offering an original menu inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day from July 10 to August 27, 2026, ahead of the film's July 31 nationwide release.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
Kodansha's Young Magazine has turned a beach house at Katase Nishihama and Kugenuma Beach in Fujisawa into an all-you-can-read manga lounge, offering 13 titles — from current hits to classics like Initial D — alongside food and drinks from July 1 through September 13.
From July 1, ingredient-focused online store A RESTAURANT FOODS is gifting an original Kutami shibu-uchiwa fan, handcrafted with Kumamoto's century-old Kurikawa Shoten, to customers who spend ¥50,000 or more, blending traditional craftsmanship with playful food motifs.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya is holding a Hokkaido Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026 (through lunch on September 16 at Garden Court), with five restaurants and the lobby lounge each serving original Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes crafted from Hokkaido's seafood, beef, and seasonal ingredients.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in Kita-Karuizawa, Gunma, celebrates its first anniversary on September 12, 2026 with taiko performances, a 105-shot fireworks finale, and prize drawings, plus a September-long anniversary stay campaign and a new golf plan at Nature Hills Karuizawa Country Club.
At Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan, the Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition (July 11 to August 30, 2026) will feature a Nordic Marketplace selling curated goods and foods from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and other Nordic countries, with items from Moomin, Finlayson, Lovi, and more.
Ahead of its July 10–12, 2026 run at Grand Green Osaka's Umekita Park, the international festival Bakushoku Onsai GG has revealed new additions including a Hello Kitty appearance, a PASONA NATUREVERSE after-Expo booth, a lucky draw featuring the German character Circular, and a heatstroke-prevention campaign from GREEN DA・KA・RA.
Ryozen, the kappo restaurant at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, is serving a summer afternoon tea from July 4 to August 31, 2026, built around kuzu ice, mizuyokan, and other cooling Kyoto-style sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
Blue Bottle Coffee opens its Hakata Cafe on July 21, 2026, on the first floor of the Nishi-Nippon City Building right by Hakata Station. The brand's second cafe in Kyushu features a curved coffee counter, Kyushu craftsmanship, and Hakata-exclusive menu items including Mentaiko Potato Toast and an exclusive rattan mug.
Kobe-based importer Oyama Co., Ltd. is bringing Northern Ireland's The Boatyard Distillery to Japan for the first time, with a lineup of organic gin, vodka, Old Tom gin, and sloe gin liqueur going on sale nationwide on July 1, 2026.
Bread, Espresso & Sakaisuji Club in Osaka is starting a two-month, limited-time dinner service from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat freshly baked bread with each dish inside a 95-year-old former bank building.
Calbee is releasing Kataage Potato Grilled Corn Flavor from July 13, 2026, featuring a fan-chosen Katsushika Hokusai package design where placing two packages side by side completes a single image, marking the fan community's 10th anniversary.
Asahi Soft Drinks is bringing a refreshing twist to a classic with "Calpis and Special Lemonade," blending Calpis with lemon juice and a special lemon syrup, on sale nationwide from July 14 for a limited time.
To celebrate the July 24 release of CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE — THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND, AEON Cinema is selling flavor sodas in an original movie-design cup at concession stands nationwide starting July 3.
Cocowell's directly run sari sari store in Osaka is launching Coconut Soft, a dairy-free soft serve made with coconut milk and coconut sugar and served with an original rice flour waffle, available on weekends from July 18 through September 20, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun has revealed the collaboration drink and original merchandise for its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba event, running from July 18 through October 4, 2026, including a themed drink with a random collectible tag and exclusive ufotable-illustrated goods.
Dining 33, the French restaurant on the 33rd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, runs summer plans from July 18 to August 31, 2026, with half-price kids courses, a 10% yukata discount, a seasonal course, a new à la carte menu, and a kids patissier workshop.
To mark its 10th anniversary, brunch café FLIPPER'S is releasing two limited-edition soufflé pancakes at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka — a strawberry flavor chosen by customer vote, available from July 9, and a peach flavor born from an in-house staff competition, available from July 15.
Starting July 8, GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA, SHINJUKU, MINATOMIRAI, and TAKANAWA are serving "PEACH SELECTION," a limited-time lineup of food, desserts, and drinks built around seasonal peaches, with a different pairing of ingredients and aromas at each restaurant.
From July 14, 2026, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island is serving a summer-limited "Well-done Steak" BBQ dinner inspired by the iconic Monster Hunter in-game item, available only to guests staying in its two Monster Hunter collaboration rooms.
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa celebrates its 6th anniversary with "Summer Celebration 2026," a lineup of dining events at FIVE – Grill & Lounge and Roof Terrace Bar running from July through August 2026, including a signature Champagne night, tomahawk grill nights, a Hawaiian-themed BBQ buffet, and a rooftop fireworks party.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a summer-only family stay plan with a special Italian dinner course for adults, a free kids' dinner and breakfast for children 12 and under, and a commemorative sake gift in the room.
In Itoshima, Fukuoka, the Daichi no Mukuna project is turning abandoned farmland into fields of mukuna beans, a nutrient-rich "phantom bean" once considered too risky for general sale, and using traditional miso fermentation to make it safe, deeply flavorful, and rich in antioxidants.
Morinapo, a Kanazawa-based frozen pizza brand, has released its July Monthly Pizza Set for the hot summer season, pairing a spicy Mexican-style pizza, a fresh basil margherita, and a smoky bacon and onion pizza in one three-pack sold through its official online store.
Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama packs July 2026 with back-to-back events, including a food festival featuring Jojoen and Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, the return of a Flying Tiger Copenhagen pop-up store, and a hands-on World Insect Exhibition with 24 live species.
Yokohama's beloved shumai maker Kiyoken adds two new official GREEN×EXPO 2027 licensed items - a pork-free vacuum-packed tuna shumai and a brown sugar pineapple cake - both arriving July 3, 2026.
KURAND's online craft alcohol shop begins sales of "Kami no Mitsushu" (Mead of the Gods) on July 2, a honey wine made with Hokkaido linden honey that aims to recreate "nectar," the drink of the gods in Greek mythology, available through its crowdfunding platform "Kurafan!"
From July 4, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen in Maniwa, Okayama, is offering a summer-only stay plan featuring a blueberry-picking experience at a nearby farm and a dinner buffet with all-you-can-eat Hiruzen Jersey beef steak and cheese fondue.
Starting July 3, the standalone patisserie Les Choux in Nishi-Kamakura is rolling out a Tanabata-themed glass dessert, followed by a peach shortcake and a peach and Earl Grey tart, all available for a limited time this summer.
LeTAO, the Otaru confectionery brand, is taking part in the Hokkaido Soft Cream Rally 2026 sponsored by Pococha stamp campaign running through August 31, offering its original Crème Glacée soft-serve and store-exclusive flavors at four Hokkaido locations.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa is running a season of cooling summer events, including a day and night outdoor pool, a wind chime-filled "Suzumi Chapel," an ice-cube fortune-telling game, a festival week with vegetable scooping, and two nights of fireworks.
On July 12, Mikuni Port in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture — known for landing Fukui's Echizen crab and sweet shrimp — turns its regular Sunday morning market into the "Ippon-zuri Fishing Festival," featuring bargain tuna block sales, a yellowtail rice bowl debut, seafood soup, and a live performance by the Mikuni High School Brass Band.
mumokuteki cafe KYOTO, a vegan cafe in Nakagyo ward, central Kyoto, has started selling this year's batch of its popular homemade red shiso juice from July 2, available in Hot, Ice, and Soda styles for dine-in or takeout.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, kakigori specialist Asako Harada personally shaves premium shaved ice at the café 囲炉裏と甘味 gururi inside Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu, reviving a popular event held for the first time in Gifu Prefecture last year.
Nakamachi Hyogaten, a natural ice specialty brand from Matsumoto, Nagano, is collaborating for the first time with Salt Consortium, whose restaurants and cafes in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka have each created their own limited-edition kakigori using the same rare natural ice.
Eleven chefs with roots in Shinshu come together across culinary genres for Next Shinshu 2026, a one-night collaboration dinner at Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba in Nagano on July 7, 2026. Reservations are already full.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten and Hanare are offering two ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2026 specials — a chilled dashi amazake and a jellied dish of shrimp and summer vegetables — bringing Ninben's signature honkarebushi dashi to the season in cooling form.
A new two-day, one-night tour launching September 30, 2026 takes shochu lovers to five breweries on Kagoshima's Osumi Peninsula, with a sweet potato harvest, brewing experiences, a whiskey tasting, and a make-your-own blended shochu workshop.
A new frozen baked cheesecake supervised by cheese tart specialty store PABLO layers smooth cheesecake with a hidden apricot sauce, arriving through a collaboration with Adelie Co., Ltd. The online-exclusive treat is available now at a gift specialty shop and other online gift retailers for 2,600 yen (tax included) per box of six.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Freshly Baked Cheese Tart Specialty Store PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer two new limited-edition PABLO mini cheese tarts — Caramel Banana and Fragrant Yuzu — each capturing a distinct summer flavor.
To celebrate Piyorin's 15th anniversary on July 1, 2026, a limited-edition "15th Anniversary Piyorin" made with Aichi-grown Aikirari strawberries goes on sale from July 15 to 29 at Piyorin Shop, Piyorin Shop Atelier, and Piyorin Village near Nagoya Station.
Starting July 1, 2026, QUAYS pacific grill at Yokohama Hammerhead will serve its popular morning menu on weekdays too, from 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM, featuring four dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.
Sawee Sikdang, a leading Korean nakkopse franchise, is opening its Nagoya Sakae store on Thursday, July 9, bringing the Busan specialty dish to central Japan.
Shake Shack's first Kyushu location opens in Hakata on July 21, 2026, bringing Fukuoka-only menu items, artwork by local artist Marumiyan, a charity dessert, and an opening-day giveaway for the first 100 guests.
SURFEEL HOTEL WAKKANAI in Hokkaido has begun selling a new summer-only sweet, the Yubari Melon Shortcake, generously filled with Hokkaido's signature Yubari melon.
THE ELEMENTAL, an inn on the shores of Lake Kussharo in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido, is starting a French full-course lunch limited to two groups per day, celebrating the bounty of eastern Hokkaido alongside seasonal ingredients from across Japan.
From July 1, 2026, TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya introduces a new add-on for its afternoon tea, letting guests personalize their visit with a colored stick balloon and a message plate for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
Time Out Market Osaka in Grand Green Osaka is hosting two summer-only sweets pop-ups this July, featuring The Westin Osaka's new "Onikuri Chiffon" chiffon cake and "Canele to, Shaved Ice.," a seasonal brand from canelé specialty shop "Canele to," that pairs freshly baked canelé with seasonal shaved ice.
Umizoi no Kicori Shokudo, a restaurant facing the ocean in Kamakura's Zaimokuza neighborhood, has released two reserved-seating BBQ plans with all-you-can-drink service for the July 10 Kamakura Fireworks Festival, so guests can settle in without racing to claim a spot.
VALX, the protein and fitness brand, is opening a two-day pop-up store in Harajuku, Tokyo on July 11 and 12, 2026, offering five original shakes made with its new Sweets Protein plus tastings of its Hybrid Protein line and limited novelties.
Around 10 hectares of vivid flower fields open for the season on July 3 at Yatsugatake Agricultural College in Nagano Prefecture, where summer temperatures run roughly 8°C cooler than Tokyo. Admission to YATZ GARDEN is free through mid-October.
YUNAGI Cafe, an ocean-view bakery café in Shunan, Yamaguchi, is rolling out a "2026 Summer Limited Kakigori" series starting July 1, opening with Peach Milk and Matcha Kinako before adding Fruit Milk, Pineapple Milk, and two new summer drinks from July 21.
Beef Kitchen Stand Hanare, a new wagyu restaurant from Yakko Dining, opens July 1, 2026 at Yokohama Nishiguchi Ichibangai, the last new shop to join the five-and-a-half-year-old dining alley near Yokohama Station before it closes on September 30, 2026.
Hokkaido Wine begins reservations on July 1, 2026, for its new "Weekend Only Sushi Pairing Tour," pairing wines from its Otaru winery with sushi from a neighborhood restaurant loved by locals.
nana's green tea is running an online-store-only bulk-buy sale on its warabi mochi gift boxes from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering discounts of up to 10% for larger orders during the summer gift season.
Hamakita Sweets Community nicoe in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is holding its 9th "Kakigori Koshien," running from July 1 to September 27, 2026, with 50 shaved ice flavors made from ingredients sourced across all 47 prefectures.
To mark its 88th anniversary, Noboribetsu Grand Hotel in Hokkaido is offering "88"-themed discounts and limited sets at its restaurant, gift shop, café, and bar from July 1 to December 20, 2026.
A new confectionery brand SORANOA, from Kobe-based 昭栄株式会社 (Shoei Co., Ltd.) and its Kobe Roman label, is launching five flavors of colorful cream-filled pie sandwiches at Itami, Kobe, and Kansai International Airports from July 1, 2026, for a limited time.
Takara Shuzo's regional craft chuhai "Takara CRAFT <Yoichi-Grown Niagara>" has taken the Gold Award at the 5th Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix, hosted by FM NORTH WAVE.
Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji at Tiffany Ginza is marking its first anniversary with a limited-time "1st Anniversary Afternoon Tea" and a seasonal "Peach Melba" dessert, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A new Spicy Pizza Bread with zesty tomato sauce, ham, and bacon is rolling out at 7-Eleven stores across Japan from July 7, available in most regions excluding Kyushu and Okinawa.
Ohayo Dairy's BRULEE ice cream — seven years in development and winner of Japan's largest frozen food election — arrives at Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F for a special seven-day pop-up featuring a new pistachio flavor and an eat-in limited menu supervised by patissier Junji Tokunaga of équilibre.
Calbee's Kansai-limited "Kansai-Aji Roman" series is adding a new flavor inspired by Kyoto's chirimen sansho, supervised by Harema, the long-established shop credited as the birthplace of the beloved Kyoto specialty.
A COBIHAMU CHAN collaboration cafe is coming to net cafe & karaoke DiCE's Ikebukuro and Osaka Dotonbori locations from July 9 to 26, 2026, with an exclusive collab menu, original goods, and DiCE-exclusive 9th anniversary birthday items.
Fairmont Tokyo's 35th-floor lobby lounge Vue Mer is introducing two summer-limited kakigori — Mango & Creme Brulee and Peach & Meringue — from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご is running its third annual Reimen Koshien cold noodle event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with seven varieties on offer including three new additions, plus a ranking prediction contest with prizes for F-POINT members.
Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, brings its local agricultural produce and flavors to central Tokyo with the Takayama City Fair at Chiyoda Ward's Kanda area throughout July 2026, featuring product sales, a standing drink event with Hida ingredients, an upscale dinner, and special menus at partner restaurants.
Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minato Mirai's 19th-floor restaurant Together & Co. will host a Premium Fireworks Viewing Dinner on August 24, 2026, timed to the Sky Symphony in Yokohama fireworks display during the Minato Mirai Festival. Only 112 seats are available, with reservations opening June 30.
Kunugi café 太田川店 in Hiroshima is bringing back its popular "Waffle Buffet" (ワッフルバイキング) in a renewed format starting July 1, 2026, featuring over 10 types of waffles, baumkuchen, and seasonal baked goods within a 60-minute window.
Kyoto Uji-based roasted green tea specialty shop HOHO HOJICHA will hold a limited 14-day pop-up store at JR Kyoto Isetan department store, featuring its debut Gokujo Hoho Pudding alongside popular sweets, award-winning teas, and hojicha latte products.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi Prefecture is hosting an autumn sweets buffet centered on chestnuts, running from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring seasonal desserts blending Japanese and Western flavors.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is offering a new stay plan combining the six-course dinner "SAN (燦)" with a two-hour all-you-can-drink option and a morning breakfast buffet, available from July 1 to December 20, 2026.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting a one-month limited Strawberry, Melon & Mango Sweets Fair from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, and a range of seasonal shortcakes and desserts.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu is presenting "Tamayura (玉響)," a limited-time Japanese-Western fusion dinner course for 10 guests per day, featuring premium Shimane ingredients including wagyu beef fillet, abalone, nodoguro, and domestic eel, during Obon (August 8–15) and Silver Week (September 19–21, 2026).
Matsuzakaya Ueno's "Hoppetown" food floor hosts a series of weekly pop-up events throughout July, bringing together sought-after shops including 船橋屋 (Funabashiya), 舟和 (Funawa), and 亀十 (Kamejuu), alongside special eel bento for Doyo no Ushi Day and seasonal sweets.
Specialty chocolate shop Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate is bringing back its signature chocolate shaved ice this summer in a new two-layer design, available at three Tokyo locations from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Due to overwhelming popularity, Mister Donut's Mocchyurin Kinako and Mocchyurin Mitarashi will sell until ingredients run out starting mid-July, while the planned Phase 2 lineup has been cancelled to prevent further store congestion.
After a devastating fire in January 2026, the beloved Osaka meat wholesaler "Orosha Shibata" is making a grand comeback as "Agiya Orosha Shibata," a specialty fried food shop opening in Shinsekai on July 3, 2026.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is bringing back its popular white peach afternoon tea for August 2026, featuring seasonal sweets, a parfait, and savory bites at THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor.
Starting July 1, 2026, Ponshukan's 唎酒番所 sake tasting stations at three Niigata stations will update their price from ¥500 to ¥1,000 for five tasting coins, while launching themed courses, a sake concierge service, food pairings, and vessel comparison experiences.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, the 皇家龍鳳 Chinese restaurant at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is running a summer-only HOT&COOL Fair, a three-dish lineup that pairs the deep heat of Sichuan cooking with refreshingly cool flavors to help diners beat the summer heat.
Winery Restaurant Saint Cousair in Iizuna Town, Nagano, is running a limited-time prix-fixe dinner service on select dates during the summer and autumn holidays — July 18-19, August 14-15, and September 19-22, 2026.
Sapporo Park Hotel is hosting a special one-night wine dinner event on July 29, 2026, featuring Jennifer Julian, official ambassador of Champagne Jacquart, alongside four varieties of champagne and a hotel-crafted semi-buffet menu.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is opening its outdoor and indoor pools for the summer season from July 4, 2026, offering daytime and nighttime swims plus Chinese restaurant poolside food, and optional stay packages starting from ¥9,730 per person.
Kiyomasa Seika's Shiro Kifujin brand has unveiled a summer-limited frozen chocolate banana in two flavors at its Kumamoto stores, along with an in-store cotton candy decoration experience and nationwide cold delivery through its official online shop.
A new grape highball joins Suntory's Kudamono Torys Can series for a limited time starting August 25, 2026, blending rich grape flavor with the smooth finish of Torys Whisky.
Suntory is releasing "Nonaru Sakaba Kabosu Lemon Sour Non-Alcoholic" nationwide for a limited time starting September 1, 2026. The 350ml can offers a crisp blend of fresh kabosu citrus and lemon acidity with 0.00% alcohol.
Nihonryori Sushimaru, a long-established Japanese restaurant with 78 years of history in Matsuyama, is opening a new location inside APA Hotel Matsuyama-shi Ekimae on July 28, 2026, offering a breakfast buffet showcasing Ehime's local food culture.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
For just three days around the Tanabata festival, DOLCE FELICE is offering two limited-edition fruit jellies packed with six types of fruit — one inspired by Orihime in red pomegranate-scented jelly, and one by Hikoboshi in blue orange-scented jelly.
From August 13 to 15, 2026, the Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel will hold a three-day summer buffet themed around a fish market, featuring live tuna-cutting performances and fresh seafood sourced directly from Toyosu Market.
Tokyo Bouillabaisse Shokudo, a French-inspired seafood restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, launches its full dinner menu on July 1, 2026, completing a dual dining concept alongside the already-open Tanita Cafe.
Bar "2000" at Tokyo Dome Hotel is offering a new high tea experience featuring free-flow cocktails crafted by hotel bartenders alongside chef-curated appetizers, available from July 4, 2026, with sweeping views of Tokyo Dome City's illumination.
Tokyo-based craft brewery VERTERE is set to open a new taproom in Daikanyama on July 17, 2026, serving eight draft beers alongside light food and canned beer retail at the TENOHA Daikanyama complex.
From July 2026, the Kyoto confectionery house Zen Kashoin is serving a lineup of cool summer sweets — a new aloe and Kotoka strawberry iced dessert, a cream anmitsu, and a chilled water jelly — at its Kyoto Muromachi main store, with two of them also available at ShinQs in Shibuya Hikarie.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya is hosting a parent-child cooking class on July 28, 2026, where families will prepare a chilled napolitan pasta under the guidance of a hotel chef, followed by the Hokkaido Fair lunch buffet. Limited to 10 pairs; reservations required.
Buttery Honten, a butter-focused patisserie near Nagoya Station, launches new summer sweets on July 2, including a revamped lemon cookie tin and limited-quantity peach desserts.
CREPE & GALETTE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe's Toa West district launches a limited-time summer menu featuring a peach mille crepe and seasonal galettes starting July 2, 2026.
Starting June 29, 2026, three Segafredo Zanetti cafe locations in Tokyo will offer new matcha beverages made with CUZEN MATCHA's fresh-ground organic matcha in the Italian bar tradition.
A new seasonal ice bar featuring 33% golden pineapple juice and passion fruit, with fine ice crystals that recreate the texture of frozen pineapple, goes on sale across Japan on June 30, 2026.
Ginza Wako Annex introduces a summer lineup of new sweets including a limited-edition Premier Mango cake, frozen parfait assortment, Shimizu Hakutou compote jelly, and drinkable fruit jelly.
Häagen-Dazs Japan is releasing two limited-edition Gelati (ジェラーティ) Mini Cups — Tropical Rich & Coconut and Salty Caramel & Pistachio — at supermarkets, convenience stores, and department stores nationwide starting June 30, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown welcomes three new dining experiences in summer 2026, led by Instant Classic by WCB — West Coast Brewing's largest directly-operated craft beer restaurant — alongside Kayanoya's new seasonal dashi cuisine concept and Tamitu's limited-time honey cafe.
Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel's new head chef presents a peach-inspired "adult tea party" buffet for two days only — July 19 and 20, 2026 — at ダイニング ブルーム, with panoramic views of Mt. Asama.
Shoryu, a Japanese kaiseki restaurant by Michelin two-star chef Shinji Tsubahara, and KAZANE, an innovative French restaurant by chef Minami Nakai of Tokyo's Michelin one-star LATURE, will open simultaneously at Au Kurokawa in Kurokawa Onsen on August 1, 2026.
A special one-night bon odori event returns to Meieki Parklet in Nagoya on July 10, featuring authentic dancing around a yagura tower, food trucks, and free admission for all.
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi's Restaurant & Guest Lounge Palmiere has launched a renewed lunch menu centered on a "luxurious vegetable time" concept, featuring a deli and salad marché with more than 20 types of healthy, colorful vegetable dishes.
Starting July 6, the Morinaga antenna shop inside Tokyo Station's Tokyo Okashi Land is debuting a sparkling summer drink made with Ice Box and four tropical fruits, alongside popular exclusive Tokyo souvenirs including Matsuri Hi-Chew.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido is offering complimentary welcome drinks — local 伊達牛乳 from Date City and Milmake — in the lobby for arriving guests every Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO offers a range of summer 2026 experiences, including a terrace BBQ dinner overlooking Mt. Yotei, kids cooking classes, the Mountain Lights art installation by Bruce Munro, and outdoor activities on the Shiribetsu River.
Risonare Nasu's outdoor harvest brunch "YATAI to FARM" returns in September 2026, with hands-on vegetable picking, charcoal-grilled highland produce, and a new iron-pot Riso Pilaf made from the resort's own paddy rice — all served beside shimmering golden rice fields, limited to three groups per day.
LAKEHOUSE, the gastronomy restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Nikko, is offering a limited 7-course dining experience drawing on the seasonal bounty of Oku-Nikko, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Nihonshu Fair 2026, featuring approximately 1,200 sake brands from 45 prefectures across Japan, concluded its two-day run at Ikebukuro Sunshine City with sold-out tickets and around 5,600 visitors.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's three restaurants and boulangerie will serve an array of Hawaiian-inspired dishes and drinks, including a special executive chef live cooking event on August 22 and 23.
The first-floor French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya celebrates its grand renewal opening on July 1, 2026, followed by the limited-time Otona no Gohobi Parfait Juicy Peach, served from July 10 to September 10.
A summer tropical afternoon tea featuring mango, lychee, and passion fruit is available at the 20th-floor restaurant RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -Unico Polo- at Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando hosts a premium seasonal afternoon tea featuring juicy peaches and elegant Shine Muscat grapes from August 19 to September 30, 2026, with views of Omotesando's zelkova-lined boulevard.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is holding a hands-on fruit shortcake baking class for elementary school children on August 12 and 13, 2026, guided by Chef de Pâtissier Kenji Nagashima, with a creative glass cake upcycling activity and a Kids Chef Certificate for every participant.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, YEBISU BAR branches across Japan are running a limited-time Okinawa food fair, pairing Okinawan specialty ingredients with draft YEBISU beer.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is staging a series of Okinawa-themed summer events from July through September 2026, including a mango-scented water spraying show, Okinawan dishes at its in-park restaurant, cultural craft workshops, and live eisa performances.
Comme'N, a Tokyo bakery headquartered in Kuhonbutsu, is launching a summer seasonal lineup across its three brands from July 1, featuring new breads, sandwiches, and drinks made with oranges, lemons, tomatoes, corn, and other seasonal ingredients.
A new dining spot combining Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan's juicy pan-fried gyoza with 一番軒's rich tonkotsu ramen opens in Nagoya's Hibino area on July 3, 2026.
Fujizakura Kogen Beer is hosting its 28th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival on July 4, 2026, at its brewery in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, offering all-you-can-drink access to about 20 beers — including a limited anniversary brew making its debut ahead of its official release.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kamakura Wich introduces a passion fruit and pineapple seasonal flavor, a discounted summer shipping campaign, and a new store opening at Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama.
From July 1 to August 20, 2026, Cafe & Bar Plaza inside Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is serving a limited-time Peach Afternoon Tea Set for ¥4,800 per person, featuring peach-forward sweets including a whole-peach dessert, Mirabelle tart, cold peach-yogurt soup, and classic British scones.
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi is bringing back its summer tradition with MIYAKO Beer Hall 2026, running on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from July 9 to September 26, featuring Hawaiian and Asian & Ethnic themed buffets with free-flow drinks on the 16th-floor sky banquet.
All-day Italian dining "EZARO" at Tokyu Stay Shibuya Ebisu is offering a summer-limited peach afternoon tea from June 29, 2026, developed with Daikanyama tea specialist "THÉSIER." The menu runs through September 30 and is priced at ¥4,980 (tax included) with 90-minute free-flow drinks.
Tsumagoi Prince Hotel in Gunma Prefecture is offering a sparkling wine brunch plan from July 18 to September 18, 2026, on a scenic terrace at 1,100 m altitude. Special summer events including a wine pairing dinner, crystal bowl performance, and stargazing session are also planned.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's The Terrace restaurant transforms its Innovation Buffet into a summer celebration headlined by live-carved churrasco, a 10-wine free-flow option, and Western classics loved across generations.
Five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan are serving exclusive daruma-inspired cocktails throughout August 2026, each reflecting the individual character and story of their respective property.
The Talk Shop cafe and dining at Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is introducing a new Burger & Greens menu on August 1, 2026, featuring six craft burgers and three salads made with local ingredients from Kuromon Market.
DEPOT, a nostalgic bar inside Tokyo Station's GranSta, will serve Sapporo's Edel Pils in six different pouring styles using specially selected glassware—including rare discontinued pieces—every Wednesday in July 2026.
Starting July 13, 2026, THE LOUNGE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi presents an Exotic Summer Afternoon Tea featuring ripe mango, pineapple, and exotic spices crafted by two acclaimed French chefs on the hotel's 39th floor.
Funabashiya Koyomi is launching two summer-only Japanese sweets for July 2026 — a matcha kudzu-mochi pudding topped with granola and a refreshing lemon shiratama shiruko — available from July 2 to July 31.
Komorebi Mori no Ibaraido in Inashiki, Ibaraki is hosting the Forest Gourmet Picnic 2026 on July 11 and 12, 2026, bringing together 22 food truck vendors and offering special discounted admission for the event period.
Fair trade brand People Tree is expanding its popular yokan lineup with a new coffee flavor, blending organic coffee from Peru with muscovado sugar and specially cultivated Hokkaido azuki beans. Available from June 26, 2026, at the People Tree Jiyugaoka store, online shop, and nationwide retailers.
Seven-Eleven Japan has released the Seven Premium Rich Guava Cider (500ml), a tropical carbonated drink packed with intense guava flavor, now available at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide.
The historic Kashiwaya inn at Okabe post town in Fujieda is holding a family-friendly Tanabata evening event on July 4, featuring nagashi-somen, a portrait drawing corner, a food marché with five local stalls, and a children's exploration tour of the museum.
THE LEGIAN TOKYO in Shibuya will offer "Peach & Blossom Summer Afternoon Tea" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a theatrical cotton candy dessert, free-flow drinks, and seasonal peach sweets at the top-floor resort restaurant.
Toit Vert, a regional food brand in Kuromatsunai, Hokkaido, is releasing a new flavor called "Toit Vert Rich Ice — Double Cheese Indulgence" on June 24, 2026, available through the official EC site and select retailers.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister store pancake&books bibliothèque are hosting their 5th annual Okayama white peach dessert fair from July 1, 2026, featuring two new chilled desserts including the first-ever ice rare cheesecake and a bergamot parfait.
BIRD HOTEL, a garden hotel steps from Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura, is launching summer-limited parfait shaved ice in three varieties and spiced carnitas tacos at its restaurant THE TABLE from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Taiwan sweets and tapioca drink chain BullPulu is bringing back its fan-favorite Watermelon Frozen and Watermelon Milk Frozen for a limited time starting July 1, 2026, at select locations across Japan.
The 5th China Festival 2026 Sapporo takes place on July 4–5, 2026, at Sapporo's Kita 3-jo Hiroba (Akapla), featuring authentic Chinese food, live performances, and cultural experiences free of charge.
FiOLATTE, the latte sweets specialty brand at Shinagawa Station, releases a new limited-time galette filled with a gently chewy matcha filling, available in a 6-piece box from July 1, 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is offering a lineup of seasonal sweets and drinks this summer as part of the Asia-wide "101 Days of Summer" campaign, running from May 29 to September 6, 2026.
Seibu-en Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting "Gegege no Yuenchi Part 2," a second collaboration event with the anime film The Birth of Kitaro The Mystery of GeGeGe, running from July 17 to September 13, 2026. Featuring newly drawn visuals by the film's character designer Touko Yatabe, the event includes a mystery rally, carnival games, collaboration food, exclusive merchandise, and special recording-only voice performances.
Starting July 17, 2026, GENDY in Ginza will offer The Premium Bitter Caramel Madeleine in limited daily quantities, with reservations opening at the store from June 26.
Halal Mughal, which served over 52,000 portions of chicken biryani and welcomed around 180,000 customers at Expo 2025 Osaka, is opening its first Kyoto location at SUINA Muromachi in Shijo Karasuma on July 1, 2026, bringing inclusive dining to one of Japan's top international tourist destinations.
Two Happo-en restaurants in Tokyo are offering seasonal shaved ice featuring juicy domestic white peaches and ice made from the ultra-soft natural water of Nagai City, Yamagata, available from July 1, 2026.
Popular donut shop HOCUS POCUS and Unagi Kitashirakawa collaborate to offer four unique donuts incorporating eel-related ingredients during Japan's summer doyo season from July 20 to August 6, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" introduces a new afternoon tea featuring pear and fig as the star ingredients, available from August 17 to September 30, 2026.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 19th-floor Dining & Bar "Applause" at Hotel Granvia Okayama hosts a summer beer hall featuring sub-zero draft beer, Islay whisky, and a chef-prepared course menu including ribeye steak.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor pool Shell Pool reopens from July 18 to September 22, 2026, introducing a new "PINK & GOLD" concept with photogenic burgers, seasonal sweets, and colorful drinks at the poolside Garden Restaurant Shell the Garden.
Fukuoka-based sweets brand Melting Pot Harapecolab Co., Ltd. is releasing a July limited-edition ruby-themed ice tart and kohakuto candy starting June 25, 2026 at noon, exclusively through their online store.
Izumi Co., Ltd. will begin selling "Kaijyu Lemon Chuhai," a new private-brand canned chu-hi made with upcycled Setouchi lemons, at Izumi Group stores (some locations excluded) from Tuesday, June 30.
A pop-up event showcasing the beloved Japanese health supplement "Kan-yu Drop" (liver oil drops) is coming to Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, offering products for all generations — from children to seniors.
Kimoto Glass, a Japanese glassware brand known for its sake glasses, has partnered with the world tea specialty store LUPICIA to offer its glasses as dedicated tea-drinking vessels, with sales continuing through July 2026.
Tobu Railway and Nikko Nature Museum are launching a limited-time "Lakeside Picnic Ride" plan in the Oku-Nikko area from July 1 to November 30, 2026, combining rental cycling with takeout from Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel's Coffee House Yukon.
Asahi Soft Drinks is launching "Mitsuya Cold Japanese Pear," a refreshing sparkling beverage made with Japanese pear juice and domestically sourced Japanese pear extract, available nationwide for a limited time from July 7 through around October.
Moomin Valley Park in Hanno, Saitama is hosting the summer event "Water Play in Moomin Valley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, with exclusive cool menus, new goods, and a cool towel giveaway for kids.
BIO-RESORT HOTEL & SPA O Park OGOSE in Saitama is serving a special 5-course collaboration menu tied to the new Crayon Shin-chan movie "Spooky! My Yokai Vacation" at restaurant MORINIWA from July 3 to September 30, 2026.
CB Japan has released a new ORION BEER collaboration series featuring insulated can holders, bottle covers, and cooler bags designed to help you enjoy cold drinks anywhere at your own pace.
Starting July 1, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto's dining café THE OIKE TERRACE is introducing a 1,000-yen drink set — two drinks plus an amuse-bouche — for a relaxed pre-dinner happy hour in the heart of Kyoto.
The ROYCE' Rose Gardens at three locations in Hokkaido — あいの里 (Sapporo), 上江別 (Ebetsu), and ロイズタウン Factory (Tobetsu) — are entering their most vibrant season from mid-June through early July 2026, with over 500 rose varieties on display and limited rose-themed sweets available at neighboring stores.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach in Itoman, Okinawa, marks its 4th anniversary with a summer program running July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beach live concert, fireworks show, Dom Pérignon experiences, buffet dinners, and extended pool hours.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka's Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu is serving a special Summer Cocktail Collection of fruit-infused margaritas from July 1 to August 31, 2026, available nightly from 5:00 PM.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Café Belle at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving refreshing glass desserts made with seasonal fruits and spicy savory breads — five new items debut this year.
A special collaboration between the popular condensed milk shaved ice brand Shirokuma and chocolate brand GODIVA is coming to Seven-Eleven stores across Japan starting June 30.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
Stand Umineko 3tR (Stand Umineko Mittela), a standing bar serving craft beer and house-made pork buns, opens in Osaka's Minami district on June 26, 2026 — the first new Stand Umineko location in the Osaka area in about eight years.
Minami Dogo Onsen's Teiregi no Yu (ていれぎの湯) is hosting two back-to-back summer night events in July 2026 — a lively summer festival on July 4 and a night market marché on July 12.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering a special summer kids' etiquette program featuring a full French course menu and a hands-on mocktail class led by a professional bartender, held in the panoramic Manhattan Room on the 28th floor.
A limited-time collaboration café featuring Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise is running at Kuimonoya Wan locations in Saga, Ikebukuro, and Fujisawa through June 30, 2026, with exclusive menus, original goods, and themed décor.
Asahi Beer is adding a new lemon-cola flavored canned RTD to its popular "Mirai no Lemon Sour" lineup, featuring a floating lemon slice that rises when the can is opened, on sale nationwide from July 28 for a limited time.
Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.
From July 1, 2026, CÉ LA VI TOKYO on floors 17 and 18 of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya serves limited-quantity premium shaved ice made with natural ice from 蔵元 八義 in Yamanashi, shaped into patisserie-style desserts with dramatic flavor transformations.
Starting July 3, 2026, Chiikawa Bakery is launching face-shaped Momonga and Furuhonya breads filled with fruit cream, alongside mascots, glass mugs, stickers, and more.
Chowa, the debut yakitori concept from Tokyo restaurant group Toyman, opens on June 29, 2026, in Kita-Senju. Set in a renovated traditional townhouse, the bar pairs charcoal-grilled yakitori and seasonal obanzai with original highballs and craft shochu.
Fuji Oil has released "Cacao Qualy Basic 58," a new professional-use chocolate under its pure chocolate brand CACAO QUALY, designed to deliver both rich cacao flavor and ease of use for pastry professionals.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Lagoon restaurant at Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall is hosting "Summer Parfait All-You-Can-Eat Season 2," offering five summer parfaits including two new peach varieties, plus additional seasonal sweets.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya's summer event features character-themed food and drinks from Toy Story 5 as well as an outdoor taco and sandwich diner at Hibiya Step Square.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting the "Peach & Fig Sweets Maison" sweets and lunch/dinner buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring around 20 varieties of peach and fig sweets alongside open-kitchen dishes at The Loop restaurant on the first floor.
To mark its 41st anniversary on June 30, dining café "Bel Tempo" at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi will offer a special buffet featuring around 60 dishes at both lunch and dinner.
INTERSECT BY LEXUS - TOKYO in Minami-Aoyama is updating its à la carte menu on July 1, 2026, featuring seasonal dishes and a new limited-time shaved ice dessert combining white peach, apricot, and espresso.
The beloved Cold Pistachio Baklava from Nadir Güllü — the iconic Istanbul-based baklava brand with over 180 years of history — is back at the Matsuya Ginza store starting June 23, 2026.
Four restaurants and bars at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering a diverse lineup of shaved ice creations from July 1 to September 30, 2026, including a Vermeer-inspired art kakigori, a frozen ROKU gin cocktail, and classic uji kintoki.
Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED is hosting a series of special pairing events at three renowned Tokyo restaurants — 六本木 鮨悠, みつい, and ふしきの — from late June through July 2026, where the artistry of chefs meets premium sake selections.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a colorful summer sweets buffet from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring 11 seasonal treats inspired by an artist's palette.
Seven-Eleven Japan is relaunching its popular "Toro-Nama Texture Cheesecake" with around 1.2 times the original weight, releasing from June 30.
A new beer spot, shibu pub, is opening on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage, offering craft beers brewed by Shibuya Brewery paired with fried foods served dipping-style, supervised by chef Fumio Yonezawa of No Code.
Suntory is launching two seasonal chuhai drinks — "Suntory Autumn Pear" and "Suntory Autumn Apple" — for a limited time nationwide starting August 18, 2026.
Tabelog has unveiled its "100 Best Kissaten 2026" list, highlighting the top 100 Japanese-style cafes as rated by users. Among the picks, 11 establishments earn first-time recognition, including a Tokyo cafe famous for its extra-thick toast and a legendary Osaka coffeehouse serving an aged brew priced at over ¥100,000 per cup.
Takara Shuzo is releasing a new limited-edition flavor of its Takara "Shochu Highball" series — the Sansho Sour — on July 14, 2026, featuring the refreshing aroma and tingling spice of Japanese sansho pepper.
THE FARM resort in Katori City, Chiba, kicks off its summer season with the "冷え冷え・納涼アイランド2026" event from July 1 to mid-October 2026, offering a full lineup of cool-down activities, onsen, glamping, BBQ, and chilled food across the entire resort.
The "Rich Meat Pie with Black Truffle" from Japanese D2C brand THE ROAST BEEF has received the OMOTENASHI Selection 2026 award, recognized for its quality, storytelling, and potential for international appeal.
AREUM BAGEL, produced by Seoul-based Bakery Ten and known for drawing daily lines across Kanto and Kansai, makes its Fukuoka debut in the Daimyo area of Chuo-ku on June 27, 2026.
ASAMA KUZANBO, a private-villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa with panoramic views of Mt. Asama, is hosting the "Forest Wine Terrace" event on four days in July 2026, offering curated wines and non-alcoholic sparkling options at 1,100 m elevation — dogs welcome.
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is holding a Hawaiian-themed lunch buffet at its 15th-floor restaurant Substance on weekends and holidays from July 18 through September 13, 2026, featuring Hawaiian staples alongside locally sourced Fukui ingredients.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi is holding a rooftop beekeeping experience event on July 4 and 5, 2026, where visitors can extract honey from combs and taste it on the spot, alongside an exclusive early sale of this year's Shinsaibashi honey.
Daimaru Umeda's newly renovated basement food floor introduces a refreshing summer gourmet lineup, from tea-yogurt soft serve and gelato to yuzu sushi, Belgian chocolate parfaits, and spicy curry bread — all designed to help beat the heat in Osaka.
From July to September 2026, the 30th-floor "The 30th Dining Bar" at Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu offers a summer afternoon tea featuring vibrant red, orange, and yellow seasonal treats alongside sweeping views of Futakotamagawa.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City is hosting a 25th anniversary dinner buffet at restaurant Epoch from July 18 to August 31, 2026, featuring live kitchen stations, summer desserts, and a limited-run lunch buffet during the Obon period.
Lincoln Hyokaten, a specialty kakigori shop from the restaurant group that started with shaved ice, opens in Machida, Tokyo on June 22, 2026, offering four signature shaved ice creations crafted by a Japanese cuisine artisan.
Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba, is currently home to approximately 2,000 hydrangea plants in peak bloom, with two varieties on display across the park's garden and walking trail. A limited-edition color-changing lemonade drink is also available through late June.
Niseko Grand Hirafu, the all-season nature resort in Hokkaido, kicks off its 2026 summer season on July 4, offering gondola rides with panoramic mountain views, scenic dining at NEST813, new pickleball courts, and expanded water activities including rafting and river SUP in partnership with NAC.
Brasserie RÉGINE at the St. Regis Hotel Osaka is offering a summer menu for its "Appetizer Marché" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, inspired by the Mediterranean and the flavors of southern France.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo is offering a limited-period collaboration stay plan with the popular smartphone game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System," available from July 25 to October 24, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is bringing back the legendary Trader Vic's restaurant experience for a limited time this summer, with tropical cocktails, BBQ spare ribs, and sweeping views of Osaka Castle from the 18th-floor Sky Lounge "Four Seasons."
To celebrate the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary, a limited-time theme cafe "Ultraman Pasta Restaurant Ulspa" (ウルトラマン パスタ食堂 ウルスパ) is opening at BOX cafe&space in Ikebukuro from July 9 to August 31, 2026.
Kamakurayama, a restaurant specializing in roast beef, is offering "Wine Pairing Selection Summer 2026" this summer at its Yokohama Sky Building location, featuring wines from 4 regions around the world curated by wine expert Mr. Jimmy.
Atami Pearl Star Hotel is offering a seasonal afternoon tea featuring Shizuoka-grown melon and Yamanashi-grown peach in a lineup of creative sweets and savories, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Atelier Ukai, the pastry shop by the ukai restaurant group, is releasing a limited edition "フールセック・プティフルール缶" exclusively at the Louvre Museum Exhibition "Renaissance" special shop at the National Art Center Tokyo, from September 9 to December 13, 2026.
BAKE CHEESE TART is adding a summer limited peach cheese tart to its lineup from July 1, 2026 — a peach yogurt-style treat that transforms depending on whether you chill or freeze it.
Butter Butler is heading to the Hankyu Umeda Main Store for a limited-time pop-up from June 22 to 30, 2026, bringing exclusive new items including the バターパイダマンド 紅茶 — available only at this event.
CAFE USEUM ARITA, located inside the Kyushu Ceramic Cultural Museum in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, has introduced the new "Kyuto Vegan Lunch Set," featuring locally sourced ingredients served in Arita ware pottery.
The Dole Smoothie Bowl Guava Bowl, featuring pink guava puree from Brazil, launches at select Seven-Eleven stores in the Tokai region starting June 23, 2026, in limited quantities.
The third annual choco mint fair at Ecute Omiya and Omiya North runs June 29 to July 20, 2026, featuring 42 products including 15 station-exclusive items and a digital stamp rally.
Fairmont Tokyo's lobby lounge "Vue Mer" on the 35th floor will serve two peach-themed afternoon teas — a Champagne-accented French style and a sake-inspired Japanese style — from July 1 to September 13, 2026.
Hoshino Resort Tomamu and Sapporo shaved ice specialty shop Mother Rich are teaming up for their third consecutive summer, offering a limited-run "Farm Rich Kakigori" that uses strained yogurt from Farm Hoshino and a homemade kiwi sauce — available July 4 to August 16, 2026.
Funabashiya, the Tokyo confectionery that has stood beside Kameido Tenjin Shrine since 1805, is releasing a rare domestically produced wisteria honey in limited quantities at its flagship store starting June 25, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, the luxury villa resort GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island will offer a summer-limited "極上プレミアムBBQ" plan featuring A5-ranked 淡路ビーフ, 淡路もち豚, 淡路鶏, and fresh abalone — enjoyed on a terrace with panoramic island views.
Harapecolab has launched Mineral Ice, a summer frozen treat studded with colorful kohakuto candy pieces cut from their popular こうぶつヲカシ. Available in Milk Ice and Lemon Sorbet varieties, it goes on sale June 19 via the official online store.
Hashimoto Coffee's "魅惑の果実," a coffee made by steeping beans in real strawberries, is holding a limited-time pop-up at JR Kokura Station's Amu Plaza in Kitakyushu from June 18 to 25, 2026, featuring free tastings and takeout options.
Starting July 18, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant "Sakura" on the 3rd floor will offer a Japanese-style afternoon tea set on weekends and holidays, featuring wagashi sweets, artisan savories from tempura, teppanyaki, and sushi counters, and a self-serve kakigori station.
From August 1, 2026, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches a hotel-wide Italian cultural fair featuring special dinners, wine pairings, accommodation plans, and more, commemorating the 160th anniversary of Japan-Italy diplomatic relations.
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo marks the 10th anniversary of its North Wing's opening with a limited-time event from July 1 to 15, 2026, featuring a special nigiri sushi breakfast, a Premium Lounge menu with sparkling wine and roast beef, and an original mini-uchiwa fan gift for guests who leave anniversary messages.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are showcasing seasonal summer dishes and drinks, including French courses, teppanyaki, Japanese kaiseki, fresh fruit cocktails, and a peach pudding ala mode.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama's 1st-floor cafe "Hotels Cafe Password" is hosting a cake buffet on July 18 and 19, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat spread of cakes and soft-serve ice cream made by the hotel's own patissiers.
Hotel Kanazawa's DINING TSUZUMI restaurant is refreshing its acclaimed dinner course "奏 KANADE" with a brand-new summer menu featuring Noto pork, sea bass, and seasonal vegetables from Ishikawa, available from July 1, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont's bread and sweets shop "Patisserie Edmont" will offer two new summer cakes and three new breads for a limited time from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki's all-day dining "Terrace and Table" is introducing a nighttime-only summer dessert featuring rum-infused shaved ice made from natural spring water ice, available from 8:00 PM starting June 24, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is selling a stay plan featuring an in-room draft beer server in a corner twin room with two-sided windows, available from June 17 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is rolling out a new summer flavor of its "Seasonal Parfait" at the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake" from July 1, 2026, featuring peach, raspberry, and cranberry.
Hotel Vischio Osaka's Italian Kitchen Verde Cassa is hosting an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet featuring hearty meat dishes and colorful summer vegetables from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
The popular I LOVE CUSTARD CAKE from the custard sweets specialty shop I LOVE CUSTARD NEUFNEUF is getting a cool summer-themed limited-edition package, available from June 22, 2026, at the Hakata Deitos and Fukuoka Airport stores.
Ivorish, the French toast specialty brand, is releasing the new French Toast Tart from June 21, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
The Jackson Garden at Grand Green Osaka is offering a summer-limited Afternoon Tea BOX "Summer Breeze" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring lobster open sandwiches sautéed in Échiré butter alongside seasonal fruit sweets.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo hosts a seasonal restaurant fair "Summer Table" at three venues, featuring summer-inspired dishes, a panoramic lunch buffet, domestic eel over rice, melon parfait, peach granita, and a peach afternoon tea set.
Taiwanese heritage confectionery brand KAISHII and popular character Mochimeow collaborate on a limited-edition lychee cake, available exclusively at the Seibu Shibuya summer event from July 1 to August 3, 2026.
The exclusive private villa resort at Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi — featuring private pools, natural hot springs, and saunas in every villa — celebrates its first year with a refreshed dining menu, evening illumination, and upgraded amenities.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery with over 300 years of history in Chiba, will hold the "Tanabata and Fireflies Evening 2026" at Kinoene Omoya on July 18, 19, and 20, 2026. Guests can enjoy a special 7-course Japanese meal paired with the brewery's finest sake while watching fireflies in the garden of a registered tangible cultural property.
Mercure Yokosuka is hosting an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Hawaiian dinner buffet on the 20th floor "Sky Banquet" hall from July 16 to August 29, 2026, featuring KING'S HAWAIIAN certified sliders and panoramic views of Yokosuka Port.
The MICHELIN Guide has released a June 2026 early preview featuring 12 newly recommended restaurants in Tokyo, now listed with a "New" mark on the official website and app.
newQ, the popular Okinawan pineapple sweets specialty shop from Kokusai-dori, is opening a new store at Naha Airport's 2nd floor international terminal corridor on June 21, 2026.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's top-floor bar Bellovisto hosts a month-long Nikka Whisky fair in July 2026, featuring exclusive tasting sets, limited-edition cocktails, a special night with a senior blender, and a guest bartender cocktail event.
OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts is hosting its first-ever Yonayone Neighborhood Beer Garden on the 22nd-floor rooftop from July 23 to October 31, 2026, featuring local Izumisano snacks and Yoho Brewing craft beers with a sunset happy hour.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Summer BBQ & Grill Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring live-grilled US beef steak, pork spare ribs, and a variety of bold grill dishes.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring summer strawberries as the star ingredient, paired with savories and superfood-infused desserts, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
The popular Tokyo-born bakery cafe "パンとエスプレッソと" (Pan to Espresso to) makes its Shiga debut with two simultaneous locations inside Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen on June 21, 2026, featuring Shiga-exclusive menus including Omi beef curry moo toast.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, Risonare Kohamajima on Kohama Island offers the "うつろい絶景ディナー" — a one-group-per-night outdoor dinner that takes guests from amber sunset to a canopy of stars, now with champagne pairings and a new awamori dessert cocktail.
Sarutahiko Coffee introduces three new summer drinks — the Choco Mint Jellatte, the returning Bitter Orange Americano, and the seasonal Himawari Blend — available from June 23, 2026 at locations across Japan.
Café Tostina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is hosting the "Asian Tropical Sweets & Bakery" event from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruit-inspired sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, and afternoon tea.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering special summer deals, including the "Heat Escape Stay" plan with 50% off room rates on days when temperatures hit 35°C or above, plus all-you-can-eat shaved ice at the rooftop BBQ terrace and a visit-count campaign at the Japanese restaurant on the 40th floor.
Shunpanro Honten in Shimonoseki, Japan's first licensed fugu restaurant, launches a new weekday-only "ふぐ食べ比べ清涼会席" (Fugu Tabe-kurabe Seiryo Kaiseki) course featuring a side-by-side comparison of domestically farmed tiger puffer and wild fugu varieties, priced at ¥7,700 including all-you-can-drink.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park transforms into an indoor summer retreat from July 9 to August 31, 2026, featuring about 550 sunflowers, wind chimes, seasonal drinks, and hands-on workshops.
Tentaka Shuzo, a sake brewery in Tochigi Prefecture, has launched a collaboration honey mead with Umamusume: Pretty Derby featuring Tokai Teio. Sales begin June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the official online shop.
On July 15, 2026, The Balvenie hosts an exclusive tasting event at The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, featuring four whiskies aged in different casks paired with a special menu by Executive Chef Jesus Nino.
THE MEAT FES. BUFFET! SUMMER RECHARGE runs from July 14 to September 3, 2026 at the buffet restaurant The Cafe on the ground floor, featuring beef, pork, chicken, and lamb dishes prepared in a variety of styles.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving a Japanese-style afternoon tea set featuring Fukujuen green teas paired with seasonal sweets and savories at the historic "Saryo" tearoom, available on select dates from July to August 2026.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture has added a new size 5 (15 cm) plain cheesecake to its longstanding lineup, responding to growing demand for smaller portions suitable for everyday use and small gatherings.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is serving a peach-filled afternoon tea inspired by the theme of "Shangri-La" at The Lobby Lounge, available from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with reservations required by 6:00 PM the day before.
On July 2, 2026, Tottori Prefecture and JA Zen-Noh Tottori will hold a Tottori watermelon sales event at GranSta Tokyo Square Zero (inside JR Tokyo Station), featuring whole and cut watermelons along with other local Tottori products.
Tokyo's longest-running craft beer brewery, T.Y.HARBOR Brewery, has launched a new line of canned beers with a refreshed modern design. They went on sale June 19, 2026, at Tennōzu Isle's new BREWS facility and the official online shop.
Vanillage, a specialist vanilla sweets brand, is making its first permanent store debut in the Tokai region with a grand opening at Matsuzakaya Nagoya B1F on July 1, 2026, offering a limited commemorative set for the first five days.
Venchi's iconic Ginza flagship store is reopening on June 24, 2026 with a refreshed interior and the new "Chocogelateria" concept, including a Ginza-exclusive matcha tiramisu gelato and the Chocoviar Wall, found only at this location in Japan.
The sky lounge "Bay View" on the top floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is hosting its popular seasonal Beer Festa "French BBQ" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring French-inspired BBQ dishes by Chef 髙木 浩平 and an all-you-can-drink free-flow selection.
From July 17 to September 6, 2026, the Ocean Terrace buffet restaurant at Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel is adding a special Dinosaur Zone featuring five dinosaur-themed dishes, timed to coincide with the Minato Mirai area's summer dinosaur events.
A two-day sake tasting event featuring about 20 breweries and 59 sake labels from Kanagawa and the greater Tokyo area returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on July 4 and 5, 2026, paired with DJ performances and a special Friday preview event.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu in Kanagawa has added an all-inclusive free-flow (unlimited drinks) option to its popular premium dinner buffet, with the renovated Dining Hakone now offering the experience since May 29, 2026.
Hotel Granvia Osaka is offering a "Retro" afternoon tea set featuring five classic sweets at two locations — the 1st floor Tea Lounge and the 19th floor River Head lounge — from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is now accepting reservations for a summer-limited stay plan that includes the "金鼓〈KONKU〉" afternoon tea and breakfast, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Tsukuba will hold a Makers' Dinner on August 8, 2026, combining a brewery tour at Tsukuba Brewery's Tsukuba Mountain foothills facility with a special five-course French pairing dinner at Restaurant Serena.
Kamakura Prince Hotel's collaborative "Enoden Cake" returns in a summer edition featuring mango and melon, available from July 8 to September 23, 2026, at the Ajisai Lounge on the 3rd floor of the hotel.
Kintetsu Department Store Nara is holding a shaved ice fair from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring three brands from regions associated with the Toyotomi clan — Aichi, Nara, and Osaka — with 21 varieties rotating daily. Reservations are required and available via the Kintetsu online shop.
Daimaru Umeda is hosting a special "Onsen Sweets Fair" from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring popular sweets from three of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations — Yufuin, Arima, and Kinugawa.
From traditional wagashi to evolved sorbets and chilled pasta, Shibuya Hikarie's ShinQs by Tokyu Department Store rounds up a full lineup of refreshing sweets and summer dishes to help you stay cool this season.
Teppanyaki Chigiri, located in the KOKO HOTEL Premier Nihonbashi Hamacho, is running a limited-time summer special course featuring A5 wagyu and seasonal seafood, available through the end of August 2026.
Wendy's First Kitchen and First Kitchen are releasing five limited-time summer desserts featuring their popular Crown Vanilla soft serve, including a mango passion fruit parfait, float, and sparkling tapioca drink, starting June 25, 2026.
From September 19 to November 8, 2026, Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resorts in Okinawa's Yomitan Village hosts "Yonnā BOOK days," an autumn reading event featuring around 100 books selected by locals (uchinānchū), a new seaside book garden on the clifftop, a weekend book fair, and a limited seasonal sweet.
The pastry brand from Daikanyama's renowned Italian restaurant TACUBO expands to Ginza, offering eight rotating gelato flavors, a revamped soft serve, and an expanded baked goods lineup.
Echigo Beer's fourth entry in its popular Citrastrata series arrives with lemon juice, lemon peel, and a hint of honey layered over a Session IPA base — a refreshing summer brew at 4.5% ABV.
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The bread and sweets shop [Goûter] by Lyon-based patissier Sébastien Bouillet is launching limited-edition bear-shaped coffee financiers for Father's Day and two new summer danish pastries featuring peach and mango from June 20.
Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza is now serving a seasonal parfait inspired by the classic Peach Melba, reimagined with a wellness twist through fermented raspberries and house-made peach amazake.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya hosts HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 from June 26 to August 23, 2026, featuring a Toy Story 5 themed cafe stand and an outdoor dining experience with live music at Hibiya Step Square.
Suntory is releasing a new limited-edition flavor of its popular Horoyoi low-alcohol drink — Tropical Mix — featuring kiwifruit, pineapple, and mango. It hits shelves nationwide on August 12, 2026.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
imuraya sweets marché Russelia is rolling out two summer-limited kakigori flavors — Strawberry Milk and Uji Matcha — made with natural water ice, available from June 18, 2026, at locations in Mie Prefecture.
Collabo_Index in Ikebukuro PARCO's 8th floor is offering a limited-time selection of popular set meal menus from kawara CAFE&DINING, available for both lunch and dinner until July 13, 2026.
KingFarmCafe in Nishio, Aichi, brings back the fan-favorite peach parfait topped with up to three whole ripe peaches, alongside new summer-only treats including a takeout peach parfait, a chunky peach Baumkuchen, and a peach shaved ice, all available for a limited time.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kuranoma — a hidden, reservation-only restaurant inside a 140-year-old Nara townhouse — unveils a fully renewed kaiseki course and a new lunch-only option, both centered entirely on eel.
Starting July 10, 2026, the 1F Restaurant Paseo Garden at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa, will open new outdoor terrace seating — a 77.37 m² wooden-deck space with 9 tables where guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch buffets, or an evening Terrace BBQ & Dinner Buffet.
Matsuzakaya Shizuoka is hosting a "Refreshing Healthy Gourmet" fair from June 17 to 30, featuring a wide range of light, cooling foods and sweets perfect for the humid rainy season.
Three new strawberry-packed summer menus — a shaved-ice soft serve, a sparkling strawberry cider, and a float — launch on June 20 at 三ツ間農園's permanent counter in Yokohama Takashimaya's B1 food hall.
なべ家和元, a shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant in Yamato-machi, Saga City, is launching a summer-only shaved ice menu on June 27, 2026, featuring six artisan kakigori varieties served in fully private dining rooms.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Strings Hakata's cafe lounge hosts a limited-run sweets buffet featuring craft desserts inspired by New York's latest trends, including two signature parfaits and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Lounge South Court presents a peach fair featuring five luxurious peach desserts, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
With over 70 years of wagashi craftsmanship in Aichi, Okamedo is releasing a summer-limited fu manju wrapped in bamboo leaves, featuring rare suji aonori and silky-smooth kawa-muki an.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a limited-edition white peach shaved ice dessert, 白桃氷香 (Hakuto Hyoka), at its 29th-floor THE LOBBY LOUNGE from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with only 10 servings available per day.
Starting Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Roppongi art gallery and Taiwanese restaurant "アートかビーフンか白厨 (Paichu)" will open a weekend-only cafe. The new menu features douhua (tofu pudding) shaved ice, a creative take on the traditional Taiwanese sweet.
The beloved patisserie brand repos by Pâtisserie ease has reopened at the basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku with a renewed interior, seasonal fruit tarts, and limited-edition lemon cookie tins.
Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi is offering a special peach afternoon tea from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seven peach-themed sweets and a seasonal Peach Mojito.
Chinese Dining 黄鶴 at Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering two gold award-winning gyoza dishes from the 2026 "Local Gyoza Contest," available from June 16 through July 15, 2026.
Sapporo Prince Hotel's Sky Lounge Top of Prince is offering a summer-limited afternoon tea called "Soukei" (蒼景), themed around the vivid blues of Hokkaido's landscapes, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
7-Eleven Japan is rolling out "お店で焼いたジュワッと塩パン" (In-Store Baked Salt Bread) starting June 16, 2026, at Seven Cafe Bakery locations nationwide.
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing two bite-sized mini marshmallow snacks nationwide starting June 23 — a fluffy milk cream flavor and a refreshing strawberry cream flavor, both under the Seven Premium brand.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa's flagship store in Sendai will offer a seasonal shaved ice dessert made in collaboration with MIGAKI-ICHIGO, a premium brand strawberry from Yamamoto-cho, Miyagi Prefecture.
snaq.me Stand in Tokyo's Oshiage neighborhood introduces six new seasonal items from June 19, 2026, featuring masala chai, domestic lemon drinks, sweet potato sweets, and the brand's first-ever freshly baked focaccia.
Sogo Yokohama's summer gift fair is underway through July 12, featuring about 1,600 gift options including seasonal gourmet sets, cool desserts, and Kanagawa-focused selections.
Suntory is releasing "Koodori Hops," a limited-edition happoushu (low-malt beer) featuring rare Nelson Sauvin hops, multi-layered fruity aromas, and a refreshing finish, available nationwide from August 12, 2026.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Cow Cow Kitchen is launching a new summer limited-edition treat — the Milk Pie Salty Nuts, featuring mascarpone cream, roasted hazelnuts, and Awaji Island seaweed salt, available from June 19, 2026.
On July 31, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel presents a one-night-only dinner buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall, where guests can enjoy hotel-made cuisine and free-flowing drinks while watching the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival up close.
Universal Studios Japan unveils a lineup of summer-exclusive food, drinks, and goods for its 25th anniversary celebration, including festival-style twists on classic stall snacks and a special night entertainment show running from July 1 to August 26, 2026.
Yokohama-based craft chocolate shop VANILLABEANS has added two new baked chocolate series to its permanent lineup, available from June 18, 2026.
The monthly "Whisky Mikuji Day" lottery from Tachibana E Sake Sales launched on June 15, 2026 exclusively on Rakuten Ichiba, with Hakushu 25 Years Old as the top prize and a lineup of 466 entries at ¥7,980 each.
The French restaurant Azur at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a special course inspired by the Yokohama Museum of Art's "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of -SKS-ZIGZAG's full-scale activities, the first-ever -SKS-ZIGZAG x Sanrio Characters Cafe will run at venues in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka (KITTE OSAKA 2nd Location, 6F) from July 2 to October 4, 2026.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Grillogy Bar & Grill on the 2nd floor is offering a summer-exclusive Peach Afternoon Tea featuring 9 peach-themed sweets and table service scones and sandwiches.
The beloved tempura senbei from Tsukiji Chitose, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1912, goes on sale at PLUSTA Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama East from June 15 to July 6, 2026.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad is releasing its 2026 vintage of the Amaou Premium Sparkling Wine on June 15. Crafted from hand-picked Amaou strawberries grown in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, this fruit wine features a beautiful ruby color and rich aroma in its 14th consecutive year.
Kinoshita Seianjo, a bean paste maker in Morishita, Koto City, that has been crafting anko since 1949, now offers its products around the clock through a specially designed refrigerated vending machine that blends into the Morishita and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa streetscape.
Starting June 16, 2026, Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo — a tea salon within the historic Chishaku-in temple grounds in Kyoto — will offer a wa-modern shojin afternoon tea made exclusively from plant-based ingredients, available by reservation only and limited to 10 servings per day.
Two summer-limited unpasteurized sake—Junmai Daiginjo Namazake and Daiginjo Namazake—from the exclusive "Hakutsuru Mikage-go" direct-store brand will go on sale in limited quantities starting June 19, 2026.
SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026 is a three-day sake tasting event held at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square in Nagoya's Sakae district on July 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing 150 varieties from 50 breweries across Aichi and Gifu prefectures.
Main Dining Itozakura at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is offering a special hybrid French-Japanese dinner course called "Cinq Saveurs," available from July 1 to September 30, 2026, crafted by Chef Noguchi Sawako in collaboration with Japanese cuisine head chef Goto Takahiro.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is offering a limited table manners dining plan for families with children during summer 2026, with dedicated staff support throughout the French dinner service at the main dining room Sea Horse.
The warabimochi specialty shop near Iwatsuki Station in Saitama is relaunching on June 14 as "Torori," a new brand supervised by TV personality Shimada Takashi (known as "Shimayan" from Reiwa no Tora), featuring a redesigned logo, updated packaging, and seven customizable drink options.
Six seasonal monblanc soft cream varieties inspired by Japan's autumn foliage are coming to Kobe's largest food hall when AKINOEN opens on June 24, 2026.
Starting June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM, the official Caffarel online shop in Japan is offering the "Chocotto Pack" — small-quantity assortments of the brand's chocolates at accessible prices, perfect for sampling the full range from this storied Italian confectionery house.
Restaurant "Ash" on the 3rd floor of Cross Hotel Sapporo is serving a summer-edition lunch buffet on weekends and holidays through August 30, 2026, featuring around 20 seasonal dishes including braised lamb, tropical fruit desserts, and a live cheese wagon.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Fat Witch New York Shimogamo (Kyoto) has renewed its popular Hannari set with fresh Kyoto-inspired designs, introduced six Japanese-style brownie flavors, and launched a limited-edition anniversary gift set.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is hosting "TAKANAWA Forest Garden," a poolside summer beer garden surrounded by greenery, from July 17 to September 11, 2026. Menu plans for both adults and children are available, with a kids BBQ plan making its debut this year.
Until June 30, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Tokyo is featuring a special matcha pancake and a matcha brioche French toast, both served alongside Japanese-style accompaniments including warabi mochi and oshiruko jelly.
Miyagi-based sake brewery Ichinokura has launched a limited-quantity junmai sake made with 100% Toyonishiki rice grown on its own farm, as part of a hands-on employee brewing project.
Japan's first crab-specialized open factory, Kani Factory Koragumi, opens in Tsuruga, Fukui on July 16, 2026. Advance reservations for hands-on crab experiences, including a free shell-peeling session, open on June 16 at 10:00 AM.
For five Saturdays in August 2026, the Buffet Restaurant Etoile at Kawagoe Prince Hotel will open for dinner service, offering a "Saturday Night Half Buffet" that combines a prix-fixe main course with a free-flow buffet, themed around Southern Europe.
Kumahei (Japanese plum liqueur), a craft ume liqueur made with premium Kishu Nanko plums from Minabe, Wakayama, earned top gold at two of the world's most prestigious spirits competitions — scoring 98 out of 100 at the IWSC and 99 out of 100 at the SFWSC.
Mei Wei Mei Ke, an authentic Chongqing-style malatang chain with over 400 locations worldwide, is opening its first Japan location on the 8th floor of Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3, 2026, featuring 90+ ingredients in a large mist showcase and six types of soups directly imported from Chongqing.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
A special two-bottle set of pink plum wines crafted with Wakayama Prefecture's Nanko ume and the rare Tsuyuakane variety is now available through lottery sales.
From June 22 to August 30, 2026, Nagoya Ekimen-dori inside JR Nagoya Station is hosting a summer ramen festival, with six restaurants serving cold and refreshing limited-edition noodle dishes. A digital lucky draw campaign runs alongside, with prizes including a ramen passport for all six shops.
A collaboration campaign featuring newly illustrated merchandise and themed food items from the anime Needy Streamer Overload is coming to GiGO stores across Japan from June 27, 2026, with goods on sale through July 12 and a food campaign running until August 2.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki in Gunma is hosting a "Niigata Food Fair" from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The lunch buffet showcases carefully selected ingredients from the Chuetsu region — including Tsumari pork, Niigata wagyu, and local seafood. On two special days, fresh fish caught off Sado Island is transported to Takasaki by Shinkansen and served as nigiri sushi in a live kitchen setting.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) is holding a one-week limited-time pop-up at Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store, bringing its signature caramel sandwiches along with a new seasonal creation combining peach and Earl Grey tea.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is rolling out summer-exclusive tropical fruit cocktails from July 1, alongside a champagne free-flow plan running through August 31, 2026.
Raffles Hotel Singapore's Long Bar marks 111 years of the Singapore Sling on June 27, 2026, with a pineapple exchange campaign, the debut of Singapore Sling Zero, a photo booth, Golden Peanut prizes, and a roulette spin with every three cocktails ordered.
All-Day Dining Remone at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will offer a limited-time Hawaiian Buffet from July 15 to September 27, 2026, featuring an evening beer fair with free-flow drinks and a tropical sweets lunch buffet.
Beer lovers in Hokkaido can enjoy 9 varieties of draft beer at SAPPORO BEER HOLIDAY, held at Sapporo Garden Park on June 27 and 28, 2026, with live music, exclusive seasonal brews, and a commemorative original beer glass.
Three limited-time summer drinks — a Pineapple Mint Soda, Mango Tea Soda, and Lemon Cream Latte — are set to debut at Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura locations starting June 18, 2026, each crafted with house-made syrups and fresh fruit flavors.
A wine tasting event featuring 100% locally grown Sera Town grapes will take place on July 11, 2026, at the Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera lobby lounge for hotel guests staying that night.
From June 19 through September 30, the bonfire lounge at Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will serve eight seasonal cocktails—five alcoholic and three non-alcoholic—crafted from Kyushu-sourced drinks, available nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
Rooftop restaurant STRI in Machida, Tokyo is holding a limited-time "Asian Resort Buffet" for lunch from July 1 to September 15, 2026, featuring Hainan Chicken Rice, Pho, mango shaved ice, and more.
Champagne Telmont has unveiled the second release of its 100% organic cuvée TELMONT RÉSERVE DE LA TERRE ROSÉ (ORGANIC), blending three terroirs and three vintages to express the purest character of organically grown grapes.
TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando in Tokyo is hosting the "Precious Summer Peach & Mango Afternoon Tea" from July 7 to August 18, 2026, featuring an elegant spread of peach and mango sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon are hosting two Pride Month events in June 2026 — a glamorous afternoon tea collaboration with M·A·C at Sophie at EDITION, and an electrifying night event featuring Cyber Jazz artist Solene Velvet at Gold Bar at EDITION.
This summer, the Tea Lounge Belcour at Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a tropical afternoon tea set featuring mango, passion fruit, and seaside resort-inspired sweets and savories, available from June 29 to August 30, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is reviving its popular rooftop BBQ with a fully refreshed American BBQ menu, offering an exclusive private terrace rental for one group per day from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita is running the Oga & Ogata Fair from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a buffet, teppanyaki dinner course, and Chinese cuisine course featuring seasonal seafood and produce from the Oga Peninsula and Ogata Village.
A new mala tang specialty restaurant, Baiwei Noodle, is set to open on the 7th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower on June 24, 2026, offering over 200,000 customization options with a digital ordering system that keeps wait times near zero.
Benzaiten is offering a summer-only "Choco Mint Peanut Daifuku," featuring smooth Hokkaido cream ganache paired with roasted peanuts and refreshing mint, all wrapped in the brand's signature thin, silky gyuhi rice cake.
Garden Dining at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will run a limited-time "Hokkaido Fair" buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 3 to September 27, 2026, serving Hokkaido specialties including grilled scallops, Wagyu roast beef, soup curry, and Hokkaido ramen.
SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is set to reopen on July 13, 2026, following a renovation that introduces a wellness-inspired buffet and a redesigned space overlooking Tokyo Bay.
Two restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo are hosting an "Oriental Fair" featuring colorful Southeast Asian cuisine, running from July 15 through August 31, 2026.
Journal Standard DINING and Roasted COFFEE LABORATORY are launching their first-ever dessert cocktail menus this summer, each developed by renowned bartender Kazuto Nomura of QUARTER ROOM.
Kinokuniya is expanding its popular katsu sandwich lineup with the new Ham Katsu Sand, featuring a crispy thick-cut breaded ham cutlet paired with an original special sauce, available from June 15 at all Kinokuniya stores.
Starting June 17, Kuroju's Yokohama and Shinjuku locations will serve kakigori (shaved ice) in a chilled iron pot during limited afternoon hours. The menu features four flavors crafted with high-purity junpyo ice from Shinshu's Central Alps.
A refreshing lemon and mint sparkling tea soda made with Maison Perrier Chic is now on the menu at Seattle's Best Coffee locations across Japan, available from June 11 through mid-July 2026.
Morozoff is launching a Fukuoka-exclusive langue de chat cookie called "Zou no Amaou Ichigo," filled with Amaou strawberry-flavored biscuits and white chocolate. It goes on sale from June 17, 2026 at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin.
Starting June 11, 2026, Italian family restaurant chain Pastel is holding a limited-time dessert fair featuring Uji matcha sourced from Kyoto's historic tea merchant Chashō Shimizu Ikkoen, founded in 1945.
Starting June 13, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake will offer three varieties of the rare Domaine Mie Ikeno 2024 Millésime—Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot—exclusively to hotel guests, alongside a special Mori Hibiki Symphony Yatsugatake Pinot Noir.
SESAME STREET MARKET is introducing a new "Classic Donut Series" at four locations starting June 11, 2026. The lineup features Honey Lemon Elmo and Classic Sugar Glazed Cookie Monster donuts, each priced at ¥490 (tax included), available in limited quantities daily.
Starting July 11, 2026, Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is offering a summer-limited lunch menu at Lounge Sugar Beach, featuring locally sourced Wakayama ingredients — from shirasu don and Kumano pork yakisoba to Cremia cream soda — available for dine-in or poolside and beachside takeout.
The Alley is launching its summer seasonal drink series "JUICY TEA DAYS" on June 19, 2026, starting with two muscat-flavored tea drinks made with jasmine-scented Oyama green tea.
Starting June 21, 2026, W Osaka's outdoor open-air terrace and indoor pool launch a summer-only promotion featuring Yamazaki 12-Year whisky kakigori, seasonal dinner packages, and a one-night opening party with international DJs and a poolside sushi bar.
Inspired by waka poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, Biwako Hotel's Café Bellalogo and Italian Dining Bellalogo in Otsu, Shiga will offer a new cocktail and mocktail from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo is holding the 22nd Edmont Summer Festival 2026 on July 28, 2026. Enjoy Bon Odori dancing, live Tsugaru shamisen, food stalls, and more in the cool comfort of the hotel's banquet halls.
FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto is introducing two summer menus spotlighting "Kino Sato no Momo" peaches from Kinokawa City, the largest peach-producing area in western Japan, available from June 20 through August 11, 2026.
Fujiya is releasing the Gatsun, to Grapefruit Gummy nationwide on June 16, 2026 — a limited-time candy inspired by Akagi Nyugyo's summer ice candy, featuring real grapefruit juice and a crystallized surface for a crunchy, ice-like texture.
A pop-up shop spotlighting Fukushima Prefecture's summer sake and fermented food culture opens at Ecute Ueno (June 15–21) and Ecute Nippori (June 23–30), featuring around 25 sake labels and a lineup of traditional fermented delicacies.
After about 8 months of renovation, GranSta Tokyo's newly named "Underground Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area" is set to open in mid-September 2026, bringing together 26 shops—including 12 Tokyo Station exclusive brands—under a concept that blends food and lifestyle goods.
HOTEL GRAPHY NEZU's café in Tokyo's charming Yanesen neighborhood has refreshed its breakfast lineup under the theme "Comfort & Discovery," showcasing locally sourced ingredients from nearby bakeries and specialty shops. The breakfast is open not only to hotel guests but to all café visitors.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
From July 10, Hotel New Otani Tokyo's outdoor GARDEN POOL expands its operating hours and introduces three exclusive luxury areas complete with unlimited champagne free-flow.
Starting July 7, 2026, Trattoria Sette at Hyatt Regency Kyoto hosts a limited-time pizza collaboration with owner-chef Tomohiro Togo of Pizzeria Napoletana Don Ciccio in Fushimi, Kyoto — featuring two original pizzas and a special summer set.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is running a summer Italian buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizza, around 15 kinds of hotel-made desserts, and all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits that rotate monthly.
Kabuto Beer Festa 2026 takes place on June 27 and 28 at the Handa Red Brick Building in Aichi Prefecture, where visitors can taste four varieties of the historically significant beer — including a zero-day-aged unfiltered Premium Taisho Kabuto Beer available first-come, first-served at 200 bottles per day.
Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is reopening its sky pool to non-hotel guests for the first time since 2019, offering limited summer plans that combine pool access with dining at the hotel's restaurants and lounges.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing a summer menu featuring local Kyoto ingredients and sustainable seafood, available on weekends and holidays from June 20, 2026.
Manriki Park's Manyou Forest in Yamanashi City hosts the 31st Manyoshu Song Festival and Firefly Viewing from June 12 to 14, 2026, featuring firefly watching with guided tours, traditional Manyoshu poetry recitation, live stage performances, and local food stalls — all with free admission.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, the long-established Nara craft shop founded in 1716, is releasing two new bamboo somen sets on June 10, 2026 — a tabletop version and an outdoor version — turning the classic summer noodle dish into a fun, shared dining experience with natural materials built to last for years.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Dining Ferio at the Regal Royal Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku will run the "Beer Fair 2026," a free-flow drinks event featuring a diverse selection of beers and other beverages alongside seasonal dishes.
From June 26 to July 7, 2026, French Dining Top of Kyoto on the 14th floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve a limited-time Tanabata dinner course titled "Éclat Céleste," featuring starry decorations and seasonal Kyoto ingredients crafted by new chef Keita Ishibashi.
Saint Marc Café's sought-after "Premium Choco Cro Fresh Banana & Chocolate" — long nicknamed the "legendary choco cro" — is available nationwide for 18 days only, from June 15 to July 2, 2026.
Book by June 30, 2026 to save ¥500 per adult on three buffet plans at Sapporo Grand Hotel's Northern Terrace Diner, featuring live cooking with roast beef, garlic shrimp, and Hokkaido melon desserts.
Two new burritos arrive at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from June 10 — an American-style smoky BBQ wiener option and a Mexican-inspired spiced taco meat salsa cheese version, both priced at 288 yen. A limited-time 30-yen discount sale covers all burritos from June 11 to 17.
Seven-Eleven's new "Seven Premium Corn Tea" (600ml) is rolling out nationwide from June 16. Made with 100% Hokkaido corn and a double-roasting technique, this caffeine-free drink is priced at just 108 yen (tax-exclusive).
From June 17 to 22, 2026, the 39th Miyagi Prefecture Products and Tourism Fair takes over the 8th floor event hall at Sogo Yokohama, gathering about 35 vendors with Miyagi's signature seafood, beef tongue, zunda sweets, and traditional crafts.
Takarashuzo's popular non-carbonated ochawari shochu lineup welcomes back its seasonal barley tea variant, blending six-row and two-row barley for a toasty, caffeine-free summer drink.
The Café Restaurant Oasis at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is serving a seasonal afternoon tea set featuring summer fruits from June 1 to August 31, 2026, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
A free two-day festival celebrating tea and Japanese sweets, YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets, takes place at MM Terrace in Yokohama's Minato Mirai on June 20 and 21, 2026.
Two new glazed varieties join the ZENB Baked Donut series — Coffee Glazed and Lemon Glazed — combining a crisp beet sugar glaze with a moist, chewy dough made from whole yellow peas. Available from June 10, 2026.
Starting June 17, Zetteria is offering four limited-time burgers — featuring beef kalbi and hyuganatsu citrus — at approximately 270 locations across Japan through mid-July.
Ako Seaside Park Glamping, located within the vast Ako Seaside Park in Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a summer-limited plan featuring complimentary "Natsumi" oysters and an Ako local specialty set for stays from July 20 to August 31, 2026.
The organic granola specialty shop and/or Granola launches two new drinking snack nut products — a mala mixed nut and a craft beer-pairing nut made with ISEKADO — plus a limited Father's Day gift set.
Aperol, the Italian aperitivo liqueur beloved for the Aperol Spritz cocktail, is rolling out a redesigned bottle in Japan starting late May 2026, while keeping its classic recipe unchanged.
Chiikawa Bakery is making its Osaka debut at KITTE Osaka 3F in Umeda on June 26, 2026, bringing character-shaped breads, Osaka-exclusive items, and special opening bonuses to fans in the Kansai region.
SWEETEST DAY's chocolate brand "Watashi, Raw Chocolate" from Aomori is releasing a Chocolate Cookie Tin featuring seven varieties of baked treats made using Bean to Bar craft chocolate.
The third installment of the ECHO COFFEE series features Rwanda Kilimbi Natural, a coffee from Rwanda's steep highlands with vibrant fruit notes and the warmth of its makers, now available at Little Darling Coffee Roasters in Minami-Aoyama.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar is running a limited summer cocktail promotion from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring 11 original cocktails crafted with Japanese ingredients and premium spirits including ABSOLUT TABASCO Vodka, matcha liqueur, and premium tequila.
Kanro is releasing "Meguru Ume Shio Candy," a new salt candy that upcycles umezu — the liquid byproduct left over from umeboshi production — available at convenience stores and station kiosks nationwide from June 16, 2026.
Two summer-exclusive menus are running at Kobe Portopia Hotel through September 2026 — chilled noodle dishes at Chinese restaurant Shukeien on the 29th floor, and a four-variety curry lunch at dining cafe SOCO.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is refreshing its tablet and carré lineup from June 8, 2026, and simultaneously releasing summer-limited fruit-flavored chocolates crafted for the warm season.
Hakkaisan Brewing's "Junmai Daiginjo Niseko Ezo-Fuji," a sake crafted with 100% Suisei sake rice from Niseko Town, Hokkaido, has earned a Gold Medal in the Junmai Daiginjo category at the IWC 2026 SAKE division.
From June 2026, Omi Beef Burger SUDAKU in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture is running two weekday-exclusive deals — ¥100 (tax included) iced drinks from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and a patty add-on option available every day from 5:00 PM.
PAIKAJI COFFEE, a brand born from Okinawa's luxury aloha shirt label PAIKAJI, is set to release a new 500ml bottled straight iced coffee in mid-June 2026, using specialty Ethiopian beans with notes of blueberry, apple, cinnamon, and Darjeeling.
Starting June 10, PIZZA-LA is offering a limited Sumikko Gurashi Special Pack featuring original ninja-themed ceramic rice bowls and sticker sheets nationwide, available while supplies last.
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a limited 10-room stay plan with a dinner ticket for its Summer Family Buffet 2026 event on August 9, 2026, now on sale from June 8. The plan includes a Japanese/Chinese/Western buffet, tuna filleting show, kids chef experience, and breakfast.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Six Senses Kyoto is running a Honey & Botanical promotion from June 21 to August 22, 2026, featuring afternoon tea, two types of shaved ice desserts, and herbal drinks made with on-site-harvested honey and herbs.
The popular -196 Sugar-Free Double Pineapple canned cocktail is back for a limited nationwide run starting August 4, 2026, offering juicy pineapple flavor with a clean, sugar-free finish.
A tropical-flavored addition to Suntory's All Free Sparkling lineup — combining pineapple, mango, and mint — goes on sale nationwide from August 4, 2026 for a limited time.
Suntory is launching a new limited-edition summer ale this September — the third installment in its seasonal Japanese Ale series, featuring a collaboration with California lifestyle brand Ron Herman and an end-of-summer theme.
A limited-time Mexican beer terrace plan, "TERRACE de TACOS," is running at TOKYO NODE CAFE on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower through September 30, 2026, with a taco plate and around 40 free-flow drink options overlooking Tokyo Tower.
A new limited-edition beer from The Premium Malt's lineup is arriving in Japan on August 4, 2026, featuring a layered aroma of citrus and white wine, inspired by the concept of unhurried personal time.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
GYPSO, a gluten-free rice flour chiffon cake shop in Moriyama, Shiga, is rolling out three summer-exclusive drinks — Coffee Jelly Float, Affogato, and Organic Lemon Squash — along with seasonal chiffon cake flavors, starting June 1, 2026.
From July 7 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Suriyun at Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort offers a daily feast of premium meat dishes, with all-you-can-eat crab added on weekends and holidays.
Choushinsho Kinokuniya Kyomachiya's popular seasonal ALL-domestic Miyazaki Mango Jam is back for another year, made with only Miyazaki mango and Hokkaido beet sugar. Limited-quantity sales begin June 8, 2026.
Tokyo specialty coffee chain Sarutahiko Coffee celebrates its 15th anniversary on June 8, 2026, with new cup designs, an updated menu, an anniversary blend, and limited-edition merchandise.
Two new vegetable-packed sandwiches are arriving at Seven-Eleven Japan stores — the light and satisfying "Pan DE Salad Crispy Vegetable Caesar Sauce" from June 9 and the classic "Tomato and Colorful Mix" from June 10.
BANKER'S BAR at THE CONDER HOUSE in Nagoya opens THE VAULT ICE, a summer-limited shaved ice experience featuring rare natural ice and seasonal fruits, running on weekdays from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
The 132nd edition of the Luxury Whisky Lucky Draw from Tachibana E-sake Shop is now available, with Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky as the grand prize in a limited run of 466 entries starting June 8, 2026.
The full creator lineup for HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight has been revealed, along with 70 workshop options, Yoshimoto comedy live performers, and details on the special Creema HASHTAG GALLERY themed around "The World of 5cm×5cm."
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering three limited-date experiential programs this summer for families, covering table etiquette, cooking, and patisserie — each led by a specialist from the hotel's culinary team.
To mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter™, creator of Peter Rabbit™, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a limited-time Peter Rabbit™ Dressy Apero at its Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on weekday evenings from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is serving a special afternoon tea at its 17th-floor Sky Restaurant Etoile from July 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing seasonal ingredients from both Hokkaido and Okinawa.
Running from June 20 to August 31, 2026, the Park Beer Garden returns for its final season at Sapporo Park Hotel, offering Jingisukan, Hokkaido wagyu, ice-cold beer, and themed areas including a tent glamping zone, a dog-friendly area, and a fireworks corner.
The City Bakery, the New York-born bakery chain with locations across Japan, is launching two new iced cookie shakes on June 18 — the CB Cookie Shake Espresso Cream and CB Cookie Shake Masala Chai Oatmeal — along with a limited-edition Chocolate Mint marshmallow.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya is offering a limited-time "Asian Afternoon Tea" from July 1 to September 13, 2026, featuring dishes inspired by countries participating in the upcoming 20th Asian Games held in Aichi.
Four limited-time peach desserts featuring juicy white peach and Hokkaido soft serve ice cream are available at Bikkuri Donkey restaurants starting June 10, 2026, including a newly refreshed peach sauce with enhanced fruit texture.
Korean café and donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out 20 new drinks on June 12, including frappés, smoothies, and sodas in flavors such as matcha, earl grey, strawberry, and mango.
The BOUL'ANGE boulangerie at JR Nagoya Takashimaya is reopening on June 19 with store-exclusive revival products, a new cream pie, limited-quantity croissants, and special commemorative campaigns.
Dole Japan has added a new extra-large red dragon fruit to its lineup. Called Dole Kaiju Dragon, the Vietnam-grown fruit is about twice the size of a typical Dole dragon fruit and is now rolling out at supermarkets across Japan.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa in Chiba has expanded its family room lineup with a projector-equipped room and a Japanese-style room accommodating up to 7 guests (including 2 co-sleeping), available from spring 2026.
The Bar & Lounge on the top floor of Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is offering a limited-time summer parfait featuring white peach and blue curaçao, along with three summer cocktails, from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
The renovated restaurant THE DESERT at Grand Park Hotel Panex Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from JR Kamata Station, has reopened with a new Kobe beef lunch half buffet launching on June 6, available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
A summer afternoon tea showcasing fresh Shine Muscat grapes and juicy peaches will be served at Lounge Momiji in Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa from July 9 to September 16, 2026.
Fukuoka-based creative confectionery brand Harapecolab is launching "Mineral Ice," a new summer treat that scatters colorful kohakuto candy fragments inside creamy milk ice and lemon sherbet cups. Pre-orders opened June 5, 2026, with shipping beginning June 19.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2nd-floor café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing Kyoto local ingredients and summer-inspired dishes.
Hotel Granvia Osaka's 19th-floor Sky Dining "Abu" is holding a limited beer hall event on 15 select evenings between July 23 and September 17, 2026, featuring all-you-can-drink beverages and a chef-curated menu of meat dishes and hotel-style cold plates.
FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is offering a summer afternoon tea featuring juicy peaches and large-grain blueberries from Noto, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel is hosting a limited-time Father's Day event at two of its restaurants on June 19–21 and June 26–28, 2026, with a "Gratitude Dish," flower soap, and — at the 13th-floor HIDEOUT — a dessert-decorating moment where kids add the final touch for dad.
Mel, a beloved Karuizawa bakery known for drawing long lines from early morning, is heading to Tokyo for a one-day pop-up event at BIRTH LAB in Azabu-Juban on June 29, 2026.
Running from June 4 to July 22, 2026, the "Chefs' Competition Buffet — With Gratitude for Our Anniversary" is back at the 15th-floor all-day dining restaurant Pergola inside Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, offering dishes from all 8 of the hotel's restaurants and bars in a single buffet spread.
BNR Farm in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, is hosting Night Farm 2026, a seasonal agricultural experience featuring nighttime vegetable harvesting and stone oven pizza-making, running from July 3 to November 3, 2026.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO will host a pop-up store from San Francisco-origin bean-to-bar specialist Dandelion Chocolate for three days from June 19 to 21, 2026, alongside a limited-time frozen chocolate drink at the hotel's Bistro NOHGA.
Starting June 10, PEANUTS Cafe will serve a seasonal shaved ice series themed around Snoopy's iconic disguises from the PEANUTS comics. Four colorful varieties are available through September 30, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe.
Specialty coffee company PHILOCOFFEA has opened a new central kitchen at its Funabashi headquarters and is expanding its gluten-free baked goods lineup starting June 5, 2026.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu is offering a limited-time Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea, pairing juicy grapes with the rare aromatic herb kuromoji from Toga Village in Nanto, Toyama.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Tea Salon Pikake at Tokyo Prince Hotel offers a seasonal Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea featuring three tiers of vibrant summer fruits including white peach, mango, and melon.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH, a Kobe-based pastry shop, is releasing TOO POP ICE — a set of canelé-shaped ice cream bars in five cake-inspired flavors — exclusively through its online shop starting June 4, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting UNWIND MARCHE on June 27, 2026, a free one-day event open to all visitors featuring a sweets market, high tea-style meals, live painting, jazz performances, and Hokkaido wine.
BRUNO is set to release a cordless 2-in-1 kitchen appliance combining a shaved ice maker and a juicer in late June 2026, priced at 6,380 yen.
Osaka-based craft brewer CRAFT BEER BASE has taken home a Silver Award at the World Beer Cup 2026 for their "Southern German-style Pilsener," competing against 201 entries in the German-Style Pilsner category from breweries around the world.
A three-day wagashi fair, "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," is scheduled at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka's Suita City from June 12 to 14, 2026. Over 250 types of traditional Japanese sweets gathered from all 47 prefectures across Japan will be on sale, along with wagashi-making workshops and tea ceremony experiences.
Two limited-time dessert items featuring Fruta Fruta's Açaí and Pitaya (Red Dragon Fruit) are now available at Doutor Coffee Farm and Doutor Coffee shops through early September 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, Hotel Granvia Okayama's 19th-floor restaurant Applause is hosting a 90-minute all-you-can-eat Sky View Lunch Buffet featuring live kitchen steak, unlimited sushi, locally sourced Okayama ingredients, and an interactive dessert corner.
Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills is rolling out a series of summer limited menus from July to September 2026, featuring a southern Italy-themed dinner course, a Peach & Mango Afternoon Tea, weekly Thursday celebration dinners, and more.
Silk Road Dining at JW Marriott Hotel Nara is staging a two-day-only Asian buffet on June 6 and 13, 2026, followed by a summer-limited Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu launching July 1.
From June 15 to August 27, 2026, the lounge La Jyho Terrace at Kyoto Century Hotel will serve monthly-rotating melon, peach, and mango tarts with unlimited coffee and tea on weekdays.
The sweets shop Les Choux, nestled in the seaside town of Nishi-Kamakura, is launching two seasonal treats for early summer — a tropical mango and passion fruit glass dessert and a limited-edition Father's Day cream puff.
A new MUSASHI JAPAN store has opened in the heart of Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya-gai, where the Japanese kitchen knife brand's world is brought to life through traditional aesthetics, local craftsmanship culture, and an attached dining experience.
A limited-edition "Peach Afternoon Tea" is being offered at Lounge Southcourt, Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower, from July 1 through September 30, 2026, featuring a three-tier stand filled with peach-inspired sweets and savories.
Provision, a members-only subscription-based French restaurant near Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi, has released its June monthly menu featuring six new dishes that celebrate the flavors of early summer.
For 30 days from August 1, 2026, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will be transformed into a Santa Monica Sunset Beach-inspired space, featuring retro American diner decorations and West Coast-style food. Admission is free.
From July 21 to September 11, 2026, Dining Ruore at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will offer a summer buffet featuring 15 varieties of tropical desserts and a lineup of spicy savory dishes for both lunch and dinner.
Two seasonal parfaits showcasing summer fruits launch at the 26th-floor café & bar "Rhythmos" of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
A rare corn variety from Kyoto called "Kyoto Mai Corn," with an extraordinary sugar content of up to 22.4 degrees, will be brought to the AGRIKO × MIMURE BOTANICAL Lab inside THE LINKPILLAR 2 for a hands-on harvest event on June 20 and 21, 2026.
Kyoto Century Hotel's La Jyho Live Kitchen is presenting a summer buffet featuring wagyu and diverse Japanese, Western, and Chinese meat dishes rotating every 30 minutes, from June 25 to August 26, 2026.
ISAINA, a 100% sweet potato shochu from Takarashuzo, has taken the Highest Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 shochu and awamori division, marking five consecutive years of recognition at the competition. Ikkoman also earned a Gold Award.
A fireworks viewing cruise featuring free-flow Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta and curated dishes by guest chefs will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard boh boh KOBE sailing from Kobe Port.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Authent Hotel Otaru's top-floor lounge presents a seasonal afternoon tea featuring summer fruits, original mocktails, and elegant Otaru glassware, available on weekends and public holidays only.
BASE FOOD's BASE Pound Cake series expands with its second flavor — a caramel pound cake featuring walnut paste, delivering 33 essential daily nutrients in just 187 kcal per bag.
Starting the week of June 15, 2026, five Calbee snack products including Sapporo Potato, Saya Endo, Takoyaki Tei, and Vege Tabel will feature limited-edition summer festival packaging to mark National Snack Day on June 21.
Dominique Bouchet Tokyo in Ginza will hold a special makers' dinner on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring Chisa Bize of the prestigious Burgundy producer Domaine Simon Bize.
Doremo LeTAO in Chitose has released COOORN, a new pastry filled with sweet Hokkaido corn and three types of cheese, wrapped in a chewy gluten-free special dough for a crispy, stretchy, and kernel-popping experience.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living at Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East is serving a limited-time afternoon tea highlighting the flavors of peach and Shine Muscat.
The 6th edition of the popular Fukumame Kuji whisky lottery, limited to 466 tickets, went on sale on June 2, 2026. The top prize is The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, with Hakushu 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky also featured in the lineup, priced at 6,980 yen per ticket including tax and free shipping.
The popular "Gohan Tomaranran" series from Fukunoya, a sister brand of mentaiko specialist Fukuya, has exceeded 2.2 million units sold since its December 2017 launch, spanning three savory rice condiment varieties.
Starting June 5, 2026, Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori offers a new summer accommodation plan featuring the local Hakone Lululun Ajisai face mask and a refreshed seasonal buffet menu — a stay designed for adults looking to ease into summer at their own pace.
Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace Himeji Ekimae opens on June 3, 2026, just a 3-minute walk from Himeji Station, featuring a rooftop terrace with city night views, premium BBQ menus, and unlimited drinks starting from ¥3,500 through June.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2F café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto will offer a limited-time parfait featuring a whole peach, wildflower honey from Kyoto Higuchi Apiary, and a beautifully layered glass of seasonal ingredients.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering special fireworks viewing restaurant plans for the 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival on August 8, featuring buffet dining with champagne and premium menu options at two top-floor venues.
A summer-limited Session IPA called the Katsushika Matsuri Ale is now available at restaurants and events across Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, featuring New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops and a light 4.5% ABV perfect for hot summer days.
The sold-out Premium Matcha Pudding from Kochouan, a long-established tea shop in Azumino, Nagano, is making a comeback — this time with black sugar syrup, available by reservation only in limited quantities.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around fresh peaches and Shine Muscat grapes is available at Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu City from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring 10 sweets, savories, and a variety of teas for ¥3,000 per person.
A Vietnam-themed night cruise is scheduled for July 31, 2026 in Osaka, combining a ride on the next-generation EV vessel "Queen Bee M7," authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and live traditional dance by V-Artists Osaka—all for a group limited to 24 guests.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around peach and Shine Muscat grapes is being served at six venues across Tokyo and Saitama from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
Starting June 18, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka's Lobby Lounge will host the Color Palette Summer Picnic afternoon tea, followed by the Italian Seaside Picnic lunch buffet at Splendido from June 24.
Royce' is releasing a new lineup of summer sweets from June 3, 2026, including a six-piece fruit jelly assortment and a mixed set of jellies and baked goods, ideal for mid-summer gifts. A free shipping campaign is also running through August 5.
The Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is running a Hawaiian-themed event from July 1 through August 31, 2026, with Hawaiian menus, live ukulele performances, and festive decorations throughout the hotel.
Sushi Kyoto Umemori, the first Kyoto direct-managed restaurant from the 55-year-old Nara-based Umemori Honten brand, opened at Shijo-Horikawa on June 1, 2026, bringing colorful temari sushi and five distinct dining courses to the heart of Kyoto.
TROPICAL GIN Sanka, a craft gin crafted with seven natural botanicals including passion fruit, mango, and pineapple, is now available via lottery through the online sake shop KURAND. Entries are open from June 3, 2026.
Bagel House KOTOHIRA in Kotohira, Kagawa has become the first bagel shop in Japan to obtain the JAS0026 certification for vegan and vegetarian restaurant management, and is expanding to nationwide online sales starting June 1, 2026.
Starting June 1, Buttery and Buttery Cafe in Nagoya are offering a seasonal Mango Mille Crepe made with French AOP fermented butter and rich mango, available in limited quantities daily.
Daimaru Tokyo is hosting a Matcha Sweets Fair from June 10 to June 30, featuring around 30 types of refreshing matcha sweets from popular brands and limited-period shops, including two newly opening stores.
Popular Kyoto bakery fiveran osaka coffee BASE, known for its use of domestic wheat and commitment to housemade ingredients, is opening inside JR Osaka Station's Ekimarche Osaka on June 11, 2026.
The third edition of the Furusato Tokyo Oendan Sai festival returns to Ueno Onshi Park from July 3 to 5, 2026, bringing together craft beer, regional gourmet food, and traditional bon odori dancing — including a popular anime-song bon odori stage — over three days of summer celebration.
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka is holding "Metro Summer Fes 2026" from July 17 to September 19, 2026, with summer-exclusive dinner menus at four restaurants and pre-sale tickets at ¥5,500 available from June 1.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running a Summer Family Lunch Buffet on select dates in July and August 2026, featuring around 20 all-you-can-eat dishes including beef harami steak, hand-rolled or nigiri sushi, kids' favorites, and an interactive kakigori (shaved ice) station.
A refreshing summer donut lineup is arriving at JACK IN THE DONUTS nationwide, with three lemon varieties from June 10 and three banana varieties from July 22, available at all 34 locations while supplies last.
A new blood orange marmalade crafted entirely from Japanese domestic ingredients — including the rare "Moro" variety blood orange, Hokkaido-grown beet sugar, and domestic lemon juice — is now on sale at Choshinjo Kinokuniya Kyomachiya.
Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO's official online shop is releasing four new summer sweets starting June 2, 2026, including melon-infused desserts and a tropical fruit tart crafted with Hokkaido ingredients.
From June 29 to September 23, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo offers a limited-quantity premium afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge, featuring Christofle's new "Malmaison Riviera" tableware collection and inspired by the vibrant lifestyle of the French Riviera.
Meidi-Ya, the 140-year-old specialty grocer, has partnered with Onward Group's Yamato to release its first-ever card-style gift catalog, offering premium imported foods, wine, kitchen goods, and tableware across four price tiers starting at ¥4,400.
Nakamuraya's limited-edition summer dorayaki features a refreshing lemon bean paste layered with Hokkaido azuki, available chilled from June 1 through August 31, 2026.
Thailand's first authentic premium single malt whisky, PRAKAAN Distillery, has received the Best Thai Distillery award at this year's Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC).
The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will serve two exclusive summer cocktails — Crystal Passion Spritz and Piña Royale — from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Sheraton Kagoshima is hosting a limited-time "Tarumizu City x Mediterranean Fair" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring premium local ingredients from Tarumizu City prepared with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine across four dining venues.
A limited-time collaboration lunch featuring Hokkaido's beloved Shimaenaga bird launches at the 22nd-floor Pegasus restaurant of Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo from June 17 to September 25, 2026.
Eigashima Shuzo has relaunched its flagship Single Malt Akashi with a revised blend incorporating multiple sherry cask expressions and a refreshed deep-green label, available from June 1, 2026.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a summer-limited all-you-can-eat buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Okinawan and Hawaiian cuisine, a custom burger station, BLUE SEAL Ice Cream, Garlic Shrimp, and more.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, three bars and lounges at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel are serving up summer-limited original drinks, with themes ranging from Hawaiian to summer fruits and summer nights.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Westin Hotel Sendai's Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor offers seasonal shaved ice and cocktails starring locally sourced peaches from Fukushima Prefecture.
A wellness pop-up combining sauna sessions with BRITA filtered water is running at TOTOPA sauna facility and Meiji Park Market in Shinjuku, Tokyo through June 30, 2026, featuring limited collaboration menus and a special morning activity event.
Tokyo bakery Comme'N is rolling out a collection of early summer new products on June 1, including strawberry bread, a houjicha petit toeu, a coffee jelly affogato, and a seasonal gluten-free rice flour chiffon cake.
Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery has launched a new premium tour called "Tasting From the Cask Tour," offering visitors the chance to sample cask-strength whisky drawn directly from barrels inside the aging warehouse — plus an optional hand-fill bottling experience.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°, a hilltop retreat on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a quiet Christmas Stay Plan for couples from December 19 to 25, 2026. Reservations open June 1, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will offer three summer gourmet sets — a Wagyu BBQ, a Chiba local food set, and a Beer Party — all with unlimited drinks, from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Early bird tickets with up to around 20% off go on sale from June 8.
The bread zone at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Delicious Court, steps from the Sakura-dori Exit ticket gates, is set to reopen on June 19, 2026. Three bakery brands will offer up to about 250 varieties from as early as 7:30 AM.
Suntory is releasing a new addition to its Kaku Highball Can lineup — the "Kaku Highball Can Yudoki" — nationwide in Japan starting August 4, 2026. Made with select whisky blended with yuzu, it's designed to be easy to enjoy alongside an early evening meal.
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection is serving a seasonal parfait at its 16th-floor Whisk bar and lounge from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring fresh melon and prosciutto layered with mascarpone, pistachios, tomatoes, and basil.
The "Ekimae Beer Hall" returns to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo's Dining Café & Bar "Rondo" for a limited run from June 27 to September 30, 2026, featuring a revamped food lineup paired with free-flow drinks.
New York-born burger restaurant Shake Shack is set to open its 19th Japan location in Hakata, Fukuoka, in late July 2026 — marking the brand's first entry into the Kyushu region.
Nankan-age, a type of fried tofu beloved as Kumamoto's soul food, will be available at 10% off at Shioyama Foods' Rakuten Ichiba store during the Rakuten Super Sale from June 4 to June 11, 2026.
Suntory's long-selling -196 brand is adding Ruby Grapefruit as a permanent lineup item. The new canned chuhai hits shelves nationwide on July 28, 2026, in both 350ml and 500ml sizes.
The 130th edition of Tachibana E-Shuhan's "Goka Whisky Mikuji" whisky lottery went on sale June 1, 2026, with The Yamazaki 18 Years Old Single Malt Whisky as the top prize. The limited run is capped at 466 tickets priced at 3,980 yen (plus shipping).
Starting June 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE Concerto at Kobe Port is running two summer-limited events — a casual weekday Ship Beer Garden with all-you-can-eat-and-drink beer fare, and a new weekend Summer Buffet with stunning sea views. Both events include a yukata discount.
The interior goods maker's Hakata location transforms from a hamburger café into a full-scale casual Italian dining venue, with a soft open on June 9 and grand opening on June 19, 2026.
A limited-edition "Croissant Taiyaki Purin" — filled with vanilla bean custard cream and caramel sauce inside a crispy croissant shell — will go on sale at Tsukiji Gindaco taiyaki-handling stores nationwide starting June 8, 2026.
The all-day dining restaurant korare WINE AND DINE at DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama is introducing two summer lunch styles from June 1, 2026 — a world-themed weekend buffet and a chef's selection weekday course.
HESTIA GINZA, a Ginza restaurant known for herbal hot pot and meat dishes, celebrates its 4th anniversary on June 1, 2026, offering special anniversary courses at discounted prices throughout June.
Hotel Gracery Asakusa's 1F restaurant "Bonsalute" is launching a renewed breakfast buffet from June 1, 2026, highlighted by a live kitchen serving freshly made teppan yakisoba alongside approximately 40 menu items celebrating the flavors of Asakusa's shitamachi culture.
The popular shaved ice at Kawagoe Prince Hotel's Japanese restaurant returns from July 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring three Saitama-inspired flavors made with Oku-Chichibu pure spring water ice, plus a new ¥800 half-size option for dining guests.
Kenbishi Shuzo is launching a 300ml bottle of its flagship Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi sake, marking the brand's first new product in 13 years. Shipping begins June 1, 2026.
Following a response that far exceeded initial expectations, Kuzefuku Shouten's Black Sugar Milk Coffee Base is now being produced at roughly three times the original pace, while the brand also spotlights its wider lineup of mix-with-milk products for June's Milk Month.
Kitano Shoji is hosting a limited-time Instagram campaign where 50 lucky participants can win a Bahlsen biscuit set perfect for making refreshing homemade treats.
In Japan's dairy industry, only about 4% of raw milk becomes butter, leaving over 90% as skim milk byproduct. Nasu, Tochigi-based craft sweets brand Butter no Itoko is giving that surplus a delicious new purpose.
Starting June 4, 2026, dari K Marunouchi Oazo is offering a limited-time summer shaved ice made with cashew milk ice and warm cacao that instantly hardens on contact, creating a uniquely crispy texture experience.
From June 12 to September 3, 2026, Fuji Speedway Hotel in Oyama, Shizuoka presents summer-limited dining experiences including the popular PEACH AFTERNOON TEA, seasonal dinner courses at TROFEO Italian and Robata OYAMA, and six summer herb cocktails at BAR 4563.
HARIO's Taiwan-developed Alpha Dripper Tritan, which sold out during its limited debut at SCAJ, is now officially available in Japan. A ceramic version is also launching exclusively through the HARIO official online shop.
The popular all-inclusive dinner course "SAN" at Hotel Kanazawa moves to the 16th floor Sky Banquet "Raspberry" from June to August 2026, offering panoramic city night views for groups of 20 or more at ¥6,000 per person.
Patisserie Edmont at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi is selling a limited-time "Mango Passion Mountain" danish from June 1 through August 31, 2026. Priced at ¥300, it features mango puree baked into the dough and a special mango-passion fruit syrup.
CrossDine, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, will host the popular "LOVE HAWAII" buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-inspired dishes crafted by specialist chefs and tropical décor designed to evoke the spirit of the islands.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
Four Iyemon Cafe locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi are offering three summer-limited sweets and a chilled ume ochazuke for a limited time this early summer season.
A limited-time "Muscat Afternoon Tea" featuring fresh muscat grapes and seasonal ingredients comes to the Flying Stag Lounge & Bar at JW Marriott Hotel Nara from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A new cookbook featuring 50 seasonal shaved ice recipes from the beloved Tokyo shop "Azuki to Koori" arrives on June 4, 2026, sharing the patisserie techniques behind its ingredient-driven kakigori.
As part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, a limited-edition ochoko (sake cup) unlocks tastings and exclusive perks at up to 5 of 13 participating sake breweries across Kanagawa Prefecture, running through June 15, 2026.
A free sake tasting event featuring selections from Kizakura, a well-known Kyoto sake brewery, will be held at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotanba on June 27, 2026, open to all hotel guests during event hours.
Kome Sankaku, the SAKE pairing bar at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, has revamped its banquet course lineup. Three new courses are available with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option including Japanese sake, starting from ¥5,500, accommodating intimate dates to private parties for up to 40 guests.
The confectionery brand Kurofune is offering a limited-time castella chiffon and a refreshing jelly soda, both made with Kotoka (Nara brand strawberry), a richly flavored brand strawberry from Nara Prefecture.
Starting June 1, 2026, MICASADECO & CAFE and MICASADECO THE PARK are introducing two new seasonal pancakes and limited-edition drinks to celebrate the flavors of summer.
On June 22, 2026, the French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold a special event featuring a tasting of 10 Japanese teas — including 5 new teas from Emperor's Cup-winning gardens and 5 hojicha varieties — along with an Isecha mirume collaboration course.
A new bento specialty shop from the popular Nihonbashi udon restaurant opens on June 1, 2026, bringing the restaurant's signature golden iriko dashi to a full lineup of Japanese-style bento boxes.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Michi-no-Eki Umiterasu Nadachi in Joetsu, Niigata hosts the Japan Sea Marche, featuring Hokuriku seafood products, special restaurant menus, and a unique sunset guarantee hotel stay plan.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, "THE 7th TERRACE" on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Nagoya will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring colorful sweets with peach and mango, bamboo charcoal savory items, and 90-minute free-flow TWG Tea, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
From June through September 2026, The Westin Tokyo presents seasonal eel menus at Japanese restaurant Mai, Cantonese restaurant Ryutenmon, and Teppanyaki Yebisu, with each chef offering domestic eel in their own distinctive style.
The seasonal outdoor beer garden "Hamabeer!" is back at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, running from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with a Spanish-inspired BBQ menu and unlimited drinks on a waterfront terrace.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando is serving a new "Fresh Fruit Smoothie Parfait" from July 7 to September 7, 2026 — a hybrid drink-and-eat dessert featuring fresh fruit, homemade smoothies, and flaky pastry in a stunning 3D presentation.
The luxurious muskmelon shaved ice at Aman Kyoto's The Living Pavilion by Aman is back from June 15 to September 30, 2026, with a whole domestic muskmelon used per serving — a cool treat in a serene forest garden setting.
Bikkuri Donkey is rolling out two limited-time lemon drinks for summer — the alcoholic Shandy Lemon and the non-alcoholic Donkey Free (Lemon) — available from May 27, 2026.
Café Tabanenoshi®, the urban sub-brand of Japanese-style crepe specialty shop Tabanenoshi®, is releasing a summer seasonal "Ice Crepe" featuring Kakegawa matcha at select stores from May 28, 2026.
Curious George Kitchen at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi is holding a "Man in the Yellow Hat Fair" from June 3 to July 21, 2026, with exclusive menu items, new merchandise, and a special in-store announcement.
The 76th Hida no Aji Matsuri gathers local specialties from across the Hida region in Takayama on June 6 and 7, 2026, featuring Hida beef skewers, local sake, and special vendors from sister cities.
The Lobby Lounge at Kawagoe Prince Hotel is serving a peach-themed afternoon tea set in a vivid pink and aqua blue color palette from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
A premium wagon-service summer sweets buffet is running at La Jyho Terrace in Kyoto Century Hotel from June 13 to August 23, 2026, delivering colorful seasonal fruit desserts and savory dishes directly to guests' seats.
A new sweets-themed pop-up market, "#MiyazakiOyatsuNoHi," is making its debut on June 7, 2026, at POPUP SPACE dough. in Miyazaki City. Born from the monthly Kusukusu Marché, this first edition brings together six local vendors offering baked goods, wagashi, bread, scones, and specialty coffee — all free to enter.
A craft beer café offering around 20 types of craft beer from Chiba Prefecture and beyond is opening at Narita Airport Terminal 2's post-security area on June 26, 2026.
Students from Mii High School and Ogori City bakery PanNest have teamed up to develop a bread featuring locally grown young corn, with limited sales running from June 1 to June 8, 2026.
From June 16, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will serve four varieties of Osaka Beer — a craft beer brewed and distributed exclusively in Osaka — alongside curated food pairings at its 15F bar lounge "THE BAR."
Inspired by Lotte's long-selling Suika Bar ice cream, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, Pasco is releasing a fluffy soufflé cake with a two-tone watermelon design—available for just one month starting June 1, 2026.
A new upcycled gin soda, Re:GIN Mottainai Yuzu Gin Soda, is now on sale in limited quantities at around 360 Aeon, Aeon Style, and Aeon Liquor stores across select regions of Japan.
Sakaba Yamatoshiki is opening in Shibuya on June 18, 2026, bucking the trend of specialized restaurants with a full-lineup izakaya concept and signature dishes like Chochin Tsukune Yakitori starting from ¥299.
Chinese Dining Kokaku at Sapporo Grand Hotel is running its beloved Cold Noodle Fair from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring two classic dishes and a monthly rotating special, alongside a new Mango Shaved Ice for the season.
A free outdoor festival blending Bon Odori with DJ music, street food, and a special market comes to Miyashita Park's rooftop lawn this September.
Chinese Restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten at Shinagawa Prince Hotel will serve a limited-time Chinese Afternoon Tea featuring summer fruits from June 22 to September 13, 2026, at ¥6,000 per person.
SORANO HOTEL in Tachikawa, Tokyo is rolling out a fresh lineup of summer menus at its rooftop bar and main dining restaurant from June 1, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian courses, Japanese cuisine, and limited-time desserts.
Takashimaya is launching its 2026 summer gift season with an expanded lineup of chilled gourmet dishes, visually stunning wagashi, and shareable party foods timed to the at-home sports-viewing boom.
The Tanba Sasayama New Tea Week runs from May 30 to June 7, 2026, in the Mimaka-oku district — one of Japan's oldest tea-growing areas. Three local producers offer new tea tastings, sales, factory tours, tea-leaf filling sessions, and hands-on experiences.
The Japanese patisserie Toshi Yoroizuka has introduced a limited-edition pound cake featuring caramel and banana-infused dough paired with brandy-soaked dried banana — also a great pick for Father's Day gifting.
Starting May 29, 2026, the milk sweets brand Asagiri Milk will open a long-term pop-up at EkinakaLAB Fujisawa inside JR Fujisawa Station, running through around November 2026.
A canned beer blending Asahi's beloved "Maruef" lager with its dark "Kuro Nama" in a 1:1 ratio is set to go on sale nationwide on June 9, in limited quantities.
A pop-up bar showcasing Big Peat, the smoky blended malt Scotch whisky from Islay, Scotland, is running at Japanese Bar common in Higashi-Shinsaibashi until September 25, 2026.
From June 11 to 30, 2026, Biwa-ko Otsu Prince Hotel is running a special restaurant fair featuring ¥3,500 lunch courses and afternoon tea at five restaurants along the shores of Lake Biwa, celebrating the hydrangea season.
Biwako Marriott Hotel in Shiga Prefecture will serve the "Peach Afternoon Tea with Rose Aroma" at its lakeside restaurant from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring eight peach-based sweets and savory dishes made with local Shiga ingredients.
Butter Butler's popular summer treat, the Butter Lemon Cake, is back for 2026 with a refined recipe. Made with New Zealand cultured butter and Setouchi lemon peel, it's available from June 1 at stores including NEWoMan Shinjuku, Lumine Shinjuku, and Ecute Edition Shibuya.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering a summer lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from June 6 to July 26, 2026 (weekends and holidays only), featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and colorful desserts.
GRILL 54TH at Dhawa Yura Kyoto in Higashiyama is offering a summer Wellbeing Buffet from July 1 to September 30, 2026, spotlighting Josper-grilled Kyoto mochi pork porchetta and a refreshing citrus-themed Italian menu.
A new canned gin soda made from yuzu peel extracts that would normally be discarded after juicing is now available in limited quantities at around 350 Aeon stores across Honshu and Shikoku.
The limited-edition Doré Peanut Smoothie, combining Yachimata peanuts with Hokkaido milk and topped with soft-serve ice cream, is back exclusively at the Doré Hankyu Umeda store starting June 1, 2026.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering two terrace dining experiences — a fermented ingredient beer garden at Oak Door and a Provençal-inspired semi-buffet dinner at French Kitchen.
From June 3 to 9, 2026, the Yamagata Edition of the Harukas Nippon Japan Expo takes place at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka, showcasing early summer cherries, brand-name wagyu beef, craft whisky, and traditional Yamagata crafts.
THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS GINOZA has launched a new 2-night, 3-day plan — limited to two groups per day — featuring a French cuisine full-course dinner on the first night and an Aguu pork shabu-shabu villa dinner on the second.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo's Lobby Lounge is offering a Hokkaido Melon Afternoon Tea from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring melon-centered sweets and savories made with Hokkaido ingredients including Ezo deer and water octopus.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, restaurant Waldhaus at Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza offers a 5-course wellness French lunch designed to nourish and tone the body through summer, with an optional InBody measurement and SIXPAD training experience.
The Japanese restaurant Shunkasado "Shunka" on the second floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a summer edition of its Shikisai Course from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time option of grilled unagi kabayaki paired with charcoal-grilled wagyu beef.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is rolling out summer-exclusive offerings across its dining venues, featuring an Italian course inspired by southern Italy, seasonal shaved ice, mango sweets, and cocktails with Japanese-inflected flavors.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
KIDS FES in Saitama, a family-oriented experiential event, is set to take place on May 30 and 31, 2026 at Saitama Shintoshin Park. Admission is free, and the lineup includes hands-on workshops, a food area with over 10 vendors, a stamp rally, and live performers.
Two limited-edition Kyoto whiskies from the Nishijin-ori Label series have earned recognition at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026 in the UK, with the Sherry Cask taking Gold and the Mizunara Cask earning Silver — both firsts for the brand.
From June 1 to early July 2026, Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen in Maniwa, Okayama offers a free, guests-only firefly watching tour by hotel shuttle, paired with a Hiruzen Jersey beef dinner buffet.
The Umbrella Sky installation is currently on at Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi, through June 30, 2026. Hundreds of colorful umbrellas hang over the Turkish Istanbul Street fountain plaza, joined by Turkish costume experiences and authentic Turkish food.
A new peach-flavored variety is joining Mercian's popular Cocktail Sparkling Wine range, going on sale nationwide on June 23, 2026.
Two premium pastries supervised by internationally acclaimed ASTERISQUE chef Koichi Izumi arrive at supermarkets from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
From June 1 to June 30, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten is offering "Dashi Hiyashiame," a limited-time cold sweet drink that pairs the traditional Kansai summer favorite with the rich umami of freshly shaved premium katsuobushi dashi.
Two craft gins from Kurachoku CLUB, the online shop operated by Kagoshima-based Nishi Shuzo, earned gold medals at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC2026), with two additional expressions taking bronze.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, guests at OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts can enjoy a rooftop summer evening event featuring craft beer, ice cream floats, and seasonal menus in a sky garden 60 meters above the city.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor venue "The Living Room" is offering two limited summer afternoon tea menus, SUNLIT and AFTERGLOW, that express the changing expressions of the summer sky from midday through dusk. Available from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Premium Karubi, the all-you-can-eat yakiniku chain, is rolling out 11 new summer-limited items—8 seasonal desserts and 3 new gelato flavors—starting June 1, 2026, bringing its total dessert lineup to 28 varieties.
Specialty coffee brand Sarutahiko Coffee is opening two distinct stores next to the JR Shibuya Shinnan Gate on June 1, 2026 — one geared toward quick service and one designed for a longer, more relaxed visit.
Abekan Brewery in Shiogama, Miyagi has rebranded its beloved seasonal summer sake, releasing it under the new name "Shiogama Abekan Natsu no Shio" starting May 26, 2026.
Shoya, the neighborhood izakaya chain with skilled board chefs, kicks off summer with 8 seasonal dishes available at 86 locations nationwide throughout June, featuring ayu sweetfish, kibinago, fresh edamame, and more.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the café restaurant "Current" at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima will offer a "Summer Asian Afternoon Tea" featuring locally grown yam, Miyakojima-produced ingredients, and vibrant tropical fruits.
The final leg of the Super Mario Festa in Kyushu tour arrives at JR Hakata Station Plaza on May 30–31, 2026, featuring Fukuoka-only Amaou Strawberry Soda and chocolate drinks, each served with a limited-edition clear card.
A summer wellness workshop at Horiuchi Kajitsuen Land on June 24, 2026 offers hands-on Taiwanese tea plum making and a tasting of sour plum drink, a traditional Chinese summer health beverage.
Starting June 1, 2026, Takagi Coffee is releasing two summer-limited items — the original "Natsu Zora Blend" and a slow-extracted "Cold Brew" — at select stores and its online shop, both priced at 594 yen (tax included).
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
From July 17 to August 23, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a peach-themed afternoon tea featuring a peach parfait topped with spun sugar, six seasonal sweets, a fresh peach scone sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
Bar & Café Camellia at The Tokyo Station Hotel is serving two limited-time summer cocktails featuring loquat from Minamiboso and fresh melon, available from June 1 through July 31, 2026.
Tsumakoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is hosting a summer festival buffet from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring festival-inspired dishes, refreshing summer plates, and a special live cooking performance in August.
Starting June 9, a limited-edition bottled coffee combining vanilla syrup and Okinawa sea salt joins the WONDA Morning Americano lineup, available nationwide through August.
Starting June 1, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will accept Sotetsu Points at all in-hotel restaurants and its pastry shop. A commemorative campaign running through June 21 also gives guests a chance to win dining vouchers and bonus points.
Starting June 15, 2026, Komyuniti — the restaurant and bar on the first floor of YOTEL Tokyo Ginza — is serving a Summer Afternoon Tea through September 14, featuring colorful seasonal sweets, savory bites, and free-flow tea and coffee.
Cheese Garden is rolling out three limited-time café drinks under the "Mango Drinks" lineup from May 27, 2026, available at 14 locations across Japan through early July — each pairing cheese with mango and pineapple.
From June 1, 2026, Espacio Nagoya Castle in Nagoya's Nishi Ward introduces seasonal early summer menus at its 4th-floor restaurant and bar, including a fruit-themed afternoon tea and three premium Chinese dining courses.
Grand Nikko Awaji's lobby lounge "Lucciola" is offering a limited-time "Island Breeze Afternoon Tea" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruits paired with fresh local Awaji Island ingredients.
HOCUS POCUS donut laboratory in Tokyo is rolling out its June lineup, led by the eat-in-only "Mochi Peach" — a chilled, stretchy donut paired with juicy peach and butter cream whip that must be savored on the spot.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of family-friendly hands-on workshops during the summer holiday season—from a French course table manners class to traditional Edo wind chime painting and bread and sweets making—starting July 21, 2026.
The Chinese restaurant Tokalin at Hotel Okura Fukuoka is launching a weekday-only dim sum order buffet from June 1 to July 31, and a year-round weekend congee lunch course beginning June 6.
IKEA stores across Japan will offer a summer limited menu from June 4 to August 31, 2026, featuring new dishes such as Chicken Leg with Special Ginger Sauce, Salsa & Chips, and Salmon Fillet with Yangnyeom Cheese Sauce.
Koikeya is releasing "Dontacos Seafood Grill Chili Tacos," a new flavor featuring shrimp, squid, and octopus with spicy chili. It arrives at convenience stores nationwide on May 25, 2026, followed by supermarkets from June 22, 2026.
Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is releasing a seasonal melon frozen drink featuring Ibaraki Quincy melon and white chocolate, available at Lindt boutiques and cafés across Japan from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
To mark the 45th anniversary of Meito Custard Pudding, Kyodo Nyugyo is releasing a limited-time special package featuring Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin, who has topped the Sanrio Character Grand Prix in both 2025 and the 2026 midterm rankings.
The TV anime "Mr. Osomatsu" and Okinawan steakhouse chain Yappari Steak have teamed up for a nationwide collaboration, with region-specific special menus rolling out at all stores from June 6, 2026.
Garden Buffet "Pine Terrace" at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is running an Early Summer Unagi Fair from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring a range of Japanese and Western eel dishes alongside a simultaneous Mango Fair.
Po-Tama, the Okinawan specialty shop known for its freshly made pork and egg rice balls, is opening its first Tokai region store at the HAERA commercial facility in Nagoya's Sakae district on June 11, 2026.
New York restaurant Sarabeth's is serving up two limited-time early summer specials at its six Japan locations this June — Churro French Toast and Reuben Sandwich.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya will offer a limited-time afternoon tea from July 1 to August 9, 2026, celebrating colorful summer vegetables in playful, pop-inspired sweets and savory bites.
Michelin-recognized Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is offering water dumplings — filled with shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in house-made hot broth — at its Japan locations from June 1 to July 31, 2026, priced at ¥980.
From May 26 to 29, 2026, six regional limited-edition Jagabee flavors from Tohoku to Kyushu are gathered at Tokyo Skytree's 5F SKYTREE SHOP for a special tasting and sales event.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is offering a summer menu "Ma Provence" crafted by M.O.F.-awarded Executive Chef Renaud Augier, available from July 1 to August 23, 2026, evoking the sun-drenched landscapes of the French Côte d'Azur.
Two limited-edition summer flavors join the "Yonimo Oishii" brownie series on June 1, 2026, including the series-first banana milk flavor and the returning fan-favorite salt vanilla variety.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is now offering a BBQ stay plan featuring a covered outdoor BBQ dinner, handheld fireworks, and ice cream from Narita Yume Farm — available from May 28 through November 30, 2026.
Fruit daifuku shop Benzaiten is now offering a limited-edition strawberry daifuku made with "Niji no Ka," a rare premium summer strawberry grown by the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.
Japan's first brownie specialty shop côte cour is selling the Orangette Brownie for a limited time. With Valencia orange peel and Shonan Gold jam blended into the batter, this seasonal treat pairs bright citrus fragrance with deep chocolate flavor. Available at six locations across Tokyo and Kanagawa.
Dining & Bar LAVAROCK at Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is serving a special summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing ingredients sourced from three distinct Kyoto regions—Miyama, Nishijin, and Kamigamo—fused into American grill cuisine.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out five new limited-time products in June 2026, featuring the popular Shimi Choco Corn paired with popcorn, new Mini Asparagus flavors, and seasonal Ginza Waffle varieties perfect for early summer.
The Japanese sauna wellness brand GoRelax has introduced its first food lineup — a six-item "Mamoru-san's Totonoeru" series featuring salt tablets, salt candy, jelly, and ramune — available at Don Quijote and affiliated stores nationwide starting May 25, 2026.
Hard Rock Cafe is holding a limited-time Filipino-inspired menu campaign at its Tokyo, Yokohama, and Universal CityWalk Osaka locations from June 1 to 14, 2026, in tie-up with the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hokkaido Italian Mia Bocca locations across the Kanto region, Hokkaido, and Sendai will offer a summer-limited cold pasta featuring Hokkaido saltwater sea urchin, scallops, and salmon roe.
Hotel Granvia Osaka, connected directly to JR Osaka Station in Umeda, is now accepting reservations for a limited-period "Summer Party Plan" for groups of 20 or more, available from July 1 to September 30, 2026, with two course options starting from ¥8,000 per person.
Starting June 1, 2026, Ovest on the 25th floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering a new customizable dinner and bar menu featuring chef-crafted cold dishes, hot mains, and desserts paired with cocktails, wines, and more.
Three new premium Kobe beef teppanyaki courses are coming to "Shioji" on the top floor of Hotel Plaza Kobe in Higashinada, Kobe, starting June 3, 2026 — including the flagship "Wadatsumi" course featuring live lobster and abalone alongside specially selected Kobe beef.
The premium sake lounge Ikkon Fugetsu at Perie Chiba is running a month-long collaboration with Iinuma Honke, a 300-year-old brewery from Shisui, Chiba, throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive Kinoene (KINOENE) sake pairings, tasting sets, and a special brewer visit event.
KAI, the global cutlery maker, has released the KOREAN KITCHEN series — a lineup of kitchen tools designed to make popular Korean dishes like kimbap and samgyeopsal easy and enjoyable to prepare at home.
Kamo Tokidoki Uma Shijo Karasuma Honten opens in Kyoto on May 28, 2026, marking the brand's first Kansai location. The restaurant serves Kyoto brand duck "Kyogamo" and select horse sashimi from Aomori alongside a curated lineup of local sake.
WASHU BLUE RESORT KASAGO in Kurashiki, Okayama, is marking its 7th anniversary with two seasonal dining events — a world beer fair in June and a spicy summer dining experience from July through August, all available as part of the all-inclusive plan.
Keio Sky Beer Garden opens for its 4th year on the rooftop of Keio Department Store Shinjuku on May 28, offering a seasonal outdoor space with city night views, all-you-can-drink course menus, and over 30 drink varieties through September 30.
Connect Farm in Nagano Prefecture is accepting reservations for its popular limited-quantity "Kintaro" sweet corn, prized for a sugar content that rivals melons and grapes, best enjoyed raw straight from the box.
The gourmet complex Kobe Kitano Nosta has introduced a new retail concept called "◯◯ no Otomo," featuring handpicked spreads, jams, and pickles sourced from across Japan to accompany everyday meals at home.
Obuse Yoritsuki Ryori Kurabu Ginza is hosting a limited-time ROOFTOP BEER GARDEN from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering panoramic night views, Shinshu-inspired cuisine, and 90-minute all-you-can-drink on its top-floor terrace.
Five single malt Scotch whiskies—including Old Pulteney 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Speyburn 10 Years Old—have been awarded gold medals at this year's Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition.
THE-MOMENT GRILL&DINING at THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is serving a summer edition of its "Le Buffet Gourmand" with over 60 dishes and a monthly-changing meat or fish choice menu from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Blueberry Sweets Fair throughout June 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat sweets buffet, afternoon tea sets, blueberry parfaits, and take-out cakes and breads — all centered on the sweet-tart flavors of fresh blueberries.
The all-day dining restaurant Raku at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is hosting a Summer Meat Fest Buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a cool indoor escape with international meat dishes, premium Japanese cuisine, and seasonal desserts for the whole family.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers' lounge Sea Wind is offering two premium shaved ice varieties and a peach & mango afternoon tea set from June 1, 2026.
A rooftop BBQ beer garden with a traditional Japanese festival atmosphere opens above Asakusa Station from May 27 to October 18, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat stall food, carnival games, and views of Tokyo Skytree.
A collaboration afternoon tea themed around yellow and pink diamonds — expressed through seasonal mango and peach — will be available at TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR | GRILL & BAR in Aoyama, Tokyo, for a limited run from June 1 to 30, 2026.
Nitori has added two new kitchen appliances to its lineup — a 600mL juice blender with a mill function and a USB-rechargeable cordless mini bottle blender — now available at select Nitori stores and Nitori Net.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi's lounge and bar JUNCTION will hold a limited-time Japanese Whisky Fair, offering rare Suntory expressions including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, and the highly coveted Hibiki 30 Years.
Shikanoyu Jozankei Hot Spring Hotel, one of the oldest inns in Jozankei Onsen, is launching a sauna-focused weekday stay plan from June 1, 2026. The plan includes a choice of 5 hearty sauna meals, a complimentary Oropo drink, and a sauna poncho in a flexible format designed for dedicated sauna enthusiasts.
From June 23 to August 11, 2026, Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando serves up a luxurious summer afternoon tea spotlighting peach, melon, and mango across seven vibrant sweets, seasonal savory dishes, and free-flow drinks.
Towers Bar BELLOVISTO on the 40th floor of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is hosting a one-night-only champagne and dinner pairing event on August 25, 2026, featuring four selections from Champagne Pommery alongside a specially crafted dinner course.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a Summer Curry Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with six curry varieties — including two new additions and four long-standing classics — served as full set menus at Coffee House The Cafe.
Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu's 2nd-floor lounge SORAE is offering a summer-limited Lemon Afternoon Tea from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring lemon-accented sweets and savories alongside tea leaves from a beloved local Kichijoji specialty shop.
A new jasmine-scented green tea with a hint of peach fragrance is joining the Kirin Namacha lineup on June 30, 2026, available nationwide for a limited time.
Krispy Kreme's Hokkaido-exclusive fox-shaped donut, the Kitakitsune Milk, is back for the first time in three years at four Hokkaido stores starting June 3, 2026, now filled with Hokkaido milk cream and wrapped in pudding-flavored coating.
The Michelin Guide has shared an early selection of 8 newly recommended restaurants in Tokyo for 2026, spanning modern cuisine, Italian, French, Japanese, pizza, and yakitori.
A limited-time collaboration course is available at Shinjuku Nadaman Binkann and Nihonbashi Nadaman from May 16 to the end of June 2026, blending classic Japanese cuisine with international condiments from Youki Foods Corporation at ¥13,000 per person.
Noujiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed around passionate enthusiasm, comes to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days from May 29 to 31, 2026, featuring collaboration food and drinks, live performances, and 11 types of original merchandise.
Outdoor brand Ogawa has teamed up with coffee gear brand Zebrang to release a lineup of outdoor coffee equipment, including a stainless-cutter coffee mill and a foldable flat dripper, launching May 29, 2026.
Specialty freshly-baked custard apple pie shop RINGO is launching the Stick Pie, a new handheld pastry made from its signature flaky crust, available from June 1, 2026, at select stores in Ikebukuro and Sendai.
RINGO IÉ, a new gift brand rooted in Yamagata Prefecture, has released its first product — a limited-edition apple juice collection using apples grown in the renowned Wagodaira area of Asahi Town, available in two varieties.
From June 2 to August 30, 2026, Shiseido Parlour's Ginza Main Restaurant is serving a special limited course as the second installment celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building. Priced at ¥15,000 (tax included), the course features dishes from Norwegian salmon cannelloni to roasted rack of lamb.
The Speyside single malt Scotch whisky Speyburn is releasing a Father's Day gift set that pairs the Speyburn 10-year with an original glass in a special presentation.
SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Tokyo and Kyoto kick off their summer campaign with a refreshing "cool" first half featuring citrus-accented food pairings, and a bold "spicy" second half culminating in a two-day gourmet craft beer festival.
Kirin's craft beer brand SPRING VALLEY BREWERY is launching a summer-limited Fruity Saison — a refreshing, low-bitterness beer designed for warm-weather sipping, available nationwide from July 7, 2026.
A new casual Italian restaurant from the SALVATORE CUOMO brand is opening at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Shin-Yokohama on June 1, 2026, offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and seasonal dishes, with limited-time opening campaigns.
Japan's sea grape theme park "Kaibudo Noen Uminchi," which attracts approximately 50,000 visitors annually, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from May 22 to May 31, 2026, bringing popular Okinawan experiences and flavors to the city.
Two dining brands from CRISP Inc.—a custom salad chain and an aji (horse mackerel) fry specialty restaurant—are opening side by side on the 2nd floor of Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Terminal 3.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is presenting a special summer French dinner course at Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie from July 1 to August 31, 2026, celebrating the classic French tradition of pairing cheese with wine through every course of the meal.
Two new seasonal donuts are joining the Krispy Kreme Premium Nagoya lineup exclusively at JR Nagoya Takashimaya starting May 27, 2026 – a refreshing Lemon & An Butter and a lush Peach & Vanilla.
LOUANGE TOKYO Le Château opens on June 11, 2026, at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae HAERA B1F — the brand's first store in the Nagoya region, offering Nagoya-exclusive menus including afternoon tea, a cheese professional course, and art-inspired assiette de desserts.
The 10th Hawaii Fair at Nagoya Takashimaya runs from June 11 to 17 on the 10th floor event hall, bringing 52 vendors with Hawaiian sweets, gourmet food, and summer goods — including Tokai-region and Japan-first selections.
pure coco TOKYO is releasing a limited-edition summer Fruit Jelly featuring four flavors — Peach, Grape, Mango, and Pineapple — from May 27, 2026, at select stores and its official online shop.
An outdoor movie screening event is coming to Shinjuku Central Park from June 3 to 6, 2026. Enjoy four classic films on a giant screen surrounded by waterfalls and greenery, along with craft beer and food booths.
Chinese Restaurant Shisen at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving three varieties of cold noodles from June 1 to August 31, 2026, including a new spicy noodle dish with century egg, char siu, and colorful vegetables.
Shimanami Brewery in Onomichi, Hiroshima, has released "Lager Strikes Back 01 Smoke Lager," the debut of a new craft lager series aiming to showcase the diversity and depth of lager-style beer beyond the ale-dominated craft beer scene.
Starting May 25, 2026, Kichijoji's milk specialty cafe "Shiro no Mono" begins serving "-7°C Milk" — an ice cream crafted from raw milk and sugar only, served at the precise temperature where milk's aroma is most pronounced.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is rolling out an exciting summer lineup from June 9, 2026, including a Tom and Jerry collaboration event, seasonal limited menus, an Evening High Tea package, and an Original Wand-Making Workshop for school-age visitors.
A new yogurt specialty shop using locally sourced Hiruzen Jersey milk has opened in the hot spring town of Yubara Onsen in Maniwa City, Okayama — Japan's top Jersey milk producing region.
Two beloved Turkish sweet brands — historic baklava maker Nadir Gullu and luxury hotel confectionery divan — are holding a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from May 20 to 26, 2026.
ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 is underway at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, through June 7, 2026. With approximately 600 varieties and 4,000 rose plants at peak bloom across 13 hillside gardens overlooking Sagami Bay, the event also features limited-edition seasonal menus, handmade workshops, a photo campaign, and a new instant camera rental experience.
Hamburger restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is holding its fifth annual "Hamburg-ya no Menchi Katsu" fair from May 27, 2026, adding a new oroshi-so sauce option, a revamped Menchi Katsu Sand, and a new limited-time Party Set takeout menu.
Cinnamon roll specialty store Cinnabon is holding a pop-up sale at Depart Ryubo in Okinawa from May 26 to June 1, 2026, with offerings including the popular Mini Mocha-Chino Bon.
Two new summer-ready flavors — Mango Smoothie and Lychee & Salt — are joining the Collatein collagen protein lineup in limited quantities, available from May 29, 2026.
DEN-EN ENVELHECIDA, a barrel-aged sweet potato shochu from Den-en Shuzo, has taken home both the Jury Award and Platinum Prize in the barrel-aged category at the 2026 Kura Master International Shochu and Awamori Competition held in Paris.
FLO Prestige is offering limited-edition peach tarts on their monthly "FLO Days" – days with 5, 6, or 7 in the date – throughout June, along with special prices on popular items such as smooth pudding, nut tartlets, and brown butter financiers.
A summer-limited specialty burger featuring a double patty of Koshu wine beef and Yamanashi venison, served on a Mount Fuji-shaped brioche bun, is available at Grill & Dining G inside Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
For six days in late May 2026, Fukujuen — a Kyoto tea shop with over 230 years of history — hosts a seasonal Japanese tea event at Kyoto Porta, featuring free new-tea tastings, hands-on brewing workshops, a tea gallery, and product sales.
GYPSO, a small takeout-only shop specializing in gluten-free rice flour chiffon cakes made without wheat or oil, opened in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture in January 2026.
Starting June 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki will offer "Kawasaki-gori," a premium shaved ice crafted by the hotel's pastry chef, served daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at ¥1,680 per serving.
Cafe 33 at Hyatt Regency Kyoto in Higashiyama is running a summer-limited outdoor BBQ from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-order menu and a live churrasco carving service on weekend evenings.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will serve a seasonal "Mango on the Shinpancake," topping the brand's signature thin-rolled pancake with a whole ripe mango.
Starting May 20, 2026, Komi Bakery in Kochi begins nationwide online orders for its "Super! Unagi Pan," a bread topped with a whole charcoal-grilled eel sourced from Kochi Prefecture. In-store sales run May 21–23, with reservation-only sales available from then on.
Two new summer-limited drinks at Krispy Kreme Japan combine bouncy peach jelly with soft fruit pulp, offering juicy peach & mango or orange & pink grapefruit flavors, available from May 27 through late August 2026.
Mametai Shoten, a casual izakaya known for fresh fish shipped directly from Shizuoka and local regional dishes, is opening its fifth branch just a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Mukojima Station in Sumida Ward on May 21, 2026.
Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is offering a complimentary Welcome Drink Bar to overnight guests throughout June 2026, with free canned drinks available in the ocean-view lobby from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM each day.
A new chilled paper carton apple tea under the Nittoh Tea brand is set to launch at FamilyMart stores in the Kanto region from May 26, 2026, marking the brand's first chilled product in approximately 25 years.
Nojiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed on passion and excitement, takes place at Bellesalle Akihabara from May 29 to 31. A second wave of food stall collaborations, drinks, and stage performers has been announced.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in northern Okinawa holds OKINAWA SUMMER NIGHT FEST, featuring local Okinawan beers, festival-style food stalls, and a limited sanshin live series in the garden.
Following six months of collaborative training and field visits, Park Hyatt Kyoto and the chef collective Chefs for the Blue are presenting a special sustainable gastronomy event, "Sustainable Seas, Kyoto Table," on July 7, 2026, featuring an 8-course dinner by three acclaimed Kyoto chefs.
Lobby Lounge "Fontaine" at Sendai Royal Park Hotel will serve a seasonal summer afternoon tea set featuring peaches from Fukushima's "Kenjou Momo no Sato" and honey from Miyagi's EIGHT CROWNS, running from July 6 to August 31, 2026.
The French restaurant Sens & Saveurs, located on the 35th floor of the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo, will close for renovation from July 1, 2026, and reopen in late October 2026, deepening the culinary philosophy of twin chefs Jacques & Laurent Pourcel.
Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama will serve up a North America Food Fair from June 1 to July 20, 2026, featuring buffet-style dishes from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Sophie at EDITION on the 14th floor of The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is relaunching under a new Italian concept starting June 3, 2026, bringing handmade pasta and classic trattoria-style dining with panoramic views of the Ginza cityscape.
Sumiyoshihama Resort Park in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, kicks off the marine season ahead of any other beach in the prefecture on May 23, 2026, with live banana boat and wakeboard demonstrations and seasonal food festivals at Kitsuki Terrace.
A new limited-time summer crepe featuring Kakegawa matcha and yuzu sorbet has launched at Asakusa Chaya Tabanenoshi's Osaka Shinsaibashi location starting May 19, 2026, along with a matching yuzu soda.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya is offering a summer dinner menu at THE 7th TERRACE from July 16 to September 15, 2026. Featuring sea bass with lemon cream sauce, peach cold soup, and burrata caprese, the seasonal lineup pairs beautifully with the Sakae cityscape.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO completed its first honey harvest of the 2026 season on April 20, as part of its urban beekeeping project now in its sixth year. Starting June 1, a new Honey Croissant Brûlée will be served at the hotel's café and bar, TEA AND BAR.
Starting May 18, 2026, UNION SQUARE TOKYO at Tokyo Midtown is offering three limited-time special menu items featuring California Prunes, including pasta, pork grill, and a premium beef burger.
The second location of 283Crepe, a crepe shop based in Aoyachi-cho, Tottori, opened in Matsue in March 2026. Known for its crispy made-to-order crepes and light fresh cream sourced from Daisen Dairy, the shop has been drawing visitors from SNS and even from the Tottori branch.
From June 1 through July 31, 2026, the main bar "The Bar" at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe will become a limited-time beer hall called "Beer Night Stadium," offering free-flow drinks and sports viewing on a large screen.
A limited-edition Baby Star Ramen made with Hokkaido wheat flour and two types of premium chicken broth is now available at convenience stores across Japan, starting May 18, 2026.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga opens its rooftop outdoor BBQ "Hoshi" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring Omi beef grills and a newly added champagne free-flow tapas plan.
Japanese confectionery brand C³ (Sea Cube) has released a summer-limited "Baked Tiramisu Sio," bringing the trending "salt coffee" concept from Asia into a baked tiramisu format, available from April 25, 2026.
From May 18 through August 31, 2026, Toriden Betsuatsurae in Fukuoka's Nishi-Nakasu area is running a limited-time lunchtime kakigori counter, serving Itoshima Amaou strawberry and Yame matcha shaved ice in an intimate 6-seat space.
From May 22 to June 21, 2026, Gatten Sushi is running a limited-time festival menu showcasing fresh seasonal seafood sourced from across Japan, including early-summer Isaki grunt fish and flame-torched sardines.
Koikeya and TOHO have teamed up to release "Godzilla VS Karamucho Sriracha's Counterattack" and "King Ghidorah VS Suppa Mucho Seafood General Attack," both hitting convenience stores nationwide on May 18, 2026.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is offering "The Garden BBQ" plan at its outdoor garden space, where guests can enjoy a hands-free BBQ experience with premium ingredients including Hokkaido scallops and Shizuoka's Fuji chicken. Available until July 31, 2026.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi will serve a special weekday lunch featuring a parfait made with Miyazaki mangoes and Okinawa pineapple from May 21 to July 10, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the lounge "Ariacara" at Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, presents the Alivila Birdcage Afternoon Tea themed around "el sol" — the Spanish word for "the sun."
IKEA Japan's popular Mango Fair is back for summer 2026, running from May 21 to August 30 at stores nationwide, featuring five mango-themed desserts including a Taiwanese-inspired tofu parfait and a plant-based sundae.
The limited-edition Okayama White Peach Ice Bar from the JR PREMIUM SELECT SETOUCHI series is back for another year. It goes on sale on May 26, 2026 at JR West station stores and 7-Eleven locations across western Japan and the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Kagurazaka Karaage Saito, a fried chicken specialty shop based in Kagurazaka, is opening its first department store location in the basement food hall of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku on May 20, 2026.
A refreshing summer addition to the bite-sized jelly lineup — featuring Kumamoto watermelon purée balanced with just the right amount of salt, available at supermarket produce sections through the end of August.
LUPICIA's popular "Book of Tea" series returns with its 29th edition, offering a curated selection of summer teas in a distinctive book-shaped box, launching at bookstores and LUPICIA locations on June 23, 2026.
Throughout June 2026, the 19th-floor restaurant Bistro Bourgogne at Mercure Yokosuka is serving a limited-edition rainbow cocktail where guests pick their own color syrup – with a non-alcoholic mocktail option available too.
The outdoor resort pool at Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima, Mie Prefecture opens from July 4 to September 24, 2026. Hotel guests can enjoy the daytime pool free of charge.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's 1st-floor lounge is serving a seasonal whole peach custard parfait priced at 2,700 yen.
On June 2, the anniversary of the Honnoji Incident, Kyoto Honey Wine Brewery is releasing "Nobunaga Mead" — a limited honey wine inspired by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, featuring a black bottle and a specially commissioned ink painting.
Otonari Mart, a fast food and lifestyle store brand, is bringing its first-ever Tokyo POPUP store to Shibuya Tokyu Food Show from May 28 to June 3, 2026, featuring popular original products for solo dining.
Three restaurant-exclusive wines from the Australian brand Pete's Pure are set to debut in Japan from late May, featuring a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay, and a Sparkling variety under the new "Limited Edition" label.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is serving a limited-time summer afternoon tea showcasing seasonal green fruits — muscat grapes, melon, and mango — alongside refreshing herbs and free-flow Ronnefeldt tea.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is launching the "Purple Moment" Açaí & Berry Afternoon Tea at its 40 Sky Bar & Lounge from June 8 to August 16, 2026, celebrating purple as one of 2026's trend colors through açaí, cranberry, blueberry, and other seasonal berries.
SCAPES THE SUITE in Hayama, Kanagawa is now taking reservations for its 2026 summer shaved ice season, featuring three new flavors including a special recipe produced by celebrated shaved ice expert Harada Asako.
A special limited-edition variant of Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Mio sparkling sake, featuring a rich pear-like aroma, goes on sale nationwide in Japan on June 16, 2026.
A rice flour bagel specialty shop, THE BAGEL by CIAO, is opening in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku on June 8, 2026. The shop is known for its "crunchy, chewy, and juicy" texture and a signature bagel best enjoyed within one hour of baking.
Two limited-edition shaved ice desserts — one produced by shaved ice specialist Asako Harada and one crafted by the restaurant's own patissier — will be served at THE TENDER HOUSE DINING in Shirokanedai from June 1 through August 31, 2026.
From June 19 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu hosts Beer Foam Festa 2026, an indoor summer event featuring all-you-can-drink beverages including rare SORACHI 1984 beer and seasonal Toyama-inspired cuisine.
Asahi Soft Drinks is launching Wilkinson Dry Ginger Ale Sharp Lemon on June 2, 2026, as a limited-time offering in 500ml PET bottles, available nationwide through August.
Reale Cantina in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, is holding a one-day sparkling wine tasting event on May 30 featuring 10 different grape varieties, timed to coincide with Italian Wine Day on June 2. A storewide 20% off sale on directly imported wines also runs through mid-June.
Shiseido Parlour's BAR S in Ginza will serve two limited-edition cocktails inspired by the "Artists Gather in Cafés" exhibition at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Marunouchi, available from June 13 to September 19, 2026.
Café Morozof is launching a summer limited menu from May 18, featuring coffee jelly parfaits, custard pudding plates, and a melty shortcake with mango at nationwide locations.
The long-selling RTD Calpis Sour from Asahi Beer is getting a renewal this summer, with a reduced alcohol bitterness and an updated package that highlights the iconic Calpis brand aesthetic.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a special Father's Day accommodation plan from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring an exclusive handkerchief from Makers' Shirt Kamakura, a bottle of award-winning Kamakura Beer, and handcrafted smoked nuts made with locally sourced cherry wood.
Japan-born global matcha brand MATCHAMON has opened its third domestic location inside Kanazawa Station's Hyakuban-gai Anto shopping complex, serving top-quality domestic matcha whisked fresh to order.
SAKImoto Bakery is rolling out a new chilled dessert, the "Pie Choux Ice Cream," starting June 1, 2025. Available in four flavors through the end of September, it combines crispy pastry with smooth frozen ice cream.
A limited-time "Peach Afternoon Tea" showcasing seasonal peaches across sweet and savory creations will be served at Tokyo Dome Hotel's Sky Lounge & Dining "Artist Cafe" from June 23, 2026, 150 meters above the city.
From May 20 to 22, 2026, Tokyo Skytree's 5th floor SKYTREE SHOP will host a special drink tasting and sales event featuring matcha and koji — two iconic ingredients of Japanese food culture.
On May 5, 2026, Anniversaire Minatomirai Yokohama hosted "First French 2026," a hands-on French dining event for children aged 4 to 9. Twenty families took part in a day of table manners, an Antarctica-themed special program, and chef and pastry chef experiences.
A seasonal Lemon Brûlée Raw Bagel goes on sale May 16, 2026 at Bono Bakery in Osaka's Horie area, combining a caramelized brûlée exterior with homemade lemon cream filling for ¥378.
The BREADAY bakery at HAB@Kumamoto in central Kumamoto City has begun stocking specialty coffee brand renag coffee products and serving café au lait using the brand's signature base, marking renag coffee's first entry into the Kyushu region.
Starting May 19, Café Kitsuné rolls out a seasonal lineup of fruity drinks and new sweets across its Japan locations, with some items exclusive to specific stores.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring 16 SNS-popular sweets from 14 countries worldwide, running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 29 to September 13, 2026.
goodNess, a new sister brand of Kona's Coffee, is set to open its first location at Shibuya Mark City on May 28, 2026, offering Hawaiian-inspired dining and cocktails from morning to late night.
A new air-conditioned indoor luxury pool seat called "Hale Lani" is coming to Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor Shell Pool this summer, offering champagne free-flow and rental amenities from July 18 to September 22, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Hakata is hosting its Italian Beer Hall 2026 at the 3rd-floor lobby lounge TTT Café from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering a set course with 120-minute free-flow drinks for ¥6,500 per person.
Orion Beer's popular chuhai brand WATTA is kicking off a new collaborative series called "MEET! WATTA," pairing Okinawa-grown fruits with regional produce from across Japan. The first release brings together Okinawa passion fruit and Ehime mandarin in a 350ml can, going on sale nationwide from May 26, 2026, in limited quantities.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
To mark its one-year anniversary, Quil Fait Bon Nagoya Sakae is bringing back two opening-exclusive limited tarts and setting up a customer message board inside the store.
A limited-time themed café opens in Osaka from May 28 and in Tokyo from June 4, 2026, timed to the release of the new Star Wars film. The menu features character-inspired food, drinks, desserts, and exclusive merchandise from the Mandalorian universe.
Starting May 22, 2026, The CHOYA Ginza BAR in Ginza will serve a limited-time shaved ice dessert featuring a deep blue night sky aesthetic and three original umeshu syrups, available through September 24.
THE LIVELY BAR at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is offering a summer limited menu from June 2 to September 13, 2026, featuring "Furupakoori" — a hybrid parfait kakigori dessert made with Kyushu fruits — alongside fruit lassi and craft gin cocktails.
A new miso made from the two-time national champion tea edamame "Tsumari Chamame," grown in Niigata, has launched — brewed naturally for 11 months without any additives.
Benjamin Steakhouse's Kyoto location is offering a limited-time Champagne Free-Flow Plan from June 12 to July 12, 2026, pairing Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel with three carefully matched appetizers for ¥8,000 per person.
The Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel in Otsu, Shiga is presenting "Peach Afternoon Tea" at its lakeside Lobby Lounge Port Nio from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The seasonal menu, created by an award-winning patissier, spotlights fresh peaches alongside local Shiga ingredients.
Diana Corp is launching the Celdia –soy Shake Café Latte on May 19, 2026, in limited quantities. Designed for adults who prefer a less sweet taste, the shake can be enjoyed hot or cold.
CHEESE GARDEN is releasing a limited-time Father's Day Baked Goods Box from May 20, 2026, combining popular baked goods and seasonal treats with a tea bag in an elegant gift package adorned with yellow rose imagery.
A limited-edition High Lycopene Tomato Caprese Sandwich is available at Daiya Seipan's Kintetsu Abeno Harukas location from May 13 to May 19, 2026.
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.
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 seasonal afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026, priced at ¥4,600 per person.
Janu Tokyo's Janu Mercato offers a seafood and antipasto stand with Italian beer and prosecco freeflow starting June 9, while the Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace presents a seasonal fruit cocktail collection from July 1.
From May 14 through 27, 2026, Kappou BUTAI at NEWoMan TAKANAWA LUFTBAUM (29F) in Tokyo is offering a special 15-per-day lunch set featuring seasonal ingredients from Kagamiishi Town and Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture, as part of the 2026 Fukushima Destination Campaign.
Starting June 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel's Grill & Dining G restaurant will offer a seasonal sparkling wine tasting set featuring two varieties from Karuizawa An Winery, curated to capture the refreshing essence of a Shinshu highland summer.
KURAMAE CANNELÉ in Kuramae, Tokyo, and its Ecute Ueno branch will offer two limited-edition financiers — Rum Raisin and Rich Vanilla — from May 15 through late June 2026.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO has teamed up with Kuramae-based distillery startup Ethical Spirits to create a craft gin upcycled from the ginger pulp left over from Bistro NOHGA's housemade ginger syrup. The limited collaboration spirit has been available at the hotel's restaurant since May 13, 2026.
Japanese chicken cuisine restaurant Omotenashi Toriyoshi is launching a renewed banquet course menu on May 20, 2026, offering five tiers from ¥5,000 to ¥10,000 per person to suit a range of purposes and budgets.
Starting May 13, 2026, PIZZA-LA is offering a limited-time chilled menu featuring cold Japanese-style pasta with mentaiko and squid, along with two varieties of cold cream soup and a tasting set.
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, is hosting two limited-time summer fairs — a plant-based ice cream collection featuring 28 varieties from six brands across Japan, plus fermented soda floats made with _SHIP KOMBUCHA.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
The "Bubbles and Breeze Terrace Plan" is back for summer at THE 7th TERRACE, offering free-flow sparkling wine, beer, and cocktails alongside grilled brochettes and a new cold pasta dish on a Nagoya rooftop from June 15, 2026.
Seijo Ishii is launching a refreshed version of its original summer sake "Masumi Hana no Kaze" on May 16, 2026. Brewed by Miyasaka Brewing at 12% ABV without water addition, this lightly sparkling nama sake is crafted to pair with a wide range of modern cuisines.
TeaDrop., the tea confectionery brand from BAKE Inc., is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Sogo Hiroshima from May 19 to 25, 2026, marking the brand's first appearance in Hiroshima.
A luxury speakeasy-style bar lounge has opened in the basement of The Strings Omotesando hotel. Inspired by Prohibition-era New York, TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE offers original cocktails, American craft beers, and chef-crafted tapas from 5:00 PM nightly.
From May 18, 2026, Horiuchi Fruit Garden is introducing a new collaboration parfait menu made with Umenoyado Sake Brewery's rich fruit liqueur. Three flavors — mango, strawberry, and peach — will be available at four locations across Nara and Osaka.
Starting May 13, Wonder Steak's Himeji branch is running a weekday lunch promotion with a free 20g increase on its signature "Otoro Beef Steak" for M size and above orders, available through the end of May.
Station cafe 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE introduces a limited-time Dolce Frappe Chocolate Mint, blending fresh spearmint with house-made chocolate mousse for ¥790.
Acecook's popular "Premium Adult King Soup" series gets its fourth installment — a cup ramen featuring grilled sea urchin dashi in a rich soy sauce soup base.
Two new instant noodle varieties featuring S&B Foods' "Super Habit-Forming Pepper" seasoning will go on sale nationwide on June 1, 2026, at a suggested retail price of 236 yen (tax excluded).
ALOHA MORNING, a lifestyle brand dedicated to using 100% organic ingredients, has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign on Makuake for its acai bowl kits and artisan granola.
Surrounded by the fresh greenery of Kita-Karuizawa in Gunma Prefecture, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa offers nature walks, birdwatching, golf, onsen, sauna, and seasonal dining in early summer. A limited-time All-inclusive Resort Stay plan is available through July 31, 2026.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Osaka brings 74 varieties of Belgian beer, live music featuring Belgian guest artist Sugarbunny, and classic Belgian food to the riverside setting of Nakanoshima Park from May 27 to 31.
Calbee's Potato Chips Shoyu W Mayo — featuring two types of soy sauce and double the mayonnaise flavor — arrives at convenience stores across Japan on May 25, 2026, for a limited time.
Starting June 4, 2026, China Shadow at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is serving a summer Gastronomic Theater menu crafted by head chef Hidekazu Ando, pairing classic Chinese cuisine with carefully sourced ingredients from the Tohoku region.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is launching spicy summer menus at China Room and Fiorentina Pastry Boutique from June 2026, featuring bold Sichuan-inspired noodles, curry-coconut daoxiao noodles, mango shaved ice, and an array of creative curry breads.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is running a four-month French lunch series at its Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie. The first installment, "A Burgundy Table," takes place from June 1 to July 31, 2026, spotlighting traditional dishes from the celebrated wine region of Burgundy.
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto near Shijo Karasuma is holding the "Tanzania Fair in Kyoto '26" from May 15 to June 7, 2026, featuring Tanzanian cuisine, original cocktails, and Tingatinga artwork.
More than 10 top chefs, including Ryuichi Hamasaki of Ristorante Hamasaki and Yahei Suzuki of Piatto Suzuki, will gather at Uonuma no Sato in Niigata for a special one-day Italian dinner paired with Hakkaisan sake and fermented foods.
Jagashi-ya brings a Showa-retro dagashi experience to Umeda, featuring fill-your-own-bag snacks and a gacha machine with prizes worth up to ¥5,000.
Starting May 13, 2026, the hidden bar "4-0-3" on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo in Takanawa will host KI NO BI Room, a limited-time pop-up bar showcasing KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin through seasonal cocktails and special events running through late October 2026.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano is making a limited-time appearance at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's bakery event from May 13 to 19, 2026, featuring a renewed Truffle Salt Bread and other popular items.
MAISON CLASSIC SALON, the station lounge at Takanawa Gateway Station, is holding a dog-friendly evening event on May 22 where owners can enjoy signature pancakes on the terrace while their pets receive complimentary canele treats.
A limited-time sparkling drink from the long-running Mitsuya brand featuring 70% white grape juice and no added sugar goes on sale nationwide from May 26.
The Chinese restaurant Sichuan at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is launching a new group dining plan for 10 or more guests, featuring a guaranteed private room and all-you-can-drink beverages, starting May 17, 2026.
A food and drink collaboration with Mononoke the Movie Chapter 3 - The Snake God is coming to select GiGO stores across Japan from May 29, 2026, featuring collab-yaki inspired by the Medicine Seller and Kami-no-Gi, plus novelty drinks with washi-style coasters.
From June 2 to September 30, 2026, the 24th-floor tea lounge at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will offer two contrasting summer shaved ice creations — one built around the fragrance of TWG Tea, the other around the layered depth of Uji matcha.
Starting June 5, 2026, NAMIKI667 Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces "NAMIKI667 Tapas Table," a Friday-only tapas experience featuring seasonal small plates, wine pairings, and occasional live music.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki City is offering a variety of summer gourmet experiences for 2026, including a dinosaur-themed buffet, a festival-style meat dinner, poolside food, and novelty summer sweets.
Northern Terrace Diner at Sapporo Grand Hotel is running an all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet themed around ethnic cuisine and herbs, featuring live cooking with Hokkaido ingredients and herb-infused desserts.
The "Rosé Shin Ramyun" arrange recipe, which claimed the top spot on Nongshim Japan's official recipe site, has now been turned into a ready-to-eat product. The "Shin Ramyun Rosé Cup" will be available at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide starting May 18, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo's Sof' brand is releasing its first-ever collaboration ice cream, the "Sof' Iwaizumi Yogurt Flavor," across Japan starting May 18, 2026. Inspired by the beloved Iwaizumi Yogurt from Iwate Prefecture, the new soft serve offers a rich, creamy taste with a refreshingly clean finish.
A limited-edition Starbucks chilled cup drink featuring hand-picked strawberry pulp and juice blended with creamy milk and condensed milk is arriving at FamilyMart stores nationwide from May 19.
Cafe Prashanti at The Crown Palace Kochi is offering a reservation-only Afternoon Tea from May 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring seven original sweets crafted by the hotel's dedicated patissier alongside a savory selection, all served with a 2-hour free-flow drink option.
A Japanese tea company has released a matcha-blended tea bag designed specifically for mixing with shochu, combining 66 years of tea expertise with a growing cocktail trend.
The Chinese restaurant Karyu on the 31st floor of the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering its popular "Premium Seafood Chilled Jade Noodles" for a limited time from June 3 to September 30, 2026.
SPICE LAB TOKYO in Ginza is teaming up with Gangi, a sake brand from Yamaguchi Prefecture, for a special dinner pairing course starting May 13, 2026. The collaboration showcases "Gangi Junmai Daiginjo Sekirei," which took the top prize at the "Kura Master 2025" sake competition in France.
Limited-edition pop-up bars serving original cocktails made with the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition whisky are running at two venues in Ginza and Tennoji from May 13 to August 31, 2026.
A spring whisky lucky draw featuring Hakushu 18-Year Single Malt Whisky as the top prize is now open for pre-orders, limited to 466 tickets at 3,980 yen each plus shipping.
Suntory's beloved low-alcohol Horoyoi brand is adding a new seasonal flavor — the Japanese Pear Squash Sour — featuring crisp pear sweetness and a nostalgic Aderia Retro collaboration package. Available nationwide from July 7, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching Tokyo Unkai Yakumo (Eight Clouds), an evolved version of its acclaimed Japanese garden mist display, from July 1, 2026. The upgraded presentation features layered, three-dimensional cloud formations, enhanced nighttime illuminations, and a lineup of limited-time seasonal menus.
I'm donut?, dacō, and Neo Nice Burger are opening side by side at Yokohama Hammerhead on May 16, 2026, bringing a 146-seat food destination to the Yokohama waterfront.
Kashiwa Takashimaya's "Great Tohoku Fair" brings together the best flavors from all 6 Tohoku prefectures, including over 10 first-time vendors and live cooking demonstrations, running May 20 to 26, 2026.
A brand-new café called LOOK UP CAFE TOKYO SKYTREE will open on May 22, 2026 — the 14th anniversary of TOKYO SKYTREE — featuring a special rooftop terrace and photogenic limited-edition menu items.
Nespresso is releasing a summer collection of limited-edition ice recipe coffees on May 14, 2026, including a brand-new Yuzu Vanilla Over Ice flavor inspired by Japan — the brand's first use of yuzu in its 40-year history.
Oki is a single malt whisky aged in red wine barrels at Kirishima Yokogawa Distillery in Kagoshima, available through lottery from May 8, 2026, priced at ¥12,800.
Two new limited-edition SUI Gin Soda cans are arriving this summer — Grapefruit & Tonic on June 16, 2026, and Lemon & Ginger on August 18, 2026, both sold nationwide across Japan.
Two summer limited-edition canned drinks from the –196 No-Sugar series hit shelves nationwide on July 7, 2026, delivering a crisp, sugar-free take on Shine Muscat and mandarin orange.
Suntory's limited-edition beer aged in Hakushu Distillery whisky casks goes on sale from June 9, available exclusively through select EC channels in limited quantities.
A new limited-period canned sparkling wine made with shikuwasa and lemon juice is set to go on sale nationwide from July 7, 2026, as part of Suntory's top-selling no-antioxidant-additive wine brand.
A new limited-edition "Hiya Shio Lemon" flavor joins the Kire no 5% series, delivering a cool salt-lemon twist at 5% alcohol — launching nationwide on June 2, 2026.
Daimaru Tokyo's latest sweets lineup features three brands worth a special trip, including the Tokyo debut of Tarte Tatin from Morioka, Iwate, the triple-layer jar cheesecake CHILK from cafe The SUN LIVES HERE, and the sought-after truffle cookies from OKASHIYA.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, hotel restaurants at Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake and the Villa Fontaine hotels at Haneda Airport are serving limited-time summer menus — a Spanish food fair, an Italian summer course, and a spicy buffet.
Starting May 14, 2026, Dean & DeLuca's cafes and market stores across Japan will offer two seasonal vegetable smoothies — Kale × Banana × Moringa and Yellow Beets × Mango × Coconut — alongside fresh kiwi juices, all crafted without added sugar.
A venue-exclusive original cookie tin is now available at 100% Doraemon & Friends in Tokyo, featuring 29 Doraemon designs and a charm of the new secret gadget, the 100% Friend-Gathering Bell. On sale from May 11, 2026.
Two new Afternoon Tea supervised beverages launch at FamilyMart stores nationwide starting May 12 and May 19, 2026 — a rich Black Sugar Royal Milk Tea in a bottle can and a refreshing White Peach Rooibos Tea.
Two new Afternoon Tea-supervised drinks are coming to FamilyMart stores across Japan — the rich Famimaru Brown Sugar Royal Milk Tea on May 12 and the White Peach Rooibos Tea on May 19, 2026.
The Ginza-born fried sandwich specialty shop Age.3 opened its Hida Takayama location on May 3, 2026. Lines have been forming every day since opening, with made-to-order sandwiches and a Hida beef exclusive drawing visitors to the historic street food destination.
Benjamin Steakhouse is launching Father's Day limited courses at its Roppongi and Kioicho locations from June 1, 2026, featuring USDA Prime beef cuts served in New York classic steakhouse style, along with a personalized tumbler giveaway through the American Beef Campaign.
Cheese Garden is launching two seasonal limited-edition baked goods — Matcha Cheese Baum (Cut) and Cheese Baum Assort (Plain & Matcha) — at stores nationwide from May 20, 2026, marking the first Japanese-style flavor in the beloved Cheese Baum lineup.
Cocos family restaurant is launching its popular annual "Choco Mint Party Fair" on May 14, offering five choco mint desserts and a more intense version of the fan-favorite "Super Soosy Sauce."
Popular Setagaya bakery étéco bread is launching two limited-time California Prune creations — a Mugwort Bagel and a Gateau Breton — in two phases from May through June 2026.
Excelsior Caffè is introducing a new frozen drink series called "Milce" on May 21, 2026. Made with whole milk from Hokkaido's Nemuro and Kushiro regions, the drinks come in three varieties alongside a new White Peach Cheese Tart dessert.
Starting May 11, 2026, Ginza Cozy Corner will be offering a limited-time lineup of sweets featuring both red-flesh and green-flesh melons, including shortcakes, milk crepes, decoration cakes, and cream puffs, at fresh cake stores nationwide.
GODIVA Japan's new Habutae Kurumi chocolate sweets, created in collaboration with Fukui's century-old wagashi shop Hayakawa Confectionery, are expanding to select GODIVA shops across Japan from May 15, 2026. Two varieties are available individually from 410 yen.
HERBIS PLAZA ENT in Nishi-Umeda, Osaka is set to hold its inaugural HERBIS DONUT MARKET on May 16 and 17, 2026, gathering 18 popular donut shops from Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto for a free-admission event.
Dessert Cafe Chourakukan at Hotel Chourakukan in Higashiyama, Kyoto, will serve a limited-time "Tropical Mango Afternoon Tea" throughout July 2026, featuring tropical fruits in an elegant three-tiered tea stand presentation set inside a Meiji-era designated cultural property.
Fruit Daifuku Benten is offering a limited-run Ichijiku Daifuku made with rare greenhouse figs from Aichi Prefecture, available from April 27 while supplies last.
Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is adding a tropical pina colada-inspired shaved ice to its Cocktail & Tea Lounge menu, limited to 20 servings per day from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Les Copains de Dominique Bouchet in Ginza is hosting a special all-rosé dinner on June 12, 2026, featuring four rosé wines from Provence's Château La Coste paired with a seasonal French course menu inspired by southern France.
A collaboration cafe event for the TV anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is set to open simultaneously at Share Cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo and Hakata, Fukuoka, running from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Nankishirahama Marriott Hotel will hold its first-ever afternoon tea, showcasing Arakawa peaches from Wakayama with six sweets, four savories, and a selection of organic teas.
Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is set to host an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner on June 12, 2026, pairing Sichuan Chinese and European cuisine by two acclaimed chefs, with champagne, Shaoxing rice wine, and red wine pairings included at ¥35,000 per person.
A new café, over the central, is opening on May 16, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, featuring an open central kitchen, purchasable furniture, and a diverse menu of coffee, wine, open sandwiches, and desserts.
A collaborative pop-up cafe between Blendy Portion and Sanrio's Pompompurin is coming to Roppongi Hills Cafe from May 21 to 24, 2026, with themed ice drinks, photo spots, and free souvenirs.
In celebration of the 101st Azuma Odori performance, Shiseido Parlour's Ginza Main Store is offering a limited Japanese-modern parfait, a Shinbashi-blue ice cream soda, and a takeout parfait cake from May 12 to 31, 2026.
Starting May 11, 2026, Starbucks Japan introduces two new strawberry drinks — one featuring chunky fruit pieces and another with chocolate chips — plus a nail art collaboration with ohora available exclusively on the Starbucks online store.
After a hugely popular debut last year, the rooftop beer garden at Swissotel Nankai Osaka's 10th-floor retro bar "Number 10" returns this summer with new menu additions, offering free-flow Japanese gin "Sui" cocktails and hearty grill dishes in the heart of Namba.
Tokyo Kaikan's rooftop beer garden "Ginza Sky Beer Terrace" is back on the 13th floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho, running from June 17 to August 29, 2026, with three drink-inclusive plans and sweeping views 40 meters above the city.
Bar & Café Camellia at The Tokyo Station Hotel is offering the Marunouchi Jikan Cheese Afternoon Tea from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring 9 types of cheese across every dish — from New York Cheesecake to Mac 'n' Cheese Gratin — in a fun, American-inspired lineup.
TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at The Westin Miyako Kyoto in Higashiyama is serving a Crown Melon Parfait from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring seven layers of melon flavors and priced at ¥3,500 (tax and service charge included).
Greek yogurt specialty shop & Yogurt is heading to Shinjuku for its very first pop-up appearances — at Shinjuku Takashimaya from May 13 and at Isetan Shinjuku from May 20, both for a limited time.
ANNIVERSAIRE CAFE OMOTESANDO in Minato City, Tokyo will run a limited-time matcha sweets fair, "THE Matcha Sweets Collection," from May 13 to July 7, 2026, featuring matcha desserts, cakes, drinks, and afternoon tea plans.
A grapefruit-flavored natural water drink with added salt and vitamin C, designed to help prevent heat-related illness, is arriving at stores across Japan on May 19.
Calbee's popular Kataage Potato Salt Wasabi Flavor is back as a spring limited-edition release for 2026, featuring wasabi sourced from Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, with enhanced wasabi heat and aroma.
Fujiya is releasing bite-sized collaboration chocolates inspired by two popular Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors — Chocolate Mint and Popping Shower — with an upgraded refreshing sensation perfect for the warmer season.
Starting May 8, Mawashizushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations are offering a new seasonal sushi and side dish lineup as part of the ongoing Kochi Umai-mon Fair, featuring straw-seared specialties and early-summer ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
A limited-edition revival of the 1989 Mitsuya Cider, Mitsuya Cider Classic goes on sale across Japan starting May 19, sweetened with sugar for a gentle, nostalgic taste.
Moheji, a new concept restaurant from the renowned Tsukishima monjayaki brand, opened on April 28, 2026, at Ikspiari in Maihama, Chiba. Spread across seven immersive themed areas and offering over 50 monjayaki varieties inspired by 19 countries around the world, the restaurant delivers a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the iron griddle.
Novotel Nara's 8F Rooftop Terrace hosts a limited-time summer beer garden from June 1 to October 31, 2026, with charcoal-grilled Baaku pork, international-inspired sides, and free-flow plans starting from ¥7,000.
Three spice products made with locally grown Okinawan island chili pepper — a coarsely ground ichimi, whole peppers for marinating, and a versatile furikake — went on sale from April 15, 2026, at Okinawa Prefecture retail stores and online.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
The latest addition to the Saburoumaru single malt series, distilled using super heavily peated Islay malt, is launching in two expressions on May 21, 2026.
Forty-three scone and tea shops from across Japan gather at Iwataya Honten in Tenjin, Fukuoka, from May 20 to 25, 2026, for a six-day event celebrating the department store's 90th anniversary.
The Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, is hosting a one-night-only 10-course French dinner on June 6, 2026, with Head Chef Moriya Ogawa presenting seasonal Hokkaido ingredients alongside wines curated by a senior sommelier.
The Starbucks® COFFEE OF THE DAY bottled coffee series is relaunching on May 19, 2026, with a bolder coffee taste, refreshed packaging, and a 30ml volume increase across both the Black and Café Latte varieties.
Running from June 1 to August 31, 2026, "Terroir Yamanashi – A Gourmet Journey Through Yamanashi in Summer" is a dinner course at Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanakako's "Grill & Dining G" restaurant, featuring dishes that express the landscapes and culture of various regions across Yamanashi Prefecture.
A new limited-quantity canned chu-hai featuring 5% domestic melon juice is set to hit shelves nationwide on June 16, with a premium package design capturing the lush sweetness of seasonal melon.
A retort-style Awaji Island Onion Curry has launched at the Awaji Bussan-kan souvenir shop inside Awaji Highway Oasis, letting visitors bring the rich flavors of Awaji Island's famous sweet onions home with them.
Comme'N, a bakery based in Kuhombutsu, Tokyo, is releasing a lineup of new products for early summer, including a rosemary focaccia, a cream cheese and rum raisin sandwich, a gluten-free mochi yomogi dorayaki, and refreshing seasonal drinks.
FamilyMart's new "Cho Mochimochi Pan" bread lineup, launched in April 2026, has reached 10 million cumulative sales — a record-breaking pace fueled by its uniquely chewy texture.
Starting May 16, 2026, Fujiya Restaurant is holding a lucky draw campaign at 20 locations nationwide. All dine-in customers receive one draw ticket per person, with prizes ranging from food coupons to Fujiya candy — and no losing tickets.
Hokukama Bagel in Kamakura is holding a Golden Week event from May 2 to 6, 2026, combining freshly baked bagels with outdoor grilling, camping tent spaces, and hands-on food experiences.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
DOLCE FELICE, the sweets brand produced by KEYUCA, has released its new Jewel Jelly — a sparkling early-summer dessert that layers fruit jelly with select fruit pieces in six distinct flavors, housed in a gemstone-cut cup.
Vendors from Numazu City will set up a stall at the "Hojo Food Battle" section of the 65th Yorii Hojo Festival in Saitama on May 10, 2026, offering dried fish and horse mackerel fry.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is hosting a Sayama Tea Fair from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a Sayama tea bath, special sauna events, and a lineup of creative cafe dishes made with locally grown Sayama tea.
Sayama City Museum in Saitama Prefecture is hosting a spring exhibition tracing the history of sweets in Sayama through its collection. The exhibition runs until May 17, 2026, and is accompanied by related events, a limited-edition original chocolate, and a café serving ancient-recipe-inspired menu items.
SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima has launched a special accommodation plan counting down to Saigo Takamori's 200th birth anniversary and 150th death anniversary in 2027, offering themed dinner courses, historical perks, a breakfast buffet, and outdoor hot spring access, with stays available from April 10 to September 30, 2026.
The first in a new five-year annual series from Nikka Whisky highlights coal direct-fire distillation and features long-matured malt from the brand's founding year of 2000.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a peach and mango-themed night sweets buffet called "Sweets Parade," featuring 10 seasonal tropical desserts at the spacious Sea Wind Lounge, every Wednesday and Thursday from June 3 to July 30, 2026.
Akita Castle Hotel in Akita City is opening its rooftop beer garden from May 28 through September 18, 2026, with a new unlimited-drink option and an early-bird discount on the standard course.
A limited-edition whisky lottery exclusive to Amazon.co.jp is now available, offering 466 tickets at ¥7,777 each. The Hakushu Aged 18 Years features as the top prize, available across just 3 of the 466 tickets.
A three-day outdoor bakery market returns to the real urban forest at Otemachi Tower in central Tokyo, bringing together 19 unique bakeries from across the greater Tokyo area.
Fujizakura Heights Beer is serving craft beer at THE MEAT SAITAMA 2026, a Golden Week food festival held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin from May 1 to May 6, featuring a lineup of seven varieties including limited seasonal brews.
Ginza Aster, known for its Japanese-style Chinese cuisine, is opening a new deli shop at Keio Department Store's Shinjuku location on May 14, 2026, offering authentic Chinese deli items and dim sum.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Ginza Aster has reopened the Kawaguchi Hikan location on April 1, 2026, after a major interior renovation that refreshed the dining space while preserving its longstanding elegance.
A new whisky lottery campaign is now accepting pre-orders with 377 limited entries. The top prize is the rare Hakushu 25 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky, alongside other highly sought-after Japanese whisky expressions.
A limited-time buffet at Hotel ABEST Sapporo features a dramatic prosciutto leg display alongside all-you-can-eat crab, steak, and daily-rotating ham-inspired dishes from May 8 to June 30, 2026.
From May 9 to June 21, 2026, SATSUKI restaurant at Hotel New Otani Makuhari is hosting a weekend sweets buffet featuring strawberry, matcha, and mango-themed desserts alongside Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Hotel Vischio Osaka is marking its 8th anniversary with a limited-time plan that includes exclusive lounge access with drinks and a dessert plate, plus late checkout until noon.
A seasonal "Matcha and Cherry Afternoon Tea" is on offer at the 20th-floor restaurant of Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from May 1 to June 30, 2026, along with three new matcha-themed seasonal cocktails at the adjoining BAR BELLO GATTI.
Morinapo (Moriyama Napoli), a frozen pizza brand based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, is offering its "May Monthly Pizza Set" — a three-pizza bundle featuring teriyaki chicken, cream with pancetta, and shrimp with basil sauce — available through May 31, 2026.
Around 60 vendors selling antiques, interior goods, and clothing from Europe, America, and Japan will gather at the Nara Convention Center Tenpyo Square on May 9 and 10, 2026.
For Golden Week (April 30 to May 4, 2026), Kaki to Kaisen Nihonichi Sakasuji-Honmachi is offering its signature large sashimi platter and raw oyster plate at half their regular price.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will host a Miyazaki mango-themed afternoon tea from June 1 to July 5, 2026, showcasing the fruit's rich sweetness through a range of elegant sweets and savories.
From June 1 to July 31, 2026, Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower in Miyazaki City holds a Mango Fair across all its restaurants and bars, showcasing Miyazaki-grown mangoes in sweets, savory dishes, cocktails, and a special stay plan.
A 2-night, 3-day immersive program at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu lets families experience the full Farm to Table journey — from cattle herding and milking to mozzarella cheese making and pizza sharing — while completing a summer vacation independent study project.
Shima Brewery at Kintetsu Ukata Station has teamed up with rock band Yabai T-shirts yasan to release a limited-edition Belgian-Style Fruit Beer brewed with Amazon-native cupuacu fruit, available from May 8, 2026.
The sushi izakaya near Tokyo Dome celebrates one year with a rotating series of deals — mega drinks at half price, group discounts up to ¥2,000 off, and two complimentary nigiri pieces — running from May 11 to 28, 2026.
From June 1, 2026, the Super Dining "Rilassa" at Tokyo Dome Hotel hosts a limited-time anniversary buffet featuring signature dishes crafted by chefs from across the hotel's restaurants.
From May 13 to 25, 2026, Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in the "Cookie Expo" at Sogo Yokohama, selling a limited-edition "Sablé Trois-Eurs" cookie tin available only at the event.
The Sky Grill Buffet Musashi on the 26th floor of Asakusa View Hotel is running an early summer buffet from May 1 through June 30, 2026, featuring around 100 varieties of dishes — from Musashi kiln grills to Japanese, Western, and Asian cuisine — plus a special GW animal cake and capsule toy event for children.
Starting May 1, Buttery at Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Anjo in Anjo City, Aichi, is releasing a new lineup of early-summer sweets, including a Lemon Madeleine, Cherry Financier, and Blueberry Mille-Feuille, alongside a limited-time discount on financiers and canelés.
A new grocery and lifestyle shop has opened at the Belvia building directly connected to JR Chino Station, offering carefully selected foods, condiments, local Shinshu products, and the brand's own original items.
Starting May 18, 2026, 21 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotel restaurants across Japan will offer a seasonal summer dinner buffet centered on World Street Food and Three Authentic Curries, running through October 31.
Hotel GrandBach Atami Crescendo is unveiling a seasonal lineup of seven blueberry-inspired cocktails, available from May 1 through October 31, 2026, at its bay view terrace and bar lounge in Atami.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, the 19th-floor Dining & Bar "Applause" at Hotel Granvia Okayama is offering a dinner plan where guests choose between a hearty BBQ meat platter or an indulgent sweets plate, with a mini buffet and drink bar included in both options.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City is introducing a new all-inclusive premium banquet plan starting May 1, 2026, showcasing Hokuriku's finest ingredients including Noto beef, abalone, and nodoguro in two curated course menus.
From May 12 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is hosting a Kagoshima-themed restaurant event at two of its Japanese dining venues, where guests can sample regional dishes and try on a samurai helmet modeled after baseball star Shohei Ohtani.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a summer package that includes access to the outdoor Shell Pool for up to 16 hours across a two-day stay, along with a breakfast buffet and restaurant discount vouchers, available from July 18, 2026.
KURAND's online shop introduces a summer-exclusive white sangria combining white wine, mint tea, and three types of domestic Japanese citrus, now available through a crowdfunding campaign.
Kushiro Prince Hotel is marking 2026 as the 100th year since Japan's Showa era began, featuring a special retro café menu at its restaurant and a Showa-era exhibition in the hotel lobby, both running through October 31, 2026.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Grill & Dining G at Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel will serve a buffet-style lunch with a choice of main dish alongside seasonal deli salads, warm dishes, desserts, and drinks, priced at ¥4,500 per person.
The Paris-based boulangerie-pâtisserie Maison Landemaine, known for its croissant that sells over 12,000 pieces daily in Paris, is opening a limited-time café at the Machiai exchange hub inside Takanawa Gateway City from May 9, 2026.
Migiwa no Mori, a new creative Japanese restaurant with views of the famous Meoto Iwa rocks and Ise Bay, is set to pre-open on May 1, 2026, on the second floor of Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho in Mie Prefecture.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Apple pie specialty shop RINGO is releasing a new seasonal flavor, the Baked Custard Apple Pie Lemon, featuring Setouchi lemon jam blended into its signature custard cream.
Garden Dining Kanraku at the Sapporo Grand Hotel is launching a renewed "Japanese Afternoon Tea Set" from May 1, 2026, featuring seasonal dimsum and a variety of Japanese sweets in a three-tiered wooden box, served with premium Japanese tea.
Okayama-based confectionery maker Sun Lavieen is launching two seasonal sweets — a Setouchi Lemon Waffle and a Setouchi Lemon Cake — at supermarkets nationwide from May to July 2026.
Starting May 16, 2026, Sunshine City Prince Hotel's Cafe & Dining Chef's Palette will offer a seasonal sweets buffet featuring melon and cherry desserts, with over 30 menu items in total.
Suntory's popular fruit canned cocktail brand Suntory -196 (minus one ninety-six) is rolling out renewed versions of its three signature flavors — Double Lemon, Shine Muscat, and White Peach — across Japan from early May 2026.
Suntory's beloved "Kinmugi" brand is releasing a summer seasonal limited edition nationwide from June 23, 2026, featuring a fruity, layered aroma and a vivid water-balloon-themed package inspired by Japan's summer night festivals.
Suntory is launching a new salt lemon sour flavor under its popular Nonaru Sakaba non-alcoholic line on June 30, 2026, available nationwide for a limited time.
A limited whisky lottery guaranteeing two bottles per entry — including the chance to win both Yamazaki 18-Year Single Malt Whisky and Hibiki 21-Year — went on sale starting April 28, 2026.
Terrace Dining TANGO near Tokyo Tower is serving summer limited shaved ice from May 18 to September 30, 2026, expanding the lineup to 8 flavors — including two Kuma no Kakigori varieties for the first time.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is running a limited-time Early Summer Sale from April 27 to May 11, 2026, with approximately 30% off standard rates for stays from Golden Week through September 12.
Restaurant Amadeus at The Westin Osaka is introducing the "Première Course," a new French lunch menu crafted by newly appointed chef Eriko Yukino, available from April 27 to June 30, 2026.
A new spring-only treat has arrived at 7-Eleven stores — a butter-rich cookie drizzled with a rich strawberry chocolate fondue, jointly developed by confectionery brand BUTTER STATE's and Seven-Eleven Japan.
TeaDrop., the tea confectionery brand from BAKE Inc., is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo Store from May 6 to May 12, 2026, marking its first-ever appearance in Hokkaido.
BAR S, the sophisticated cocktail bar on the 11th floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building, is introducing a seasonal lineup of limited-time cocktails from May 1, 2026, celebrating the fresh colors and flavors of early summer.
Italian restaurant Cassolo in Toranomon, Tokyo, is offering a seasonal dessert featuring XEM GROUP's Snow Berry — a sustainable frozen strawberry made with innovative freezing technology — available through May 31, 2026.
The Detective Conan Café, running across multiple venues in Japan to celebrate the theatrical release of "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway," switches to its Phase 2 lineup from May 20, 2026, featuring new themed dishes, desserts, and drinks that dive deeper into the world of the series.
Two new Disney character bread varieties featuring Mickey & Minnie and Chip & Dale packaging go on sale from May 1, 2026, each including one of 24 sparkling metallic collectible stickers.
Copenhagen's beloved Gasoline Grill is bringing its handcrafted burgers to Hiroshima Andersen for the very first time in Japan, with a lineup that highlights locally sourced Hiroshima ingredients.
Starting April 27, 2026, Kakiya Kodaharu Shimbashi is offering a revamped premium all-you-can-drink course showcasing over 32 sake varieties — including the legendary Juyondai — paired with seasonal oysters, for ¥4,200 per person.
Tokyo-based crepe brand Korot is rolling out four May-only limited flavors led by the Dubai Chocolate Crepe, alongside the grand opening of its official online store for delivery across the Tokyo metro area.
For the first time in the 48-year history of Pai no Mi, Lotte is releasing a new variety featuring a melting milk cream filling instead of chocolate, arriving in stores nationwide on May 12, 2026.
From May 1, 2026, Michi-no-Eki Nakajo in Nagano City is hosting a limited-time Apricot Fair with drinks, soft serve, and specialty goods made with apricots from Chikuma City, Nagano's renowned apricot-growing region.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is currently at peak bloom with 1 million nemophila flowers spreading across the hillside fields in a vivid shade of blue — Golden Week is the perfect time to visit.
Osaka confectionery Nagasakido is launching the "Castella Biscuit," a new treat that pairs the moist softness of castella with the crispy crunch of a biscuit, and will celebrate with a two-day event at their Sumiyoshi store on May 1–2, 2025.
Starting May 1, 2026, PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer the limited-edition PABLOmini Setouchi Lemon — a bite-sized cheese tart topped with refreshing lemon jelly made from Setouchi-grown lemons, available for two months only.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will host BEER FAIR 2026 across three of its restaurants, offering chef-crafted dishes paired with a wide selection of drinks in a comfortable indoor setting.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, the Lobby Lounge Bamboo at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo will serve a seasonal "Summer Strawberry Afternoon Tea," featuring strawberry sweets, colorful summer savories, and free-flowing drinks from the TWG tea selection.
Choyotei, a hot spring resort in Hokkaido's Sounkyo Onsen, is offering a special plan featuring shabu-shabu with three types of wild game — Ezo deer, wild boar, and pheasant. Available from April 15, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with one shabu-shabu hot pot included per adult per stay.
Starting from Showa Day on April 29, Ueshima Coffee Ten is offering three limited-time menu items inspired by Japan's Showa-era café culture — a classic Milk Shake (¥950), Cinnamon Toast (¥530), and a store-exclusive Meat Spaghetti (¥980).
Hokkaido-based confectioner Hokushin Foods is launching the Yubari Melon Jelly Rich Taste Mini on May 1, 2026 — a Hokkaido-limited mini jelly designed to deliver the peak flavor of Yubari melon in a single mouthful.
To mark Yumihari-no-Oka Hotel's 30th anniversary, a new retort food series is now available, letting you enjoy the flavors of the hotel's kitchen and Zona ITALIA restaurant at home.
A limited-time bridal-themed fair running from May 1 to July 16, 2026, featuring a floral parfait, three seasonal drinks, afternoon tea plans, and refreshed lunch and dinner courses.
Beard Papa's is bringing back its popular seasonal "Gyokuro Matcha Cream Puff" for a limited time from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Filled with a luxurious cream blending Uji matcha and premium gyokuro, and stuffed into a crispy chocolate cookie choux pastry, it delivers a rich tea aroma and perfectly balanced sweetness.
Tokyo-based premium sweets brand BLANCA is bringing its signature charred crepe and Basque cheesecake to Taipei, Taiwan, with a limited-time pop-up at the Regent Taipei from May 5 to May 31, 2026.
From April 25 to October 31, 2026, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka's rooftop bar "Crudo Deck" is hosting the "Centara Rooftop Experience" in collaboration with champagne house Veuve Clicquot, with lunch and dinner plans 135 meters above Namba.
Japanese chocolate mail-order site Chocolatnavi has published a new feature spotlighting artisan macarons from acclaimed patisseries across Japan — each crafted with the depth and refinement of a full dessert.
côte cour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Starting April 29, 2026, customers who spend ¥3,700 or more (tax included) will receive a limited-edition anniversary charm as a gift.
The Kobe-based Earl Grey specialty shop &EARL GREY will be serving rich tea-flavored soft cream, Lamington, and Hawaiian scones at Nagasaki Mizube no Mori Park during the DEJIMA Expo Hirujige Gourmet Festival from May 2 to 6, 2026.
One of the largest kawayuka terraces along the Kamo River opens for the summer season on May 1, offering seasonal Kyoto French cuisine with riverside views at Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort.
The Italian restaurant GLICINE, which earned a devoted following at Aqua Ignis Sendai, has relocated to the Kokubucho district in central Sendai, opening its doors on April 28, 2026.
The Okuhida Sanno-mura Farm (Sky Pasture), perched at approximately 1,000m elevation in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, opens for the 2026 season on April 25. New this year are the Yamap Shindo hiking trail to Mt. Tengai and a new bus stop enabling car-free visits.
Metropolitan Grill on the second floor of Hilton Tokyo is hosting a "Hawaiian Meat Afternoon Tea" starting May 8. Savory Hawaiian-French fusion appetizers, wood-fired grills, and a 10-item dessert buffet await guests looking for a tropical resort escape in the heart of Tokyo.
TOOTH TOOTH CATERING is offering exclusive catering plans for Kobe White Dinner 2026, an outdoor dinner event taking place on May 30 in Kobe's former foreign settlement district. Menus feature aged prosciutto, cheese boards, hors d'oeuvres, and Kobe beef roast beef, with reservations accepted through May 25.
The second installment of "Koga Craft Ice &," a local gelato brand from Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has launched two new flavors featuring beloved long-selling biscuit snacks from Yamazaki Biscuit Co., Ltd.
A one-year seabed aging experiment for KOICHI (Rice Whisky), a Japanese rice whisky brand, is set to begin in the waters off Kushiro, Hokkaido, with a crowdfunding campaign now open on CAMPFIRE.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki is offering a Mango Afternoon Tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with a three-tier stand themed around a fantasy game world where each layer tells its own story.
The seasonal "Awaji Island New Onion Burger - Japanese Soy Sauce Style" returns to MOS Burger locations in Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku from May 7 through mid-May 2026, featuring fresh spring onions grown by contracted farms on Awaji Island.
Mori no Terrace at Nijigen no Mori is serving two spring limited-time dishes featuring fresh shirasu from Awaji Island's Iwaya Port starting April 25, 2026. Only 2% of the shirasu harvest qualifies for raw serving, making it an exceptionally rare seasonal treat with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet aroma.
The an-butter sweets specialty shop Okada Kinsei Anbataya is releasing a new seasonal treat, "Anbutapan Lemon," starting May 1, 2026. The product pairs red bean paste made with rare Erimo azuki beans from Chitose, Hokkaido, with a fragrant lemon paste using Setoda lemons.
A limited-edition lemon-flavored chocolate cookie sandwich from Oriental Chocolat by Court Cool is now available exclusively at Haneda Airport Terminal 1, featuring Setouchi lemon paste coated in white chocolate between hazelnut-infused cookies.
Starting May 1, 2026, Ramely — a caramel sweets brand at Hakata Station in Fukuoka — releases its popular Salty Caramel Cookies as a limited-time summer item, featuring Okinawa yukishio salt paired with crunchy toffee chips.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ROKU KYOTO presents seasonal summer menus at TENJIN All-day Dining and The Bar, featuring a "Summer Afternoon Tea -Aone-" alongside limited lunch, dinner, and cocktail offerings.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Lemon & Honey Sweets Fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, with a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, a lemon-honey parfait, and seasonal baked goods spread across three in-hotel venues.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo is hosting the Shirokane Summer Buffet 2026 "Summer Festival" on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring hotel-quality Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, a cold noodle bar, summer festival-themed desserts, and a leisure corner with games for all ages.
Soumah's Crescent Moon Brut 2020 has arrived as a remarkable debut in bottle-fermented sparkling wine, earning a gold medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 and Best Sparkling honors at two prestigious Australian competitions.
THE C's SKY DINING on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is offering a special Mother's Day lunch buffet from May 7 to 10, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian dishes and panoramic city views.
Tea Lounge Mayfair at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is serving an eight-layer ripe mango parfait for just one month, from May 1 through May 31, 2026, priced at ¥3,200.
Tachibana E Sake Shop's 122nd whisky lottery features Suntory Yamazaki Aged 18 Years as the top prize, with 466 limited entries at 3,980 yen plus shipping, available from April 27, 2026.
A snow-white milky warabi mochi made with 100% rare bracken fern starch and locally produced Yuda Milk, dusted with coconut milk powder for a fresh-snow appearance, has launched from Nishiwaga, Iwate.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe is bringing back its popular Malaysian fair "Taste of Malaysia" from June 17 to June 30, 2026, with an expanded lineup featuring authentic dishes like Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang, live cooking demonstrations, traditional dance, and more.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama is launching its all-weather rooftop beer garden on May 1, 2026, offering an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet featuring a rare comparison of four major Japanese domestic beer brands alongside a live-kitchen teppanyaki mishima steak.
Every May 16, Chartreuse fans worldwide raise a glass for the Chartreuse 1605 anniversary. This year, four bars in Tokyo and Hyogo are serving special limited-time Chartreuse cocktails from May through June 2026.
Drip Trip, a coffee bean specialty brand with over 300 varieties roasted after each order, has released a new "No-Miss! Bean Gacha" product on Rakuten as of April 19, 2026. Shoppers can choose their preferred roast level and receive a random selection of beans.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ESTINATE HOTEL NAHA will serve a seasonal lineup centered on Nakijin Watermelon — a premium brand watermelon from Okinawa — including a shaved ice parfait and an original craft cola.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is collaborating with French crystal house Baccarat for a limited-time summer afternoon tea from June 1 to August 31, featuring peach-themed sweets and luxurious savories served on a signature red crystal stand.
HAKUBA GIN, a craft gin made using botanicals harvested from Hakuba Village's forests, has been selected as a finalist in three categories at the 105th ADC Annual Awards — one of the world's most prestigious design and advertising competitions.
The commercial complex Harajuku Quest in Jingumae, Shibuya has reached full operation as of April 24, 2026, with the opening of its 10th and final tenant on the 6th floor.
The Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro Butterbeer Truck will appear at Oasis 21's Galaxy Plaza in Nagoya from April 29 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive Butterbeer Popcorn and the newly launched Butterbeer Cotton Candy.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will serve a summer afternoon tea featuring peach and melon, available from July 1 to August 16, 2026, alongside a new Evening High Tea experience.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving a summer-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by summer vacations.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is hosting the Kuroge Wagyu Fair 2026 from April 29 through July 31, 2026 at eight of its in-house restaurants, with menus ranging from tantanmen and katsu sando to bolognese and udon — all made with carefully selected kuroge wagyu.
Meiri Shurui is releasing Hyakunen Umeshu Tea Blend on May 28, 2026, combining the award-winning Hyakunen Umeshu with fragrant Ceylon black tea for an entirely new drinking experience.
French toast specialty shop Ivorish is bringing back its popular French Toast Financier Salt & Lemon for a limited time starting April 23, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
A summer-limited share-style dinner highlighting Izu's seasonal ingredients paired with three craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be available at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is rolling out a second wave of summer 2026 heat relief measures, including a new 264-seat shaded rest space, shaded outdoor dining, additional large mist fans, and expanded water shows.
A hands-on jam-making workshop is being held at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyomachiya in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto on May 16, 2026. Participants will make two varieties of jam using domestically sourced fruit, guided by a professional jam maker.
Online liquor retailer Likaman Online is running a 5-day anniversary sale featuring lucky bags of whisky, Champagne, sake, and shochu from April 23 to April 27, 2026.
Mister Donut is rolling out two new limited-edition donuts called "Saku-pofun" from April 27, featuring a unique dual texture of crispy exterior and light, airy interior inspired by Taiwanese donuts.
Mister Donut is releasing two new limited-time frozen drinks inspired by classic Asian desserts, featuring shaved-ice crunch and chewy fruit toppings. Available at most locations nationwide from April 27.
Mori no Beer Garden opens for the 2026 season at Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, featuring new Weber BBQ grills, private tarp tent areas, a restored waterfall, and new happoshu drink varieties.
Morozof's rich and creamy "Cream Rich Cheesecake," first launched in 2024 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its beloved Cream Cheese Cake, is returning for a limited run from May 1 through late July at fresh confectionery stores nationwide.
Musashino Mori Coffee is rolling out a refreshing early summer menu from April 23, 2026, featuring three new espresso-based drinks including an Ice Choco Mint Latte and Ice Lemon Coffee Soda, the return of the popular matcha mont blanc pancake, and new food items.
Starting April 2026, NÜCHI by WPÜ — a music bar in Makishi, Naha — has refreshed its food menu and cocktail lineup and shifted its opening time to 5:00 PM, welcoming guests for an evening that begins with dinner and extends into the early hours.
The third annual lamb food festival comes back to Osaka's Nakatsu district, featuring a lineup of regional restaurants, Australian lamb PR ambassadors, and a session-based entry format over three days.
Craft restaurant chain PISOLA is bringing back its beloved set menus in upgraded form from May 1, 2026, offering three plans — Light, Regular, and Special — each saving diners over ¥1,000 compared to ordering à la carte.
Prés de L'AS, a new concept restaurant from the acclaimed Minami-Aoyama French restaurant L'AS, opened on April 24, 2026, at Harajuku Quest, offering approachable modern French cuisine in the heart of Harajuku.
Two premium matcha smoothies — made with carefully selected matcha from long-established Japanese tea producers — are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan from late April 2026.
Sushi Choshimaru restaurants are running a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, from April 24 to May 22, 2026.
Time Out Market Osaka is welcoming new restaurants from May 2026, including a ramen and sake pairing concept and a popular Thai restaurant, as the curated food market at Grand Front Osaka continues to evolve.
Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum returns for its fifth year, gathering popular and hard-to-book Tokyo restaurants at Ariake's Symbol Promenade Park from May 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day outdoor food festival features four themed food zones, live performances, chef demonstrations, and family-friendly amenities.
A new TULLY'S COFFEE has opened in the domestic area of Kobe Airport Terminal 1, offering Seattle-style specialty coffee and food for travelers before departure.
The "Shufuku Whisky Mikuji 1st Edition" went on sale April 23, 2026, featuring Hakushu 12-Year and Yamazaki 12-Year as the top prizes in a 455-entry random whisky lottery priced at ¥3,980 plus shipping.
Ariake has launched two special limited-edition products to mark 25 years since the revival of the beloved Yokohama Harbor brand, available from April 26 through the end of May 2026.
Anniversaire Café Minato Mirai Yokohama is offering the "Mariée Floral Celebration Afternoon Tea" from May 1 through July 16, 2026, featuring bride-inspired sweets, seasonal fruits, and colorful flowers on a newly redesigned three-tier stand.
BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts is hosting the inaugural "Melon Marugoto Summer Festival" from July 15 to August 31, 2026, transforming its TAMARIBA public space into a summer festival venue featuring melon-skin lanterns, melon-themed food stalls, and exclusive merchandise activities.
The second collaboration between UK's No. 1 craft beer brand BrewDog and Liquor Mountain is here — BREWDOG MOUNTAIN PEAK COLD IPA, now on sale at Liquor Mountain stores nationwide as of April 21.
Chakun Xiaolongbao Kisarazu Store is set to grand open at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on May 1, 2026, serving freshly steamed xiaolongbao handcrafted to order by certified dim sum chefs.
Two new items — the Red Cherry Bon and Red Cherry Mini Bon — are now available at Cinnabon locations across Japan through late June 2026, featuring fresh red cherries paired with the brand's signature Makara cinnamon.
Cycle.me is adding a new product to its hydration line — a sugar-free, calorie-zero water enriched with a full day's supply of vitamin C, available starting April 27.
On May 9 and 10, 2026, Snow Peak Land Station HAKUBA hosts an outdoor wine and food event featuring Nagano Prefecture wines, live music, DJ performances, and live painting against the spring backdrop of the Northern Alps.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is offering the limited-time "Okonomi Don Gozen (Kiwami)" from May 7 to June 30, 2026, letting diners choose any two mini donburi from a selection of ten varieties.
Three restaurants at JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo are serving seasonal menus centered on fresh herbs and early summer ingredients, running from May 1 through June 30, 2026.
Kamakura Les Anges has launched "Wine and Fruit Jelly," a chilled summer dessert made with Delaware Pink Orange Wine from Kamakura Winery — a bronze award winner at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 — available from April 24 to late August 2026.
Twenty shops from across Niigata Prefecture come together at the Neble Mitsuke civic center for a two-day celebration of specialty coffee and creative sweets on June 13 and 14, 2026.
Germany's premium tea brand Revolution has released a Cold Brew Tea series available for a limited summer season, offering full-flavored iced tea ready in just five minutes with cold water.
The book lovers' cafe Salon Christie in Kanda, Tokyo, will offer a limited-time Sherlock Holmes-themed Evening Tea Set from May 7 to June 30, 2026, supervised by noted Holmes scholar Masatomi Higurashi.
Three new onigiri varieties are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan for Golden Week, including an Omurice Onigiri with shrimp tomato cream sauce, a Teriyaki Hamburger Onigiri, and a 6-piece Outing Onigiri Set designed for easy sharing.
During Golden Week 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel hosts a nationwide sake brewery gathering featuring 28 breweries, sake-certified comedians, and exclusive restaurant perks.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is hosting a collaboration event with the popular manga series Shugo Chara! celebrating its 20th anniversary. The "Hanari Hanayashiki" event runs from May 13 to June 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration food, a mystery rally, and a special attraction experience.
Brasserie RÉGINE at The St. Regis Osaka will present "Bread & Flavor by Nespresso," running from May 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring an expressive lineup of croissants, savory breads, Nespresso coffee-inspired sweets, and original drinks.
A limited-time Early Summer Strawberry and Matcha Afternoon Tea will be available at five venues in Hakata, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The event features six seasonal sweets combining strawberry and matcha, starting from ¥5,800 per person.
Two new seasonal chuhai from Suntory hit shelves nationwide on June 16, 2026 — a kiwi variety using fruit from Ehime Prefecture and a pineapple variety featuring produce from Okinawa.
A new limited-edition canned chu-hi from Takara Shuzo arrives nationwide on May 19, 2026, featuring a bittersweet orange flavor made with whole fruit including the peel.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN celebrates its 14th anniversary on May 22, 2026, with a special event running from April 23 to May 31 featuring character greetings, limited-edition goods, anniversary menus, and hands-on workshops.
For three days during Golden Week (May 3–5, 2026), Cafe Restaurant Oasis at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is hosting a special all-you-can-eat buffet featuring carved Nikko Kogen Beef sirloin roast beef and live seafood grilling on an iron plate.
A limited-time pop-up seafood BBQ event called "Yukkuri Robatayaki" opens at the Apita Utsunomiya store outdoor parking lot from May 1 to 31, 2026, featuring oysters sourced from across Japan and over 30 menu varieties.
Asahi Beverages has launched a limited-time collaboration between Calpis and San-X Universe, featuring a special video and a campaign offering 1,000 winners a Calpis Drinking Kit.
Kamakura-based aroma raw chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching a new additive-free raw chocolate for children made with Amaou strawberries, available from April 25, 2026 at all seven of its locations.
The 6th Imo Fes! sweet potato food festival arrives at Nagoya Oasis 21 on April 25–26, 2026, featuring 11 specialty vendors including the world's first yakiimo shop to win a Monde Selection Gold Award. Admission is free.
Two new BOSS bottled coffee drinks went on sale at AEON, AEON Style, MaxValu, and other AEON Group stores across Japan on April 21, alongside upcoming package renewals for three existing AEON-exclusive beverages.
A limited-edition "CANDEO HOTELS Original Rum-Infused Adult Dojima Tiramisu Roll" is now available at THE C's SKY CAFE on the 17th floor of CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA THE TOWER, created through a collaboration between CANDEO HOTELS and Dojima Roll maker Mon cher.
A seasonal limited baked cookie gift set from Colomban, themed around sunflowers and lemon, is now available at stores across Tokyo and the surrounding area through late August 2026.
Three products in the Karada ni Euglena "Children's Nutrition Support" series have seen their subscription customer count nearly triple over six months, surpassing 10,000 users, as busy parents embrace the series' easy, everyday approach to child nutrition.
Swailife Wine Shop in Tokyo's Higashi-Nihonbashi is releasing 300 bottles of "Tourou," an orange wine crafted by GRAPE REPUBLIC and featuring exclusive label artwork by illustrator marie. The Swailife edition has been aged for over six months before release.
The restaurant CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin is introducing a new interactive Ochazuke Bar to its breakfast buffet from May 1, 2026, featuring freshly cooked clay pot rice paired with carefully selected Kyushu ingredients.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima will host "Lea Lea! Seaside Beer Hall" from July 18 to September 22, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat Hawaiian local food and all-you-can-drink beverages with views of the Seto Inland Sea.
A special outdoor food event is taking place in Isesaki, Gunma, serving fresh seafood from the Noto Peninsula alongside flavors from across Japan, with a portion of proceeds going toward disaster recovery efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture.
The French-style boulangerie Pain au Traditionnel in Sapporo's Maruyama district has fully reopened on April 22, bringing back three limited-edition breads that drew up to four-hour queues at the France Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will serve "Temarikusa," a vibrant blue cocktail made with fruit liqueur jelly and sparkling wine, from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
SanktGallen Brewery has released Pineapple Ale, a spring/summer limited fruit beer that uses approximately 600kg of fresh Golden Pineapple per batch. The juicy pineapple flavor extends all the way to the foam, with sales running through the end of September 2026.
From April 20 to June 20, 2026, Six Senses Kyoto runs a matcha promotion featuring an afternoon tea using Ippodo teas, a karesansui-inspired matcha parfait, seasonal café drinks, and a matcha bath salt workshop at the Alchemy Bar.
New York-born The City Bakery has teamed up with UK's No. 1 craft beer brand BrewDog to launch TINY FANG, a craft pilsner crafted to complement food and bread with crisp, refined flavor.
VITAS has released Soyeets, a new soy protein sweet that transforms from a thick paste to a smoothie or drink just by adjusting the amount of water, available in Banana and Chocolate flavors from April 20, 2026.
Tachibana E Sake is celebrating 55,000 lottery sets sold with a special 119th edition featuring two top-prize spots — both awarded with a bottle of Suntory Yamazaki Aged 18 Years.
The full collab menu, goods, and novelty details for the WHITE CAT PROJECT NEW WORLD'S 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe at SMILE BASE CAFE in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro have been announced, with reservations now open.
WHOLE BERRY, a Korean inner care brand known for its 100% straight lemon juice sticks, is arriving in Japan starting with a PLAZA exclusive launch in late April 2026.
The first official recipe book for The Apothecary Diaries brings 23 dishes from the series to life under the full supervision of original author Hinata Natsu, with new short stories exclusive to the book included.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
With Michi no Eki Akaigawa temporarily closed, former restaurant staff from the facility have launched Mura no Akari Restaurant and introduced the Akaigawa Burger, a new local specialty crafted from village-grown ingredients.
The beloved Kouyouen Beer Garden in Nagoya's Chikusa ward returns on April 24, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat BBQ and five types of draft beer in a scenic garden setting that has drawn locals and visitors for nearly a century.
Starting May 1, 2026, Shiseido Parlour Ginza Main Store Shop will offer the limited-edition "Mousse au Fromage Sauce Citron" — a smooth cheese mousse made with Hokkaido cream cheese and Jersey milk, paired with a refreshing Setouchi Lemon sauce.
Fine dining restaurant La Provence at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay in Tokyo is offering a limited-time course menu inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces from southern France, running from June 5 to August 31, 2026.
Starting April 20, the Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 26 Campaign Phase 2 kicks off with limited edition packages for 18 participating nations, a "Happy Cap" vending machine promotion returning after about 12 years, and a guaranteed chance to win an exclusive Coca-Cola limited uniform.
From April 24 to May 28, 2026, Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide are hosting the "SUNNY SIDE BEAR" fair, featuring a tropical fruit crepe and five colorful soda floats topped with a bear wearing sunglasses made from tea gelato.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
Two products from Hakutsuru Sake Brewing — Hakutsuru Daiginjo 720ml (15th win overall) and Hakutsuru Umeshu Genshu 720ml (6th consecutive year) — have earned gold awards in the Spirits & Liqueur category at the international competition Monde Selection 2026.
A limited Hatsune Miku collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring special menus, original goods, and an X campaign.
Starting May 1, 2026, the Cake & Bakery Shop at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is introducing new sweets and breads, including a fresh chilled mango danish, a returning raspberry basque cheesecake, and new seasonal breads.
JB's TOKYO, the Tabelog Hyakumeiten-selected craft burger specialist known for its square, 100% handmade burgers, is opening its sixth store at Seven Park Ario Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture on April 21, 2026.
A new exclusive glamping plan featuring premium BBQ, outdoor sauna, campfire, and stargazing has launched at Otsuki Outdoor Field KASHINISHI in Kochi Prefecture, available from April 8 through September 30, 2026.
Marking its 7th anniversary this spring, THE KITANO HOTEL TOKYO is offering a special "7 Feast" course at its main dining room "Orangerie Koan," available from April 21 to May 14, 2026.
Perched atop Venus Bridge in Kobe, Kobe Kitano Terrasse is launching a new "Sky Afternoon Tea" experience starting April 17, 2026, pairing French-inspired sweets and savories with exclusive access to a private VIP room for commemorative photos.
La Boutique de Joël Robuchon is running a pop-up at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 through May 31, 2026, featuring the shop's signature financiers and Haneda Airport-exclusive sweets — a great pick for travel souvenirs or a personal treat.
All Day Dining REMONE at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is holding a limited-time matcha buffet from May 11 to July 14, 2026, featuring 19 matcha-themed sweets at lunch and classic Western and bistro dishes paired with matcha desserts at dinner.
Starting in late April 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will offer two seasonal highlights — a vibrant multi-berry afternoon buffet at Italian restaurant Splendido and an elegant Japanese tea afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge — running through mid-June.
A special lunch buffet featuring roast beef, Hamburg steak, Spaghetti Carbonara with Grana Padano, and approximately 50 dishes is coming to the all-day dining restaurant at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha from May 2 to May 10, 2026.
A new line of inclusive soups called "Soup no Crayon" has launched from Hokkaido, designed for children with difficulty swallowing and all family members to enjoy together.
TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA and Nagoya's iconic Taiwan ramen restaurant YABA MISEN are launching a limited collaboration, with illustrator ELLYLAND's custom artwork reimagining popular dishes as charming characters on exclusive apparel and goods available from April 25.
A Musashi-Kosugi restaurant is now offering warabi mochi drinks you can sip through a straw, with matcha milk and hojicha milk varieties available until June 30, 2026.
During Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo is holding a special vegetable marché for day-trip BBQ visitors. Guests can pick fresh locally sourced vegetables on-site and grill them over charcoal — no need to bring anything.
For a limited period starting May 2026, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai is serving original melon parfaits at French cuisine "Queen Alice" and Chinese cuisine "Szechuan Restaurant Chen," each offering its own unique interpretation of seasonal domestic melon.
Starting April 24, 2026, a limited-time "Amarin COLLECTION" fair spotlighting the rare Saitama-grown strawberry will be held simultaneously at 1110 CAFE/BAKERY in Kawaguchi and BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama.
BROWN CHEESE BROTHERS, a sweets brand using brown cheese crafted from whey, is relaunching on April 25, 2026, with a refreshed lineup of caramel cake, baumkuchen, financier, and cookie sandwiches.
A new cafe-and-gift shop called Piyorin Village is set to open at JR Nagoya Station's central concourse on June 15, 2026, completing the station's multi-phase renovation. The cafe will serve five or more varieties of the beloved Nagoya dessert from 7:00 AM daily, alongside a retail section offering over 100 exclusive products.
Popular gourmet items from seven roadside stations across Japan are gathering at Daimaru Kyoto's basement food floor for a one-week fair from April 22 to 28, 2026.
A collaboration café based on the anime Everyday Host is set to open in Nishishinjuku from April 30 to June 14, 2026, with character-themed menus and a special pre-reservation champagne-style tower experience.
Global tea café Gong Cha is opening a new branch at LaLaport Izumi in Osaka on April 23, 2026, situated right next to the renovated "FOOD PARK" area featuring sofa and BOX seating.
HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 is scheduled for July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together 3,000 creators for a marketplace of original handmade works, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and more.
The breakfast buffet at Hewitt Resort Naha in Okinawa has been revamped with a photogenic taco theme, offering 23 customizable ingredients across proteins, toppings, sauces, and tortillas — plus an Instagram campaign with a junior suite stay as the prize.
A seasonal afternoon tea spotlighting mango and melon across 18 varieties — including 9 sweets, 3 savories, and unlimited scones and sandwiches — is coming to Grillogy Bar & Grill at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba from May 18 to June 30, 2026.
A bagel specialty shop built around the theme of balance and renewal is opening in Kamakura on April 17, 2026, inside a folk house renovated over 10 months by its owners.
Hotel Metropolitan Haneda is offering a limited-time upgrade to its eco-friendly "CO₂ Zero STAY® Plan" from April 15 through August 31, 2026. Guests will receive an upcycled Yamagata cherry craft lager — co-created by JAL and JR East — as an additional special gift.
From May 1 to July 25, 2026, the bar Orient Express on the 2nd floor of Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro hosts an original cocktail fair featuring four handcrafted ume-based cocktails.
Restaurant Fontana at Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will offer a limited Italian-themed afternoon tea for six days in May 2026, showcasing traditional dolce from across Italy alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa is releasing a Mother's Day gift set, "MAMPEI TEA TIME GIFT," featuring an original herbal tea and boulede neige cookies in two flavors. Pre-orders are open now, with delivery starting May 7, 2026.
OSMIC FIRST, a brand offering mini tomatoes with a sugar level exceeding 11 brix, is running a limited-time pop-up at Matsuzakaya Nagoya's B1F food hall from April 15 to May 12, 2026.
metsä Village in Hanno City, Saitama, will host the metsä Midsummer Festival 2026 from May 23 to June 21, 2026, celebrating the Nordic summer solstice tradition with a craft beer event, a lakeside Nordic market, midsummer bonfires, and a flower wreath-lined entrance road.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
Japan's largest bread festival comes to Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa this Golden Week (May 2–4, 2026), with 15 bakeries from across the country and special discount perks for Keio Line riders.
The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is offering three melon-themed cocktails through June 30, 2026, bringing a taste of early summer to the hotel's elegant main bar.
Starting May 1, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome launches a seasonal Evening High Tea "Melon & Mango" at its 24F Bar & Lounge "THE BAR," featuring monthly pasta, five savory dishes, and five melon and mango desserts paired with panoramic waterfront night views.
Japan's largest free product sampling service is opening its third physical store — and first in Saitama Prefecture — at Ario Kawaguchi shopping center on April 27, 2026.
From May 15 to June 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge Top of Prince at Sapporo Prince Hotel presents a Japanese tea-themed afternoon tea in collaboration with Kyoto's historic tea house Fukujuen, pairing over 230 years of tea heritage with Hokkaido's finest local flavors.
From May 8 to June 30, 2026, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting "AKITA CONNECTION," a fair celebrating Akita Prefecture's food culture and ingredients across three in-house restaurants, featuring Hinai jidori chicken, Inaniwa udon, Akita beef, and more.
The popular annual Hokkaido food fair returns to Sogo Hiroshima Store for Golden Week, bringing ramen, seafood, sweets, and crafts from across Hokkaido. The event runs from April 23 to May 6, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves.
The Italian dining restaurant SPICA from Omotesando Hills will participate in the Italia Exhibition 2026 at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 22 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive event menus including its signature bisque risoni and a specially developed truffle carbonara.
Imonyan 22°, a sweet potato shochu made with locally grown Kyotango "Kyo Kansho" sweet potatoes, has taken gold and the top category honor at the internationally prestigious Feminalise World Wine Competition held in France.
To mark WAKAZE's 10th anniversary and LINNÉ's 2nd anniversary, the two craft sake producers have collaborated on a limited-edition brew that revives a historic botanical recipe from 2017 — widely regarded as the origin of the craft sake category.
Tachibana E-Liquor's monthly "Whisky Mikuji Day" lottery event launched on April 15, 2026, exclusively on Rakuten Ichiba, featuring The Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 25 Years Old as the grand prize among 466 limited entries at ¥7,980 each.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
ASAKUSA YOKOCHO in Asakusa has introduced dedicated kids' menus at all seven of its restaurants along with a receipt-based rewards program for families with children.
Girafe Crepe is opening its first JR station-based store at Ekimarche Osaka on April 23, 2026, bringing its signature crispy-chewy crepes to one of western Japan's busiest railway hubs.
From May 29 to June 28, 2026, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is hosting Miffy Birthday Month, a one-month special event featuring exclusive collaboration food, merchandise, workshops, and a first-ever birthday show celebrating Miffy's birthday.
Asahi Beer has released a new canned shochu highball made with barley tea through its "Asahi Fantasy Development Bureau" test sales site, available in limited quantities starting April 14.
BISTRO CHURA in Shinjuku Sanchome is bringing back its popular Umamo dishes as three new limited-time menu items from April 14. The dishes feature algae-based Umamo — known for its intense, bottarga-like umami flavor — fused with Okinawan and French cooking styles.
Burger King's food truck tour "KING ON TOUR 2026" is returning, with the first leg making its debut in Miyazaki City in April, Saga City in May, and Yamaguchi City in June.
CLASSIC Samgyetang, a specialty samgyetang restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo, has relocated and reopened on April 15, 2026. The restaurant blends Korean traditional cooking with herbal medicine wisdom and Japanese seasonal sensibility for a nourishing dining experience.
A specialty crepe shop serving the signature crispy golden crepes and house-roasted espresso opens near Miyazaki Station on April 15, 2026, including a Miyazaki-exclusive mango menu item.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is teaming up with Yame City producer Nakamura-en to offer a seasonal afternoon tea and concept order buffet centered on Yame tea, running from May through June 2026.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery is releasing Lab. SeeD GIN_01, a limited-edition coffee-based craft gin, from April 21, 2026. Only 200 bottles will be available at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and online shop.
Hofbräu Tokyo Shinjuku, a large German beer hall inspired by the Munich institution Hofbräu, opens in Kabukicho on April 15, 2026, offering authentic draft beers and German cuisine to up to 140 diners.
A cherry blossom honey harvested on April 9, 2026, in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture, has gone on sale at Miel Mie, marking the start of honey hunter Ichikawa Takusaburo's annual buying season.
Karuizawa's Hoshino Area and Shinanorailway's scenic train "Rokumon" are joining forces for a year-round collaboration, "A Culinary Cruise Through the Four Seasons," with the first spring run on May 31, 2026 featuring French cuisine by Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court.
Asahi Soft Drinks is bringing back Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum, a modern take on the brand's very first fruit-juice carbonated drink from 1974, available nationwide from April 28 through June.
Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts is introducing "Oirase Kokodama Ice," a uniquely themed shaved ice experience available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 5 to August 30, 2026, recreating the natural moss balls found along the Oirase Stream in edible form.
From May 7 to July 20, 2026, Dining Luore on the 1st floor of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima offers a buffet featuring 11 varieties of strawberry sweets and dishes inspired by the FIFA World Cup host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
The popular fruit drink "Ringo no Mezame" from Mizkan, packed with chunks of apple flesh, is back at FamilyMart stores across Japan with an upgraded recipe starting April 2026.
From April 24 to May 10, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering special buffets, a Chinese daytime drinking course, hors d'oeuvres takeout, and more across its restaurants.
On June 1, 2026, specialty coffee brand Saruta Hiko Coffee will open two new locations next to JR Shibuya Station's New South Gate — one designed for quick visits and one for leisurely stays.
Three new items in the "Oven-Baked" lineup arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 22, each topped with aromatic freshly shaved cheese and baked to a golden finish.
TEAPSY, a Taiwanese brand crafting alcoholic drinks from Taiwan tea and fruit, has launched in Japan. The concept is rooted in Taiwan's beloved hand-shaken tea culture, now reimagined as an adult beverage.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is holding five Earth Day-themed eco-friendly actions from April 18 to 22, 2026, including organic cold-brew tea, free garden tickets, and urban honey menus — also serving as a satellite venue for Earth Day in Kyoto.
The Super Dining "Verdure" at Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo is hosting a Spring & Early Summer Fair from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a weekday-only customizable "Okonomi Burger" alongside seasonal highlights like roast beef and white fish nage.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory's fresh-made sweets spinoff brand Cow Cow Kitchen is releasing a limited-edition Milk Pie Azuki at its EQUiA Kita-Senju location from April 17, 2026. The flaky pastry is filled with Tokachi-grown red bean paste and a rich Hokkaido milk cream made with fresh cream, mascarpone cheese, and condensed milk.
Yakimochiya, a restored Meiji-era farmhouse inn in Nakajo, Nagano City, is hosting two special music events on April 18 and 19, 2026 — an intimate Irori Bankside Concert and an outdoor Spring Sunshine Concert featuring local cuisine.
1 Hotel Tokyo's signature "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea" is introducing a melon-focused early summer collection, available from May 11 to July 20, 2026, at the NiNi restaurant on the 38th floor in Akasaka.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, four restaurants at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel are running a seasonal fair spotlighting Omi beef — one of Japan's three great wagyu breeds — across French, Japanese, Chinese, and buffet menus.
Calbee is launching a renewed version of the popular "Crisp" consommé flavor with enhanced beef umami and spice, hitting stores nationwide on April 20, 2026.
A new overnight "Zen Retreat Plan" is now available at Kanshukuen ESHIKOTO, an onsen auberge in Eiheiji, Fukui. The program includes in-room Zen practice, early-morning prayers at Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, and a shojin vegetarian cuisine course dinner.
FamilyMart has released a strawberry ice bar made with 27% Tochiaika juice from Tochigi Prefecture, marking the first strawberry flavor in the convenience store's four-year-old sustainable farming series.
FUJIMI, a personalized beauty care brand by Tricot Inc., has released an orange-flavored clear protein drink that dissolves into a vivid, transparent orange color in water. The limited-quantity product, available from April 13, 2026, provides approximately 17g of protein and a full day's worth of vitamin C per serving.
From April 8 to June 30, 2026, GARDEN HOUSE SHINJUKU at NEWoMan Shinjuku is running a beer garden plan featuring unlimited fried chicken with three dipping sauces, bagna cauda with locally sourced Miura vegetables, and a wide selection of free-flow drinks including Corona beer, sparkling wine, and sangria.
The airy buffet restaurant GARDEN DINING at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will offer a limited-time "Mediterranean Gourmet Fair" running from May 8 to June 28, 2026, featuring dishes from Greece, Morocco, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
A new limited-edition flavor is joining the Horoyoi lineup — Mango & Coconut hits shelves nationwide in Japan starting June 9, 2026.
Koikeya has renewed its long-selling Polinky corn snack brand, launching three updated flavors with redesigned packaging nationwide from April 13, 2026, alongside new character merchandise and a campaign to win a Polinky Knapsack and snack set.
A family lunch event featuring 22 international seasonings from countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, and Jamaica is being held at 100 Spoons at Azamino Gardens in Yokohama.
A non-alcoholic craft ginger beer inspired by Mizushima island in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, goes on sale on April 20, 2026, featuring tropical passion fruit and ginger flavors with a vivid blue color.
nouto Factory Direct Store in Fuefuki City teams up with Kiyosato Milk Plant to launch two whey-based gelato flavors using Yamanashi-grown peach and strawberry, on sale from April 28, 2026.
To mark one year since its Japan debut, Randy's Donuts is bringing back two fan-favorite Japan-exclusive items — the STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TEXAS and the LA BLUE CUSTARD CREAM RAISED — available for a limited time at all locations.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
Suntory will release the limited edition "The Premium Malt's 〈Japanese Ale〉 Irohana (色華) Kaoru Ale" nationwide from July 14, 2026, available in 350ml and 500ml cans, featuring a collaboration design with California lifestyle brand Ron Herman.
Tachibana E Liquor Shop has launched its Super High-Probability Lottery Vol. 2, limited to 150 entries at ¥12,999 each (tax included, free shipping). Every entry guarantees two bottles, with the top prize featuring both Yamazaki 18 Year and Yamazaki 12 Year.
A new limited-edition flavor featuring rare green-skinned lemons harvested on Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands is coming to stores across Japan.
A new boxed assortment of Tirol Chocolates featuring three flavors made with Hokkaido-sourced ingredients — Haskap Soft, Hokkaido Corn, and Hokkaido Cheese — goes on sale nationwide on April 20, 2026.
From April 23 to June 30, 2026, Ristorante Mangiare Water Edge Yokohama inside Artgrace Portside Villa is offering a collaboration menu with honey beauty brand HACCI. Four seasonal specialties featuring premium honey are paired with exclusive HACCI beauty gifts.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort's restaurant Matira will host an Alice in Wonderland-themed lunch and sweets buffet on weekends and holidays from May 23 to September 7, 2026, featuring 13 sweets and 8 savory dishes for ¥4,600 per adult.
Kajuan, a rapidly growing sweets brand from Fukushima, launched the Echigo Hime Macaron exclusively at CoCoLo Niigata on March 25, 2026, showcasing Niigata's prized local strawberry variety in a beautifully crafted macaron.
VTuber agency Haconect is collaborating with AKIHABARA BENTO in Akihabara from April 10 to April 26, 2026, offering themed bento boxes, drinks, and exclusive merchandise during the event period.
Shanghai Saikan, the Chinese restaurant at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, has reopened on April 10, 2026 as a fully-reservation-required private dining establishment featuring five private rooms accommodating 4 to 48 guests.
Starting April 15, 2026, a selection of rose-themed chocolates and baked goods from ROYCE' — the "Sweets Garden" lineup — becomes available in limited quantities at 10 direct stores across Hokkaido.
TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar in Kita-Aoyama is introducing a new Twilight High Tea experience from April 23, 2026 — an exclusive terrace-only dining plan featuring savory-led tea stands, NEWBY tea selections, and sweeping Tokyo skyline views as the sun sets.
A plum experience workshop is taking place at Ume no Mise Senrianin in Minabe Town, Wakayama — one of Japan's top plum-producing regions — on May 4 and 5, 2026. The 1.5-hour session includes a plum orchard visit, hands-on plum syrup making with a bottle to take home, and making your own ume onigiri from a choice of 10 plum varieties.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Ryutenmon at Westin Hotel Tokyo serves a weekday-only dim sum afternoon tea featuring 20 items including freshly steamed dumplings, Hong Kong sweets, and matcha desserts for ¥8,200.
Starting March 2026, JAL's international business class flights now feature 2Snack Kaoru Truffle — a plant-based, non-fried snack from Japanese food brand 2foods that delivers bold truffle flavor without the guilt.
AFURI's souvenir ramen series welcomes its newest flavor, a smooth and creamy Tori Paitan ramen with Yuzu Raajan. Available at AFURI stores and online from April 11, 2026, with nationwide rollout from April 15.
From April 24 to May 6, 2026, over 31 brands and 140 varieties of regional ice cream from across Japan gather at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building's Sankaku Hiroba, along with event-exclusive menus, a mini ice cream museum, and craft soft serve.
Ashikaga Flower Park's annual wisteria festival has launched a week ahead of schedule in 2026, with over 350 wisteria plants and more than 5,000 azalea bushes in bloom from April 11.
Benjamin Steakhouse at KITTE Osaka is serving a limited seasonal afternoon tea every weekend and public holiday from April 25 to June 28, 2026, featuring wagyu beef tagliata, matcha desserts, and one complimentary matcha cocktail or mocktail per guest.
Daimaru Tokyo, directly connected to Tokyo Station, is highlighting three brands of seasonal sweets — from carefully selected strawberry confections to limited-edition cookie tins from Nagoya.
Starting April 10, 2026, Gyoza no Ohsho locations nationwide are offering three limited-time summer items — Hiyashi Chuka, Spicy Hiyashi Chuka, and Sugo Kara Chicken.
Fukuoka-based creative food brand Harapecolab is restocking its April Diamond Birthstone Tart, which sold out instantly on its previous release. Only 20 units are available, starting April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
The Hawaiian café-restaurant Kona's Coffee is opening its Natori branch on April 23, 2026, marking its second location in Miyagi Prefecture with a pet-friendly terrace and a hula dance stage.
Three venues in the Kanto region are offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring matcha from Kyoto's Gion Tsujiri and sweets inspired by early-summer hydrangeas, available from mid-May through late June 2026.
Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa will host its Sky Beer Garden SOT△DE from June 11 through September 30, 2026, offering a buffet-style dinner with over 70 drink varieties 40 meters above ground, with advance tickets available from April 13.
Osushi to Robata Sushi Roman, a sushi and robatayaki restaurant near Nishiki Market in Kyoto's Karasuma, has begun accepting reservations for two spring all-you-can-drink course plans starting from ¥4,500, perfect for farewell and welcome parties.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is opening its first Tokai region branch at Nagoya Kanko Hotel in September 2026, bringing USDA Prime dry-aged steaks and an extensive wine list to Nagoya.
Starting April 22, 2026, BAKE CHEESE TART is launching a limited-time "Freshly Baked Tart Mango Cheese" exclusively at its Osaka Takashimaya location, featuring generous chunks of mango combined with a refreshing cheese mousse.
Starting May 9, 2026, the 15F restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will offer a weekend and holiday lunch buffet showcasing regional dishes from across Kyushu, including Hakata motsu nabe, Miyazaki chicken nanban, and a live kitchen serving Hakata wagyu roast beef.
GranSta Tokyo's 101 shop managers cast real votes to reveal their top 10 recommended bento boxes — all Tokyo Station exclusives, from European-style curry to premium wagyu steak rice bowls.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Fuji will offer a special breakfast featuring three varieties of Yamanashi peaches paired with five wine vinegars, served on a private cabin terrace overlooking Lake Kawaguchi.
On May 17, 2026, Keio Plaza Hotel's Main Bar Briant will host a whisky seminar featuring five Johnnie Walker Blue Label expressions, including a bottle limited to just 888 units worldwide, paired with Scottish cuisine curated by the hotel's chef.
Laguna Garden Hotel's newly opened sauna and spa facility, Saffi Spa Okinawa in Ginowan, Okinawa, now offers a 12-dish poolside food menu featuring Okinawan cuisine, finger foods, and Chinese dishes to enjoy after a sauna session.
Starting April 15, MUJI stores across Japan will carry 14 limited-edition mint-flavored products—including choco mint roll cake, ice cream, sparkling water, and cold brew teas—perfect for staying cool in the summer heat.
From June 5 to July 9, 2026, the 31st-floor Sky Dining Tenku at Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower is hosting a Star Festival-themed afternoon tea featuring Tanabata-inspired sweets and savory dishes, with day and evening sessions available.
RYUBO FOOD HALL in Naha is hosting a free live classical music series featuring the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra on select Friday evenings, building on the success of its popular FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT series.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is set to open in Osaka's Kitashinchi in April 2026, offering a 15-piece premium sushi course for ¥4,400, complete with all-you-can-eat seafood broth ramen.
Torisora, a yakitori restaurant in the Meguro area, is relaunching on April 15, 2026 with a new à la carte format — letting guests choose their own skewers freely instead of a set omakase course.
Two limited-edition rums from Bielle distillery on the island of Marie-Galante — the Rhum Blanc Canne Grise and Rhum Vieux Canne Grise Brut de Fût 2018 — are now shipping to retailers across Japan starting April 10, 2026.
French-style bakery BOUL'ANGE is opening its 21st store at Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya on April 15, 2026, featuring exclusive Roll Bun and Chewy Cookie items alongside its signature croissant lineup and a hearty sandwich menu for lunch.
The Sand Cookie from COCORIS, which has ranked No. 1 in Tokyo Station's limited souvenir sales ranking for six consecutive years, has been renewed with improved dough, baking process, and chocolate coating for an even tastier experience.
The day-trip hot spring facility "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari" near Mt. Fuji in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi, has introduced spring-limited menus at its two restaurants starting April 8, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is offering a "Blissful Melon Afternoon Tea" from May 18 to June 30, 2026, showcasing seasonal melon in both sweet and savory creations.
Two new regional flavors join Acecook's "Gotochi no Ippai" instant noodle series, going on sale nationwide on May 4, 2026 — a Kitakata-style soy sauce ramen and an Okinawa island soba.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
The onigiri specialty shop known for its carefully selected ingredients and vibrant presentation, which has been gaining attention on TV and radio, opens its second location at GranSta Tokyo inside JR Tokyo Station on April 15, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome will serve a refreshing melon and mango afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a showstopping melon pudding parfait and a generous selection of sweets and savories.
Yuno Mori Hotel Shidotaira, a stream-side resort in Hanamaki, Iwate, is running a "Happy Easter at Shidotaira" event from April 10 to June 30, 2026, featuring an Amatake collaboration buffet, Easter egg painting, costume events, and more.
TILE, a creative seafood rice bowl restaurant near Kanazawa Station, has added four new appetizer dishes spotlighting traditional Kaga vegetables to its menu, available from April 7, 2026.
Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor of the Westin Hotel Sendai will feature a limited-time mango-themed parfait and cocktail menu from May 16 to July 17, 2026.
On April 11 (Saturday), a free sampling event for Akagi Nyugyo's "Sof'" soft serve ice cream will be held at COREDO Muromachi Terrace in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with 5,000 cups to be distributed.
Blue Bottle Coffee's signature summer drink "NOLA" is back for 2026. Inspired by the coffee culture of New Orleans, the NOLA lineup now includes a new Cold Foam and Float alongside the classic Iced NOLA, available at cafes across Japan from April 9.
A new "Lemonade" from DyDo Drinco hits shelves on April 20, offering a crisp balance of acidity and sweetness, with sodium content suitable for heatstroke prevention and vitamin C for an added health boost.
Fujiya is expanding its Chocola Wafers line with a new matcha-flavored variety, featuring five layers of matcha cream and wafer coated in smooth chocolate, made with fragrant Kagoshima matcha. The bag version launches on April 14, 2026, with a convenient small-bag version to follow on April 28.
EASTONE, a Sapporo-based restaurant group, opens a dual-concept spot in Sasazuka, Shibuya. Hakkeisha serves chicken paitan ramen at lunch, while Torinoiro takes over in the evening as a grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2F cafe restaurant Le Temps will serve a seasonal melon parfait featuring sake lees from Kyoto's historic Sasaki Brewery, available from May 7 to June 30, 2026.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen in Aichi's historic Inuyama city introduces a Summer Wellbeing Stay Plan from May 6, 2026, featuring a seasonal vegetable-focused dinner course, welcome herb tea, natural hot spring, and 24-hour fitness center.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's French restaurant SAKURA will host a two-day special gastronomy fair on June 13–14, 2026, bringing Executive Chef Renaud Augier and the team from TOUR D'ARGENT TOKYO to Osaka.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a range of limited-time menus across its restaurants and bar during Golden Week 2026, including an Italian lunch course, outdoor terrace BBQ, Cinco de Mayo cocktails, and a spring dinner course available through mid-June.
The SNS sensation PUG, known for its freshly baked Boston Cookies with over 330,000 sold nationwide, is opening pop-up stores at Hiroshima PARCO and Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu this spring.
Taiwan castella specialty shop Tailaku Tangao (台楽蛋糕) is running a limited-time pop-up at Sotetsu Life near Mitsukyo Station from April 7 to 13, 2026, offering six premium flavors, half-and-half sets, and more.
Suntory's Tokyo Craft brand is releasing a new limited-edition brew, the Fruity Ale, on June 2, 2026. Brewed with two hop varieties and top-fermenting yeast, it delivers ripe fruit aromas alongside the gentle richness of domestic malt.
A collaboration event between the TV anime Everyday Host and namco TOKYO kicks off on April 17, 2026, featuring limited prize items using newly drawn illustrations, themed food and drinks, and a lineup of original goods.
A new limited-time course at HangOut HangOver features a dramatic tower taco where staff scatter potatoes and nachos on the table before pouring molten cheese from above.
Kakiyasu Honten, a long-established meat specialty shop with over 150 years of history, is releasing a new Mugen Gyunabe Bento featuring two new Kyojuro Rengoku wrapping paper designs from the Demon Slayer anime, along with fan-favorite original clear files included with every purchase.
Koikeya's thick-cut "Pure Potato" chip line has been breaking brand sales records since its August 2025 renewal. A new sriracha sauce flavor — tangy, spicy, and addictive — joins the permanent lineup from April 6, 2026.
The Nukadoko MARKET — Hokusetsu Neighborhood Craft Market — is back for its second year on April 29, 2026 at two venues in Toyonaka, Osaka, bringing together local food producers, artisan shops, and cultural creators from across the Hokusetsu area.
The rooftop BBQ venue URBAN EARTH BBQ at the Takasaki Monterey building is reopening on April 9, 2026, with a refreshed menu, expanded seating, and a special spring weekday plan.
Sakaba Yamato, a casual izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Gifu Station, reopened on April 7 after renovations, offering handmade dishes at wallet-friendly prices for everyday dining.
From April 29 to October 18, 2026, the outdoor "Tenku Garden" on the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas hosts a hands-free BBQ event with three menu plans and all-you-can-eat beef sinew curry.
The Custard Cream Croissant, previously exclusive to Mikadukiya's Hakata Station store, is now available in limited quantities at the Kokura Station and Wakamatsu locations starting April 6, 2026.
Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture is hosting the Hana-Momo Hill Festival from March 28 to April 19, 2026, where around 1,000 flowering peach trees blanket the hillside in deep pink, alongside food markets, cultural workshops, and a night cherry blossom light-up event.
Yokohama Takashimaya is offering a seasonal lineup of spring-limited sweets and side dishes, including sakura treats, fresh seasonal produce, and exclusive items available only for a limited time.
KFC Japan is introducing "Chururii," a new-sensation jelly drink pairing bouncy crushed lemon jelly with lemonade soda, available in two flavors starting April 8, 2026.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting a collaboration event with the beloved dress-up doll Licca-chan from April 28 to July 16, 2026. Guests can enjoy stamp rallies, photo spots, collaboration menus, exclusive merchandise, and more.
Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting "Ainu Week" on four days in April 2026, featuring traditional Ainu dance performances, mukuri instrument experiences, Hokkaido cuisine, and Ainu goods.
BambooCut's popular home-fermentation kits — "Umeko" for umeboshi and "Umesuke" for umeshu — are back for 2026. Pre-orders are open from April 1 through May 14, with freshly harvested Kishu Nanko plums shipped in mid-June.
Bono Bakery in Osaka's Horie district is releasing two new seasonal raw bagel items — the Matcha Custard Raw Bagel Donut and the Spring Sakura Raw Bagel with tsubu-an — starting April 3, 2026.
From May 1 to 10, 2026, the pastry boutique "ORIGAMI" at THE CAPITOL HOTEL TOKYU offers limited-edition flower-themed sweets, including delicate candy art roses and a charming "flower field" cake, available as elegant Mother's Day gifts.
The family restaurant chain Cocos is kicking off a limited-time "Cookie & Cream Fair" from April 9, featuring five desserts that highlight both the soft, moist texture and the satisfying crunch of cookies — including a big parfait and a takeout-friendly frappe.
Three richly flavored citrus fruit ales — Iyokan, Hyuga-natsu, and Blood Orange — from the Ehime-based craft beer brand Hime Beer are being highlighted as gift options ahead of Orange Day on April 14.
Celebrating Fruiche's 50th anniversary, House Foods is releasing a new summer-limited "Fruiche x Calpis" Strawberry on April 13, 2026, combining the sweet-sour taste of Calpis with Fruiche's all-time most popular strawberry pulp flavor.
Three new products are joining the beloved Tabekko Dobutsu lineup in April 2026 — a salt-infused sports drink-flavored ramune for summer hydration, a limited-edition matcha biscuit, and a bite-sized mini butter biscuit, all available at convenience stores across Japan.
For four days during Golden Week, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer a special lunch buffet featuring about 65 varieties of dishes highlighting the flavors of early summer.
Hiroshima craft brewer HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING releases "Rinki Ouhen – Barrel Aged Wheat Wine," a Wheat Wine aged 19 months in whisky casks that previously held red wine and peated whisky. Available from April 2, 2026.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a limited-time terrace experience from May 1 through October 31, 2026, featuring free-flow champagne and seasonal hors d'oeuvres in an open-air garden setting.
Starting April 1, 2026, the buffet dining restaurant Harbor Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Yokohama has launched a renewed breakfast lineup themed around "A Gourmet Journey Around the World," featuring international dishes and a live kitchen.
A rooftop yakiniku and BBQ venue blending Showa-era nostalgia with open-air dining is opening its sixth nationwide location in Osaka's Tenma district on April 6, 2026.
Fresh-baked canelé from Kuramae, Tokyo arrives at ecute Omiya for a limited run, featuring signature canelé, a seasonal strawberry and white chocolate financier, and special Mother's Day packaging.
LeTAO's pop-up store at New Chitose Airport's international terminal is now serving "Crème Glacée Sweet Corn," a new soft cream made with Hokkaido-grown sweet corn, milk, and fresh cream, available from April.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books — including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Paddington, and Thomas the Tank Engine — is opening at Lumine Yurakucho's Lumine Street.
Miso ramen chain Mensho Tadokoro and Chiba-based confectionery Nagomi no Yoneya have teamed up to create "Anko Gyoza," a deep-fried dessert dumpling filled with peanut bean paste, available for a limited time from April 2026.
A special Moomin x Ibaraki Milk Co., Ltd. collaboration package of the rich "Blissful Custard Pudding" goes on sale April 6, 2026, featuring six different character lid film designs and a prize campaign offering Moomin goods to 80 winners.
Muji is releasing a range of chilled, easy-to-prepare foods for the summer season starting April 8, including new cold ochazuke, noodle sauce, and chilled curry lines available at stores and online nationwide.
The Sunset Marina BBQ Garden at Nagasaki Sunset Marina THE VILLAS NAGASAKI opens for the 2026 season on April 11, featuring Italian restaurant-quality BBQ with ocean views, free-flow drinks, and new children's activities.
Osaka Takashimaya's basement food floor is getting a refresh this spring with its first-ever western Japan LONDON BAKE GALLERY opening, a renewed Nespresso Boutique, a brand-new event space called NAMBA FOOD STATION, and a range of Takashimaya Osaka-exclusive limited sweets and gourmet items.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor The Living Room is offering an early summer afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with six kigo (seasonal haiku words) guiding each course alongside Japanese tea pairings.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Atami's rooftop venue transforms into the Kankan Beer Garden, where guests can explore 100 varieties of canned goods alongside 20 types of craft canned beer while taking in sweeping ocean views.
Seijo Ishii's "Spring World Noodle Journey" fair runs from April 3 to April 29, 2026, featuring 16 noodle dishes from around the world — including 10 new items — crafted by professional chefs at the brand's Central Kitchen.
From May 2 to 5, 2026, Delicious Kitchen EMONDEL at Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel offers a special Golden Week lunch buffet with live-cooked New Zealand Angus beef and a full spread of seasonal strawberry sweets.
From April 20 to June 21, 2026, the Chinese restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten at Shinagawa Prince Hotel serves a seasonal Chinese Afternoon Tea inspired by the colors of fresh spring foliage, featuring savory dishes, dim sum, and creative desserts for ¥6,000.
SHIRUKOTTE, a brand blending gift confectionery and café space by Matsunaga Seika, opens its second store in Okazaki City, Aichi on April 3, 2026, featuring exclusive products and a 42-seat café.
A rooftop beer garden steps from Shinjuku Station, Tabisuru Beer Garden Hello. returns for 2026 with a colorful "Vibrant Japan" theme, a revamped merry-go-round, and all-new lighting.
The Taiwan Festival in KUMAMOTO 2026 – Tainan Lantern Festival – is set to take place at Hanabatake Hiroba in central Kumamoto from April 24 to May 10, 2026, featuring Tainan cuisine, colorful lanterns, and local fruits.
Toriikuguri, a Japanese izakaya known for Kyoto-style oden and seasonal tempura, has added a new chicken broth oden made from domestic chicken carcasses simmered for four hours, now available as part of a seasonal course menu starting April 2, 2026.
Cafe SKY 40 on the 40th floor of Umeda Sky Building's Sky Garden Observatory is offering a lineup of spring-limited cherry blossom-themed menus, available for a limited time while supplies last.
Wishbon's beloved spring and summer limited treat is back — the YOKOHAMA BRICK STREET Tropical Pine features juicy pineapple, passion fruit caramel, and a coconut-topped cookie sandwich.
Acecook is releasing two new instant noodle varieties on April 27, 2026 — a wasabi soy sauce flavor featuring katsuo arabushi dashi and a yuzu pepper salt flavor based on Rishiri kombu dashi.
Beer Hall Lion Ginza Nana-chome, a registered tangible cultural property open since 1934, is celebrating its 92nd founding anniversary on April 8, 2026 with live concerts and special anniversary prices on signature dishes.
Café BEL AMER at the Jiyugaoka store introduces a seasonal lineup including a spring berry afternoon tea, a pistachio and strawberry parfait, and a chocolate strawberry dessert, available from April 1, 2026.
Yuraku Seika's beloved Black Thunder brand is expanding its bite-sized "200% over" line for the first time with a strawberry flavor, hitting convenience stores nationwide on April 7, 2026.
A new Japanese sweets shop, Chunchundo, is opening on the 2nd floor of JR Sendai Station on April 4, 2026, offering sparrow-shaped mochi sweets inspired by Sendai's culture and traditions.
Cinagro is introducing two new additions to its popular calzone lineup — Homemade Bacon & Corn with Tomato Cream Sauce and Homemade Genovese with Cream Cheese — available at department store food halls and Bio c' Bon stores from April 1.
From April 16, 2026, Japanese patisserie Colombin is offering four new matcha-themed cakes for a limited period, including a matcha butter cream cake and a matcha Bavarian cream dessert.
CRISP SALAD WORKS is opening its 55th location, "Mitamachi Terrace," in Minato-ku, Tokyo on April 16, 2026. The takeout-only shop offers fully customizable, healthy salads with app-based advance ordering.
ESPACIO Nagoya Castle is hosting "Celebration with cherry blossoms" through April 12, featuring a cherry blossom tunnel, a first-ever Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration dessert, and a lineup of spring activities including rickshaw rides, gold leaf workshops, koto performances, and nightly Jazz lives.
FamilyMart is rolling out a lineup of 9 Korean-inspired menu items nationwide from April 7, 2026, covering everything from kimbap and bibimbap to sundubu soup and samgyetang.
Français Omotesando Flagship Store is introducing a new weekend-limited dessert featuring 144 layers of flaky pastry, vanilla cream, and fresh green melon, available Saturdays and Sundays from April 4 through May 31, 2026.
A chocolate tart layered with blueberry jam, custard cream, and two types of fromage cream, topped with edible flowers, will be available at Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
Starting April 8, 2026, Krispy Kreme Japan's morning service offering a complimentary Original Glazed® Doughnut with any drink purchase will be available at stores across the country.
MATAHARI COFFEE, a cafe in Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane, has welcomed over 15,000 visitors since opening in March 2025 and looks to open a new coffee stand near Matsue Castle to bridge tourism and daily local life.
From April 3 to 5, Matsuzakaya Ueno marks its 258th founding anniversary with a three-day fair featuring 21 types of special grab bags, exclusive food deals, and discounted items across food, cosmetics, and household goods.
Starting April 4, 2026, MIGAKI FARM in Miyagi Prefecture is offering a new add-on option that lets visitors turn freshly picked strawberries into their own original parfait or homemade strawberry ice cream.
The long-established Japanese restaurant brand Nadaman is opening a new bento and side dish shop at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on April 15, 2026, offering a limited-edition opening commemoration bento for the occasion.
From May 11 to July 12, 2026, Park Hyatt Tokyo's The Peak Lounge & Bar is hosting a limited-time afternoon tea collaboration with top jeweler Harry Winston, inspired by the iconic sights and culture of New York City.
PRONTO is launching two new strawberry drinks — the Strawberry Yogurt Latte and Strawberry Jasmine Tea Soda — available for a limited time from April 14, 2026.
From April 9 to May 24, 2026, fruit juice bar Kajyu Kobo Karin and its sister stores are offering 9 Sanrio Characters collaboration juices, with each purchase earning a vote in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking and a random limited coaster from 10 designs.
The second collaboration product between Seijo Ishii and Sarutahiko Coffee, the Mocha Harmony Blend Drip Bag, will go on sale at Seijo Ishii stores nationwide starting April 12, 2026.
A seasonal afternoon tea pairing juicy melon sweets with fragrant matcha and vibrant green-themed savories is available at the Lobby Lounge Bamboo throughout May 2026.
Sogo Yokohama is hosting a British Fair from April 2 to 12, 2026, featuring approximately 55 shops with British teas, scones, tableware, fashion, and collectibles.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Southern Tower Dining and Lounge South Court on the 20th floor will offer a limited-time, reservation-only "Thanks Menu" throughout May 2026, featuring French-inspired lunch and dinner courses with a "Thank you" parfait, plus a melon afternoon tea with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast.
Ushimitsu Ichimon Meguro brings a modern twist to traditional neighborhood yakiniku dining in Tokyo's Meguro area, offering signature creative menus, full-attend service, and a stylish space designed to be a local gathering spot for adults.
Restaurant Symphony on the 26th floor of The Westin Sendai is hosting a melon-themed afternoon tea from May 16 to July 17, 2026, spotlighting the sweetness and fragrance of Nishijima Mask Melon from Kochi Prefecture.
The Westin Yokohama's Pacific Table restaurant is staging a Matcha Garden Dessert Buffet from May 11 to June 30, 2026, featuring a DRY BONSAI centerpiece and a full spread of matcha-themed sweets.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is hosting "NEO Awamori Summer Night" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering guests a new Tropical Frozen Cocktail and returning NEO Awamori Sour in the awamori bottle-decorated TAMARIBA public space.
The Italian-style bistro known for its wagyu beef and brodo-cooked rice has opened a new branch inside Shinagawa Intercity, offering a refined dining option in one of Tokyo's key business districts.
Daimaru Tokyo's basement food floor has revealed its annual bento ranking, counting sales from January to December 2025. Here are the top 10 picks in the ¥1,000–¥1,700 price range, many of which are popular with travelers passing through Tokyo Station.
BARBARA EXPO RESTAURANT at LaLaport EXPOCITY near Osaka Expo Park has refreshed its menu for spring starting April 1, featuring seasonal ingredients, four new homemade bread varieties, and a rich cheese cream dip.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop in Ikebukuro is refreshing its beloved Suica Penguin Cake and Suica Penguin Pudding with brand-new flavors, available daily in limited quantities.
Frozen pizza brand Morinap from Kanazawa has launched its April monthly pizza set, a three-pizza lineup that includes the newly created Orange Cream Cheese Pizza, Roma Margherita, and Honey Chicken and Broccoli.
Kirin Beer is launching a new limited-edition flavor under its popular Hyoketsu RTD brand on April 28, 2026. The Muskmelon variety delivers the fruit's signature rich sweetness with a light, crisp carbonation — timed perfectly for the Golden Week season.
A casual izakaya serving Shizuoka-direct fresh seafood, Shizuoka oden, and handmade satsuma-age at approachable prices opens near Motosumiyoshi Station on April 1, 2026.
Starting June 5, 2026, the Sky Beer Garden at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo will open on the rooftop, offering sweeping mountain and train views alongside a summer festival lineup of food and drinks.
The popular open-air beer garden "Mori no Beer Garden" returns to Meiji Jingu Gaien on April 22, 2026, with new Weber grill BBQ areas and private tarp tents added for the season.
Japanese confectionery maker Nakamuraya launches a seasonal dorayaki with a two-layer filling of Kyoto Uji matcha an and Hokkaido azuki tsubu-an, available at supermarkets from April 1, 2026.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will be offering a "Chocolat Garden Afternoon Tea" featuring chocolates from Belgian Royal Household chocolatier Pierre Marcolini, paired with seasonal fruits.
Cafe & Bar Rhythmos on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will serve two new early-summer limited parfaits from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring honey-glazed dekopon citrus and refreshing melon with lime.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace offers a Hawaiian-themed buffet featuring iconic dishes from the legendary Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
Sanwa Shurui's Ajimu Winery in Oita Prefecture earned Double Gold awards for two wines at the SAKURA Award 2026, Asia's largest international wine competition judged by female wine professionals.
BUTCHER REPUBLIC at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is relaunching as a full-service churrasco BBQ restaurant on April 1, 2026, with 20+ all-you-can-eat cuts, craft beer pairings, and harbor views.
A limited-time buffet featuring a live kitchen with roast beef and pizza will be held from May 2 to 6, 2026, at Garden Kitchen "Caramelo" in Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Shibuya. The event is designed for families of all ages with a wide selection of dishes and desserts.
Daska & Desiree, the company behind Belgian and French chocolate brands, is launching a new cheese sweets brand "Cheese is..." with pop-up stores at GranSta Tokyo and other major station locations starting April 6, 2026.
A special limited-edition DOUTOR Coffee Piyorin, combining rich espresso with the beloved Piyorin sweets, will be available for dine-in only every Monday in April 2026 at Doutor Coffee Shop Asty Gifu.
A limited-edition collaboration between the beloved Piyorin sweets brand and Dunker, the mascot of professional basketball club San-en NeoPhoenix, is coming to Kalmia in Toyohashi on April 24 and 25, 2026.
Cheese Tavern CASCINA in Ebisu is adding a dramatic new dish for April 2026 — a lasagna topped with wagyu hamburg steak and a rich, stretchy flambe cheese mashed potato prepared right at the table.
From April 6 to April 26, 2026, over 60 of Ginza's finest restaurants and bars open their doors for the Ginza Machibal 2026 gourmet walking event, featuring a 3-ticket booklet for special drink and food pairings at each venue.
Starting April 1, 2026, Harajuku Sweets in Jingumae introduces four new waffles — three classic single-hand varieties and a strawberry cup waffle styled like a bouquet.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita is holding a "VIVA Western Food Buffet — Melon and Mango Sweets Fair" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, with all-you-can-eat snow crab during Golden Week and a jumbo shrimp fry from May 7. A special all-you-can-eat melon add-on plan is also available.
Hoshinoya Fuji, Japan's first glamping resort near Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi, is offering the "Early Summer Forest Glamping Stay" from May 9 to July 27, 2026, featuring a forest sweets festival, morning nature walks, a sunset beer deck, campfire coffee, and postcard-making activities.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is opening its rooftop outdoor terrace for the 2026 beer garden season, running from May 8 through September 30. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan grill dishes and rotating Mediterranean menus alongside unlimited draft beer and summer sangria.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will hold its Firefly Evening Dinner Buffet from May 17 to June 30, 2026, featuring a lavish spread of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, live kitchen performances, seasonal cocktails, and firefly viewing in the hotel's historic garden.
From May 7, 2026, the Chinese restaurant "Keirin" at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering the "Yokihi Course" (¥13,000), featuring a side-by-side tasting of classic Peking duck and Sichuan duck with plum sauce, along with braised whole shark fin, seasonal shrimp stir-fry, and other refined Chinese dishes.
Starting May 7, 2026, Chinese restaurant "Keilin" on the 2nd floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is offering a 7-course early summer lunch featuring shark fin soup, seasonal seafood, and two desserts for ¥4,900.
A new takeout sashimi shop, Iwaya Sengyo, is set to open in Iwaya, Awaji Island on April 3, 2026, sourcing fish directly from the Iwaya Fisheries Cooperative to help visitors easily enjoy authentic locally caught seafood.
A new Japanese sweets shop, Kanmidokoro Tabigori, is opening in Kyoto's historic Pontocho district on April 3, 2026, offering seasonal shaved ice supervised by Tokyo's popular Sakanoue Cafe.
The specialty food select shop Kitano Ace is opening its first location in Saga Prefecture inside the Saga Tamaya department store on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
For April 2026 only, Koigori in Kobe's Nankingmachi is offering a new limited-edition Greek Yogurt Brûlée in three spring-inspired flavors—perfect for a stroll through the historic district.
Lounge SouthCourt on the 20th floor of Hotel Century Southern Tower is bringing back its popular Melon Afternoon Tea for a limited run from May 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring domestic melon in sweets, savory dishes, and baked goods.
Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate - is introducing a new spring-limited "Fruit Sandwich Cake" at its Tomigaya flagship store from April 1, 2026, available for just 15 servings per day.
A spring-themed afternoon tea served on Francfranc tableware is coming to New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium from April 1, 2026, with a 500-yen Francfranc shopping ticket included.
Nozo Hotel in Furano's Kitanomine area is offering a limited-time spring stay plan starting from ¥15,600 per room. Bookings must be made by April 19, 2026, with stays available through May 31.
Mondelez Japan is releasing a Hello Kitty collaboration package for their popular Ritz Choco Sandwich, featuring three randomly inserted wrapper designs, available nationwide from April 6, 2026.
As spring blooms in Tokyo, the food floor at Seibu Shibuya has put together a wide selection of limited-edition and spring-packaged sweets — perfect for hanami gatherings, hostess gifts, or a personal treat.
The Italian Grill "Melodia" at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental is offering a limited-time Mango Afternoon Tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring mango-inspired sweets, scones, and savories in a soaring 27-meter-high atrium.
On April 25, 2026, Whisky & Wine "Shun" at Swissôtel Nankai Osaka will host a special "Whisky Social" featuring Suntory's 5th Master of Whisky, Yuzo Ishihara, as guest lecturer, with a tasting of The Yamazaki, Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years, and Suntory Yamazaki 18 Years.
The fourth entry in Wako Annex's flagship Premier cake series arrives on April 1, 2026. The "Premier Fromage Fleur Blanche" layers four types of cheese and free-range eggs into a delicate, flower-inspired creation priced at ¥3,996.
Hacchoya Eki no Kura at Kanazawa Station's Hyakuban-gai Anto is featuring a new spring lineup of "Yell Oenka" artisan sweets, crafted through a collaboration between local Ishikawa farmers and wagashi confectioners, available from April 1 through mid-June 2026.
B-GENKI, a brand reimagining Japan's traditional foods like natto and konjac as modern healthy snacks, has launched its new official website at bgenki.com.
A new gift sweet called CORONCIER has been launched, featuring 12 monthly flavors matched to birth month colors, designed to make everyday appreciation easier to express.
MINAKI, a luxury Japanese sake brand, is launching GENKYO — a limited-edition junmai daiginjo aged in French oak white wine barrels and finished under sub-zero temperatures — via lottery sales from March 30, 2026.
From April 20, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a matcha-themed lineup across its 30th-floor venues, including afternoon tea at the JW Lounge, seasonal pastries at Le Cres, and original matcha cocktails at the JW Bar.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is extending its popular strawberry-themed cocktail trio, the "Strawberry Collection," through April 30, 2026.
All Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is hosting a special encore run of its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from April 6 to 8, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberry desserts and a full lunch spread.
The SAKURA WINE FESTIVAL 2026 is coming to Yaba Park in Nagoya this April, with a brand-new gamified feature called SAKE QUEST that lets attendees earn extra coins by completing wine-tasting challenges via the official app.
Starting March 31, 2026, the TOOTH MART TRUCK by Kobe's TOOTH TOOTH will be set up at Suma Ura Park, serving cherry blossom-themed sweets and seasonal drinks during the flowering season.
On April 18, 2026, The Union Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Regency Yokohama hosts a one-night guest bartender event featuring Shingo Noma, one of Japan's most celebrated bartenders from Hiroshima.
Tokyo Takanawa Butterista's Brûlée Butter Tart — a bite-size tart with three distinct textures — will be on sale at Narita Airport Terminal 3's Fa-So-La KAGURA from April 1 to April 23, 2026. A great option for a new Tokyo souvenir to pick up before your flight.
Fresh donut specialty shop we♡donut is releasing two Dubai chocolate-inspired flavors — "Dubai Choco Rich Cream" and "Dubai Chocolate" — at select locations from April 1, 2026.
Starting March 31, Yakitori Land in Yamatokoriyama, Nara is offering a weekday-only all-you-can-eat plan featuring over 60 menu items for 120 minutes at 3,300 yen per adult.
CÉ LA VI TOKYO on the 18th floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya is launching "STRAWBERRY × FLEUR AFTERNOON TEA," a spring-limited experience featuring 12 sweets, 3 savories, and 19 types of free-flow drinks, running from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Ecute Shinagawa is hosting a morning breakfast fair from April 6 to April 26, featuring new Shinagawa-exclusive items like a thick sausage hot dog, a croissant-and-soup set, and a seasonal Thai-style rice porridge.
The Francais Omotesando flagship store is releasing the limited-period Panier Lemon Caramel on weekdays from April 1 to May 29, 2026, combining Seto Inland Sea lemon cream with a caramel finish inside a crumbly, flaky pastry shell.
A limited-time Strawberry Breakfast Fair featuring seasonal Yayoihime strawberries runs at RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -il cielo- on the 16th floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier from March 27 to 31, 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is hosting a Golden Week buffet event featuring Suica's Penguin-themed dishes and around 25 menu items, including seasonal spring ingredients, with two daily sessions from May 2 to 6, 2026.
Restaurant Bon Salute Café on the 1st floor of Hotel Gracery Sapporo is hosting a limited-time strawberry-themed lunch and sweets buffet from April 21 to 29, 2026, featuring a brand-new pancake machine, free-cut cake, and a white chocolate fountain.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is selling a seasonal picnic set called "Picnic Palette" until April 30, 2026, featuring local Shiga ingredients, picnic gear, and views of Lake Biwa – just 9 minutes from Kyoto.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is holding a public vote to determine the most beloved parfait from its 10-year history. The winning creation will make a special comeback on June 28 — Parfait Day.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a cherry-themed afternoon tea from April 27 through May 31, 2026, featuring desserts, a parfait, and savory bites inspired by the season's first cherries.
PARIYA DELICATESSEN is launching "Pariya Cookie Sandwich Gelato" in three flavors at its Ebisu store on a limited-time basis from March 27, 2026, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Atre Ebisu West Building.
A special collaboration between Pepper Lunch and the Sengoku walk game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shutsujin brings limited-edition Pepper Rice dishes inspired by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Akihabara Chuo-dori store from April 2 to May 6, 2026.
The Station Café Bar at Shinjuku Prince Hotel is offering a hands-on pizza making event for elementary school children, paired with a special lunch buffet, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
Tante Annie, a Dutch-inspired baked goods brand in Nagasaki, is releasing a seasonal "Natsumikan Creamy Cheesecake" with a refreshing citrus flavor starting April 1, 2026, available at the Huis Ten Bosch flagship store and Nagasaki Station store.
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A limited-edition galette combining the rich flavor of pistachio and the savory depth of camembert cheese is set to debut at THE DROS in GranSta Tokyo on April 1, 2026.
Toraku is releasing a new indulgent custard pudding crafted with egg yolks and Hokkaido pure fresh cream, complete with a caramel sauce enhanced with vanilla seeds, available nationwide starting April 1, 2026.
Beer Garden Miami at Takashimaya Omiya, part of a rooftop beer garden tradition dating back to 1963, launches its 2026 season on April 17 with over 100 all-you-can-eat-and-drink options, daily stage events, and new taco and salad bar.
Starting April 1, Sushiro locations nationwide will host their first-ever collaboration with the popular anime Bungo Stray Dogs, featuring spring-themed original goods including character picks, clear cards, and acrylic stands.
To celebrate The Fear Exhibition Osaka, CAFE Lab. at Grand Front Osaka North Wing is offering a limited-edition original cappuccino in three designs, available from March 27 to May 10, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
From April 9 to 13, 2026, the event "Horoyoi, Fukushima" comes to the Square Zero event space inside Tokyo Station's B1 gate, offering sake tastings from six Fukushima breweries, original games, and a selection of local Fukushima specialty products.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, CrossDine at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a special Kagoshima fair buffet showcasing regional dishes and local ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture, crafted by specialist chefs in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
On March 8, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake held a special maker's dinner pairing rare wines from Kisvin Winery with a bespoke eight-course menu at the resort's main dining room, OTTO SETTE.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Kobe Portopia Hotel and the upcoming 5th anniversary of the theater-style aquarium átoa, the hotel's Tea Lounge Belcour will offer a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea set from April 27 to June 28, 2026.
Michi-no-Eki Nagomi in Kyotamba, Kyoto is holding its "Spring Zanmai" event, featuring 100 varieties of strawberry sweets and goods, with handmade cafe menu items made from specially grown strawberries.
The all-day dining restaurant Pergola at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is hosting its popular "Spring Hokkaido Buffet – Roast Beef & Dolce –" from March 26 to June 3, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat boiled crab, roast beef, Hokkaido-style dishes, and seasonal desserts.
A new dining concept called SENRON (千龍) has opened in Nishi-Shinjuku, blending authentic Chinese cooking techniques with a small-plate style and a rosé wine pairing culture — described as "NEO-CHINESE."
Starting April 1, 2026, the flagship hotel at Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki will release the third installment of its popular "Jewel Angel" gemstone sweets series, with only 30 pieces available each month.
The PPULBATU CAFE 2026 in JAPAN, a themed cafe featuring Tomorrow X Together's official characters, is set to open at three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi starting in April 2026.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
A new Shigaraki ware coffee kyusu called KOGA is now accepting pre-orders on Makuake. Its lid-hole-free sealed design traps aroma during brewing and releases it the moment the lid is opened.
Five restaurants at Shinagawa Prince Hotel will celebrate Japan's diverse regional food culture with traditional local and chef-arranged dishes from April 16 to July 15, 2026.
Three new cup ramen products from the second Super Cup × ROF-MAO collaboration are set to release nationwide, featuring flavors conceived by the VTuber unit's members.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is launching four collaboration donuts inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available at all KKD locations from April 8, 2026.
From the Taiwan Festival collaborating with Tainan City to a koinobori display of about 1,000 carp streamers, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® is hosting a packed lineup of events from April through the Golden Week holiday.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo and JR East are offering an exclusive members-only 2-night, 3-day tour combining a stay at Executive House ZEN with the luxury cruise train Train Suite Shiki-shima, departing July 2026.
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo is accepting applications for its 2026 Wine Brewing Academy, a hands-on program where participants can learn the full winemaking process from theory to practice.
The 111th edition of the Premium Whisky Lucky Draw from Tachibana E-Liquor Shop went on sale March 26, 2026, featuring Yamazaki 18 Years Old as the top prize in a limited run of 466 entries priced at ¥3,980.
Yuamu ryokan in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a spring gourmet plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a full serving of Kasumi Crab, Tajima beef, nodoguro, and a local shrimp comparison tasting.
513BAKERY, with 15 locations across Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, and Mie, is running two simultaneous fairs from April 2026 — a fiber-rich chewy bagel lineup and a spring gourmet bread collection featuring original burgers, panini, and French bread.
For the entire month of April 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima serves a limited-time sakura afternoon tea featuring strawberry sweets, seasonal savories, and spring cocktails.
A collaboration menu between Aoyama St. Grace Cathedral and honey beauty brand HACCI runs from April 1 to June 12, 2026 at St. GRACE Lounge & Dining in Omotesando, featuring five honey-infused specialties paired with exclusive HACCI gifts.
Okamedo, a long-established wagashi confectionery with over 70 years of history in Aichi's Mikawa region, is launching aquarium-themed meringue coconut sweets shaped like dolphins and seals — crafted to bring the aquarium experience home.
Baumkuchen Expo 2026 runs at Daimaru Sapporo from April 15 to 20, 2026, bringing together approximately 300 varieties of baumkuchen from across Japan, with brand popup booths, a tasting bar, AI-baked fresh baumkuchen, hands-on baking experiences, and a nationwide popularity vote.
A brand-new cream puff concept from the makers of Beard Papa is popping up exclusively at Ecute Omiya from March 30 to April 12, 2026.
Sandō Ebi Ebinoya Konpira, a natural shrimp specialty shop on the Konpiragu approach in Kagawa, is releasing a new store-exclusive "Premium Shrimp Cheese Arare Fry" from Sunday, March 29, in limited daily quantities.
A new Italian-style izakaya serving wood-fired pizza and Hokkaido ingredients is opening in Sapporo's Higashi Ward on April 4, 2026.
Fujicco is releasing three new side dishes under the "Piritto Ajiwai" (Spicy Flavors) series, aimed at health-conscious adults looking to enjoy a restaurant-like experience at home.
Tokyo craft beer brand Futako Beer is releasing a new lemon sour made with pesticide-free, fully ripened lemons grown in Setagaya. Hand-crafted using squeezed juice and zest alongside citrusy hops, the 350ml can goes on sale March 30, 2026.
Belgian white beer brand Hoegaarden has unveiled a new brand communication concept, alongside a community of food enthusiasts, restaurant collaborations, and campaigns featuring original merchandise.
Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills is offering a series of early summer limited menus from May 1 to June 30, 2026, including an Italian regional dinner course, a Shine Muscat and musk melon afternoon tea, seasonal cocktails, and an evening canape plan.
Japan's first Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed 8K ride attraction, EVANGELION THE RIDE 8K, is set to open at Huis Ten Bosch on April 24. Full details on the themed food wagon, collaboration menus, and limited merchandise have now been revealed.
Starting April 1, 2026, Isomaru Suisan rolls out a new grand menu at all locations nationwide, spotlighting a lavish boat platter, an expanded oshi-zushi lineup, garlic toast, and several new additions to the signature silver-tray selection.
The Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching its spring seasonal collection, MUSICAL COLLECTION, featuring limited-edition aroma fresh chocolates and fresh chocolate cookies inspired by the sights and sounds of the new season.
Okamedo, a long-established wagashi shop in Toyohashi with over 70 years of history, is selling five varieties of kashiwa-mochi from April 15 to May 7, including the regionally rare "morokoshi kashiwa-mochi" made with takakibi (sorghum) flour — a traditional flavor unique to the Mikawa area.
A limited-time spring afternoon tea collaboration between Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station and Instagram influencer "aco" will be served at Cafe & Bar CROSS POINT from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Two new collaboration sweets featuring custard cream made with premium "Kiyora Gourmet Style" eggs will be released by Pasco from April 1, 2026, available at supermarkets and drug stores in select regions of Japan.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, the 8th-floor French restaurant Pomme d'Adam at Marunouchi Hotel near Tokyo Station is offering an early summer afternoon tea built around the refreshing sweetness of melon.
From May 7 to June 29, 2026, THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka offers a limited 20-servings-per-day Rose and Afternoon Tea Lunch, pairing French course cuisine with seven rose-inspired sweets.
The Shibuya Sakuragaoka Sakura Matsuri kicks off on March 27, 2026 at Shibuya Sakura Stage and the surrounding Sakuragaoka area, bringing cherry blossom season to life with a lineup of events including a Sakura Miku pop-up, an artisan bread festival, and a world-class fashion carnival.
Cheese Meat, a popular Italian all-you-can-eat restaurant on the 16th floor of Abeno Lucias in Tennoji, has introduced an unlimited cheese topping option for select menu items — with rich, specialty cheese poured tableside in a spectacular performance.
TO THE HERBS Shibuya's terrace is offering four limited-edition sets pairing Chandon Rosé with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and seasonal sweets, available through April 19, 2026.
Starting March 23, 2026, the Hanshin Umeda flagship store is offering spring limited-edition Asagiri Milk sets in limited quantities. From April 1, a special soft cream event with a secret phrase lets customers add a free butter cookie topping.
Asahi Beer has launched Asahi Zeidaku, a new unfiltered beer featuring a distinctive cloudiness, rich body, and deep umami. It is available in limited quantities through Asahi's test sales site "Asahi Kuuso Kaihatsu-kyoku" from March 23.
Häagen-Dazs Japan is releasing a new limited-edition assort box inspired by Japanese traditional sweets, featuring three flavors — Strawberry Condensed Milk, Matcha Tart, and Azuki Milk Pudding — available nationwide from March 24, 2026.
Hakkaisan's popular Tokubetsu Honjozo sake is coming to aluminum cans for the first time in Japan, featuring MLB team logos and launching on April 15, 2026.
The spring event HARMONYLAND Flower Fantasy kicked off at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on March 20, 2026, featuring the flower show "The Colorful Blooming!", colorful flower gardens, limited-edition food, and character merchandise.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café in Yokohama offers "Fraîcheur," a seasonal dessert featuring edible flowers captured in champagne jelly atop a smooth white wine mousse.
Karaoke Manekineko is refreshing its grand menu starting April 1, 2026, with new snacks, shareable plates, and a brand-new parfait dessert.
Suntory's The PREMIUM MALT'S <JAPANESE ALE> Summer Wind Fragrant Ale goes on sale nationwide in limited quantities from May 19, 2026, featuring a refreshing grapefruit-like aroma and a collaboration design with Ron Herman.
Tart specialty shop Qui Fait Bon is releasing a seasonal tart showcasing "Amalin," Saitama Prefecture's award-winning brand strawberry, at its Aoyama and Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi locations from April 1 to 30, 2026.
A spring bakery fair is coming to Sogo Yokohama's B2F food event space from March 31 to April 6, 2026, bringing together about 60 bakeries and offering around 300 bread varieties per day.
Two new non-carbonated, sugar-free tea-based RTD alcohol drinks from Suntory will be available exclusively in the Tohoku region from May 19, 2026, for a limited period.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Fukuoka is serving a limited-time "Afternoon Tea Set Strawberry Ver." featuring Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries, available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
DEAR MOM, a cafe overlooking Iwawada Beach and the calm waters of Ajiro Bay in Onjuku, Chiba, is set to open on April 3, 2026. Hotel and sauna facilities are also planned to follow in late April.
On April 21, a wine tasting course led by a sommelier from f winery — Felissimo's urban winery in Kobe — comes to Blooming Kitchen at Grand Green Osaka's JAM BASE. Participants will sample four rosé and orange wines while learning how to choose them with confidence.
Tenkyo Brewery has launched Koharu, a limited-edition brewed sake made with ultra-low-pesticide Amaou strawberries grown in Fukuchi Town, Fukuoka. The product is available now through the brand's official online shop.
The beachside BBQ facility SEA SIDE MAGIC in Laguna Gamagori, Aichi is back for 2026, offering hands-free BBQ from ¥2,500 per person alongside summer pools, fireworks, and a range of seasonal events.
Starting March 24, 2026, a new sweet potato dessert from specialist brand Lapoppo Farm goes on sale at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores across Japan. The two-layer sweet potato features a fluffy exterior and a rich, smooth interior.
Casual Dining Iris on the 18th floor of Meitetsu Grand Hotel in Nagoya is renewing its popular lunch menu from April 1, 2026, featuring premium ingredients including domestic beef fillet and a 20-variety dessert buffet.
Nicolita, a gelato specialty shop in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, marks its first year of operation on March 28, 2026. In its first year, the owner-run shop has developed approximately 150 flavors using locally sourced produce, including non-standard items that would otherwise go to waste.
The popular Jersey Milk Bar ice cream from Ohayo Dairy is getting a packaging refresh, featuring a sophisticated navy and milk-white design that aligns with the long-selling Jersey Milk Soft lineup.
Ohayo Dairy is launching the "Nameraka Zeitaku na Yaki Purin" (Smooth Luxurious Baked Pudding) on April 7, 2026, offering two varieties — Custard and Cream Cheese — priced at ¥185 (tax excluded) each.
Ohayo Milk is releasing a revamped "Zeitaku Yogurt" series on April 7, 2026, featuring bold black packaging and three flavors — seasonal strawberry, large blueberry, and ripened white peach — each priced at 165 yen (excl. tax).
An opening party celebrating the launch of PBOX STND on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO is set for Friday, March 27. The event features DJ and VJ performances, a satellite viewing program with the 9th floor's DOMMUNE, free original drinks, and limited collaboration items.
The récolte Cordless Solo Blender goes on sale March 24, 2026 — a lightweight, USB-C rechargeable blender that lets you enjoy freshly made smoothies and juices at home, in the office, or outdoors.
Strings Hotel Nagoya celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only spring event on April 22, 2026, featuring Chandon Rosé as the welcome drink in a pink-themed Cabana Garden.
Acecook is set to release "Sansho-Scented Scallop Broth Salt Noodles" on April 13, 2026, blending the rich umami of Hokkaido scallop broth with a distinctive kick of sansho pepper.
The Baumkuchen Expo makes its second appearance at the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store from April 1 to 6, 2026, bringing together more than 400 types of baumkuchen from across Japan, along with hands-on baking experiences and fun venue events.
The plant-based frozen meal brand BEYOND FREE has added a strawberry flavor to its popular Fluffy Roll Cake Soy Milk Cream series, available from March 18, 2026 in the online shop.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the new & Shimajiro brand opens at café STUDIO in Harajuku from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, original merchandise, and a sticker campaign for visitors.
From April 1 to 26, the ecute Tachikawa station shopping concourse presents its first-ever "MOO More 乳Style" fair, featuring 26 dairy-themed sweets and savory dishes — including Tachikawa-exclusive new items from two newly arriving shops.
Eitaro Souhonpo is presenting "Ameno Saurus" — charming dinosaur-shaped wagashi filled with Amaou strawberry or Daicho lemon flavor — at the 80th National Famous Confectionery Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi from March 18 to 23, 2026.
The matcha afternoon tea collaboration between FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto and long-established Uji tea house Tsujiri Heibei Honten returns for a second year, featuring a limited lacquerware stand version. A special matcha pairing dinner event is also planned for June.
Fujiya Confectionery and Seiyogashiho Fujiya are rolling out a spring sakura sweet lineup for cherry blossom season, including a limited-run dome cake, a 20-layer mille crepe using Kanagawa-grown yaezakura, and classic treats like Peko-chan ningyoyaki with sakura an filling.
gelato pique cafe is launching a limited-time "Heartful Happiness" fair from April 3 to April 23, 2026, with heart-themed crepes and soda floats across Japan. The atre Ebisu location gets an early start on March 27.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is holding its "Haruyashiki 2026" spring festival from March 20 to April 5, 2026, featuring cherry blossoms, a rooftop garden reopening, character events, world champion game exhibitions, and discounted passes for families and students.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are offering a seasonal dining fair featuring Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and French cuisine to mark life's milestone moments.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is holding a limited "Spring Special Time Sale" at three of its top-floor restaurants during April 2026. Reservations for the discounted plans open March 18 and close March 31.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a luxurious melon-themed afternoon tea from May 11 to July 12, 2026, with creative sweets made from both red and green fleshed melon.
Okage Yokocho in Ise is hosting the annual Isuzugawa Cherry Blossom Festival from March 28 to April 5, 2026, featuring a reservation-only premium flower-viewing terrace, a spring music concert with oboe and jazz, nightly cherry blossom illumination, and traditional craft workshops.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing its new spring menu "KIHARU meets Spring 2026" from April 4, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like cherry salmon and sea bream paired with fresh herbs, alongside a Kobe beef lunch course and a shift to weekend-only lunch service.
A new Hawaiian-inspired coffee brand, KNOWS COFFEE, has opened its first location inside Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture, drawing long lines from the very first day.
The "Rosé and Western Cuisine" seasonal pairing is back at KOBE DUCHAMP RESTAURANT in Sannomiya, Kobe, featuring carefully selected rosé wines from France and Italy alongside the restaurant's signature Western dishes.
Kurume Ikkon opens on March 26, 2026, in a renovated townhouse along Ikemachi River near Nishitetsu Kurume Station, offering fresh fish directly from Kurume Market, seasonal clay pot rice, and an interactive ingredient showcase experience.
Kyoto-based fermentation collective LINNÉ has released a distinctive brewed sake crafted from Kyotamba chestnuts — a prized local ingredient with centuries of history — along with an innovative pricing model that increases value as the sake ages.
Marking one year since the Europe Area renovation, Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi will hold a three-day commemorative event from March 20 to 22, featuring Celtic music performances and limited-edition anniversary gourmet dishes.
Lotte's new "The" series launches on March 24, 2026 in East Japan, featuring a proprietary "junwari" technique that creates a richly moist texture reminiscent of specialty patisserie.
Starting April 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will roll out a renewed breakfast buffet spotlighting local Nagoya specialties and creative hotel-original arrangements.
NEWoMan SHINJUKU marks its 10th anniversary with two special celebrations — the fashion flea market event NEW YAMI-ICHI featuring around 40 vendors, and the food festival NEW JUBILEE complete with a fan-voted "Oshi Gourmet General Election" and 10th anniversary limited menus.
A new concept area called MIMURE opens at NEWoMan Takanawa on Saturday, March 28. Here's a preview of notable menu items, a limited-time pop-up shop, and upcoming events.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has announced its Japanese Sake Event Calendar for April 2026, featuring a lineup of sake tasting events held across Tokyo, Gunma, and other regions.
A collaboration cafe celebrating Nishimura Yuji's 10th anniversary is coming to Cafe Fan Base at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The event features special plushie-friendly dining setups, interactive table technology, and a full character-themed menu running from April 15 to May 10, 2026.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
Suntory is set to release a new limited-edition ale variant of its Perfect Suntory Beer lineup on May 12, 2026, featuring zero sugar, aromatic hops, and a fruity finish.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, freshly-baked custard apple pie specialty shop RINGO is teaming up with Hello Kitty for a special collaboration. Four limited-edition items — including set boxes with exclusive goods and a Hello Kitty design financier tin — will roll out starting April 1, 2026.
Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo will hold a Golden Week Restaurant Fair from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu roast beef buffet, Peking duck all-you-can-eat, teppanyaki steak all-you-can-eat, and a TOKYO X brand pork shabu-shabu course.
A new original sweet using honey harvested from the hotel's own rooftop is coming to Sapporo Park Hotel starting April 1, 2026, pairing the richness of cheese with bright lemon acidity.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer a spring-themed sweets lineup featuring flaky pastry and tart doughs, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and a sweets box — running throughout April 2026.
Buffet Dining Kessel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding a Nagasaki Fair from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring rare local ingredients and regional dishes personally selected by the head chef during a visit to Nagasaki.
The popular Soup Harusame brand, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is releasing a refreshing new plum and wasabi flavor on April 13, 2026, featuring Kishu Nanko-ume and Azumino honwasabi paired with a sea bream Japanese-style soup.
A new vintage of the Japanese wine "SUNTORY FROM FARM Kaminoyama Chardonnay 2025" is set to go on sale nationwide in limited quantities from May 12, 2026.
The in-station shops at Takanawa Gateway Station are marking one year since their grand opening on March 27, 2026, with a lineup of special events — including limited menus using locally harvested Takanawa honey and pop-up bakeries in the "Machiai" event space.
A new lifestyle hotel where the restaurant takes center stage is set to open in Tenjin, Fukuoka. THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin brings together wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh cheese, Kyushu's first tap cocktails, and 206 compact guest rooms designed for urban exploration.
Tokyo Tower's beloved outdoor highball garden is back for its 15th season, running from March 20 to October 18, 2026, with two distinct venues offering al fresco dining and drinks in the shadow of the iconic tower.
A limited-time exhibition centered on the newly launched Black Nikka Clear Highball is heading to the rooftop terrace of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from April 6 to 12.
Starting March 2026, the Michelin one-star gastronomy auberge VILLA COMMUNICO in Nara is offering an afternoon tea experience in its lounge with sweeping views of Mt. Wakakusa.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Yokohama MORES near Yokohama Station West Exit is holding a "Pink Carnival" spring campaign from March 19, featuring pink-themed fashion, food, accessories, a stamp rally, and a limited 10x points campaign.
The 23rd Grand Hokkaido Fair at Yokohama Takashimaya brings together around 95 vendors, highlighting spring king crab, asparagus, and strawberries shaped by climate change and evolving farming techniques.
A free real-life escape game exploring the story of Alaska seafood is being held at Yoyogi Park on March 22. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a complimentary Alaska pollock cheese kamaboko.
New York's acclaimed Benjamin Steakhouse is serving a special Easter Steak Course at its Roppongi location from April 1 through April 30, 2026, celebrating the arrival of spring with USDA Prime Beef and Easter-inspired dishes.
Uji Wazuka-en, a Japanese tea brand, has introduced two new outdoor-friendly products — CAMP de TEA, a drip-style Japanese tea for camping, and TRAIL TEA, organic cold brew tea bags for hiking and trekking.
The signature dessert at the nostalgic bar & cafe DEPOT inside Tokyo Station has claimed the top spot in a pudding poll held at GranSta Tokyo, winning praise for its firm texture and bittersweet espresso-infused caramel sauce.
Echigo Beer is bringing back its popular Hazy IPA after a four-year hiatus. The "Uruoi Hop Hore Hore Ale" goes on sale April 17, 2026, featuring a fruity hop aroma and a light, smooth finish.
FamilyMart's popular PIERRE HERMÉ Anthology sweets series reaches its 4th installment, introducing a new Macaron Sand flavor, the series' first tart, and its first chilled drink — all available nationwide from March 17, 2026.
The Ibaraki-based Hagiwara Shuzo brewery has launched "FOREST Rooted Light -The First Batch-," the debut release of its wood-barrel-fermented FOREST series, completing the LOVE, SKY, FOREST lineup.
From March 12 to April 8, 2026, La foret buffet restaurant at Hotel Green Tower Makuhari is offering a special web-reservation-only course featuring all-you-can-eat domestic strawberries.
Hotel Metropolitan's 1F Cake & Bakery Shop is offering a limited-edition Mother's Day cake called "Sweet Topiary," featuring a topiary-inspired dome design with fruits and cream chantilly. Pre-orders open April 6, 2026.
The signature roll cake from S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND has earned the Yokohama Mayor's Award (food category) at the 21st YOKOHAMA GOODS 001 certification review, selected from 169 products for its exceptional quality and Yokohama character.
Takara Shuzo is releasing a new lemon-flavored addition to its "ISAINA" imo shochu soda lineup nationwide on April 7, 2026, featuring strong carbonation and a refreshing lemon accent that complements the brand's naturally fruity aroma.
Starting March 18, 2026, JIMMY CHOO's cafes in Ginza, Tokyo, and Osaka are serving a limited-edition matcha drink menu created in collaboration with Kyoto matcha brand SHUHARI KYOTO.
Karel Capek Tea Shop, a Tokyo-born specialty tea brand known for its high-quality blends and charming illustrations, is set to open its first western Japan location at Hakata Ekina Ming on March 27, 2026.
A dual-concept restaurant with a daytime cafe and an evening bistro bar is set to open in the Gran Festa underground shopping area in front of Himeji Station on March 20, 2026.
The 8th-floor Rooftop Terrace bar at Novotel Nara will offer a limited-time "Cherry Blossom Evening High Tea" from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring Nara's local ingredients, sakura-infused dishes, and free-flow drinks including rosé sparkling wine or champagne.
Award-winning Nozawa Onsen Distillery brings bar-quality gin cocktails to convenience stores across Japan with two new canned flavors — Shikuwasa Gin Tonic and White Peach Gin Tonic — available at Lawson from March 24, 2026.
Enjoy 8 elegant rose-themed sweets paired with seasonal teas and an original mocktail, available May 7 through June 30, 2026 at the hotel's Main Lounge.
All-Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special campaign from April 25 to July 20, 2026, offering free admission for children turning 10 in 2026 when accompanied by one paying adult.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will be offering a seasonal afternoon tea called "Saison des jeunes feuillages" at its 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, from April 29, 2026, featuring teas from the 300-year-old Kyoto tea shop Ippodo Tea.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel is serving a hydrangea-themed afternoon tea set called "Purple Garden" from May 2 to July 5, 2026, featuring blueberry roll cake, melon tart, butterfly pea chocolate cookies, and more — all enjoyed while gazing at the garden.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out renewed versions of two popular cream puffs across its stores nationwide from March 24, featuring richer custard and improved shell texture.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Buffet Dining Prince Marché at Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers a seasonal buffet featuring spice-infused dishes and citrus-based desserts, plus a special Golden Week crab feast.
BAKE INC.'s newest brand TeaDrop., which focuses on capturing the aroma, flavor, and lingering taste of tea in confectionery form, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuokatenjin Store from March 18 to 31, 2026—marking its first ever appearance in Kyushu.
Tokyo Ajifurai, a restaurant specializing in fried horse mackerel, is opening its second location at the basement of Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower on March 31, 2026, with opening coupon benefits available through the app.
The Lounge at Westin Hotel Tokyo is offering two matcha-themed afternoon tea experiences from May 1 to June 30, 2026. A weekend menu (¥8,900) features 8 varieties of matcha desserts, while a weekday menu (¥7,500) blends Japanese and Western sweets — both served with views of the hotel's lush garden.
TachibanA E-Sake Shop's whisky lucky draw series marks a milestone of 50,000 sets sold with a special edition featuring double the chances to win Yamazaki 18 Year whisky. Series 108, with 466 tickets in total, goes on sale from March 17, 2026.
A-FACTORY Cidre Workshop in Aomori is releasing a limited-edition cider, "AOMORI CIDRE AOMORI×NANAE2025," combining apples from Aomori Prefecture and Nanae Town, Hokkaido. Available from March 26, 2026, with only 2,262 bottles produced.
A light, seafood umami-flavored addition to the beloved Butamen series is now available at convenience stores across Japan, offering a new option alongside the existing four flavors.
come×come, the gluten-free rice flour and rice bran oil sweets brand, will have a food booth at Japan International Boat Show 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama from March 19–22, offering five baked goods alongside specially curated coffee and juice.
An exclusive winery dinner event featuring a premium vineyard tour, barrel cellar tasting, and 6-course meal with wine pairings is set for May 23, 2026, for guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba.
The sesame-focused café and izakaya goma to in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, is refreshing its popular lunch plate course with spring-season dishes and introducing two new desserts.
Hinokami Distillery in Makurazaki, Kagoshima releases its second new-born whisky, incorporating sherry cask spirit for the first time. Only 3,000 bottles will be available nationwide from April 17, 2026.
A special spring food fair featuring over 70 dishes runs from March 18 to April 30, 2026, across the restaurant floors of JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower in Nagoya.
Three new bread varieties from Kimuraya Sohonten's Ippin series — including Ume Shiso Chicken Pan and Yomogi Mushi Pan — go on sale April 1, 2026 at supermarkets and retail stores across the Kanto area.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.
Nishinakasu Miyama, a ramen restaurant tucked away in Fukuoka's Nishinakasu district, has started offering handmade obanzai alongside its signature ultra-rich oyster paitan ramen from March 2026.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
Nagahama Distillery, Japan's smallest craft whisky distillery, launches its 8th single malt release — a limited vatting that fuses cherry barrel and amburana barrel spirits for a layered, exotic flavor profile.
Starbucks Japan is adding a new Ripe White Peach variety to its customizable My Fruits³ Frappuccino® lineup starting March 18, 2026, along with a new Fruit Mix base option.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.
Takano Fruit Tiara in Shinjuku offers a flower-inspired afternoon tea featuring strawberries and mango, paired with a 120-minute all-you-can-eat cut fruit buffet, running from April 1 to May 7, 2026.
A seasonal outdoor dining destination is coming to the hills of Fukuoka. THE GARDEN BRASSERIE at HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA will open for a limited time starting April 18, 2026, offering panoramic city views alongside BBQ and fusion buffet dining.
Yagai's long-loved Oyatsu Kalpas gets a practical upgrade with a new 34g stand pack featuring a resealable zipper, launching nationwide from March 23, 2026.
Asahi Breweries is adding a grape flavor to its "Yowanai Zeitaku" non-alcoholic cocktail taste beverage lineup, set to go on sale across Japan on April 21.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and Paris haute joaillerie maison Chaumet are collaborating on the Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea, running from April 1 to May 31, 2026, on the 45th floor Lobby Lounge.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is holding "Golden Week Family Festa 2026" on May 2 and 3, featuring a massive 7.2m x 3.6m Plarail diorama, railway job experiences with real station staff, shinkansen model displays, a magic show, and a junior patissier activity.
kawara CAFE&DINING at KITTE Hakata is serving three limited-time strawberry desserts this season, including a matcha mousse millefeuille and hojicha tiramisu, both made with fresh strawberries.
Kikumasamune Sake Brewery, based in Higashinada, Kobe, is set to release its first-ever craft beer (happoshu) lineup — "Xross Yoshino Cedar IPA," "Xross SAKE PALE ALE," and "Xross Hyogo Yuzu Ale" — starting April 13, 2026.
For the first time in 10 years, Lotte introduces a completely new ice cream brand with four Asian dessert-inspired flavors, including Black Sugar Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Lassi.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Tokyo-based specialty chocolate shop Minimal is launching a seasonal gateau chocolat featuring whole amanatsu mikan from Zenbee Farm in Wakayama, available from late March 2026 at its online store and in-store locations.
Restaurant Chambord on the 33rd floor of RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two limited-time French cuisine courses to celebrate the appointment of Chef Rei Watabe, who previously served as head chef at the reception hall during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea with Parisian high jewelry maison CHAUMET, available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.
A seasonal Italian buffet "Primavera" runs from March 18 to May 25, 2026, at Terrace Dining Michela on the 1st floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa, featuring freshly baked pizza, pasta, acqua pazza, caprese, and a variety of Italian regional dishes.
Shangri-La Tokyo is hosting a special one-evening collaboration with Kisvin Winery from Yamanashi on April 25, 2026, featuring a four-course dinner pairing seasonal local ingredients with acclaimed wines.
The Lobby Lounge bar at Shangri-La Tokyo introduces four new cocktails crafted by acclaimed bartender Shingo Gokan and his SG GROUP, available from March 16 through February 2028.
Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
The Starbucks GRAB & GO 500ml bottled coffee lineup — Brewed Black, Aroma Latte, and White Mocha — is being relaunched with richer flavors and refreshed packaging at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting March 24.
SWIMMER and GORO GURA are teaming up for a special campaign starting April 1, 2026, where lucky winners can receive exclusive original collaboration merchandise.
Toraku has updated its popular "Old-Fashioned Firm Pudding" with a 2% increase in egg content, bringing an even richer egg flavor to the classic kissaten-style dessert rolling out across Japan from March 23.
A new acai bowl inspired by the sea, called the "Uminaka Bowl," has been created as part of the newly launched "Uminaka EAT Project" and will be available for a limited spring period from March 20 to May 17.
A practical guide to Japan's regional ramen styles, from Hakata tonkotsu to Sapporo miso and Tokyo shoyu. Covers how to use ticket machines, ordering etiquette, and the best cities to eat ramen across the country.
ATELIER MATCHA launches a new spring/summer menu from March 20, 2026, spotlighting colorful collaborations of Uji matcha with seasonal fruits including melon, lychee, coconut, and mango at its Ginza and Kamakura locations.
From cherry blossom walks along the Okawa River to late-night izakaya crawls in Tenma, here are 15 ways to make the most of spring in Osaka. Includes seasonal food picks, event dates, and tips for timing your trip around peak bloom.
Onomichi-based Shimanami Brewery has released a new craft-brewing-technique-driven hassaku citrus sour, the latest addition to its popular "Cho-Sour" series.
From takoyaki in Dotonbori and kushikatsu in Shinsekai to fresh seafood at Kuromon Market, this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covers the best street food in Osaka, with specific shop recommendations, prices, hours, and a suggested one-day eating route.
As cherry blossom season approaches, Daimaru Tokyo's 60-meter "Bento Street" is stocking around 30 types of colorful spring hanami bento boxes — from layered sushi millefeuilles to seafood and tempura options.
The POOL SIDE LOUNGE at 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI in Chigasaki, Kanagawa is opening to non-guests from March 15 to June 30, 2026, offering cocktails and a relaxed night by the pool in the Shonan area.
The viral ice cream bar that sold out in 2024 is back — packed with color sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream-style ice cream, "Toppingyu!" by Akagi Milk Industries goes on sale nationwide on March 24, 2026.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve two new drinks inspired by classical Japanese poetry as the latest installment in its long-running Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails series.
A new seasonal potato chip flavor, Scallop Charcoal-Grilled Butter Soy Sauce, arrives at the Tokyo Station-exclusive JAGA BOULDE shop from March 16, 2026.
A community-based sustainable market event, "COMMONs MARKET KAWAGUCHI 2026 SPRING," will take place at OKS CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama on April 12, 2026. The free admission event features a children-only flea market, organic farming workshops, KOMBUCHA brewing sessions, and a farmers and craft market with around 25 vendors.
Suntory's Craft Boss coffee brand is launching a collaboration campaign with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starting March 16, alongside a renewal of its three flagship products.
On March 14, 2026, four popular Tokyo sento (public bathhouses) are hosting a special collaboration with Dole, featuring coconut-scented milky-white baths, limited-edition stickers, and free coconut sampling for guests who post on social media.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty store, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Tobu Department Store Funabashi's "PanCafé" event from March 19 to 24, 2026, featuring popular soft serve ice cream and Hawaiian scones.
The Hawaiian breakfast chain Eggs 'n Things is opening a new location at Roppongi Hills North Tower on April 3, 2026. A store-exclusive gluten-free waffle made with 100% domestic rice flour is among the highlights.
Two new dairy products using 50% milk are coming to FamilyMart stores nationwide, supporting dairy farmers during the spring school break when school lunch milk consumption typically drops.
A new Cheese Baumkuchen made with three types of cheese and Hokkaido ingredients has launched exclusively at the Ferme La Terre Biei New Chitose Airport Craft Studio store, available from March 17, 2026.
FiOLATTE, whose Sand Cookie won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the JR East Souvenir Grand Prix 2025, is making a rare appearance outside Shinagawa Station with limited-time pop-ups at department stores in Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai starting March 18, 2026.
Multiple new shops are set to open at GREEN SPRINGS, a wellness-themed complex near JR Tachikawa Station North Exit, throughout spring 2026 — from an apparel boutique in April to a café and dining spot in June.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at Fujiya Hotel in Hakone's Miyanoshita is offering a spring lineup — including a matcha canelé and slow-fermented baguettes — available through May 31, 2026.
Perched on the rooftop of Hilton Kyoto, the Cloud Nest Rooftop Bar returns for its spring season on March 20, 2026, featuring a refreshed menu of signature cocktails, bites, and desserts with views of the Kyoto skyline.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is hosting a "Fukushima Fair" from April 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring a 9-course French-style dinner crafted with ingredients from Fukushima Prefecture.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
A month-by-week guide to visiting Japan in May, covering wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park, Golden Week logistics, Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa, Hakata Dontaku in Fukuoka, Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto, the Tateyama Snow Wall, Kamikochi hiking, May Grand Sumo in Tokyo, seasonal food, and weather tips.
Kobe Croquette is expanding its limited-release "Fuwamochi Coro" potato croquette to all stores nationwide starting March 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, a free tasting event will be held at Grand Front Osaka's Umekita Plaza on March 29.
From Kitano's European-style houses and Nankinmachi street food to the Meriken Park waterfront and Kobe beef teppanyaki, here are the top things to do in Kobe for overseas travelers.
Hananeya in Kyoto's Saiin district is a private room izakaya offering an ultra-limited "swimming squid" sashimi — just 20 servings per day in March. With live squid prepared to order from a dedicated tank, the result is a beautifully transparent, strikingly fresh sashimi unlike anything else.
L'ibisco, the acclaimed handmade gelato shop recognized on the Tabelog Top 100 list, is opening its first Shizuoka location in the fishing port city of Yaizu on March 20, 2026, with exclusive local-ingredient flavors.
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is opening a spring seasonal SAKURA Terrace Café & Bar on the 4th floor restaurant terrace from March 20 to April 26, 2026, offering sakura-themed desserts, cocktails, and a relaxing outdoor space open to all guests.
Sapporo's rooftop MoonLight Hokkaido Bistro & Bar is holding a limited two-day anniversary event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring a special French course with rare Homard bleu, Tokachi herb beef, and classic French preparation techniques.
Nojiri Keiku Kusa to Hana, a natural sweets shop in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, held a two-day anniversary festival on March 7 and 8, 2026, drawing crowds from across Japan with limited-edition cakes, organic produce, and freshly steamed sake manju.
A travel guide to the best things to do in Sendai — from Sendai Castle ruins and Zuihoden Mausoleum to gyutan beef tongue and zunda shakes. Includes Matsushima day trip, Akiu Onsen, seasonal festivals, and practical tips on access and getting around.
A freshly baked apple pie featuring real apple pieces and a flaky, buttery pastry crust is joining the Seven Cafe Bakery lineup at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan.
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a limited-time Chocolat & Fromage Afternoon Tea from April 1 to June 14, 2026, featuring an indulgent combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheese, and vibrant seasonal fruits.
SHOGUN BURGER is releasing its March-limited burger, "BIG SHOCK," on March 15. The creation stacks two coarsely ground wagyu patties totaling 240g for an unmistakably bold eating experience.
TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando is serving a new Spring Brunch Menu from March 12, 2026, bringing together Japan's spring seasonal ingredients and global spices through a New York-inspired lens.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a limited-time Nordic Fair from April 13 to June 30, 2026, featuring Nordic dishes made with ingredients from Aomori, Iwate, and Akita, along with strawberry and peach desserts.
THE chocola, a Nagoya gateau chocolat shop where customers line up before opening and stock sells out by late morning, is overhauling its pop-up event sales style starting March 2026 — limiting quantities to roughly one-quarter of past levels so every piece reaches customers in the best possible condition.
Uokyu, the Tokyo-based kashiduke specialist founded in 1914, launches its spring-limited Hon Sawara Sake Lees White Miso Sakura Leaf Marinade — sawara fish marinated in sake lees and white miso, then wrapped in the fragrance of pickled cherry leaves. Available in strictly limited quantities starting March 2026.
Three restaurants at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande in Tochigi Prefecture are presenting special spring menus and limited-time events from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine, afternoon tea, teppanyaki courses, and a dessert buffet.
The 107th edition of the "Deluxe Whisky Lottery" by Tachibana E-Sake features Yamazaki 18 Years Old as the top prize, with 466 limited entries available from March 12, 2026, at ¥3,980 plus shipping.
Starting March 15, 2026, the restaurant and bar Komyuniti at YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is offering a spring afternoon tea menu centered on cherry blossom and matcha, with 10 items combining Japanese and French culinary techniques.
The milk sweets brand Asagiri Milk is adding a new fluffy soufflé cheesecake to its lineup starting March 15, 2026, available at stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
The popular unagi restaurant "Atsuuta Unagi Ten," known for drawing long lines near Atsuta Shrine, is expanding with a new Fushimi location opening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The Tokyo-based butter sweets specialist BUTTER STATE's by Gin no Budo opens a pop-up store at the basement confectionery floor of Takashimaya Osaka from March 15 to 31, 2026, featuring their signature butter-rich cookies and a spring-limited strawberry sandwich.
The 12th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from March 18 to March 24. Highlights include the first-ever appearance of the Parnasse Restoration Committee and an apple-themed sweets selection from miho à la mode.
The DO3TABLE brand is releasing five limited-quantity products featuring Hokkaido-grown fruits starting March 18, 2026, including fresh apples and a range of artisan jams made with minimal sugar.
From luxury department stores and free art galleries to high-end sushi counters and old-school coffee shops, here are the best things to do in Ginza for first-time visitors and repeat travelers.
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Sushi Asahi in Gotanda is offering a special March plan featuring five varieties of the highly sought-after "Sanzo" sake, including an ultra-rare anniversary edition. A separate Juyondai-guaranteed plan is also available for a limited number of guests.
From March 24 to April 24, 2026, GranSta Tokyo and GranSta Marunouchi inside JR Tokyo Station are hosting the Spring Bread Fair 2026, spotlighting sandwiches with 13 new creations — 10 of which are GranSta exclusives.
The FLYER'S Afternoon Tea returns at Cafe & Dining "Flyer's Table" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a special "Noisette Citron" airplane-shaped choux cream puff exclusive to this season's menu.
From May 15 to August 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Okinawa will run a special night pool program featuring time-specific cocktails and live Ryukyuan classical music performed by the illuminated infinity pool.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's main dining Italian restaurant Il Teatro welcomes Alberto Folcorin as Executive Chef from March 2026, with a new spring menu launching on April 13.
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki will hold a free-admission event on March 29, 2026, gathering about 20 bakeries from the Saga and Nagasaki areas alongside live music performances and a special sweets event.
Johnnie Walker Blonde, the new light and sweet Scotch whisky crafted specifically for mixing, will be available nationwide in Japan from April 7. With its smooth vanilla character and fruity notes, it aims to make Scotch more approachable for younger drinkers.
Cafe&Bar KARIN × un treize at Rise Hotel Osaka Kitashinchi is offering a spring limited Strawberry Blossom Afternoon Tea, featuring nine strawberry sweets, savory bites, and a welcome drink, available daily in just 8 sets from March 11 to May 6, 2026.
Starting March 18, 2026, Kona's Coffee is adding a spring-limited matcha and strawberry pancake to its menu at locations across Japan, available through May 17.
Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 brings 15 specialty sweet potato shops to Umekoji Park from March 26 to 29, featuring national baked sweet potato grand prix champions and a packed lineup of food, experiences, and family activities.
Mai-sen's popular spring item, the Sakura Shrimp Croquette made with freshly boiled and stir-fried Suruga Bay sakura shrimp, returns for a limited time from March 18 through April 28, 2026.
Asahi Soft Drinks is releasing Mitsuya Ultra Strong Lemon, a carbonated beverage featuring the sourest lemon flavor in the Mitsuya brand's history, starting March 17.
Starting March 18, 2026, Mos Burger locations across Japan will offer exclusive Coji-Coji collaboration giveaways with kids' meal sets, plus a brand-new Wai Wai Teriyaki Burger Set.
Robata to Kaisen Tennoji Izakaya Honten is running a spring welcome and farewell party campaign through April 30, 2026, offering one complimentary course for the guest of honor when groups of 8 or more make a reservation.
Four Saitama golf courses are offering cherry blossom-themed events, course maps, and seasonal restaurant menus through mid-April 2026 — a perfect way to enjoy spring while playing a round.
A local's guide to the best things to do in Shinjuku, from free observation decks and cherry blossom gardens to late-night bar-hopping in Golden Gai and yakitori alleys.
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba is presenting the "Shinshu Blessings Dinner -Spring-" dinner course from April 1 to May 31, 2026, showcasing local Shinshu ingredients including Shinano snow trout, mountain vegetables, and sake lees.
Starting March 11, 2026, SunnyHills is now selling Jing Sheng Yu Taiwanese tea bags at its Ginza and Marunouchi stores as well as its official online store. Four varieties of authentic Taiwanese tea in tea bag format are available, each paired with a SunnyHills pastry for a Taiwanese-style tea time experience.
THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is hosting a "Sakura Drink Selection" from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring four original sakura cocktails, a sakura cream soda, and a sakura latte—perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or bar time throughout the cherry blossom season.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, hosts the 2026 Tsumagoi Spring Festa on March 28 and 29 with free admission, featuring kitchen cars, dance performances, and an electric bike trial ride as around 1,500 cherry trees come into full bloom.
Tully's Coffee is releasing a limited-time frozen drink made with FRUTA FRUTA's rich acai and strawberry, topped with honey, starting March 18, 2026.
Tully's Coffee Japan is rolling out three new "HONEY LOVERS" seasonal drinks and a selection of spring foods starting March 18, featuring honey whip-topped lattes, royal milk tea, and a honey acai frozen drink.
On March 14, 2026, Shibuya Stream hosts "Giga Milk −White Day−", a one-day free event featuring a 12-meter milk carton trick art installation and a giveaway of 314 liters of Hokkaido milk.
The spring-inspired limited-time drink combines a cream cheese frappe with sweet-tangy strawberry sauce, topped with fluffy espuma cream and crunchy granola. Available at all five 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE locations from March 17 to mid-May 2026.
Trattoria Pizzeria Allegro Aoshima is set to open in a renovated old folk house in the heart of Aoshima, Miyazaki, on April 15, 2026, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza, Miyazaki wagyu, and original craft beer in a casual setting.
A new straight apple juice crafted through nearly two years of collaboration between Aomori farmers, JA Aoren, and Kagome is now on sale in limited quantities. The product highlights the rich flavors and history of Aomori's Fuji apples.
Kurand, an online craft liquor shop, has launched a lottery sale for "Fuka," a domestic maple whisky crafted from rice whisky aged in oak barrels and blended with Canadian maple syrup.
Boryou NOGUCHI Hakodate is offering a limited-time spring plan featuring a special tuna breakfast with grilled fish and sashimi made from locally sourced tuna from southern Hokkaido.
HOTEL INTERGATE OSAKA UMEDA will hold a one-day special event on April 1, 2026, featuring live Daikagura performances and Osaka's iconic local dishes to celebrate the hotel's 5th anniversary.
From June 26 to July 31, 2026, Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts offers a limited-time "Blissful Mango Morning" program combining an early morning farm tour, a hands-on mango-picking experience, and a mango-filled breakfast set.
A hands-on coffee festival featuring local Chiba shops and a special brew served by station staff is coming to the Perie Square multipurpose space under JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station on March 21 and 22, 2026.
JPS Pharmaceutical has launched "Kakereba Zen," a wakan spice mix that transforms everyday curry with just a sprinkle. Free of added salt and blended with 10 traditional Japanese-Chinese herbal spices, it is now available on their EC site and Amazon.
Nakanoshuzou, the brewer behind Japanese sake "Kunizakari," is releasing a sugar-free, alcohol-free salt-lemon flavored rice koji drink designed to support summer nutrition and help guard against heat stroke.
The French-Italian restaurant L'ART ET MIKUNI, located inside the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, is offering a limited-time spring course from March 17 to May 10, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients paired with rare spring sake.
Le Foyer Ebisu opened in Ebisu in January 2026, bringing classic French bistro cuisine and carefully selected wines to one of Tokyo's most popular dining neighborhoods.
A popular suburban cafe known for its fluffy pancakes and nel drip coffee is coming to Beppu, Oita, with a New York Manhattan-inspired interior featuring nine uniquely themed seating areas.
Patina Osaka is distributing 200 free upcycled paper leisure sheets for hanami season, available from March 20 to April 12, 2026. Chef-prepared picnic sets and sandwiches are also available for takeout at the hotel's P72 restaurant.
Frutafruta's new frozen red dragon fruit product arrives in supermarkets, convenience stores, and drug stores nationwide on March 30, 2026. The vibrant pink cubes are packed with betacyanin polyphenols and folate.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
From Tsukiji's seafood skewers to Yanaka Ginza's cat-tail doughnuts, here are six Tokyo neighborhoods where you can graze your way through the city's best street food, plus tips on etiquette and what to eat at each spot.
A limited-edition collaboration tin combining Nagano's long-established spice shop Yawataya Isogoro with the beloved Suica Penguin character goes on sale at NewDays convenience stores across Nagano Prefecture on March 14, 2026.
Takagi Coffee has introduced a new seasonal coffee, the "Harukaze Blend," featuring Ethiopia's specialty Irgacheffe beans for a refreshing spring flavor.
Three freshly harvested Brazilian coffee varieties are arriving at Tully's Coffee locations across Japan, including the rare Yellow Bourbon variety and a high-altitude single-origin bean.
Two new restaurants are opening at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, offering seasonal ohaw soup dishes, Hokkaido game meat, and local ingredients inspired by Ainu culture.
A combined specialty shop featuring YORKYS Creperie's mochi crepes and PIECE OF BAKE's fresh donuts is opening at the Chunichi Building B1F in Sakae, Nagoya on March 18, 2026.
Japan's popular green tea brand Ayataka, which achieved record-high sales volume in 2025, is rolling out four new and renewed products starting spring 2026, including a functional food hojicha and the brand's first-ever mineral-infused green tea.
Häagen-Dazs Japan has released ROCKY CRUNCHY!, a new mini cup ice cream series featuring an unprecedented "hard crunch" topping texture. Two limited-edition flavors — Strawberry Black Cocoa and Salty Honey Butter — are now available nationwide.
On March 27, 2026, Hotel GrandBach Sendai will host a special cocktail night on its 7th-floor bar, featuring original cocktails paired with cheese and live classical music performed in the lobby.
A practical guide to visiting Japan in April, covering cherry blossom timing by region, spring festivals like Takayama and Miyako Odori, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route snow wall, seasonal food, wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, weather and packing tips, and how to handle Golden Week crowds.
The historic ryokan Jozankei Hana Momiji, located about 50 minutes by car from central Sapporo, has kicked off a lobby renovation project. The first step is a newly refreshed central lobby area that now serves as a free-flow lounge where all guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
Kobe Portopia Hotel has set up a weeping cherry blossom photo spot in the main lobby through April 19, 2026, alongside a lineup of spring-limited sakura breads and sweets available until April 30.
The viral online sake shop KURAND is bringing its popular "Sake Gacha" experience to life at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka for a limited two-week run.
Global matcha stand brand MATCHAMON has launched a new lineup of original matcha gelato featuring regeneratively sourced ingredients from Shizuoka Prefecture, available at its Kyoto Nijo Castle and Asakusa locations.
Nanbu Brewery in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, is launching a new sake on March 17, 2026, born from a circular brewing project that returns sake kasu as fertilizer to the rice paddies and then brews the harvested rice into sake.
RACINES DONUT & ICE CREAM is offering four spring-limited cherry blossom-shaped donuts in strawberry and matcha flavors at six Tokyo locations from March 16 to April 12, 2026.
Mondelez Japan's Recaldent brand is releasing a new blood orange flavor gum, combining the brand's signature CPP-ACP milk-derived ingredient and xylitol for a refreshing fruit experience and dental care.
Suntory's popular -196 "fruit-forward chuhai" series adds a new limited-edition flavor — Okinawa Pineapple — releasing nationwide from May 5, 2026.
Suntory is set to release 12 summer gift products from late May 2026, featuring whisky, gin, and plum wine options including SUNTORY WHISKY "Ao," Ballantine's 17 Year Tribute Release, The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year, and more.
Suntory is rolling out its 2026 Beer Summer Gift lineup from early May, featuring The Premium Malt's varieties, a preview of the limited-edition Master's Dream Umenomi Kinari, and a newly added Suntory Nama Beer set.
Suntory is releasing a new limited-edition beer inspired by the Japanese seasonal term "Umenomikinari," meaning the time when plums ripen and begin to turn golden. It goes on sale nationwide on June 16, 2026.
Everything you need to know about eating sushi in Japan, from the different types and regional styles to etiquette tips, price ranges, and how to find great sushi at every budget.
Sushiro is offering its never-frozen Cherry Sea Bream at a discounted price of 150 yen (tax included) starting March 11, 2026, along with the richly marbled Jumbo Toro Salmon at 110 yen (tax included).
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is marking the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with a special event called "Invitation from Hogwarts," running from March 18 to September 6, 2026, and featuring limited-edition dishes and sweets inspired by iconic scenes from the film.
Three new matcha latte variations using matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a long-established Kyoto tea house founded in the Genroku era, are available at BECK'S COFFEE SHOP locations from March 10 through April 20, 2026.
The Michi-no-Eki Gourmet Hyakkaten makes its debut at Daimaru Kobe Store from March 25 to 31, bringing together approximately 15 roadside stations from across Japan with their beloved local specialties and ready-made dishes.
The French alcohol-free sparkling wine brand French Bloom is set to go on sale in Japan from April 1, with wine retailer Enoteca signing on as its official domestic distributor. Four labels across six products will be available.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out 13 new spring/summer 2026 products and limited-edition flavors from March 9 onward, spanning the Asparagus Biscuit, Tabekko Doubutsu, Shimi Choco Corn, Edamame, GINZA RUSK, and Cake Biscuit lines.
A new sugar-free azuki bean beverage made entirely from Hokkaido-grown ingredients is set to go on sale in Hokkaido on March 23, developed by a regional project team committed to an "all-Hokkaido" production approach.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND will be selling a new apple danish called "Galette Pomme" — a crispy, buttery treat with thinly sliced apple compote and crunchy crumble topping.
Spring-inspired treats featuring fresh strawberries and pistachio gelato are available for a limited time at all H's CREAM dessert shop locations across Japan.
From March 20 to 22, 2026, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba hosts a three-day kitchen car event featuring a lineup of strawberry sweets, a sake gacha experience, and a limited-time Sanrio "Strawberry House" exhibition.
To mark its 15th anniversary, Piyorin is heading to Mie Prefecture for the first time. A special Ise-cha flavored version will be sold for two days only at PLUSTA Gift Iseshi inside JR Ise-shi Station.
French-Japanese patisserie Sebastien Bouillet has launched two spring-themed baked goods assortments — the Assortiment Printemps and the Sablés Assortiment — available at their stores and official online shop.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya's Sakae district is extending its popular strawberry afternoon tea, showcasing the rare Aichi-brand strawberry "Mai Ichigo," through April 12, 2026.
Tokyo Handaen (東京繁田園茶舗), a Japanese tea specialty shop in Suginami, Tokyo, is now accepting reservations for its beloved "Reservation-Only New Tea Hachijuhachiya." Orders are open through April 20, with shipping beginning around May 15. A newly designed 90g flat bag joins the lineup this year.
The 106th edition of the Gouka Whisky Mikuji lottery from Tachibana E-Shuuhan features The Yamazaki 18 Year Old as the top prize, with 466 tickets available starting March 9, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. is rolling out a refreshed ice parfait lineup under the Special Parfait brand. Four new varieties supervised by Patisserie Ryoura's Chef Ryosuke Sugamata hit shelves across Japan on March 10, 2026.
LEON magazine's popular adults-only social lounge APE LEON is heading to Osaka for the first time, with an event at Nakazakicho's wine bistro MONIQUE on April 2, 2026.
The 101st Azuma Odori, the annual traditional geisha dance performance of Tokyo's Shinbashi flower district, will take place at Shinbashi Enbujo from May 22 to 25, 2026, with 8 performances over 4 days.
Yuraku Confectionery is adding the Granola Thunder Mini Bar to its popular Black Thunder Mini Bar series, launching nationwide at supermarkets and drug stores on March 16, 2026.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in Kyoto's Miyagawacho district on March 22, 2026, has begun accepting restaurant reservations. The hotel's dining lineup includes the first overseas outpost of California's Michelin three-star restaurant SingleThread.
Crepe to Espresso to Nakazakicho, a crepe specialty shop known for its crispy, cookie-like golden crepes paired with espresso, opened in Osaka's Nakazakicho neighborhood on March 5, 2026.
Harapecolab's stunning March birthstone ice tart, featuring aquamarine-shaped kohakuto candy arranged like a real mineral, sold out in under 10 minutes at its February launch. A limited resale of 20 units opens at 12:00 PM on March 6, 2026.
Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin will offer an "Easter Garden Afternoon Tea" at Cafe Contrail from April 3 to May 30, 2026, featuring 11 spring-themed sweets and 5 savory items inspired by Easter and a rabbit's garden tea party.
Three restaurants at Hotel New Otani Osaka are offering limited-time menus inspired by the bond between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, available from March 1 through April 19, 2026.
The bakery cafe "dacō" (Dako) opens inside Karuizawa Bookstore on Saturday, March 7. With around 50 types of freshly baked bread and 30 types of drinks, it offers bite-sized pastries perfect to enjoy alongside a good book in a nature-rich setting.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering two limited-time spring takeout options — a hotel-made Picnic Box and a seasonal Japanese bento from Kobe Tamura — perfect for a day out at the nearby parks on Port Island.
A premium non-alcoholic ginger ale called YAKO, crafted with yuzu and Wasanbon sugar and focused on aromatic beauty rather than sweetness or heat, is now available for pre-order from Kohodo.
The freshly-baked canelé specialty shop KURAMAE CANNELÉ is offering a limited-time Strawberry and White Chocolate Financier at its Kuramae main store and Ecute Ueno branch from March 6 through May 10, 2026.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya is holding a Sakura Festival featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets, breads, colorful hanami bento boxes, and spring cafe menus across its food floors and restaurants.
Bar & Lounge "Whisk" on the 16th floor of Mesm Tokyo will serve a limited-edition Matcha and Ganache Layered Parfait from April 1 to June 30, 2026, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese tea room.
Muscle Mart, an experiential pop-up convenience store where muscular staff hand out free muscle-shaped bread, opens in Shibuya on March 28 and 29, 2026, offering seven unique muscle-themed experiences centered around skim milk.
An experience-based food festival themed around "noujiru" — the brain chemicals that surge when excitement peaks — is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days in May 2026. Admission is free.
A new macaron born from the meeting of a world-class patisserie and Saga's fermentation culture — Macaron Miso de Saga goes on sale in March 2026 at PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS Wataya Bessou in Ureshino, Saga.
A limited-time Pompompurin-themed cafe celebrating the character's 30th anniversary is set to open at three venues in Tokyo and Osaka from March 19, 2026, offering photogenic character-themed food, desserts, and drinks.
Purin Honpo, a pudding specialty shop committed to Hokkaido-sourced ingredients, is bringing back two popular spring-limited puddings — the Amaou Strawberry Pudding and the Sakura Pudding — through around May 2026.
Rokumei Coffee, a specialty coffee brand that originated in Nara, is opening its second Tokyo location at Shibuya Scramble Square 2F on March 5, 2026. The new shop features an exclusive seasonal blend and new pastry items.
A new chocolate snack combining crunchy pretzels with sustainable cacao bitter chocolate is coming to Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is holding a Nagasaki & Saga Gourmet Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring regional dishes from both prefectures supervised by the executive chef of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel.
Shibuya Gyoza is offering a limited-time dessert menu for White Day from March 9 to 15, 2026, featuring two sweet gyoza pie bites — including a new matcha an butter flavor.
Mixology Station Hakurai Bar in Shimbashi began serving lunch on March 5, 2026, under the name "Shimbashi Curry Hakurai," offering two signature curry dishes that blend Indian heritage with Japanese ingredients and technique.
A limited summer grill menu is available aboard Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. ferries from June 8 to September 6, 2026, showcasing Hokkaido seasonal ingredients in full-course dining at sea.
From March 16 to April 15, 2026, the rooftop BBQ venue at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a cherry blossom-themed barbecue plan featuring seasonal ingredients and sakura-inspired decor.
A plant-themed experiential market event featuring aromas, crafts, food, and more is heading to CPK GALLERY in Asakusabashi, Tokyo on April 18, 2026. Admission is free.
Starting March 13, Starbucks Japan is bringing two new spring beverages to stores nationwide—the Choux Cream Frappuccino and the Choux Cream Latte—both inspired by the rich, custard-filled pastry.
The Tokyo Station Hotel, just steps from Tokyo Station, is preparing cherry blossom-themed experiences for the spring season, including an original sakura map, an in-room afternoon tea plan, and seasonal menus at Bar & Café Camellia.
American dining restaurant Tomato & Onion is holding a limited-time Strawberry Fair from March 5, 2026. The seasonal lineup includes strawberry-packed parfaits, roll cake, shake, and more — with some items topped with popular Lotte snacks Sasa and Toppo.
Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a limited-time "Mango & Melon Bloom Afternoon Tea" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring edible flowers grown in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
Three onigiri varieties that were a hit at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are returning in refined form at the Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi store, available for a limited time from March 6, 2026.
AFURI ramen and Nagoya-based craft brewery Y.MARKET BREWING have joined forces to release THE PIONEERS, a Yuzu Pale Ale that blends hop character with yuzu purée — including the same juice used in AFURI's signature ramen.
The butter-focused confectionery shop Buttery, located a 6-minute walk from Nagoya Station, is adding three new products to its lineup this March, including a polvorones assortment tin and a maple-flavored cookie tin perfect for White Day gifting.
Café Kitsuné is releasing a spring seasonal menu on March 13, 2026, featuring colorful limited-time drinks and sweets made with sakura, pistachio, and matcha.
Specialty caramel sweets shop CARAMER is holding a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Omiya from March 5 to 17, 2026, featuring the brand-new Caramar Sand Hazelnut Cafe alongside its most popular treats.
fuacha, a specialty shop for flower tea and fruit tea, will be exhibiting for the first time at FOODEX JAPAN 2026 - The 51st International Food and Beverage Exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight, running from March 10 to 13, 2026.
ginou is a cherry blossom-pink rosé wine where silver foil shimmers in the glass, crafted from Yamanashi-grown Koshu and Marselan grapes and available via lottery through KURAND.
A collaboration between Godiva and Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture brings together Belgian dark chocolate and locally grown lotus root chips in a limited-edition treat, available from March 2026.
Mari Mayans Hierbas Ibicencas, a traditional herbal liqueur from Ibiza, Spain, has won the Best Spirits Award in the IGP category at the prestigious Alimentos de España 2025, organized by Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
A dedicated online shop for ago (flying fish) products from Hirado, Nagasaki has relaunched as "Hirado Ago Research Institute," offering more than 60 varieties of local ago goods for delivery nationwide.
The beloved spring limited menu at J.S. PANCAKE CAFE is returning, featuring Amaou strawberries layered into a mille-feuille pancake. Available from March 12 through early May at locations across Japan.
Starting March 4, 2026, the Denmark-inspired KAFFE OTTE café at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is serving a limited-time spring strawberry lineup—including a strawberry parfait and a Danish French toast—through May 12, 2026.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is offering a limited spring stay plan featuring the "Aromatic Spring" afternoon tea, which pairs strawberries with spices and herbs for a sophisticated, grown-up tea experience — available from March through May 2026.
The beloved Basil Salt Lemon lineup returns to Kappa Sushi for spring 2026, featuring shrimp, prosciutto, and salmon sushi from 160 yen per two pieces, plus a new side of fried potatoes with basil mayo.
The 24th Spring Hokkaido Food Fair runs over two consecutive weeks at Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi in March 2026, featuring 42 vendors with fresh seafood bento, spring sweets, and ready-made dishes prepared on-site.
Jabara-ize Kitayama has released a new sparkling citrus soda featuring jabara, a rare citrus fruit native to Kitayama Village in Wakayama. Conceived by the village's unofficial local hero "Jabara Rider," the drink took two years to develop and is said to deliver a fresh-squeezed level of aroma.
The food floor "Hoppe Town" at Matsuzakaya Ueno store is hosting weekly rotating pop-up events throughout March, featuring first-time brands like Sanpi Ryoron and tamayose, plus the Hakobiyun service delivering fresh East Japan specialties by bullet train.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture is hosting a special anniversary event for Pompompurin's 30th year, running from April 16 to December 31, 2026, including the opening of an all-new POMPOMPURIN DINER.
Shichimiya Honpo, a 370-year-old spice shop along the Kiyomizudera pilgrimage road in Kyoto, reopened its Kiyomizu main store on March 5, 2026, with a renovated interior designed for a more relaxed shopping experience.
A limited-time pairing dinner course, "Le Printemps," is available at Top of Yokohama Teppanyaki & Dining through March 31, 2026, pairing dishes made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients with wines selected from around the world.
UHA Mikakuto is launching Gumidama Strawberry Flavor, a new gummy featuring a hard candy shell and chewy gummy center, at convenience stores nationwide starting March 17, 2026.
WASUKI BASE Biwako VILLA STYLE in Makino, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is now accepting reservations. The property offers three cottages and two dome-style glamping units right alongside Lake Biwa, with BBQ facilities, a dog run, and easy walking access to the award-winning Makino Sunny Beach.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
Japan's largest local ice cream event, Aipaku Premium KYOTO 2026, makes its first appearance in Kyoto from March 26 to 30 at Miyako Messe, bringing together unique artisan flavors and regional specialties from across the country.
A pop-up shop and talk event centered on "Shigi no Ongaeshi mai" — rice grown in harmony with biodiversity in Saga Prefecture — will take place at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū in Kagurazaka on March 14 and 15, 2026.
The 28th-floor bar lounge at Asakusa View Hotel is offering a spring limited-time afternoon tea called "Spring Collection," featuring 10 strawberry and sakura-themed sweets, 6 savories, and unlimited TWG Tea selections with sweeping views of Tokyo Skytree.
From spring through autumn, five restaurants operated by Positive Dream Persons are rolling out open-air beer terrace plans, where guests can enjoy seasonal cuisine and drinks under the open sky.
A beautiful all-edible sweet gift box adorned with crimson roses is available at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Pastry Shop from March 7 to 14, 2026, limited to just 10 pieces.
A new artisan bakery brand born from the collaboration between renowned baker Chef Ryuzo Abe and the craftsmen of Dia Corporation opens on the basement floor of Daimaru Umeda, aiming to become Kansai's best bakery.
Fujiya's beloved Look chocolate line gets a premium upgrade with the new Awayuki pouch, featuring a rare white strawberry variety from Nara Prefecture in a three-layer chocolate construction.
Hanaori Hakone Ashinoko is launching a renewed spring dinner buffet for day visitors starting March 9, 2026, plus new strawberry and peach parfaits at the lobby lounge available through May 31.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2nd-floor cafe restaurant "Le Temps" will offer an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing the flavors of spring and Kyoto.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo and Pierre Hermé Paris are collaborating on a limited-edition spring-to-early-summer afternoon tea featuring citrus and floral sweets, running from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
The chewy upcycled gummy made with syrup from white peach processing is back at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10, 2026, featuring a new package inspired by Achi Village's scenic flower peach landscape.
Popular Tokyo bakery MAISON ICHI is holding a week-long pop-up at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's B1F from March 4 to 10, 2026, featuring their signature croissants alongside new spring sakura-themed breads.
Starting March 24, the Rainbow Bridge View Dining & Champagne Bar Manhattan at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay launches a new lunch plan combining a cold appetizer buffet, freshly baked bread, a made-to-order grilled French main course, and an elegant dessert buffet with panoramic Tokyo Bay views.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
From March 23 to April 12, 2026, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi in Roppongi is hosting a special cherry blossom event where guests can enjoy grilled chicken and seasonal dishes while viewing Somei Yoshino trees framed by the restaurant's large windows.
Kikusui Sake Brewery in Shibata, Niigata is offering a two-day "Kurabito Experience Program" on May 21 and 22, 2026, where participants can work alongside actual brewery workers to wash rice, cultivate koji, and perform hands-on sake brewing within a historic warehouse setting.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
Sogo Hiroshima's 6th Sweets Fair runs from March 6 to 15, 2026, bringing together over 100 handpicked sweets from 41 vendors — including six making their debut — with strawberry treats, crepes, soft-serve, baked goods, and a cookie tin fair in the final days.
Takara Shuzo's beloved dry chuhai, first launched on March 7, 2006, reaches its 20th anniversary with special limited-edition packaging available nationwide from early March 2026.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas in Yomitan, Okinawa, hosts a spring harvest festival on March 21 and 22, 2026, where guests can enjoy a hands-on harvest experience at the hotel's organic farm, "Our Farm," along with farm-fresh pizzas, canapés, and original craft beer.
Tachibana E Sake Sales has launched the 8th edition of its Amazon.co.jp exclusive Whiskey Mikuji lottery, offering 466 lots at ¥4,880 each with the highly sought-after Hakushu 18-Year as the grand prize.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
Chiikawa Bakery at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is releasing a limited-time sakura-themed lineup of pink breads, tea, syrup, and drinks starting March 6, 2026 — perfect for welcoming spring.
A new dining bar blending light Italian cuisine with Japanese obanzai-style dishes opened in Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo on March 2, 2026, offering a menu thoughtfully designed for health-conscious diners.
Falò Brewing, a craft beer brewery in Yamamoto Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is releasing a new strawberry beer called "HBD" made with locally grown strawberries. Sales begin on March 4, 2026, at beer bars across Japan and at roadside stations within Yamamoto Town.
Western restaurant Bella Vista on the 40th floor of Hotel New Otani Tokyo is adding two spring dishes to its menu from March 10, 2026 — white asparagus fritto and a sakura shrimp spaghettini.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is offering a limited-time "Fresh Greenery Afternoon Tea" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories in vibrant early-summer green hues, enjoyed alongside the courtyard's fresh green maple leaves.
Kitano Grill & Bar at Kobe Kitano Nosta is running a seasonal lunch buffet featuring fresh local spring produce from Hyogo and Kobe, with selectable grilled mains, from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
Kochakaden has launched its first-ever collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring 31 limited-edition bottle designs across 6 tea products available nationwide from March 2, 2026.
Nagasakido, an Osaka confectionery shop with over 100 years of history, has launched the "Castella Biscuit" — a new treat that combines the moist, fluffy texture of castella with the light, crispy bite of a biscuit. Available first at Shin-Osaka Station from March 2, 2026.
The fresh-baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching two seasonal PABLOmini tarts at its Shinsaibashi flagship — a cherry blossom-inspired "Hanami" and a White Day-exclusive "White Opera" — available from March 1, 2026.
Starting March 4, 2026, all Pizza-La locations across Japan are offering a limited-edition Sumikkogurashi Special Pack. For an extra 360 yen (tax included) with any pizza, customers receive an exclusive ceramic bowl and original sticker set featuring a new "Tanuki no Manmaru Restaurant" theme design.
A frozen malatang inspired by Radon, the sky monster from the Godzilla franchise, has launched for nationwide purchase via the Ouchi de Maratan online store at ¥999. Part of a seven-monster collaboration series, it features a mild spice level and a double-broth base crafted with Japanese dashi.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
Italian Grill "Melodia" on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental in Shinagawa is offering the "Sakura Strawberry Vivace" semi-lunch buffet from March 12, 2026. Choose one from six main courses and enjoy an unlimited spring-inspired antipasti and dessert spread.
Two new limited-edition flavors are joining Suntory's -196 lineup nationwide from April 28, 2026 — a Sugar-Free Peach Yogurite at ALC 7% and a Mango Yogurite at ALC 4%.
A new limited-edition canned sparkling wine with refreshing muscat flavor and gentle sweetness, made without added antioxidants, is set to go on sale nationwide from April 28, 2026.
Two new canned gin soda varieties from Suntory's SUI gin brand — "Refreshingly Light" and "Full-Bodied Rich" — are set to hit shelves across Japan on March 31, 2026, offering a gin soda experience designed to complement everyday meals.
Suntory introduces Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila to the Japanese market, featuring 100% Blue Agave and triple distillation for a smooth, fresh flavor, priced at ¥4,900 (tax excluded) for 750ml.
DINING & BAR "BAYSIDE" at Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is running a Spring Lunch Buffet touring the flavors of Kyushu and Okinawa from March 1 to May 31, 2026. A special strawberry dessert edition is also available during spring break from March 20 to April 5.
Isetan Shinjuku's "British Fair 2026" runs March 11–17, 2026, bringing together over 100 food and lifestyle brands. This year's highlights include premium first-dough scones, approximately 40 varieties of takeout tea, and pub-style fish & chips and classic meat pies served at the ISEPUB pop-up.
Hennessy X.O La Carafe, an innovative luminous bottle designed for luxury nightlife venues, made its Japan debut in February 2026 with an exclusive launch event at GINZA SAPPHIRE LOUNGE featuring live performances and top cultural icons.
Bar "Carousel" at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, is serving the spring-limited cocktail "OUSYUN" from March 16 to April 30, 2026, combining sakura liqueur, green tea liqueur, and Japanese vodka.
From March 19 to June 14, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama serves "Pure Rose," a white wine-based cocktail finished with Bulgarian organic Damascus rose water, offered in collaboration with Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026.
Nespresso marks 40 years in 2026 with limited-edition coffee sets and accessories on sale from March 12. A "WITH LOVE." campaign offers prizes to 440 lucky buyers, and the Gold Capsule Contest opens to members for the first time.
Two new iced coffee products from the beloved Kyoto Ogawa Coffee Sumiyaki series go on sale March 1, 2026, available as seasonal items through August.
La Locanda at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is holding a special Sunday Brunch on March 15, celebrating the early arrival of cherry blossom season with a live kitchen, original cocktails, and Pierre Hermé Paris desserts.
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
On March 24, 2026, est — the five-consecutive-year Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi — will host a one-day-only dessert collaboration featuring guest pâtissière Asuka Otowa of Otowa Restaurant and resident Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco.
For the entire month of March 2026, the 30th-floor dining bar at Futako-tamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting a special food fair showcasing Fukushima Prefecture's finest ingredients — including tuna caught by high school students during deep-sea training voyages and locally raised Fukushima wagyu beef.
George Steuart Tea is hosting a two-day tea tasting event at Three Tiers, one of Tokyo's top British pastry salons, on March 14–15, 2026. Led by a tea instructor, the 90-minute sessions include tastings of five or more tea varieties and a pairing with Three Tiers' celebrated carrot cake.
Tokyo's specialty donut shops HOCUS POCUS in Nagatacho and Omotesando are launching their new March 2026 lineup inspired by fruit, featuring flavors like apricot peach, blueberry, orange, apple cinnamon s'more, and lemon cookies and cream.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of Golden Week events in 2026, led by a new evening buffet featuring live magic and piano performances, alongside a garden display of 100 koi streamers, a honey harvest stay, bread-making workshops, and a morning yoga session.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Setouchi Harbor Restaurant at Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel introduces a new spring menu highlighting Hyogo Prefecture's seasonal produce, along with aquarium-inspired desserts and a refreshed afternoon tea set.
Kobe Suma Sea World introduces spring-limited menus at its three dining venues from March 1, 2026, featuring seasonal Hyogo ingredients including local fish, Kobe pork, and Awaji beef.
Now on Cheese♪, a specialty shop offering an array of cheese-based sweets, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from March 4 to March 16, 2026, making it the shop's first-ever appearance in Fukuoka.
Freshly baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching a new limited-edition "Caramel Nuts Cheese Tart" at its Shinsaibashi Main Store from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring three types of nuts and a bitter caramel sauce, priced at 1,280 yen.
Leach Bar and Cellar Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka are offering two special cherry blossom cocktails from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a Spring Dinner menu from March 10 to June 9, 2026, featuring "Japanese French" cuisine that blends seasonal domestic ingredients with French cooking techniques.
A seasonal Cheese Puff Strawberry Milk goes on sale from March 1, 2026, exclusively at two Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory locations in Shinjuku and Haneda Airport.
A collaboration cafe marking 10 years of Witchy Pretty Cure! is coming to Share CAFE locations in Harajuku and Hakata from May 2, 2026, with a new Osaka location joining the lineup.
A spring-themed strawberry sweets buffet is taking place at ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya's 2F casual dining "Garden Court" on March 14 and 15, 2026, with an extensive lineup of desserts and savory bites crafted by the hotel's pastry chef.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Toranomon Hills Business Tower location of French brand Beillevaire will offer a store-exclusive star-themed financier, "Étoile Toranomon," in five distinct flavors.
From March 6 to April 15, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is hosting CHANDON SPRING, a stylish urban hanami event featuring sakura decorations and Chandon Rosé available by the glass at five venues throughout the tower.
CHAPTER THE GRILL restaurant at The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Kyoto, has launched a new "Vegetable Buffet" for lunch, highlighting organic vegetables from the Kamigamo area prepared in a variety of cooking styles.
Tokyo bakery Comme'N is launching a Spring Collection for cherry blossom season, featuring a renewed Sakura Anpan, a new Strawberry Cream Cone in March, and picnic-perfect pizzas and sandwiches arriving in April.
Italian & Wine Bar CONA is hosting "Ohanami Bar 2026" from March 1 to April 30, 2026, where guests can enjoy full-bloom cherry blossom décor indoors alongside 5 spring-limited dishes featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
A seasonal "Spring Strawberry Afternoon Tea" is offered at The Lounge & Bar on the 16th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Fukui from March 2 to May 6, 2026, featuring a lineup of strawberry-inspired sweets and savories made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Two popular food brands from Fukuoka are opening their first locations in the Chubu region, with dacō launching inside Karuizawa Shoten and I'm donut ? at the newly opened Karuizawa T-SITE.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Mr. CHEESECAKE store at GRANSTA TOKYO is launching a limited-edition "Mr. CHEESECAKE Petit Classic with Berry," a sweet-and-tangy twist on the brand's signature Classic cheesecake, available exclusively at the GRANSTA TOKYO location.
From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.
Family restaurant chain Joyfull is running a collaboration campaign with the anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea from 3:00 PM on March 10, 2026. Exclusive menus inspired by five main characters, character novelties, and social media giveaways are all part of the fun through April 7.
From February 28 to March 22, 2026, Kanou Shoujuan's Sunaino Sato estate in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture hosts its annual plum blossom festival, with around 700 plum trees across 9 varieties, limited wagashi, special menus, and hands-on events.
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo's main dining room "Orangerie Koan" introduces a fermentation-themed menu running from March 3 to May 30, 2026, as part of the hotel's ongoing "Kitano Finds Japan" series celebrating Japanese food culture.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa has released a new herbal tea called "Dawn," inspired by the winter sunrise over Asama Mountain, combining hibiscus, rosehip, and ginger in an elegantly designed tin.
Starting April 1, 2026, the Moomin Special Room Stay plan at Shinjuku Prince Hotel and Kawagoe Prince Hotel adds exclusive Moominvalley Park logo pancakes to the breakfast buffet, along with themed rooms featuring Moomin plush toys and a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass voucher.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is running its spring "Sakura Cafe" event, complete with an indoor cherry blossom lounge for hay fever-friendly hanami, a seasonal sakura mud pack, and a limited cafe menu featuring Amarin, a celebrated Saitama-grown strawberry.
Oimo Fes SHIZUOKA 2026 & Shizuoka Exposition is held at Granship Plaza in Shizuoka City from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Sweet potato specialty shops, sweets vendors, and producers from across Japan gather for this three-day event, now in its fifth edition since first launching in 2023.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Chinese dining restaurant Precious ONO HAKATA at The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka celebrates five years with a special anniversary lunch course featuring creative dishes, a buffet, and an optional all-you-can-drink plan.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will serve a special afternoon tea featuring fully ripened mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture paired with locally grown Japanese black tea.
Freshly baked apple pie shop RINGO is celebrating its 10th anniversary in March 2026 by bringing back the fan-voted No. 1 flavor, Freshly Baked Rich Apple Pie with 3 Cheeses and Honey, starting March 1, 2026.
Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa is celebrating its first anniversary on March 1, 2026 with four limited-time campaigns, including a ¥10,000-per-person stay plan, a Yonezawa beef steak lunch, a LINE stamp double campaign, and an Instagram giveaway.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
Soratoshiba by Yonaoyona Ale, the craft beer brewing restaurant at Escon Field HOKKAIDO, is launching a new year-limited series starting with "Mokumoku White," a Weizen-style beer with fruity aromas and low bitterness, beginning in early March 2026.
Three Taiwanese food brands in Japan — Taiwan Ten Shouten, wanna manna, and Banka — are launching spring-limited menus and new products centered on nourishing the mind and body through Taiwanese cuisine.
Fourteen new establishments, including four brand-new dining concepts, are set to open at Tokyo World Gate Akasaka, bringing the total lineup to 18 shops and restaurants across Akasaka Trust Tower and ATT EAST.
A refreshing chuhai made with straight-pressed hassaku juice from Hiroshima Prefecture is coming back in a newly redesigned package, available in limited quantities from March 3, 2026.
Starting March 7, 2026, the 15th-floor restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will host a spring strawberry-themed lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays through May 6.
Finlandia Vodka, Finland's premium vodka brand crafted with Arctic glacial spring water and locally grown barley, is set to launch in Japan on March 2, 2026.
After selling out before the end of last season's run, Freshness Burger brings back its popular craft lemonade featuring rare Kagoshima-grown beni amanatsu citrus, available from March 4 through April 14, 2026.
Ginza Mitsukoshi's GINZA TABLE 2026 SPRING runs March 4–17, 2026, spotlighting spring sweets and theater bento boxes perfect for gift-giving and intermission dining.
Grand Castella is reviving its popular Sakura An Habutae Mochi Castella for a limited period from February 27 to April 5, 2026, as the Taiwan-born castella brand celebrates its 5th anniversary in Japan.
Colorful kohakuto candies shaped like gems and minerals are enclosed in transparent capsules as a spring-limited gift set from Fukuoka-based Harapeco Lab, available from February 25, 2026.
Hidakaya, the Chinese diner chain popular across the Kanto region, is revamping its best-selling gyoza and rolling out new menu items and a limited-time highball campaign starting March 27, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" is refreshing its breakfast buffet with a "Wellness Morning" concept combining gut health and body-warming foods to combat the pollen season, with limited cherry blossom items launching March 12.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has published its March 2026 sake event calendar, featuring festivals and tasting events held across Japan including Nagoya, Niigata, Kyoto, and Aomori.
Forestana Karuizawa, the wedding venue at Karuizawa Prince Hotel, will hold a March-only bridal fair on weekends and public holidays from March 1 to 29, 2026, themed around mimosa flowers with free tastings, decorative displays, and more.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
Korean Dining Yaomi, a new Korean restaurant concept developed for Korean cuisine lovers, opens its first location in the underground Okayama Ichibangai shopping area directly connected to JR Okayama Station.
Three limited edition White Day collaboration products between Lawson and bakery cafe "Bread, Espresso &" are available at select Lawson stores from February 25, 2026, featuring coffee ganache chocolates, French toast-style chocolates, and financiers.
Nagasakibana Beach Resort in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture will host the 3rd Nagasakibana Beach Festa on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The popular day-trip event returns with BBQ, roasted sweet potato and baked apple experiences, craft activities, and festival-style food stalls—all set against a backdrop of 27 million rapeseed flowers in bloom.
GRADATIONS restaurant on the 41st floor of Nagoya's Midland Square is offering a spring-themed afternoon tea and seasonal parfait from March 2 to April 26, 2026, with cheese-centered savory tartines and spring ingredients including cherry blossoms and strawberries.
Pasco's new "Snack Pan Tokachi Butter 8-Pack" is set to launch on March 1, 2026, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions — the flavor that claimed the top spot in the "Snack Pan Grand Election '25."
The popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
Starting March 1, 2026, Saryo Zeze in Nara offers a year-round afternoon tea series themed around the Eastern philosophy of yin-yang and the five elements, with seasonal menus rotating through wood, fire, metal, water, and earth.
To mark its 20th anniversary, natural organic beauty brand SHIGETA is releasing three limited-edition herbal tea blends on March 5, 2026, each designed to support well-being from the inside out.
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture is offering a limited-time "Hana Saku Plan" from March 15 to 28, 2026, celebrating graduations and new beginnings with an apple-themed Pomme Pomme Fair and cocktail event.
From March 20 to April 19, 2026, Six Senses Kyoto will offer sakura-inspired afternoon tea, seasonal café treats, and cocktails inspired by the hotel's own weeping cherry blossom blooming in the courtyard.
Sweets Paradise is holding its spring-limited "Strawberry Fair" from March 4, 2026, featuring a lineup of strawberry-themed sweets, an in-house contest-winning cake, and seasonal food items available at all buffet courses.
THE ALLEY is introducing the spring-limited MOCHI SERIES — two new smoothies featuring a unique mochi cream texture — available nationwide from March 6, 2026.
A new yakiniku restaurant, Yakiniku ABC, has opened in Shin-Okubo offering all-you-can-eat courses centered on wagyu, karubi, harami, and rosu — a first for an area known for pork samgyeopsal.
Bar "Jacks" on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is introducing the "Excellent Plan" starting March 2, 2026 — a two-hour early evening package featuring four seasonal courses and unlimited drinks.
Alice in Fantasy Land, the Alice in Wonderland-themed fantasy restaurant near JR Osaka Station, is hosting a limited-time Easter afternoon tea and course menu from March 1 through April 30, 2026.
Known as a casual meat bar chain, Beef Kitchen Stand has introduced a new tonkotsu soy sauce ramen at all locations, developed over six months using soy sauce kaeshi from a 150-year-old Yokohama maker.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Black Nikka brand, Nikka Whisky is launching a new canned highball alongside packaging updates for its core lineup.
Calbee's popular Baked Oats series is getting a new member — the unsweetened Baked Oats SOY, featuring soy flakes and black soybeans for two distinct textures, launching March 9, 2026 at stores nationwide (excluding convenience stores).
Asahi Group Foods is releasing Calpis® Assorted Candy on March 16, offering four flavors in one pack—original, white peach, strawberry, and Kyoho grape.
The high-end Confetti baked confectionery series is getting a new member — a crumbly chocolat sablé loaded with toasted sliced almonds in a rich, mildly sweet chocolate dough, launching March 2, 2026.
A limited-time Strawberry Milk Tea is launching at select Foresty Coffee and Foresty Cafe locations along the Odakyu Line from February 26, 2026.
A highly requested flavor from the popular Fruits Therapy® jelly series is making its comeback — the Golden Pineapple variety goes on sale nationwide starting March 1, 2026, in limited quantities only.
Peko-chan Milky Donuts, the donut specialty brand from Fujiya Co., Ltd., is launching two spring seasonal limited-edition flavors in March 2026, along with three new store openings across Wakayama, Kanagawa, and Osaka.
The Market F restaurant at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is introducing a new themed dinner buffet series for its 30th anniversary year, starting with a strawberry theme from March 1 to April 29, 2026.
A Yahoo! Shopping-exclusive whisky lucky draw has launched, with the rare Hibiki 21 Year as the grand prize. Limited to 466 entries at ¥4,980 each (tax included, free shipping), the draw closes once all entries are claimed.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier on the 6th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki will reopen on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a renovation inspired by the atmosphere of a Mediterranean resort.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Lobby Lounge La Terrasse at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama offers an elegant Rose Afternoon Tea featuring rose-garden-inspired sweets and savories, priced at ¥7,590 per person including tax and service charge.
InterContinental Hotel Osaka is launching its Spring Promotion 2026, featuring seasonal menus, limited-edition cocktails, and sakura sweets across multiple venues from March through May 2026.
Kenmin Foods, Japan's No. 1 bifun brand, is releasing a new frozen stir-fried rice noodle dish co-created with fans on March 1 — the second product from its community-driven "Minna no Frozen Bifun Project."
For the first time, Celeo Kokubunji and Kokubunji Marui are joining forces to host a joint bread festival featuring around 20 bakeries over 8 days from March 15.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka is undergoing its second major renovation since opening. Starting March 26, 2026, 30 new and renovated stores will open in phases, including the first Kansai location of Adidas Store by ABC-MART.
Crafted by an Okinawa Prefecture-certified master of Ryukyuan cuisine, the "Kariyushi Ryukyuan Set Meal" is served exclusively on Ryukyuan Cuisine Day — the third Thursday of each month — at Ryukyu Dining Hanafu.
In celebration of Minion Day on March 20, MIGNON (Mini Croissant Specialty Shop) is rolling out a second Minions collaboration — a "Choco Banana" mini croissant available at all stores nationwide from March 1, 2026.
A unique Taiwanese noodle stall is opening on JR Nagoya Station's unused Platform 1 track space for 102 days from March 12 to June 21, 2026, creating a night market atmosphere right at the platform.
Nakamuraya's new Ogura Tsubu-an Monaka, packed with 50g of anko made from Hokkaido-grown dainagon azuki beans, goes on sale at Kanto supermarkets starting March 1, 2026.
Pasco is releasing the Yawaraka Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat Roll on March 1, 2026, in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu regions — a collaboration with the iconic Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat candy.
PBOX STND, a new social stand on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO, is set to open on March 4, 2026, featuring a carefully curated lineup of craft beers, spirits, vegan-friendly hot dogs, and izakaya-style bites that capture the cross-cultural energy of Shibuya.
All-Day Dining Limone at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection is serving a special mini bouquet-included dinner buffet plan from March 12 to April 28, 2026 — perfect for farewell parties, reunions, and family celebrations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is hosting a spring strawberry series featuring the afternoon buffet "Strawberry Blossom" at Splendido from March 11, and the afternoon tea "Sakura & Strawberry Royal" at The Lobby Lounge from March 10, 2026.
The Riverside Cafe at The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is hosting a cherry blossom lunch buffet featuring over 30 colorful spring dishes, running Thursdays through Sundays from March 26 to April 5, 2026.
Sakaba Tsumugido, the popular izakaya known for its quality food at accessible prices, is opening a new Ikebukuro location on March 11, 2026, just one minute from Ikebukuro Station's West Exit.
A spring-limited 8-dish Chinese course "Zuien (瑞宴)" is available from March 1 to May 31, 2026, at Chinese Restaurant Sangu on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka. Priced at ¥10,000 per person, highlights include domestic spare ribs in orange sweet and sour sauce and steamed cherry sea bream with seafood soy sauce.
A new dressing from Yamato Foods highlights the bittersweet character of Setouchi lemon peel, launching nationwide on February 24, 2026.
A new spring dinner course called "Haru" launches at Piacere, the Italian restaurant on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo, running from March 3 through May 30, 2026.
Sharecafe's "Limited Spring Edition" seasonal menu is now available at the Harajuku and Hakata locations, featuring plum and lavender-inspired drinks alongside a spring-themed fried bread sandwich.
Starting March 1, 2026, the bar VIVARIUM on the 19th floor of Sheraton Kagoshima is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
The French restaurant La Belle Assiette at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji is launching a seasonal prix fixe dinner celebrating the aromas and textures of spring, starting March 16, 2026.
An all-day acai café from SUGARY has opened its first Tokyo location in Ebisu, offering customizable acai bowls made with premium "grosso" grade acai puree supplied by FrutaFruta.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge "Bay View" on the 28th floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is serving a spring-limited evening high tea themed around cherry blossoms and strawberries, set against Yokohama's glittering night views and live piano music.
The fan-favorite strawberry cheese tart from BAKE CHEESE TART is back for spring 2026 with an upgraded recipe. The new spring release packs even more Fukuoka amaou strawberry flavor, with strawberry jam folded into the cheese mousse and layered on top for a rich taste that lingers to the very last bite.
Korean twisted donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out a seasonal "Spring Strawberry Fair" starting March 1, featuring four limited-edition spring-themed donuts across all locations in Japan.
Starting February 26, 2026, DEAN & DELUCA Okayama is serving two limited-time seasonal flower teas – the exotic Persian Love Tea inspired by a traditional Persian confection, and a Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte with honey and cheese cream.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
A new year-round addition to the Kudamono Torys Can series, the lemon highball combines a full-bodied lemon flavor with the smooth finish of Torys Whisky and goes on sale across Japan on April 21, 2026.
The "Karakuchi Zero Ball" non-alcoholic chuhai brand is expanding with a new Ginger Ale flavor and a new 500ml size, both going on sale nationwide from March 17, 2026.
New York's prestigious Benjamin Steakhouse is offering complimentary original cocktails and mocktails inspired by mimosa flowers on March 8th at their four Japan locations to celebrate International Women's Day.
Hilton Nagoya presents a spring buffet featuring authentic Southern Italian cuisine and a popular strawberry sweets selection from March 12 to May 14, 2026.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki will host a Spring Family Lunch Buffet at the West River Café & Restaurant during the spring holidays from March 20-22 and May 2-6, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat dishes and 90-minute drink service.
Two new drinking jellies made with locally sourced Izu mandarin oranges and plums are now available. These gelatin-free products feature natural fruit flavors and use only domestic ingredients, offering a taste of local Izu agriculture.
Two adorable additions to the Animal Collector Series debut on February 22, 2026. Single malt whiskies Kirishima Newborn Munchkin and Kirishima Newborn Shiba Inu feature four-barrel blends with smooth, fruity character.
The Open-Air Museum of Ethnology Little World in Inuyama, Aichi reopens its Taiwan Area on March 14, 2026, featuring authentic street food like Hu Jiao Bing and new Chinese drama-inspired costume experiences.
Following their successful collaboration at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Osaka Metro and Mon Cher, creator of the famous Dojima Roll, will release collaborative baked confectionery at the Osaka Marathon EXPO 2026, held February 20-21, 2026 at Intex Osaka.
Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo presents a special spring lunch collaboration with Boku, Shimaenaga. featuring strawberries and berries in an afternoon tea-style menu from March to May 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is undergoing its largest renovation of the deli section since the building's opening in 2014, transforming 60% of the basement floor with 16 new shops opening from late February to late April 2026.
Two new varieties of Goka Apple Wine are now available in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture. CYGNUS and PEGASUS join the existing lineup of seasonal wines named after constellations.
Authent Hotel Otaru introduces a limited-time strawberry-themed afternoon tea service featuring handcrafted sweets and savory dishes, available weekends and holidays from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
Uzunokuni Minami Awaji celebrates the harvest season with a special festival featuring Awaji Island's signature new onions from March 20 to March 30, 2026
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
Dubai's tourism continues to boom with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2025. Emirates announces twice-daily Narita flights starting May 2026, FIX Dessert Chocolatier unveils new chocolate flavors, and Dubai restaurants shine in the MENA Best Restaurants 50 list.
FUJIYA CO., LTD.'s beloved characters welcome new friends in January 2026, now featured on adorable sweets and merchandise including gift bags, cream puffs, and acrylic charms.
Kazeno Heritage will launch a cafe, party venue, and wedding business at Fukuyama Castle and Fukuju Kaikan, a registered tangible cultural property, starting April 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo is hosting a free tasting event for Gatsun, to Mikan and the new Gatsun, to White Peach ice candy at Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort from February 21-23, 2026.
Urban-style cafes GGCo., operating four locations in Tokyo including Kamiyacho and Gotenyama, will offer spring-limited breads and sandwiches featuring cherry blossom, matcha, and spring vegetables from March 2 to May 29, 2026.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Sakai, LaLaport Kadoma, and Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma will host a special gummy-themed event celebrating Ura Gummy Day on March 9th, featuring all-you-can-pack gummy stations, manufacturer booths, and entertainment.
The creative food brand harapecolab has released a special collection of mineral-inspired sweets perfect for White Day and spring gifting occasions, featuring ice cakes, chocolates, and colorful candies.
Hiroshima IPPIN KITTE Osaka Store presents a special Higashihiroshima Fair from February 28 to April 23, 2026, featuring sake tasting from 10 breweries, the region's mascot Nonta, and Higashihiroshima Koi Chicken tastings.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima presents a culinary journey through Italy and Spain with a special spring buffet from March 1 to May 6, 2026. The buffet features authentic Mediterranean dishes and exclusive lunch items including fresh strawberry Mont Blanc and roast beef.
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai is hosting a limited-time Korean Food Fair at Restaurant & Cafe Serenity throughout March 2026, featuring popular dishes like Samgyeopsal and Yangnyeom Chicken served carving-style.
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki will host Miffy Birthday Month from May 29 to June 28, 2026, featuring collaborations with Miffy cafes and shops nationwide, exclusive birthday goods and food, a special flower dress greeting, and a birthday show with Miffy and friends.
The Ishikari Fair showcases Hokkaido's specialty foods and tourism information at Coach & Four stores in Inagi, Tokyo and Tsukuba, Ibaraki from February 20 to March 25, 2026.
The donut specialty shop JACK IN THE DONUTS at Yodobashi Akiba reopens on February 26th featuring the brand's vibrant new design. This marks the second Tokyo location to showcase the company's total rebranding launched in November 2025.
Starting March 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will offer a curated wine tasting experience featuring Nagano Prefecture wines selected by their sommelier excellence. The spring edition features three wines from Kusunoki Winery.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo introduces a limited-time strawberry sweets semi-buffet lunch from March 1 to May 15, 2026, featuring French toast with strawberry jam, strawberry cheesecake, seasonal strawberry tasting, and an optional instant film camera plan for capturing spring memories.
Two Tokyo restaurants are hosting a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected Kyushu sake and spring-themed dishes from February 24 to April 25, 2026.
Kizunaya, a company specializing in Oita's soul food "ryukyu," has released a new black sea bream (kurodai) mixed rice product seasoned in the traditional ryukyu style, starting in February.
Celebrate spring with a limited-time afternoon tea featuring delicate cherry blossoms and fresh strawberries. Available March 1 to April 30, 2026, at LOUNGE PLUS on the 19th floor.
Pastel bakery chain launches its seventh annual collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin, featuring limited-edition pudding-themed desserts, plush toys, and exclusive merchandise celebrating the character's 30th anniversary from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
A new whisky lottery exclusive to Rakuten Market offers rare bottles including Hakushu 18 Year and 12 Year in a limited run of 466 units, with special point bonuses during the Shopping Marathon.
The luxury hotel debuts an array of spring-inspired offerings including a gluten-free strawberry parfait, teppanyaki afternoon tea with premium Japanese tea pairings, and craft cocktails from a world-renowned bartender.
Sapporo Beer introduces two new ready-to-drink beverages featuring a bold bitter taste profile and ultra-low sugar content, targeting consumers seeking satisfying alternatives to traditional beer.
Shake Shack brings back its beloved seasonal Sakura Shake for spring 2026. The limited-time menu features creamy vanilla frozen custard blended with sakura-flavored sauce and milk, offering a smooth texture and delicate cherry blossom aroma from February 25 through early April.
Sillage, a modern bistronomy restaurant in Shirokane-Takanawa, will host a special makers dinner on March 12th, 2026, featuring William Chris Vineyards and Calais Winery from Texas, two pioneering wineries leading the Texas wine renaissance.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
The luxury hotel TIAD in Nagoya has extended its popular collaboration with British fragrance brand MOLTON BROWN, offering exclusive chocolates inspired by the Pink Pepperpod fragrance through March 14, 2026.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel introduces a new matcha-themed afternoon tea featuring melt-in-your-mouth desserts and savory delights, available from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
Wendy's・First Kitchen introduces two luxurious burger items featuring black truffle sauce, white truffle oil, and creamy mozzarella cheese at select locations starting February 26th.
The recently opened Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso introduces Restaurant Fuka, offering exclusive course dining featuring premium Hokuriku ingredients for overnight guests starting April 1, 2026.
A new large-serving instant ramen featuring newly developed "moist and chewy wide noodles" and fragrant chicken oil soy sauce soup is set to launch nationwide on March 16, 2026.
The popular "Cheese with Honey" sweets brand DROOLY is making its Tokyo debut with a limited-time pop-up at Keio Department Store in Shinjuku Station from February 24 to April 9, 2026.
Starting February 19 at 8:00 PM, Epicurean Palette launches a limited-time revival sale offering premium wines and rare bottles at exclusive prices, with featured selections from renowned French vineyards and Oregon wineries.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo's Iidabashi area presents a special spring event featuring strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in both dining and bar offerings.
Located on the 17th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower at HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, JAM17 DINING & BAR presents a seasonal spring menu featuring cherry blossom-inspired dishes, desserts, and cocktails running from March through April 2026.
A fan-favorite from Krispy Kreme's flagship Tokyo International Forum store is making a limited comeback. The Premium Tokyo Butter Cream Rum Raisin doughnut returns February 25, 2026.
Kyoto Century Hotel presents its first strawberry sweets buffet following the restaurant renovation, featuring five premium strawberry varieties and live crepe suzette preparation from March 7 to April 26, 2026.
A new purple-colored wine called 'Lilac - Purple Wine -' has launched, featuring butterfly pea and white wine to create a naturally vibrant purple hue with a refreshing taste.
A new addition to LUCUA Osaka opens on April 5, 2026, featuring Japan's largest character merchandise zone and a diverse restaurant area across floors 10-16 of the South Gate Building.
For the first time in the company's 126-year history, Morinaga Confectionery introduces a line of treats that both people and their dogs can enjoy together, launching March 3rd with seven products including Mini Moonlight and jelly sticks.
GRADATIONS restaurant on the 41st floor of Nagoya Midland Square is offering a limited-time Strawberry Orchard Parfait featuring six varieties of strawberries, including rare white strawberries, from February 19 to April 5, 2026.
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel launches a spring-themed weekend buffet featuring seasonal vegetables, popular roast beef, and white asparagus, available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from March 1st to April 26th, 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, New Otani Inn Sapporo will offer an exclusive afternoon tea featuring spring-themed sweets served on Francfranc tableware, available for only 10 guests per day.
On May 21, 2026, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Towers Bar "Bellovisto" hosts a one-night-only champagne event featuring Perrier-Jouët's prestigious lineup and a special dinner course, with panoramic views from the 40th floor.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome launches a luxurious spring dinner course featuring double main dishes and spectacular night views from the 24th floor, available from March 1 to May 31, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo releases Sof' Milk-Rich Pudding, the series' first flavor variation, alongside renewed Hokkaido Milk Vanilla. New TV commercial features fresh characters.
MD Holdings launches a new plant-based cookie made from upcycled okara and soy milk, featuring refreshing Setouchi lemon flavor. The eco-friendly snack is vegan-certified and perfect for guilt-free snacking.
A new dining concept celebrating Ibaraki's natto culture opens at Excel Minami, offering authentic natto set meals at lunch and a community bar experience in the evenings.
Thermos Corporation announces the release of new vacuum insulated cups featuring ceramic coating technology and stylish pop colors. The cups come in 300ml and 400ml sizes with four color options.
The Club Building Lounge at The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort has been renovated with a fresh new look, offering guests a refined space to enjoy Hokkaido's culinary delights.
Restaurant Café Terrace ami Kobe marks one year since opening with a special celebration featuring Chef Kasahara's exclusive course menu, live performances, and Italian buffet.
Aohata introduces a new salt butter flavor and refreshes the Sugar Butter Toast Spread, making bakery-style toast easily accessible at home. The entire Verde Toast Spread series features updated packaging.
CAFÉ FLO at LaLaport Toyosu introduces a completely renewed French toast menu featuring their signature "special appareil" technique. The new lineup includes four varieties, from savory meal options to indulgent desserts, all freshly grilled to order in-store.
Criollo patisserie launches a cherry blossom-themed sweets collection at three Tokyo locations from March 1st. The lineup features new sakura mont blanc and other seasonal treats.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi marks its 300th anniversary with a special dining event from March 6-31, featuring adult versions of the beloved children's lunch plate. Thirteen restaurants offer spring seasonal menus with desserts, drinks, and commemorative flags.
DyDo Drinco is relaunching its popular Zeitaku Kocha Iced Tea on March 2, 2026, featuring a luxurious blend of Darjeeling, Uva, and Dimbula teas with a refreshing taste.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto's main dining restaurant "EMBA Kyoto Grill" has launched a new Sunday-exclusive brunch service. Guests can order unlimited appetizers, mains, and desserts, with an optional free-flow package including champagne.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's French Kitchen presents the Spring Garden and Bunny Afternoon Tea, featuring bunny-themed treats like carrot cake, sakura blancmange with bunny ear chocolate, and mini burgers with bunny ear buns. Available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
A new craft gin using botanicals from Hakuba Village's native plants goes on sale. Part of proceeds support forest conservation efforts.
Horiguchi Coffee & Gelato, a new concept combining Italian gelato culture with specialty coffee, opens March 19, 2026 at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, marking the coffee roaster's first expansion outside Tokyo.
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a free flower-themed market on March 1st, featuring live painting by international artist Ayumi Takahashi, children's storytelling performances, and special hotel dining options. Anniversary accommodation packages also available.
The 25th-floor Ovest Dining & Bar introduces customizable lunch and dinner prefix menus featuring seasonal spring ingredients, from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Okuno Hitsujiya, Minami is offering its most popular fresh lamb dish at 373 yen, less than half the regular price of 863 yen (excluding tax), throughout March.
The reimagined Manza Grill at ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort features authentic fire-grilled cuisine with spectacular ocean views, offering brunch and dinner service starting March 1, 2026.
Mercian Co., Ltd. is renewing the Mercian Wines Sunnyside Organic Sparkling Can series starting late February 2026, and launching a new red sparkling can on March 31, 2026.
Two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Sapporo have launched new dining concepts featuring fermented foods and Western cuisine, offering guests diverse culinary experiences during their stay.
The lifestyle hotel's Cafe & Bar presents Asian street food favorites, featuring complimentary salad and soup buffet during weekday lunch hours through March 31, 2026.
A new Saturday, Sunday, and holiday lunch buffet featuring Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu and panoramic views has opened at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel's 52nd-floor Sky Lounge Zenith.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's signature restaurant Yasaka presents spring-limited dinner courses and special Sunday lunch services from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like bamboo shoots and sea bream.
PRONTO's original craft gin "THE Coffee GIN," co-developed with Ethical Spirits, is now available at PRONTO locations nationwide (excluding some stores) starting February 17, 2026.
A six-day Shizuoka Fair showcases premium local products from the prefecture, featuring sakura shrimp, fresh strawberries, and regional specialties at 14 Queens Isetan stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area from February 18 to 23.
Ginbis releases a limited-edition snack combining white chocolate biscuits with Miyakojima-produced salt, creating an irresistible sweet and salty flavor. Available at NewDays stores during the Kyushu-Okinawa Fair starting February 17th.
Tago no Tsuki, a confectionery company in Fuji City, Shizuoka, is proposing a fun activity for Cat Day (February 22). Cat lovers can use the company's bestselling product "Fujisancho" to create their own "Nyanko Sancho" (cat mountain peak) designs.
From March 17 to 31, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo presents a seasonal bar experience featuring Japanese craft gin cocktails, cherry blossom-themed high tea, and a photo-worthy garden overlooking Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Dome Hotel participates in Earth Hour 2026 on March 28 with a limited-capacity immersive theater performance, candlelight displays, and a 3-month sustainable food program featuring ethical ingredients and eco-friendly spirits.
Wonder Steak Yamatokoriyama is offering a special drink promotion from February 20-28, 2026. Highballs, lemon sours, and wine sours are priced at just 100 yen (before tax), while the soft drink bar is half price.
A new premium lager beer featuring European and American hops with a refreshing citrus and tropical fruit aroma launches nationwide on March 2, 2026.
Brown Rice, a Japanese wellness food brand, announces the limited release of "Hatsuhana" spring vegan cookie tin featuring five flavors including strawberry pistachio and nori crackers, available from March 4, 2026.
Buttery, a confectionery shop in Nagoya, offers White Day Gift Boxes featuring salted butter cookies and Butter Sandwich "Amour" in a retro cookie tin, available until March 14.
Nissin Cisco launches a special collaboration featuring Coconut Sable Pudding Flavor cookies and an exclusive pouch set with Sanrio's beloved Pompompurin character, celebrating both brands' milestone anniversaries.
Godiva Japan introduces the "GODIVA × LABUBU" collection featuring exclusive chocolates, drinks, and soft-serve ice cream, launching February 18, 2026 at Godiva shops, GODIVA cafés, and online.
Nissin Cisco is renewing the "Gorogura Less Sugar" series of 3 products nationwide on March 2, 2026. The series maintains its exceptional low-sugar rates while enhancing taste quality, with the "50% Less Sugar Rich Fruit" version having won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection.
Nissin Cisco will relaunch five products from its "GoroGura" series nationwide on March 2, 2026, with new packaging designed to highlight ingredient variety and chunky texture. The Choco Nut flavor now features 30% more cashew nuts for even more satisfying bites.
Gotemba Premium Outlets, a popular destination for domestic and international visitors, is hosting its first-ever "Itadaki Gourmet Fair" featuring menus made with certified Itadaki (Shizuoka Food Selection) ingredients at five dining establishments.
From March 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Fuji will offer a special spring menu for Gastronomic Wild, a course dinner showcasing seasonal delicacies like ayu, bamboo shoots, and Japanese angelica tree sprouts, all sourced from the Mt. Fuji area.
From March 28 to April 5, 2026, HOTEL NEW GRAND will sell two varieties of fish-shaped French traditional pastries "Poisson d'Avril" at Coffee House "The Cafe."
A 139-year-old Japanese confectionery shop partners with a creative studio to launch a sweet-and-sour pineapple manju, inspired by the iconic lions of Namba Bridge.
Chinese restaurant Kobe Kochuten in Kobe's Sannomiya area introduces two seasonal courses for spring farewell and welcome parties. Featuring share-style dining with seasonal Chinese dishes.
Kuze Fuku Store is hosting the Winery-Style Apple Juice Fair starting Monday, February 16, 2026. This article introduces three new apple juice varieties crafted by winery winemakers, making their debut this winter.
La Maison du Chocolat launches its Spring 2026 collection, Coffrets Printemps, featuring limited-edition bonbons and elegant gift boxes designed by Paris-based Japanese artist Yukiko Noritake. Available from February 15, 2026.
The Miyazaki Hinata Fruits Fair 2026 is underway at approximately 130 restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Miyazaki, featuring special menus made with the region's premium citrus fruits through March 10th.
A new resort-style lobby lounge featuring expansive atriums, handcrafted mojitos, and curated wines debuts at PHOENIX SEAGAIA OCEAN TOWER's first floor.
Three renowned hot spring destinations from Okayama Prefecture's northern region will be showcased at a special event in Tokyo's Shinbashi area from February 20 to 23, 2026.
The popular matcha butter sandwich collaboration between maccha lover and d:matcha Kyoto, which sold 600 units in just one hour during its September 2025 release, is making a comeback online after approximately six months. This limited-quantity release features premium matcha and a seasonal yuzu flavor.
Starting March 1st, 2026, S.Weil by Hotel New Grand's main store will launch An Danish, a new bakery item combining crispy Danish pastry with Hokkaido Tokachi red bean paste.
Two renowned Kyoto shops team up to create unique sansho-flavored confections - Sansho Merengue and Sansho Financier - blending traditional Japanese ingredients with French pastry techniques.
Takara Shuzo will release a new limited-edition plum-flavored shochu highball with 5% alcohol content on March 10, 2026, featuring a refreshing dry taste perfect for spring dining.
The popular bagel specialty shop tecona bagel works, known for its lines and unique textures, opens at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited time from February 25.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
Tokyo Prince Hotel launches Sakura Meguri 2026 from March 7 to April 12, 2026, featuring cherry blossom-themed menus at multiple restaurants. Enjoy spring delicacies while viewing Tokyo Tower and blooming sakura in Shiba Park.
Limited collaboration products featuring SPAM® and exclusive T-shirts are now on sale at Okinawa Hormel's online shop and Lawson Okinawa stores.
Yamaniku Reimen Yamanakaya, Tohoku's leading yakiniku chain, partners with TV anime Tokyo Revengers for a March collaboration featuring 6 themed menu items with character picks and random coaster giveaways. Original merchandise and craft stickers available at all stores and online.
A new strawberry farm offering all-you-can-eat picking experiences opened in Kiyama, Saga Prefecture on February 14th, 2026. Visitors can enjoy 3-5 popular varieties including Yotsuboshi, Benihoppe, and Kaorino at this state-of-the-art farm.
From February 20 to 24, Hankyu Umeda Main Store showcases the charm of satoyama living with the GREENable brand from Okayama Prefecture's Maniwa City, featuring traditional crafts, fermented foods, and plant-dyed apparel.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a special strawberry sweets buffet featuring over 10 unique desserts highlighting seasonal strawberries through March to May 2026, showcasing innovative flavor combinations and textures.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka presents a special promotion celebrating International Women's Day, featuring mimosa-themed gifts, lobby decorations, and exclusive dining experiences from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
La Boutique de Joël Robuchon introduces two delightful cherry blossom-themed petit gâteaux for spring 2026. The new Bear Choux Sakura and returning favorite Sakura Mousse are available at select locations from February 15th to early April.
On February 13, 2026, TONKACHI STORE began selling exclusive gift sets featuring a collaboration between Patisserie KIHACHI and Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson. The collection includes cookies, baumkuchen, and gift sets paired with mini towels and tote bags.
Starting February 16, 2026, Kurashiki Coffee shops across Japan will offer limited-time desserts featuring Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream and fresh Japanese strawberries.
Maruyama Coffee will release a seasonal limited-edition coffee blend called "Marshmallow Blend" on February 15, 2026. This White Day special features a gentle cherry-like acidity and cashew nut richness with a light, fluffy texture reminiscent of marshmallows.
Mary Chocolate Company introduces "Sakura Spring," a seasonal collection celebrating Japan's cherry blossoms and strawberries. Available from February 16, 2025, at department stores and online, the collection features mille-feuille, truffles, and cookies perfect for spring gifting.
A book-lover's cafe introduces a spring-inspired afternoon tea experience celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved detective Miss Marple, featuring garden-themed treats and floral beverages.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host its 20th Ronnefeldt Tea Seminar featuring African tea on April 16, 2026, with tastings and an original course menu incorporating Ronnefeldt tea.
Tachibana E Shuhan celebrates its 100th whiskey lottery with a special edition offering double the chances to win the premium Yamazaki 18 Years Old single malt whiskey.
Aman Tokyo presents an exclusive collection of White Day chocolates, including elegant high heel-shaped chocolates, from February 16 to March 14, 2026.
French jam brand Bonne Maman partners with Kyushu Pancake for exclusive cafe menu items, recipe sharing, and Instagram photo contest featuring both brands' signature products.
BUTTER&bee releases a special gift box featuring three popular baked goods, including the beloved Amaou strawberry mille-feuille, available from February 15, 2026.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka marks its 30th anniversary in April 2026 with a year-long series of special offerings including exclusive stays, dining experiences, and limited-edition products.
Choose between all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries or a three-variety tasting experience at this limited-time afternoon tea event running weekends and holidays from March 6 to May 31, 2026.
During the Hita Oyama Plum Blossom Festival period from February 15 to March 15, 2026, Umeshu-gura Oyama will host special events including free tastings of plum amazake and umeboshi tea, bonsai plum displays by local farmers, and a photo contest celebrating the beauty of plum blossoms.
Hotel Chinzan-so Tokyo's lobby lounge Le Jardin presents an afternoon tea collaboration with the historic Tsujiri tea house, featuring Uji tea paired with two types of chocolate across different periods.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel Kintetsu Universal City near Universal Studios Japan will host a Spring Gourmet Fair, featuring fresh pasta, strawberry desserts, and special Golden Week menu items including kushikatsu and sushi.
From March 3rd, the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 presents a spring-themed afternoon tea featuring seasonal ingredients like new onions and sakura shrimp, capturing the freshness and joy of the season.
Livemax Resort hotels nationwide launch their spring buffet featuring seasonal flavors and an extensive strawberry dessert fair, starting March 1, 2026.
A special 2-day fair at Michi no Eki Rennyo no Sato Awara featuring sweet potato taste comparisons, unlimited egg rice, and Fukuchi chicken soup from February 14 to 15, 2026.
Minimal, Japan's specialty chocolate shop, introduces a new seasonal gateau chocolat made with ONIBUS COFFEE's STEP BLEND and white chocolate, available from February 21, 2026.
Nekochef, a sweets brand specializing in cheese and forest fruit flavors, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Ecute Shinagawa from February 16 to March 1, 2026, featuring their new paw-shaped cheddar cheese and chocolate financiers.
Starting February 14, 2026, Oriental Hills Okinawa offers a luxury photo wedding package featuring flying dress photography against breathtaking East China Sea vistas. The all-inclusive plan combines accommodation in a private pool villa with a wedding special dinner.
A popular yakiniku restaurant in Osaka's Umeda district is offering its premium all-you-can-eat course featuring over 80 menu items at a special half-price rate of 1,990 yen from February 16 to 28, exclusively on weekdays.
Tokyo Tea Trading introduces Pineapple Taiwan Dongding Oolong Tea, the first flavored tea in the popular World Tea Journey series, launching in March 2026. This cold brew tea combines Taiwan's renowned Dongding Oolong with tropical pineapple for a refreshing summer drink.
GRANDLINE BREWING, a craft beer brewery in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, announces the release of PONZ MAGIC (Ponzu-Style Sour Ale), a new craft beer inspired by the acidity and aroma of Mizkan Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Soy Sauce, on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Spice mixology bar THE GREY ROOM in Ginza will host a special one-night guest shift featuring bartenders from Osaka's renowned speakeasy Bible Club Osaka on February 20, 2026.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
Hotel New Omi in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga, launches its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from February 13 to May 6, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries, hotel-made strawberry desserts, and a full lunch menu in a nostalgic retro cafe setting.
Saisai Malatang, a malatang specialty restaurant in Osaka's Umeda area, has introduced a new menu option featuring a milder, beauty-focused soup. The "Truffle-Infused White Fermented Soy Milk Soup with Collagen" can be added for an extra ¥150.
On February 12, 2026, TOKACHI WINE from Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, launched a new sweet red wine "Sachiiro Akanohitotoki" made from 100% Yamasachi grapes, an internationally registered variety developed by the town.
Akafuku Co., Ltd. will hold a live demonstration sale at Yokohama Takashimaya's 46th Gourmet Taste Selection from February 19 to 24, 2026. Visitors can enjoy freshly made Akafuku mochi and the new Matcha Cornet from Isuzuchaya.
GINZA Cozy Corner releases limited-edition White Day baked goods featuring exclusive SANRIO CHARACTERS designs. Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, and Kuromi enjoy a charming tea party on boxes, tins, and pouches filled with cookies and madeleines.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto, marking its 20th anniversary on March 15, 2026, introduces a special à la carte menu featuring items inspired by the number "20" — including a 2kg tiramisu, wagyu T-bone steak, and grilled king crab.
Seven JR West Hotels across Japan are serving special strawberry sweets this spring, featuring fresh strawberry tastings, award-winning patissier-supervised buffets, and local strawberry specialties from February through May 2026.
Kanro announces the limited release of the Kuso Kajitsu Fruit of Itopis Imaginary Fruit Lab Special Box, featuring 5 gummy packs and exclusive collectibles from the popular imaginary fruit series.
The popular cat-shaped croquette is back! From February 15th to 25th, Kobe Croquette offers its charming Nyanko Rokke—perfect for photos, decorating, and enjoying with friends and family.
MIGNON, a beloved mini croissant specialist from Kyushu, is opening its first location in southern Osaka at Tennoji Mio on March 6, 2026.
Beloved Tennoji landmark Brasserie Monochrome reopens March 1st with a refreshed 121-seat space featuring a new private floor and seasonal spring menu celebrating 26 years of service.
Namiki Street Coffee introduces a refreshed menu lineup starting February 24th, 2026 at 3:00 PM, featuring homemade desserts, eggs benedict with customizable options, and new coffee varieties across locations in Oita and Fukuoka.
Tokyo Prince Hotel presents a limited-time afternoon tea featuring retro desserts inspired by classic Showa-era cafes, available from March 7 to May 10, 2026.
Suntory Food International will launch a renewed package design for the popular "Ouchidrinkbar" concentrated beverage series on February 17th. The series has achieved approximately double the sales volume compared to the previous year.
Two Share CAFE locations in Tokyo and Fukuoka are hosting a special collaboration cafe featuring the popular TV anime Tamon's B-Side, offering character-themed drinks, fried bread sandwiches, and exclusive merchandise from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
From February 18 to 24, 2026, Ginza Mitsukoshi will host a limited-time pop-up store for The Macallan, featuring the Japan debut of the Red Collection and a new bottle design by David Carson.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a spectacular year-long celebration starting March 2026, featuring limited-edition collaborative foods with iconic Japanese brands and exclusive commemorative merchandise celebrating 25 years of memories.
ItoHam Co., Ltd. and Universal Studios Japan are collaborating to offer a special 25th-anniversary menu item featuring the popular Altbayern® sausage in a monster-sized hot dog.
UTAGE BREWING has developed two upcycled craft beers - WHITE BREW using skim milk powder from Meiji Co., Ltd.'s dairy production, and RICE ALE using rice scraps from Onisi Foods Co., Ltd.'s alpha rice manufacturing. Both products will be available from March 2026, starting at Seijo Ishii stores.
TORIKAI CAFE Co., Ltd. is opening "Vee Sweets KOKURA," the second franchise location of their plant-based sweets brand "Vee Sweets," in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture on February 11, 2026 (national holiday).
Starting February 15th, the tower bar Bellovisto on the 40th floor is hosting a special champagne happy hour featuring three prestigious maisons. Enjoy world-class champagne with stunning views from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with complimentary table charge until 8:00 PM.
Starting in March 2026, Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya will launch renewed breakfast menus featuring colorful vegetables, fresh fruits, and customizable open sandwiches and pancakes.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, enjoy a luxurious strawberry-themed high tea experience with free-flow champagne and cocktails at Bar19 on the hotel's top floor.
GODIVA Japan collaborates with Aim Services and MEFOS to bring Belgian chocolate desserts and dishes to employee and student cafeterias across Japan through March 2026, including Valentine's Day.
Goto Winery releases its first-ever Merlot (Rosé) 2025, crafted from 100% locally grown grapes and Camellia yeast. This limited-edition rosé goes on sale February 11, 2026.
Hotel Granvia Okayama's popular Strawberry Buffet is back for spring 2026, now featuring an expanded selection of strawberry-themed sweets and savory dishes. Enjoy stunning views from the 19th floor while indulging in 15 varieties of strawberry desserts.
Hotel Metropolitan's 25th-floor Dining & Bar Ovest introduces a curated Japanese Whisky tasting set featuring rare selections from Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Taketsuru. Available from March 1 to April 30, 2026, guests can enjoy premium tastings with stunning night views from 100 meters above ground.
From March 26 to March 30, 2026, Kyoto Kanzyo-kan "Miyako Messe" will host the first-ever Kyoto edition of the popular ice cream festival "Aipaku," featuring carefully selected regional ice creams from across Japan.
CAPTAIN SWEETS BURGER, the sweets burger brand operated by Grapestone Co., Ltd., will begin accepting orders for Kirby's Strawberry Burger on their official online shop starting February 12, 2026.
Starting March 1, Kyukamura Shikanoshima resort hotel in Fukuoka introduces a special accommodation package featuring 40-minute all-you-can-eat Amaou strawberry picking experience, available on weekdays only through April 24.
House Wellness Foods is launching a special collaboration campaign with the TV anime "The Quintessential Quintuplets*" for their MEGASHAKI and NERUNODA beverages. The campaign runs from February 9 to May 8, 2026, offering original illustrated goods, exclusive wallpapers, and more through various prize giveaways.
New Rough Rare, a cafe located in a retro building in Kobe's Kyoryuchi district, has launched four types of strawberry sweets starting February 10, 2026.
Nihonsakari hosts a special sake brewery opening event on February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition sake tastings, brewery tours, food pairings, and family-friendly activities in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
UHA Mikakuto launches a limited-edition Ninja Meshi gummy collaboration with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Dark Ties game series, featuring two package designs and Staminan Spark-inspired flavor. Available at Don Quijote and select stores starting February 9, 2026.
Following overwhelming demand, Japan Import System announces the restocking of Scarabus Sherry Cask, a single malt Scotch whisky that sold out in just three days during its initial release in September 2025.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new limited-edition smoothie combining rich chocolate and sweet-tart strawberry with a crunchy texture, available from February 10, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka presents special "Happy Yellow" themed menus and accommodation plans from March 1 to 31, 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Happy Woman Festa with renewed dining options and elegant floral decorations.
Stadium City Hotel Nagasaki announces its spring special event "Spring Palette – The Splendor of Spring Painted by Ingredients," featuring colorful seasonal limited menus, strawberry afternoon tea, and a strawberry buffet across five restaurants and bars.
Located on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental, China Shadow introduces seasonal limited menus featuring fresh strawberries and cherry blossoms, including a Chinese afternoon tea with 7 sweets and savory dishes, dim sum lunch, and an exclusive parfait & savory set.
Starting March 2026, Takara Shuzo International will export a new overseas-exclusive liqueur featuring rare Miyazaki lychees to Asia, Oceania, Europe, and beyond.
THE THEATRE TABLE, an authentic Milan-style restaurant on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, is featuring limited-time dishes prepared with Maggi's additive-free bouillon and consomme series from February 9th to March 22nd.
Tokyo Skytree Town is hosting a Cat Day Fair from February 15 to March 1, 2026, featuring cat-themed sweets, merchandise, collaboration with Imado Shrine, and a special cat interaction event.
Tokyo Tower launches Valentine's Day celebrations from February 11th to 15th, featuring pink illumination, a special nighttime exterior staircase opening on Valentine's Day, City Pop DJ event on February 13th, and a food truck festival with over 20 gourmet options including chocolate-themed treats.
Tomomasu Beverage launches Fruit Ice and Jelly on March 2, 2026, a versatile drink that transforms from smooth jelly when chilled to refreshing ice when frozen, offering dual enjoyment in a convenient spout pouch.
The Westin Sendai will offer Spring Parfait & Cocktail featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms at their 26th-floor Lounge & Bar Horizon from March 14 to May 15, 2026.
The Leach Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka introduces two sophisticated limited-edition cocktails celebrating Valentine's and White Day. The Valentine's Grasshopper features white chocolate liqueur with pink pepper, while the White Day Margarita blends peach and mint with a special chocolate ring.
A5-grade wagyu specialist Steak House Daichi in Kanazawa reopened in December 2025 with a significantly larger seating capacity, from 48 to 62 seats. The renovated restaurant now features private dining spaces, counter seating for solo diners, and wheelchair-accessible tables to accommodate a wider range of guests.
Popular crepe chain Dipper Dan will hold a collaboration campaign with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu from February 16 to March 8, 2026, featuring exclusive menu items and limited edition decorative packaging.
Experience a magical Valentine's celebration with Illya, Miyu, and Chloe at the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Valentine's Cafe 2026, opening February 13th at CURE MAID CAFÉ in Akihabara.
Hotel Metropolitan's popular buffet restaurant Crossdine celebrates spring with two seasonal buffet events from March 2 to April 5, 2026. Enjoy spring ingredients prepared by Japanese, Western, Chinese, and pastry chefs.
This spring, indulge in an exquisite seasonal bento featuring cherry trout and spring vegetables from the renowned Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Available for takeout from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
Melting Pot Harapecolab announces the re-launch of their limited-edition "Jewel Cassata ~Chocolat Orange~" ice cake. This stunning dessert features a rich chocolate cream with dark chocolate pieces and fragrant orange peel, topped with gemstone-like kohakutou confections. Available January 14 to around March 2026 at their online store and Fukuoka location.
On January 31st, Maison Blanche held its first Wine & Liquor Auction at The 1898 Niseko, achieving a 97.4% success rate with total sales of 31.62 million yen.
The hotel presents its second strawberry buffet featuring unique Japanese-Western fusion desserts with locally-sourced Aichi strawberries from March 20 to June 4, 2026.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Futakotamagawa Rise Galleria will host Oyatsu Market, featuring snacks from across Japan. This year, a special all-day kids event Mr. Men Little Miss presents Kids Snack Marché will take place simultaneously.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka's bay area introduces the Sakura Glamping Buffet, a unique indoor cherry blossom viewing experience combining outdoor-style cooking with hotel-quality bistro French cuisine, running from March 2 to May 31, 2026.
Starting February 10th, ALL DAY CAFE & DINING The Blue Bell in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 will launch a special limited-time menu featuring chocolate from Japanese bean-to-bar chocolate brand Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -.
The Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2026 runs through March 1st at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, featuring a record 46 stores, customizable crepes, regional strawberry direct sales, and the iconic giant strawberry photo spot.
AND THE FRIET, a French fry specialty shop, introduces the "Goimo-Yaki: JAPAN-BELGIUM BOX Ⅱ" set, featuring innovative potato snacks baked one by one by traditional Kyoto craftsmen.
RED MAKER Corporation is participating in planning for the Asahifuji Dojo Premium Sumo Experience, a special event where participants can experience Japan's traditional culture of sumo up close. The event includes training practice on the dohyo, watching matches by former makuuchi wrestlers, and enjoying chanko-nabe with former wrestlers.
AUDREY, the strawberry specialty shop known for its 120-minute wait lines at events, launches its first fresh pastry online. "Strawberry Mountain" becomes available nationwide for a limited 3-day sale starting February 6, 2026.
Chisato East, maker of the popular Moutamarun boiled egg series with over 10 million sold, unveils a limited-edition Tomato Basil flavor in collaboration with Nagano Tomato, launching nationwide on March 1st, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
CAMPARI JAPAN has announced a package design renewal for its Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky lineup, featuring the brand's iconic Blue Poppy symbol in an elegant new presentation.
The Maple Mania has launched a Gransta Tokyo exclusive product, Maple Cheese Cookies. These crispy cookies feature maple sugar and cheddar cheese, sandwiched with vanilla white chocolate coating. A new Tokyo souvenir combining sweet maple aroma with savory cheese flavor.
Kayanoya has renewed its popular instant dashi soup lineup, enhancing the flavors to better complement meals. The three varieties now feature richer ingredients and improved taste profiles.
Plus One Education announces a hands-on day tour at Komorebi Mori no Ibaride theme park in Ibaraki, featuring craft-making, authentic pizza cooking, and playground activities for kindergarteners to elementary students.
A luxury Tokyo hotel introduces an innovative chocolate collection designed to engage all five senses, developed in collaboration with renowned chocolatier Daisuke Yamauchi.
Shibuya Gyoza introduces innovative dessert gyoza pies for Valentine's season, featuring chocolate raspberry and blueberry cheese flavors, available at three Tokyo locations from February 9 to 15, 2026.
JR Kyushu Food Service will sell Super Mario original drinks with limited clear cards at the Super Mario Festa in Nagasaki event, held at Nagasaki Station Kamome Square on February 7-8, 2026.
The Strings Omotesando presents new spring farewell and welcome party plans at two restaurants, featuring seasonal cuisine and private rooms from casual to premium gatherings.
A traditional herbal medicine company in Kyoto has launched an innovative medicinal soup curry featuring 100 herbal ingredients, offering a unique dining experience that combines health and flavor.
DyDo Drinco launches renewed Ha-no-cha green tea featuring a lighter taste profile while maintaining its signature umami and aroma, available from February 16.
Starting February 6, 2026, Flower Miffy's drink stand introduces two seasonal beverages celebrating spring's arrival with sakura and matcha flavors at Asakusa and Tennoji Mio locations.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto introduces a spring-themed Lemon & Honey Afternoon Tea from March 1 to May 31, featuring seasonal sweets and savories, alongside limited matcha parfait and cherry-themed takeaway items.
Godiva Japan releases the Chocolate Rose Collection for White Day 2026, featuring rose-shaped chocolates with rose hip ganache and heart-shaped treats with raspberry filling.
From February 6 to March 27, 2026, enjoy freshly baked pizza, beer, cocktails, and all-you-can-eat antipasto every Friday night at Garden Kitchen Caramelo.
To celebrate its opening anniversary on March 24, 2026, Hotel GRANVIA Hiroshima SouthGate's 7th floor restaurant UmiShima Dining is hosting a special 1st Anniversary Dinner Buffet featuring popular menu items, live music, and a collaboration with sister restaurants.
Hotel Nikko Alivila will serve its original grilled daikon mochi, handcrafted by the hotel's dim sum chef, at the Hana Hana casual buffet lunch during Spring Festival from February 17 to 23, 2026.
ILMIIO ROASTERY Lab. has launched a customizable drip bag set allowing customers to choose 5 varieties from their specialty coffee lineup, including rare options like Mocha Geisha and Blue Mountain.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
Kuzefuku specialty shop introduces two new jabara citrus products—jabara tea and black vinegar drink—featuring refreshing flavor and aroma perfect for seasonal transitions.
Luxury chocolate brand La Maison du Chocolat brings Parisian elegance to Tokyo with a special Valentine's campaign featuring floral decorations by renowned florist Nicolai Bergmann at two select locations.
A railway festival combined with a sweet potato event will be held at Heijokyo Historical Park in Nara, featuring various food booths, kids' activities, and railway-related experiences for all ages.
From February 6 to 8, 2026, Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA Mountain will host NEKOMA MOUNTAIN FEST, a three-day snow festival featuring food stalls, free snow play areas, DJ events, and the Japan premiere of "The Uninvited" international snowboarding competition.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new cup ramen supervised by the renowned Chuka Soba Tomita, featuring thick garlic-infused noodles and an intensely flavorful pork bone soy sauce broth, available from February 3rd.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH in Kobe launches a spring collection of strawberry and flower-themed sweets and drinks, including afternoon tea sets, parfaits, crepes, and floral beverages from February 19, 2026.
The Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum gourmet festival returns to Ariake in May 2026, featuring over 40 renowned Tokyo restaurants, diverse international cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment across three special days.
Tokyo Marriott Hotel presents a special cherry blossom viewing lunch menu on its outdoor terrace, featuring a three-tiered bento box and grilled Wagyu beef, available from March 15 to April 15, 2026.
Yanaka Craft Cola, a craft beverage born in Tokyo's historic downtown area, is opening a limited-time pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 17, 2026.
Starting Monday, February 2, 2026, Azabudai Hills Cafe will offer three types of protein drinks developed in collaboration with members-only personal training gym Deportare Club.
MARU Corporation launches BellFrites at Candyapple AEON MALL Nagakute, offering authentic Belgian-style frites made with premium Hokkaido potatoes and over 10 specialty dipping sauces for a limited time.
CandemiNYA Gummy Candy Konekone Koneko features paw-shaped gummies with a chewy-hard texture and Shine Muscat soda flavor, launching February 10, 2026 for National Cat Day (Japan).
Bunmeido launches special dorayaki featuring Doraemon Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil with a chance to win matching parent-child marine towel sets. Pre-orders begin February 3, 2026.
GODIVA Japan introduces three elegant chocolate discs designed to float on hot milk, creating a luxurious hot chocolate experience with marshmallow accents.
Tokyo Station's Gransta shopping area launches its first-ever pudding election from February 17 to March 3, featuring 14 unique puddings ranging from classic custard to innovative flavors like pistachio and coffee. Vote for your favorite and enter to win prizes.
Terrace and Table restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki has begun serving two original cocktails made with authentic shochu from Kobayashi City and Ebino City in Miyazaki Prefecture as part of the Miyazaki Fair 2026.
KONA'S COFFEE, which operates 51 locations across Japan, launches a new brand KNOWS COFFEE, opening its first store at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
Kuzefuku stores across Japan are hosting their first Cat Day Fair from February 4 to 22, featuring an adorable limited-edition cat-shaped baumkuchen and other feline-themed treats.
At a tasting event held on January 20, 2026, Maison Givree's Chef Hiroyuki Emori presented new desserts featuring Aomori Prefecture's Steuben grapes and General Leclerc pears. The event was part of a collaboration with Aomori Prefecture to promote local fruits through innovative sweets.
Moranbong Co., Ltd. introduces a large pack version of their popular Han no Shokusai Japchae, featuring twice the glass noodles and 190g of seasoned vegetable mix to serve 3-4 people. Available from February 15, 2026.
Moranbong introduces two yakiniku sauces crafted in Korea using premium ingredients. HAN Yakiniku Sauce Rich Fruit debuts with Korean pear and apple, while the Charcoal Grilled Flavor gets a fresh package design.
NOSE SHOP, Japan's first niche fragrance specialty store, will participate in MUJI VALENTINE'S DAY event at MUJI Tokyo Ariake on February 7, 2026, offering fragrance gacha and original drinks.
The popular strawberry festival, which attracted approximately 580,000 visitors in Yokohama last year, will be held in Osaka for the third time this March with both returning favorites and first-time vendors.
On February 18, 2026, Royal Host introduces new combinations featuring their signature Black x Black Hamburg, brings back the beloved Green Goddess dressing, and launches fresh menu items including Seafood Doria and Pork Cutlet Set. Experience over 50 years of Western cuisine expertise.
Starting February 4th, 7-Eleven stores across Hokkaido are relaunching their popular Sapporo Sumire Rich Miso Ramen with increased portions of noodles and soup for a more satisfying meal. The ramen features Hokkaido wheat noodles and rich miso broth.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo presents a seasonal afternoon tea featuring cherry blossom-inspired sweets and spring-themed savories from March 1 to April 30, 2026, with an all-you-can-eat strawberry option.
The Strawberry & White Chocolate Sweets Buffet features over 30 items including shortcakes, strawberry pies, and seasonal spring dishes at Chef's Palette from March 14 to May 15, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo introduces "Taputapu Honey with Yogurt Ice," an ice bar featuring Hokkaido fresh cream yogurt ice generously filled with acacia honey sauce, launching February 10, 2026.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO is hosting pop-up shops at Daimaru Kyoto, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, and Daimaru Sapporo, offering their popular Nama Tart Chocola and new seasonal Nama Tart Caramel.
Shukurei Co., Ltd. has launched "The Master Seasonal Edition Pearl Blue," a limited-time special package featuring three popular baked confections at THE MASTER by Butter Butler locations.
Comme'N, a bakery with its main store in Kuhonbutsu, Tokyo, launches a Valentine collection featuring chocolate-rich pastries and breads available from February 1st.
Known for their signature Nekase Genmai® brown rice, YUWAERU Inc. has pre-launched the community site "YUWAERU VILLAGE" on February 4, 2026, marking their 17th anniversary.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza launches the second edition of its popular Strawberry Harvest Festival from March 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring unlimited fresh strawberries and a new hands-on shortcake customization experience.
Hotel Kanazawa introduces a sophisticated strawberry afternoon tea combining sweet spring flavors with cardamom, cinnamon, and basil. Available March 1 to May 31, 2026, at DINING TSUZUMI.
A new gourmet restaurant concept debuts in Kobe Sannomiya on February 5, 2026. CRAFT CHEESE MARKET offers the viral 'Drowning Soup Spa' pasta, theatrical 'Pakkaan Omurice', and unlimited pizza options in a spacious setting perfect for groups.
Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant chain Dondontei launches its seasonal cheese fair from February 4 to late May, featuring enhanced cheese-loaded menu items across Kyushu locations.
Fairmont Tokyo introduces two cherry blossom-themed afternoon teas celebrating spring in both Paris and Tokyo, along with seasonal parfaits, cakes, and macarons at Vue Mer lobby lounge.
A new collaboration between Godiva and Kumamoto's Antrême Kaju creates a stick-style florentine combining fragrant almonds, Shiranui citrus paste, and rich Belgian chocolate. Available from February 6, 2026, at Tsuruya Department Store.
Häagen-Dazs Japan introduces a new mini cup ice cream featuring smooth cheesecake ice cream with crunchy caramel chips, available from February 3rd for a limited time.
Krispy Kreme introduces two flower-themed donuts starting February 16, 2026. The "Sakura Cream" features cherry blossom flavors with ruby chocolate coating, while the "Flower Custard" showcases a delicate flower design on the popular Original Glazed donut.
Suntory releases "Horoyoi no Moto <Western Pear & Apple>" and "<Lychee & White Grape>" on April 14, expanding the customizable liqueur line nationwide after successful limited launch.
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa launches the second edition of its popular Cheese Afternoon Tea, featuring cheeses from around the world in creative sweets and savory dishes. Available from March 1 to May 17, 2026.
A new standing-style seafood rice bowl restaurant, THE Ryoshidon, has opened at Kawasaki Dice just 1 minute from Kawasaki Station. Offering lightning-fast service with bowls served in 30 seconds, generous portions, and prices starting from ¥680.
Kirin City Co., Ltd. will hold the Kirin City Kyushu Delicacies Fair at all 27 Kirin City and Kirin City Plus locations from February 4 to March 3, 2026.
The popular 'Sichuan MORE TABETE Fair - Let's Eat Together China' returns to Miyako Hotel Amagasaki from February 14 to March 15, 2026, featuring larger portions of classic Chinese dishes at unchanged prices.
Osaka Ohsho gyoza restaurant chain launches a new winter menu series featuring lamb and pork stir-fried with vegetables in five distinct savory flavors, available from February 6, 2026.
The Westin Hotel Sendai presents a limited-time cherry blossom high tea featuring seasonal Japanese ingredients, stunning 26th-floor city views, and delicate sakura-inspired dishes from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
A new Sharin location is set to open at Shinagawa Gran Passage in Minato-ku, Tokyo, bringing its signature medium-thick tsukemen to the bustling business district.
Suntory introduces a new sugar-free chuhai designed specifically for dining, featuring a refreshing lemon-lime flavor that complements food perfectly.
Suntory introduces a new Valencia orange flavor to its popular "196" fruit chuhai series, available nationwide from March 31, 2026.
Little World Museum of Man opens a renovated Taiwanese dining shop featuring authentic street food favorites on March 14, 2026.
A new ready-to-drink corn tea shochu blend debuts in Japan, featuring Hokkaido corn and zero sugar, targeting younger drinkers seeking non-carbonated alternatives.
THE MEAT DUTCH Kashiwa-no-ha Campus launches its first-ever all-you-can-eat plan featuring up to 53 items, including signature hamburgers and seasonal vegetables, available for three months starting February 3rd.
Kyoto's traditional confectionery maker Tsuruya Yoshinobu introduces a limited-edition spring wagashi featuring domestic white peach and Yoshino kudzu, available from February 4, 2026.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama releases a limited-edition package of their beloved Original Blend Tea featuring Garden Bear, the official mascot of Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026. The tea, known for its sweet champagne and cherry fragrance, is available starting March 19, 2026.
InterContinental Sapporo introduces two new lunch experiences starting February 2026 at AuBlanc and SAWAKA restaurants, featuring a strawberry selection buffet and charcoal-grilled set lunch with 20% off for first-time reservations through February.
Ginbis launches a special Cat Day edition of their beloved animal-shaped biscuits with a delightful cafe latte flavor twist, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9th.
A fun stamp rally featuring local strawberries at farms, shops, and cafes around Teganuma, running from January 31 to March 22, 2026. Collect stamps to win prizes and participate in special events.
Starting February 1, 2026, Bar19 on the 19th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station will serve the "OSAKA FUSION" cocktail, a playful drink that transforms from cola flavor to kushikatsu sauce taste.
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport's all-day dining restaurant "The Brasserie" will feature a special buffet showcasing Matsunami cabbage and local ingredients from Izumisano City through March 29, 2026.
The specialty canelé shop in Tokyo's Kuramae district has launched a new product exclusively at their main location, featuring a different baking method and fermented butter coating for a unique texture and flavor.
Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. specialty stores host a limited-time menu fair featuring Benihopee strawberries from February 1-14, 2026, in collaboration with Higashi-Izu Town's Hinamatsuri festival. The fair showcases special dishes at 14 restaurants alongside traditional Hina doll displays.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is hosting a Strawberry Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring strawberry-themed menus across all restaurants and bars in the hotel.
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will hold a strawberry-themed sweets buffet featuring 14 desserts and seasonal spring dishes from March 7 to May 6, 2026. The buffet includes live desserts, seafood dishes, and premium ingredients.
Hagoromofoods introduces "Sharito! Dessert," a versatile fruit jelly that can be enjoyed frozen as ice or chilled as jelly. With 40% real fruit content in apple and white peach flavors, this innovative dessert offers flexible enjoyment and convenient storage.
toroa, the premium sweets brand crowned as the overall No.1 winner at the Best Mail-Order Grand Prize 2022, has released a bite-sized set featuring both their signature cheesecake and gateau chocolat.
Starting February 2, 2026, UNI COFFEE ROASTERY will introduce a refreshed grand menu across all 16 locations, featuring new items like Clam Chowder and Rich Cheddar Cheese Hot Dog, along with expanded morning sets and decaf coffee options.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto presents a seasonal buffet featuring Kyoto-inspired dishes with fresh spring ingredients, running through March and April 2026.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel presents a special Valentine's Day course at French restaurant Bay View on the 28th floor, featuring strawberry champagne cocktails, chocolate parfait, and exclusive chocolate gifts from February 1 to 28, 2026.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
Côtecour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, has released a limited-edition Berry Brownie Assortment. This new collection features Tokyo Brownie, Earl Grey Brownie, and the seasonal Berry Brownie.
MD Holdings introduces a nutritious fish snack packed with domestic iriko powder, making it easy to get calcium in your daily diet. Launching March 2, 2026.
IL LUPINO PRIME, the Tokyo outpost of Wolfgang Zwiener's acclaimed Italian trattoria brand, presents an exclusive Valentine's menu from February 1 to 14, featuring a limited-edition fondant au chocolat and two sophisticated cocktails.
The Kemono Friends Project announces a collaboration with Okinawa's Wattaa Naha Meshi Walk, featuring a digital stamp rally at participating restaurants from February 13 to 28, 2026. Collectors will receive limited edition goods based on completion level. The event marks the return of the Kemono Friends OKINAWA SHOP after 9 years.
Shodoshima Healthy Land Co., Ltd., a company engaged in olive cultivation, research and development, manufacturing, and sales on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, has launched a new olive oil made with domestic lemons.
Maruyama Coffee releases a special blend featuring a horse motif, the zodiac symbol for 2026, celebrating wishes for vitality and growth.
THE LAB NAGOYA, the gateau chocolat specialty store that opened in SAKUMACHI Shopping Street in July 2024, is releasing new single-size products after a year and a half in business. Following customer requests for smaller sizes, the highly sought-after Nagoya souvenir expands its lineup.
A new PABLO mini Opera cheese tart launches on February 1st, 2026, at PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store. This elegant cheese tart combines smooth cream, bittersweet chocolate coating, and freeze-dried strawberries for a refined adult flavor.
Perie Inage, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Inage Station, is undergoing a complete renovation of its food zone "Food Square" and will reopen in spring 2026 under the new name "GOURMARENA."
Shake Shack introduces the new Chicken Caesar Burger featuring house-made Caesar sauce, along with Caesar Parmesan Fries and Bites, available at all 18 locations from February 4 to late March 2026.
From February 2 to 14, "Meniroiro" restaurants in Shinjuku and Musashi Kosugi offer a unique Valentine's treat featuring wide himokawa udon noodles with spiced curry broth. The Shinjuku location also serves a special Spice Lover Set with chai mocha.
Takeuchi Seiyaku's THE PROTEIN announces a Valentine's campaign featuring their Too Sweet Chocolate Flavor protein, along with easy arrangement recipes from popular social media recipe creators.
From January 31 to March 31, 2026, enjoy upgraded gourmet menus and scratch lottery prizes at this limited-time collaboration event.
Starting February 1, 2026, Andersen Group bakeries across Japan will release Fastelavnsbolle, a traditional Danish pastry enjoyed during Fastelavn, the spring-welcoming festival. The lineup includes a modern version from Andersen Denmark that won top honors in 2023.
Immerse yourself in the world of the upcoming movie Wicked For Good at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel. A limited-time collaboration featuring themed room stays, sweets buffets, original parfaits, and cocktails awaits guests from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
Burger King® releases two new winter burgers in the popular Big Mouth series, combining flame-grilled 100% beef patties with rich white cheese sauce and Gouda cheese. Available from January 30, 2026.
A new insulated cooking pot that uses cork's natural heat retention to continue cooking after turning off the heat is now available, offering hands-free simmering with reduced energy costs.
Craft ice cream brand CREMAHOP is celebrating its 4th anniversary by offering free kids' ice cream at all locations on February 5th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM under the theme Ice Cream Raining Down Equally.
Cycle.me, operated by dotme Inc., is holding its first pop-up in the Chubu region at @cosme NAGOYA from January 28 to February 3, 2026. Featuring an Inner Beauty Marche theme, visitors can experience the brand's products and world view.
Hanafukudo Corporation announces the launch of the Hakata Makkana Ichigo Velvet Brownie, a new product from their Amaou strawberry sweets brand, available from February 1, 2026.
On April 18, 2026, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba will host a special wine event bringing together winemakers from the Koshin Alps region, offering guests a unique opportunity to taste Japanese wines paired with spring-inspired French cuisine.
Starting February 16, 2026, Hotel New Grand introduces a private dining room exclusive plan featuring the art of découpage, the essence of classic French cuisine, at Le Normandie restaurant.
Calbee's Jagabee brand teams up with bonito flakes specialist Ninben to launch a new umami-rich salt flavor featuring authentic hon-kare katsuobushi powder, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9, 2026.
Kinshicho Station hosts a month-long bar hopping event across six facilities with special drink sets, LINE stamp rally, and bathhouse ticket prizes.
A popular food event featuring over 160 kitchen cars will be held at Ama Historic Park in Takatsuki City over five days in February, offering diverse gourmet experiences from across Japan.
Koikeya is offering a unique Valentine's alternative with its "Nama-Chee" cheese pies, targeting those looking for savory gifts instead of sweet chocolate.
LUCUA Osaka will open 10 new stores starting February 13, featuring Western Japan's first permanent G Butters' location, Kansai's first SATUR store, and popular Hokkaido Soup Curry Suage.
From February 16 to April 30, 2026, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower offers exclusive collaboration menus inspired by the upcoming film Wicked For Good, making it the only hotel in Japan to partner with this highly anticipated movie.
Six restaurants across Okinawa Prefecture are hosting a special restaurant fair from February 1-15, 2026, featuring dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients and traditional Ryukyuan culinary techniques.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Daikanyuen" introduces a luxurious spring lunch course featuring seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, available from February 1 to April 30, 2026.
Sushiro launches an exciting collaboration with the popular anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited-edition menu items across all locations nationwide.
From February 1, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka offers Valentine's Chocolate Assortment, limited-time courses at Hana Goyomi, and an exclusive Valentine's dinner at Table36 on February 14.
Experience Sado Island's winter delights in Niigata City! The second Tabisuru Sado Festival features local cuisine, sake tasting, ferry tours, and special behind-the-scenes experiences at the Sado Kisen Terminal.
TOOTH TOOTH TOKYO, a French bistro in Ebisu, has renewed its lunch menu starting January 29th. The new lineup features fresh-baked croissants, baguettes, and focaccia alongside seasonal potage and a selection of main dishes, offering a colorful French-inspired dining experience.
A luxurious afternoon tea featuring strawberries and spring flavors debuts at Waldorf Astoria Osaka from February 1st, created by Bocuse d'Or Japan finalist Chef Tsuchiya.
A showcase of Yamaguchi Prefecture's finest gourmet products comes to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 10, 2026, featuring local specialties like Kawara Soba, Choshu Chicken, and premium fugu dishes.
Yokohama Vanilla, a gift sweets brand from Yokohama, has announced the launch of its second gift product, the Salt Vanilla Creamy Sable, at EXPASA Ebina and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
A century-old tea shop from Saga Prefecture challenges convention with an innovative tea blend designed specifically to pair with bread, debuting at Tokyo Big Sight this February.
Suntory launches a renewed version of Akadama Punch Can with enhanced flavor and retro-modern packaging design starting April 7, 2026.
From February 1 to 28, 2026, Café & Books Bibliothèque and Pancake & Books Bibliothèque will serve a special Valentine's pancake combining rich Earl Grey chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and orange sauce for a sophisticated seasonal treat.
Suntory introduces two new bottled coffee drinks designed for modern lifestyles. The BOSS STAND ICED BLACK and ICED LATTE feature smooth, less bitter flavors while maintaining coffee satisfaction, launching February 3rd.
Demel, the renowned Viennese confectionery established in 1786, launches its Valentine 2026 collection featuring elegant chocolates and traditional sweets with a theme of "Elegance Played by Tradition."
From February 2 to 15, 2026, Domino's Pizza is offering a free dessert with orders over ¥4,000. Choose from Fondant Chocolate, Custard Pie, or Rich Chocolate Shake to complete your Valentine's Day celebration.
FLO Prestige announces festive Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) limited sweets available from February 28 to March 3, 2026. The collection includes elegant strawberry decoration cakes, peach tarts, and petit cakes perfect for celebrating the traditional Japanese festival.
A gelato specialty shop based in the building's basement unveils Brutti ma Buoni, a luxurious take on a traditional Northern Italian confection featuring Amazon cacao and minimal meringue, available only from February 6 to 14, 2026.
Wear it to cheer, flip it to eat. The Carp Udon Helmet brings a whole new meaning to fan gear, combining stadium spirit with dining creativity in an unprecedented dual-purpose design.
HOCUS POCUS unveils a collection of seasonal donuts in red, pink, and white, capturing the transition from winter to spring with flavors ranging from rich chocolate to delicate florals.
Morinaga & Co. introduces two new souvenir Hi-Chew flavors featuring Hokkaido yogurt and Yubari melon at New Chitose Airport, designed to capture travelers' memories of the region's vast landscapes.
A special cherry blossom dining experience will be available on the 11th-floor terrace of Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, featuring cherry-inspired pizza, desserts, and cocktails surrounded by pink illuminations and sweeping Shibuya views.
Hokkaido Iburi Comprehensive Development Bureau is holding a week-long fair at the Dosanko Plaza Sapporo store from February 4th to 10th, featuring local specialties, sake tasting, and cultural experiences.
Morinaga Milk Industry releases a limited-edition Lipton beverage featuring the elegant aroma of honey and the deep, rich taste of milk in a royal milk tea format.
Liquor Shop LE, a new wine shop curated by the sommelier team from Ginza L'écrin, opened at Atre Ueno on January 2, 2026. With over 600 wines starting from ¥3,000 and featuring an in-store tasting bar, it offers a relaxed wine selection experience directly connected to JR Ueno Station.
MD Holdings introduces Tai no Aburi-yaki, a premium seafood snack combining three varieties of sea bream with a sweet, savory glaze and aromatic charred finish. The product launches nationwide on March 2, 2026.
Triton Foods introduces a new flavor to its popular Mugen Nori Series, featuring premium Seto Inland Sea seaweed seasoned with luxurious nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) dashi salt. The series has now surpassed 3.6 million units in cumulative sales.
Connect with regional nature through eating. NOYAMA Inc.'s new Chikyu Gibier features Yezo sika deer from Mukawa, Hokkaido in beautifully illustrated cans, available on Makuake from January 27, 2026.
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park introduces a unique onion soup faucet in the lobby during the Sapporo Snow Festival period from February 4-11, 2026, offering guests a warm welcome with locally-sourced Hokkaido onions.
THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, a Vignette Collection hotel, offers an exclusive Valentine's Day dinner course from February 1-15, 2026, featuring French cuisine and romantic Nakanoshima river views.
Sumida Bakers Market 2026, featuring chocolate baked goods and bread from 43 stores, will be held at Olinas Kinshicho from February 13 to 15. Enjoy special chocolate-themed menus from popular bakeries and small-scale artisan shops, along with food trucks and icing cookie workshops.
Experience the world of Ginbis' iconic Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits at themed cafes opening across Japan in February 2026. Enjoy animal-shaped burgers, towering parfaits, and adorable desserts at locations in Shibuya, Tennoji, and Nagoya.
CoCo Bubble Tea announces a collaboration with the anime film White Snake: The Floating Life. Running from January 30 to February 28, customers ordering designated drinks at all 5 Japan locations receive original stickers, with additional SNS campaigns and prizes.
513BAKERY, operating 15 stores across Mie, Aichi, Tokyo, and Hokkaido, launches a Chocolate Fair in February 2026. The fair features 9 chocolate-filled products including a chocolate version of the popular mille-feuille bread, chocolate cream melon bread, and pistachio chocolate Pan Suisse.
Oyatsu Company launches a new limited-edition Baby Star Ramen snack featuring spicy black pepper flavor, combining crispy noodles with savory peanuts for the perfect beer pairing
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
A collaboration cafe featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen opens at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe offers character-themed menu items like Yuji's Black Flash Pasta and new original merchandise including acrylic figure stands with newly drawn illustrations.
Kimuraya Sohonten introduces "Nekochan" (Little Cat), a chocolate cream-filled cat bread perfect for Cat Day on February 22nd, and "Shushu Yakushima Tankan," a seasonal anpan featuring tangy-sweet citrus from Yakushima Island. Both products are available from February 1st at directly-operated stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Kuzefuku Shoten introduces a new winter-limited confection, "Mikan Chocola-zome," featuring freeze-dried Satsuma mandarins infused with white chocolate. This unique sweet offers a surprising contrast between its citrus appearance and rich chocolate flavor.
Sacri, a bakery pre-order service, celebrates its 5th anniversary with Oyasumi Bakery - limited-edition huggable bread pillows inspired by signature items from top bakeries across Japan.
To celebrate the Longines Archive Exhibition showcasing the Swiss watchmaker's heritage, Conrad Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea inspired by the Longines PrimaLuna collection. Running from March 1 to April 30, 2026, at the 28th floor TwentyEight Bar & Lounge.
All Hearts Company's Nekoneko brand launches adorable new hachiware-patterned cat-shaped scones in cocoa and strawberry flavors starting February 2, 2026, available at Ministop stores nationwide and Nekoneko locations.
On January 29, 2026, Origin Toshu Corporation opens Renge Shokudo Toshu Mitakadai in Tokyo's Mitaka City, offering Chinese cuisine for families and solo diners.
Sapporo Breweries launches Sapporo Sakura Beer, a limited-edition brew inspired by a historic brand from 1913, blending savory richness with a crisp finish.
The New York-style restaurant Sarabeth's at Lumine Shinjuku introduces a gorgeous limited-time pancake topped with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry sauce from February 1 to 28, 2026.
The delicious strawberry season has begun. Seibu Shibuya's food hall features limited-time strawberry sweets, fruit sandwiches, mochi, and Valentine's chocolate treats throughout February.
Starbucks Japan launches a luxurious affogato-inspired Frappuccino® featuring rich chocolate and espresso flavors, available from January 28, 2026. The drink includes a waffle cookie for dipping and offers a premium Valentine's experience.
Yamamotoyama releases an ultra-premium gyokuro tea made from rare hand-picked leaves from Uji Ogura, the birthplace of gyokuro. Limited to 800 pieces, this winter-aged tea recreates the passion of 1835 when gyokuro was first invented.
Established 130 years ago in Yokohama Chinatown, Edosei releases a limited-edition Valentine's Day set featuring three adorable pig-shaped buns with different fillings, including pork, shrimp chili, and chocolate cream.
Hiramatsu Corporation opens a new French restaurant "HRMT STAGE" in Ebisu, Tokyo on February 21, 2026, designed by nendo to embody the harmony of tradition and innovation.
Le Café de Joël Robuchon at Nihonbashi Takashimaya introduces a luxurious chocolate dessert featuring rich Valrhona chocolate, kumquat compote, and warm chocolate sauce, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 15, 2026.
Two seasonal variations of Kewpie's best-selling Roasted Sesame Dressing return in February 2026 - Yakumi Ponzu and Spicy Chili Oil flavors designed for versatile use beyond salads.
Mizkan launches "Chilled Ramen Soup - Yuzu Scented Chicken Salt Broth" on March 11, 2026, featuring refreshing yuzu aroma and rich chicken broth flavor perfect for hot summer days.
UHA Taste Sugar Co., Ltd. has released "Ninja Meshi Musou Energy Drink" containing KOBELCO's proprietary Gold Euglena ingredient. The third installment in the popular hard-textured gummy series is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting January 26, 2026.
Sankt Gallen releases a seasonal beer flavored with cherry blossoms and leaves, offering the aroma and taste of sakura mochi. Available from mid-February to mid-April.
Plecia Co., Ltd. launches a sweet potato fermented plant-based yogurt made from Hokkaido sweet potato paste at AEON stores nationwide starting January 28, 2026.
Queen Alice French restaurant at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents a special White Day dinner course from March 10-15, 2026, featuring rare white strawberries and premium Japanese beef wrapped in puff pastry.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store presents a wide variety of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun 2026, from fresh seafood to unique ethnic flavors. The lucky direction this year is south-southeast.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro launches three new banquet party plans featuring formal, casual, and buffet styles. Available from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Koikeya's popular "The Kunshio" series introduces a winter-exclusive flavor smoked with apple wood chips, available in limited quantities through the Koikeya Online Shop starting January 22, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown presents MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2026, a spring celebration featuring approximately 100 cherry trees, outdoor lounge dining, illuminations, and flower art exhibitions from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
Three ski resorts operated by Tokyu Resorts & Stay have unveiled large-scale restaurant renovations this season, featuring expanded seating, premium services, and enhanced dining experiences that go beyond typical slope-side meals.
The Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association will hold the 4th National Strawberry Championship on February 4th and 6th, 2026, to determine the most delicious spring strawberry from 438 entries nationwide.
Starting January 20th, 7-Eleven stores nationwide are rolling out a comprehensive sweets lineup renewal featuring fresh packaging designs and new products under the "Shiawase Shokkan" (Happy Texture) concept, including Valentine's Day chocolate treats.
Akagi Nyugyo relaunches the popular Milcrea Tenku no Matcha bar ice cream with increased matcha content for an even richer flavor combination.
Atami Tourism Bureau and JR East launch a travel campaign from January 22, 2026, highlighting early spring attractions including early-blooming sakura, plum blossoms, hot springs, and local cuisine with special discount packages.
Spain's premier Jamón Ibérico specialist Atrevío introduces special Valentine's menus at their Azabu-Juban flagship and Hiroo Jamón Car locations, pairing aged ham with chocolate in a unique sweet-and-savory celebration from February 1st to 28th, 2026.
BAKE INC.'s sweets web media CAKE.TOKYO unveils the second edition of their Hitokuchi no Fukei project, bringing regional flavors to life with Izumo Matcha Tigré made from 100-year-old tea garden's premium green tea.
Barneys New York presents a curated Valentine's Day gift selection for 2026, featuring exclusive chocolates, traditional sweets with Japanese flair, and luxury caviar items.
Asanoya unveils a new brand concept focusing on natural ingredients and premium quality, alongside a refreshed logo and relaunched versions of their iconic Karuizawa Raisin bread and house-made sourdough campagne.
The popular Peaceful Macaron collaboration between patisserie BOUL'MICH and food artist Izumi Kamoshida enters its second year with new seasonal flower designs symbolizing peace and gratitude.
Furuichian, a sushi chain operating in department stores and shopping centers nationwide, is holding a special Crab Fair from February 11 to 24, 2026, featuring new crab and salmon roe chirashi sushi and a special crab assortment.
On January 28, 2026, the historic Ginza Lion beer hall at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 reopens after a complete renovation, offering travelers a relaxing spot to enjoy expertly poured draft beer and quality cuisine at the start or end of their journey.
Goto Tsubaki Distillery releases the limited edition "GOTOGIN the cacao," a craft gin expressing the deliciousness of chocolate, available from February 6, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the second phase of its Strawberry Collection buffet, featuring premium strawberry desserts and savory dishes from March 1 to May 6, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges will serve a luxurious strawberry sundae from February 1st to March 31st, 2026. The dessert features five fresh strawberries paired with ice cream and cream layers.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto will welcome Akinari Makishima, 2010 world champion of Neapolitan pizza, as guest chef for special Valentine's Day and White Day events featuring authentic Italian pizzas at Trattoria Sette.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay will host a special Parent-Child Table Manners Class at Fine Dining La Provence on March 26 and 30, 2026. This event offers families the opportunity to learn proper French dining etiquette while enjoying an authentic French course meal prepared by the hotel's chef. All participating children will receive a certificate of completion and a table manners booklet. The class is designed for elementary, middle, and high school students and their parents, making it perfect for spring break memories or celebrating school entrance.
KURAND Co., Ltd. begins sales of "Serious Domestic Orangecello," a Japanese take on the traditional Italian liqueur made entirely with domestic ingredients
JIMOTEIN, a social good protein brand focused on regional revitalization, has released a new beet protein flavor made with 100% plant-based soy protein. Each bag contains a generous 1.2kg of domestically grown beets from Asagiri Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Kirin Beverage introduces "Kirin Delicious Immune Care Ceramide Plus," a functional food combining plasma lactic acid bacteria for immune support with rice-derived glucosylceramide for enhanced skin barrier function, launching March 3rd nationwide.
Kirin Beverage introduces two new functional beverages featuring Plasma Lactic Acid bacteria, offering refreshing hydration with immune support and essential vitamins.
A new brunch congee set launches at Kobe Kochuten on February 1, 2026, featuring Chinese congee, dim sum, and desserts for a relaxing morning meal experience.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano, operated by Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, is selling Valentine's gifts featuring premium bonbon chocolat made with three exquisite spirits and a limited-edition sablé assortment.
Harapecolab's popular birthstone-themed ice cake returns for February 2026. The limited-edition Birthstone Tart - February Amethyst features hand-carved agar candy resembling the purple gemstone, layered over ricotta cassata cream with pistachios, cashews, Belgian chocolate, and raspberry accents.
From January 29 to March 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a luxurious afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, perfect for sharing special moments.
Pistachio sweets specialty shop MAX PISTACHIO debuts new products including Pistachio Butter Sandwich and D-Choco Milk Chocolate, with limited-time pop-up stores at Futakotamagawa Rise and Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
Shokubunka Co., Ltd., which operates the gourmet e-commerce site "Umai-mon.com," has released "Okinawa Kokuto Butterstangen" from Mehl, a German bread and confectionery specialty shop in Hiroshima, in January 2026. This product is the second installment of the "Kokuto Project," which was launched to promote the deliciousness of pure brown sugar from Aguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture.
Experience the world of the beloved picture book series at Pan Dorobo Hiroba, opening January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Exclusive merchandise, themed food, and special photo opportunities await fans.
French pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet brings his signature Macariyon to Tokyo with a special collaboration featuring Bernachon chocolate at the world's largest chocolate festival.
Snack Me has launched a rich matcha cookie featuring high-quality Kyoto-grown matcha. Available for a limited time through their online store until February 28, 2026.
A limited-time champagne terrace featuring Veuve Clicquot Rich on Ice opens at Hakuba Après, offering ski-in/ski-out access and stunning mountain views in Hakuba, Nagano.
A limited-time event launches January 29th at SiKiTO CAFE Nihonbashi and Makuhari locations, featuring TAICHIRO MORINAGA winter sweets paired with specially created music for an immersive sensory experience.
New Tomakomai Prince Hotel Nagomi and Muroran Prince Hotel announce special banquet plans for the spring season, offering comprehensive packages for corporate gatherings and celebrations from March through April 2026.
BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel presents the 12th edition of its special Japanese whisky pairing event, featuring rare bottles like Hibiki 17 Year alongside expertly crafted dishes, on two exclusive nights in March and April 2026.
Lake Biwa Hotel introduces two limited-edition sweets for the romantic season, showcasing Shiga-grown Omi Raspberries and premium Yamada Farm cream, available from February 6 to March 15, 2026.
Chermside Sandwich, the popular volume-style sandwich shop on Harajuku's Takeshita Street, has opened a second location specializing in gourmet baguette sandwiches. The new restaurant-style shop features made-to-order baguette sandwiches with two floors of dining space.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo presents special menus at Fiorentina Pastry Boutique and French Kitchen from March 1-8, 2026, featuring mimosa-inspired cuisine and desserts to promote women's empowerment and gender equality.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for an accommodation plan featuring a premium seafood ehomaki (lucky roll) supervised by Japanese head chef Hashimoto for Setsubun 2026 (February 3). The plan allows guests to enjoy the traditional ehomaki in the quiet privacy of their hotel room.
Three Kajitsuya Coffee locations in Tokyo begin serving a seasonal winter menu featuring chicken and three types of mushrooms in a rich cream soup, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will offer an afternoon tea set themed around the original Saitama strawberry "Amarin" and the Queen of Hearts from March 11 to May 6, 2026.
Kikkoman Soy Foods launches its first-ever children's soy milk "Soy Milk Kids Lightly Sweet Milk Flavor" with popular Pikachu packaging, making it fun and delicious for kids to enjoy nutritious soy milk.
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at Roppongi Hills will offer Crêpes Suzette flambéed with Grand Marnier and served with Madagascar vanilla ice cream for one week only from February 2nd, 2026, celebrating the French tradition of Candlemas.
Meiji collaborates with SCENTMATIC to introduce "meiji THE Cacao Chocolate Diagnosis," an AI system that recommends chocolate based on scent preferences, at a limited-time popup event in Yurakucho Marui.
Novotel Nara presents a limited-time accommodation package for couples and friends, featuring special craft cocktails made with Nara's brand strawberries, premium chocolates from Gateau des Bois, and late checkout until noon.
Mitsui Norin's premium tea shop nittoh.1909 is hosting an online tea and chocolate pairing seminar on February 21st, where participants will learn how to select the right tea for different types of chocolate.
GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE, a restaurant in Nakasu, Fukuoka, has launched OT SPiCE as a new style of restaurant starting in 2025. Chef Furumasa travels across Kyushu to express inspiration from nature, producers, and landscapes through his dishes. The second edition brings a collaboration with Eminas Farm in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto, featuring strawberries.
Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu, Japan's first agritourism resort, will hold the Rice School program in 2026, offering authentic rice farming experiences and traditional hagama rice cooking. This sixth edition runs from April 12 to October 11, 2026, featuring hands-on activities including seeding, rice planting, weeding, and harvesting.
A new weekday lunch course debuts at Chinese restaurant Xiang Tao, featuring six dishes and medicinal tea designed to nurture wellness from within, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.
Cafe Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel presents the second installment of their seasonal strawberry fair, "Strawberry × Chocolate Sweets & Bakery," running from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Perfect for the Valentine's season.
A new craft beer featuring a white cat design launches ahead of Cat Day on February 22nd. The label can be customized with drawings, and a portion of proceeds supports a cat rescue cafe in Takamatsu.
From January 28 to February 2, 2026, SPANISH DINING Rico brings authentic Spanish dishes featuring premium ingredients like Etajima oysters to the GINZA Stage at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
Pinkoi, Asia's largest cross-border e-commerce platform from Taiwan, brings the popular Taiwanese sweets brand Shang Shin Select to Japan with limited-time sales at multiple locations including Yurakucho, Tokyo, and Osaka, as well as online.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
Southern Tower Dining at Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower offers special Valentine's courses from February 1-28, 2026. Enjoy French-inspired cuisine with stunning views from the 20th floor, complete with a signature strawberry parfait.
BASE BREAD Curry, a baked curry bread packed with complete nutrition, gets a major renewal with enhanced spice aroma and tomato sweetness, available from January 27, 2026.
Calbee introduces a new souvenir snack for the Tokai region, recreating the beloved miso katsu flavor of Nagoya with their signature hard-textured chips, launching January 26, 2026.
Gaemizib, the popular Korean restaurant specializing in Nakgopsae (a spicy hot pot with octopus, beef intestines, and shrimp) from Busan, Korea, is set to open its third location at Hankyu Kappa Yokocho in Osaka's Umeda district on February 3, 2026. Online reservations are now available, and a special campaign offering complimentary MAERYO Makgeolli will be held at all three locations to celebrate the opening.
Häagen-Dazs Japan introduces a new limited-edition Crispy Sand flavor featuring sweet-and-sour strawberries paired with rich milk ice cream, creating an authentic strawberry milk experience. Available nationwide starting January 20th, 2026.
From February 27 to April 22, 2026, 35 hotels, museums, and restaurants in Hakone will offer limited-edition sweets inspired by the theme "Treasure Hunt for Sparkling Sweets in Spring Hakone." Enhanced package deals with Romance Car trains and accommodations provide the best savings ever.
Maruichi Okada Shoten releases Hokkaido Nemuro Canned products featuring saury and sardine, crafted using the traditional kikutsume method by skilled artisans. Each can showcases the ocean's bounty in a beautiful chrysanthemum-flower pattern.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi's Dining & Bar TENQOO offers a special weekday lunch set featuring a strawberry parfait inspired by spring's arrival, available from February 2 to March 31, 2026.
Experience the arrival of spring through your senses at Le Pristine Tokyo with limited-time offerings including a cherry blossom and decopon afternoon tea, sakura cocktails, and spring-inspired evening canapés.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo presents its first Valentine's promotion following its renovation, featuring a 3-day limited dessert buffet, exclusive cocktails and chocolate pairings, and Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration afternoon tea across the property.
Ristorante Primi Baci, overlooking Inokashira Park in Kichijoji, Tokyo, offers special spring course menus from February 5 to April 12, 2026. Featuring seasonal ingredients like snow crab, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables, these courses are ideal for visitors enjoying cherry blossom viewing at the park.
On January 27, a special market featuring specialty products from eight municipalities across Japan will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, celebrating items that pair perfectly with onigiri.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., operator of OZmall, a women's web media platform with 4.5 million members, announces additional "Solo Guest Exclusive Day" events at six facilities including The Fairmont Tokyo and The Westin Yokohama, starting January 22 at 10 AM.
POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO-, a specialty store known for its handcrafted custard cream donuts, is hosting a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Tokyo's 1st floor confectionery section from January 19 to 27, 2026.
Dr. Recella's online food shop Recella Eats is offering limited-time low-sugar Valentine sweets with up to 78% sugar reduction until February 16 at 10:00 AM. New products include eclairs and tiramisu sets, plus their signature nama chocola.
Ringodo, a specialty candy apple shop popular across Kyushu, is opening its first permanent Tokyo location at Kita-Senju Marui on February 5, 2026.
Watami Farm will showcase its Bihoro Peak Ranch Grassfed Milk Ice Cream at a special exhibition and sale event in Sapporo from January 23 to 29, 2026, promoting local products from Hokkaido's Bihoro Town.
Kobe-based baked goods shop Yakigashi Taka announces pre-orders for their new "Adult Gateau Chocolat" series, featuring chocolate and matcha flavors designed to pair beautifully with alcoholic beverages, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Chef Shinji Harada, who led the Michelin-starred Aroma Fresca for 18 consecutive years, launches a new Italian concept featuring counter-style dining and innovative cuisine at AMANTE GINZA in Ginza, Tokyo.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita announces the third phase of its limited-time dining event 'Snow and Fire Dining,' running from January 19 to February 14, 2026. The Valentine theme brings four types of chocolate fountains and special seasonal dishes.
Asahi Beer refreshes its popular Asahi GINON RTD line with enhanced sugar-free taste and updated packaging. A new Gin Soda flavor debuts in Tohoku, while a grapefruit concentrate joins the commercial lineup nationwide from March 31.
Oyatsu Company releases a spring limited edition of Baby Star Ramen Maru featuring a rich plum flavor. The bite-sized snack offers a refreshing sour taste with plum paste infused into the dough, creating an addictive three-stage texture experience.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or presents its 2026 Valentine collection featuring bean-to-bar nama chocolate with Japanese peaches and grapes, available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from January 21 to February 14.
Kikkoman Foods has announced the launch of "Del Monte Pure Fruit Grated Kiwi Mix" on March 16, expanding its popular portable pureed fruit pouch series with a refreshing new option.
GODIVA Japan will offer the original chocolate drink GODIVA 47 Chocolixir featuring specialty products from all 47 prefectures of Japan at the Hankyu Valentine Chocolate Fair 2026, held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, for a limited time from January 21, 2026.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Kagome introduces a new initiative to support local farmers and releases Yasai Seikatsu 100 Fukushima Akatsuki Peach Mix, a limited-edition vegetable and fruit juice celebrating Fukushima's renowned peaches.
The popular Cola flavor of Marosh, Kanro's immersive-texture gummy brand, returns with a fresh lemon twist. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from January 27, 2026.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Kirin Beverage brings back the popular "Kirin Sekai no Kitchen Kara Torotoro Peach Furunyu" to vending machines nationwide on March 10, following customer votes.
Marudai Foods will release bite-sized Calpas sausages featuring the SNS sensation PUPPET SUNSUN across all 7-Eleven stores in early February, with nationwide availability planned for April.
Kyodo Nyugyo launches a dairy beverage made with Andes melon from Ibaraki Prefecture, combining gentle sweetness with quality dairy ingredients in a collaboration with FamilyMart and JA Zen-Noh.
Mos Burger introduces two limited-edition chicken tatsuta burgers for 2026. Garlic Tomato with domestic cream cheese and Japanese-style Umami with lemon. Available from January 28 to mid-March at Mos Burger locations nationwide.
Mos Burger brings back its popular seasonal shake featuring Tochigi Prefecture's premium "Tochiaka" strawberries, available from January 28 to mid-May 2026.
All Hearts Company introduces spring-limited strawberry products across its bakery brands, featuring the new Neko Neko Shokupan Condensed Milk Strawberry bread with strawberry jam swirls and GUILTY'S Milky Strawberry Cookie with dual strawberry toppings, available from February 15 to March 31, 2026.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku presents an exclusive Valentine's collaboration featuring chocolate-banana sweets made with premium Ecuadorian bananas from Tanabe Farm. Limited-time offerings from renowned brands available January 21 to February 14, 2026.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel collaborates with Kabaya Foods Corporation's beloved candy toy "Sebon Star" to offer a magical experience through concept rooms, collaboration sweets, and cocktails from February 10 to April 9, 2026.
Bell Shokuhin will preview SNOW JEWELRY, a rare cheesecake made with Hokkaido ingredients, at the Hokkaido and Sapporo Grand Fair in Chi-Ka-Ho from January 23rd to 25th before its official release.
Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. is releasing a limited-edition kabosu-flavored shochu highball featuring the refreshing citrus from Oita Prefecture. The new drink combines the distinctive rich acidity and unique aroma of Oita-grown kabosu with the dry, crisp taste of Takara's popular shochu highball series.
This is CASSATA., a specialty cassata shop, introduces the 'Sweet Selection' assortment box featuring three flavors—chocolate, pistachio, and plain—perfect for the Valentine's and White Day gifting season.
Tokyu Department Store locations in Shibuya are hosting seasonal events featuring traditional ehoumaki rolls for Setsubun, an extensive Valentine's chocolate event called SHIBUYA CHOCOLATE QUEST, and various pop-up shops showcasing beauty, fashion, and handmade goods.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches a spring-limited luxury picnic experience featuring free-flow champagne, cherry blossom views, and the magical "Tokyo Sea of Clouds" garden display starting March 2.
The renowned steakhouse "37 Steakhouse & Bar" at Roppongi Hills is hosting a special burger festival from January 20 to March 15, 2026. Sample four unique gourmet burgers that rotate every two weeks, featuring 21-day aged beef patties grilled over charcoal. Complete all four burgers to earn a free classic burger!
A new baked goods specialty shop offering unique financiers, madeleines, and specialty coffee opens in Tokyo's Ryogoku area, bringing a sweet story inspired by cats to everyday life.
A unique rooftop kotatsu experience debuts at CÉ LA VI TOKYO's 18th-floor sky terrace, combining traditional Japanese warmth with stunning city views through March 31, 2026.
A new plant-based cola using stevia sweetener is now available at convenience stores across the Greater Tokyo area, offering a refreshing cola taste with zero sugar and zero calories.
A special event train offering Japanese sake tasting and pairings aboard the Fuji Tozan Train will run on February 21, 2026, connecting passengers to the 33rd New Year Brewery Opening at Ide Brewery, the sole sake brewery in the Fuji Five Lakes area.
S.Weil by Hotel New Grand at Yokohama Takashimaya is serving a delightful limited-edition strawberry bavarois dessert from January 21 to April 30, 2026, featuring fresh seasonal strawberries in an elegant presentation.
Hotel New Otani Osaka has launched Gourmet Coupon 2026, offering guests a smart way to indulge in premium hotel dining. Purchase coupons at ¥3,500 each and use them as ¥4,000 credit across 11 restaurants and bars until March 31, 2026.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka's French restaurant Le Chandor will present a special one-night-only Valentine's dinner on February 14, 2026, featuring a six-course menu with tableside flambé and candlelit ambiance.
The lucky red oni donut makes its third annual appearance at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 23 to February 3, 2026. This limited-edition treat features fluffy dough with white chocolate coating, strawberry nappage, and a sweet expression.
Kanazawa Kirari Sushi announces the limited release of their special ehoumaki (lucky direction sushi roll) for Setsubun 2026. Featuring 11 premium ingredients including fresh bluefin tuna, snow crab, and eel, this luxurious sushi roll will be available only on February 3, 2026 at their Kanazawa and Hachioji locations.
Kintetsu Retailing introduces a chocolate collection featuring Nara's premium Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins, and Yamato Kabuse tea. Four varieties launch January 20th at station shops and online.
Mizkan releases the sixth installment in its successful Fibee Waffle series, introducing the first savory flavor in response to customer feedback. The new Cheese variety features three types of Hokkaido cheese and is available exclusively through Mizkan's official online store.
Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Valentine Chocolate Collection. This special collection features signature bonbon chocolates that reflect the hotel's refined lifestyle and sustainable values.
Shangri-La Tokyo presents a selection of nine exquisite chocolate items for Valentine's and White Day, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
Shinagawa InterCity's commercial area is set to reopen on March 30, 2026, featuring the new food hall SHINATERRACE KITCHEN, Japan's largest station-connected brewery restaurant YONA YONA TOKYO BREWERY, and various new dining and entertainment venues under the concept of "Shinagaru" (connecting).
Shinjuku Prince Hotel presents a limited 3-day buffet event from March 6-8, 2026, featuring signature dishes by four expert chefs paired with Perrier-Jouët champagne.
Six Senses Kyoto presents chocolate and strawberry parfaits using sustainable Minimal chocolate, along with seasonal afternoon tea and cocktails from February 4 to March 4, 2026.
Traditional Japanese confectionery shop Takayamado, established in 1887, returns to its founding area with a new station store offering seasonal fresh wagashi, signature sweets, and original pineapple manju.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Osaka Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring their signature Caramel Sandwich and special Valentine's Day gift boxes.
LIFE style Co., Ltd. opens Saisai Malatang, a specialty malatang restaurant, at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza on January 17, 2026, marking the first such establishment in the Kanto region with customizable healthy hot pot options.
The birthplace of nama chocolate brings new creations and store-exclusive products to Valentine's Day 2026, with pop-up shops across Japan starting January 15th.
The maple sweets specialty store The MAPLE MANIA will be opening limited-time Valentine's pop-up shops at Sogo, Tokyu, and Takashimaya department stores across Japan from January to February 2026.
Tokyo Midtown hosts a delightful strawberry fair featuring luxurious sweets from January 16 to March 14, 2026. Discover parfaits, cakes, and special desserts from renowned patisseries and cafes.
Uoman Shoten, a traditional kamaboko shop with 120 years of history, has launched a limited Valentine's Day gift set of their popular Truffle Chocolate-Style Satsumaage for online orders. Available in red and blue box options, each features four unique varieties.
Mutekiro releases Yokohama Renga Roasted Almond in limited spring packaging. This new flavor features fragrant roasted almonds scattered throughout rich chocolate cake, available from January 17, 2026.
A new Mister Donut freestanding shop opens at Awaji Service Area on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, offering scenic views of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a relaxing rest stop.
A special Beryl's pop-up store featuring halal-certified chocolates opens at MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya from January 15 to February 10, 2026, showcasing Japan-exclusive flavors.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya are renewing their breakfast menus in March 2026, offering customizable pancakes, open sandwiches, and parfait-style salads for a cheerful morning experience.
COMME PARIS, a small baked goods shop in Den-en-chofu, Tokyo, launches "Trois Fondants" - a reimagined bite-sized fondant chocolate with a unique three-layer structure, available from January 17, 2026.
Anique Inc. is hosting a special collaboration cafe celebrating the broadcast of Fire Force Season 3, opening simultaneously at Share CAFE Harakado and Hakata Marui stores from February 6, 2026.
From February 2 to March 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND shops will offer premium nama chocolate made with Belgian milk chocolate and fresh Hokkaido cream. The silky-smooth treats melt on the tongue, delivering rich chocolate flavor in each luxurious bite.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. presents over 100 chocolate brands featuring premium international chocolates, Kyoto-inspired creations, and innovative non-cacao alternatives.
The resort hotel begins its seasonal Strawberry Fair on January 15th, offering locally-grown strawberries including Kagawa's original "Sanuki Hime" variety at the dinner buffet, alongside a warm hot pot fair featuring regional ingredients.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store's food floor features rotating weekly pop-up shops. Starting January 21st, popular brands including crispy fried chicken wings, savory pancakes, premium croquettes, and delightful sweets will tempt shoppers.
Sogo Yokohama's Valentine's Day event welcomes MOKABLE, offering a unique edible coffee experience alongside chocolates during rising cocoa prices.
Oriental Hotels & Resorts presents a unique culinary experience with three innovative "edible drinks" available at hotels in Okinawa and Fukuoka. The Yuimaru Project Phase 4 features creative beverages that blur the line between drinks and food.
A limited-edition dessert showcasing Tochigi's premium Tochiaka strawberries launches at Lumine Est Shinjuku on January 15, 2026, featuring a unique decorating experience where guests create stunning visual art.
Stone wall strawberry picking begins in mid-January on Kuno Street and Strawberry Coast Street in Shizuoka City, the birthplace of strawberry cultivation with a history of about 130 years.
Suntory introduces two new Horoyoi flavors with a light and refreshing taste, along with refreshed packaging for nine popular varieties to appeal to today's younger drinkers.
The Prince Hotels in Takanawa will host the Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 from March 6 to April 19, featuring 210 cherry trees, traditional cultural experiences, and seasonal cuisine.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho teams up with Milan's prestigious Excelsior Hotel Gallia for a special culinary collaboration featuring Italian Executive Chef Vincenzo Lebano from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
A new Tully's Coffee opens in Sagamiono Central Park featuring on-site coffee roasting, sustainable design with domestic wood, and community partnership events for families.
Akita Castle Hotel hosts the Strawberry Fair 2026 from February to May, featuring all-you-can-eat strawberry buffets, elegant afternoon tea sets, and a variety of strawberry-themed gourmet items crafted by the hotel's chefs and patissiers.
The popular Harapeko Cheesecake by Azumino Kochouan received the Excellence Award in the Sweets Division at the prestigious Bento & Deli Grand Prix 2026, selected from over 15,000 entries.
bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe launches three chocolate and caramel-themed drinks from January 15, 2026. The Creamy Sweet Drink series features rich flavors perfect for winter indulgence and Valentine's celebrations.
Mitsui Norin launches a limited-edition Valentine's set combining Chocosil's artisanal chocolates with Nittoh Tea products, available exclusively online from January 16, 2026.
COMME PARIS, a small baked goods specialty shop in Den-en-chofu, Tokyo, introduces L'HIVER, a winter-limited chocolate brand focused on melt-in-your-mouth texture and aroma. Available from January 17, 2026.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or brings its exclusive DASSAI sake-infused soft serve ice cream to department stores for Valentine's 2026. The special flavor, usually only available at the DASSAI brewery store, features the award-winning sake paired with premium chocolate.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
FUKUCHA tea salons in Kyoto Station, Shijo, and Uji are hosting a Roasted Tea Fair from January 15 to March 31, 2026. The event features freshly roasted tea, special cafe menus, and Japan's first display-type roasting device with light and aroma effects.
GODIVA Japan releases an exclusive premium truffle collection featuring creations from five world-renowned chefs, available for a limited time starting January 15, 2026.
Gong cha Japan introduces a new limited-edition winter dessert tea featuring rich honey, fragrant nuts, and smooth oolong tea, available in both iced and hot versions starting January 22, 2026.
The popular DIY Hamster Monaka makes a sweet comeback with limited-edition chocolate filling, featuring cocoa and plain wafers paired with elegant chocolate bean paste and heart-shaped chocolates.
Hotel New Grand's bakery launches a limited-time Chocolat Ribbon Danish with flaky croissant layers and rich ganache filling, available at two locations from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel presents "Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set Vol.2" from February 1 to March 14, 2026, featuring unique sweets and a tasting of three varieties of locally-sourced Ibaraki strawberries.
Morinaga Seika introduces two new Gumi Chocoball flavors – domestic white peach and mixed grapes – on February 3rd, plus a renewed Zaku Zaku Chocoball with random golden chocolate balls inside.
Mr. CHEESECAKE GINZA SIX is launching a winter-themed dessert course featuring seasonal fruits and a special basque cheesecake with chocolate flavors, available for a limited time from February 7 to February 22, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori Anime Awaji Island Park introduces a new original food item featuring Crayon Shin-chan's iconic plump bottom, starting January 17th.
Orion Island Waves, a new beachside music festival, debuts on April 18-19, 2026, at Senagajima in Okinawa. Experience live music, local food, and island culture in a stunning seaside setting.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the Top of Kyoto French Dining restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a special Valentine's course featuring Japanese yellowtail, scallops, and black wagyu beef with panoramic views of Kyoto.
Seven-Eleven introduces a new series featuring nostalgic Chinese town-style dishes, including curry, mapo tofu donburi, and ramen. Available from January 20, 2026.
The Lobby Lounge on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo introduces a refined Western-style lunch promotion featuring classic dishes with a contemporary twist, using premium Japanese ingredients from February 1st to March 31st, 2026.
The St. Regis Osaka launches a special Valentine's promotion themed "Eternal Grace" from February 1 to February 15, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets, gourmet courses, and signature cocktails that embody timeless elegance.
THE CITY BAKERY kicks off its beloved Hot Chocolate Festival 2026 from January 15th to February 28th, featuring limited-edition hot chocolate flavors, special pastries, and adorable pink-themed treats perfect for Valentine's season.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel introduces a new anniversary stay plan featuring handcrafted cakes by hotel patissiers and 12:00 PM late checkout, perfect for celebrating special occasions.
Best Beer Japan and SETOUCHI BEER collaborate on two Hazy IPA beers featuring coffee and royal milk tea flavors, perfect for pairing with chocolates and cookies this Valentine's and White Day season.
Rebake, Japan's largest bakery mail-order service, launches its Valentine's Day 2026 special featuring chocolate products from bakeries across the country. Enjoy affordable Valentine's treats combining high-quality chocolate with everyday bread.
The popular Ichida Kaki dried persimmon from Minami Shinshu, which sold out 2,000 sets in just 30 minutes during its January 2025 broadcast, is making a comeback on Shop Channel. This premium product features carefully selected persimmons from Nagano Prefecture, known for producing Japan's top dried persimmon output.
A new craft beer made from rice used during rice cooker development testing is now available, turning test rice into a refreshing golden ale.
AUDREY, a specialty shop for strawberry sweets, begins Valentine's Day special sales on January 14, 2026, through its official online shop. Early access available for newsletter subscribers on January 14-15.
Nagahama Roman Beer is releasing a limited-edition barrel-aged strong ale, Barrel Aged Wee Heavy, starting January 27, 2026. This unique beer has been aged for one year in bourbon barrels from Nagahama Distillery.
This winter, BISTRO CHURA in Shinjuku Sanchome offers its first-ever hot wine menu. The original recipe features cinnamon, orange, and spices, providing warmth for both body and soul while perfectly complementing creative Okinawan cuisine and natural wines.
Chocosil, a chocolate shop and cafe in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, celebrates its first anniversary on January 23, 2026, with a special three-day campaign featuring free products, discount tickets, and limited-edition lucky bags filled with popular chocolate items.
FamilyMart's White-Coated Strawberry Picking® campaign has achieved remarkable success, selling 3.24 million items in just one week. The lineup features 16 desserts, breads, and sweets combining strawberries with white ingredients like condensed milk and white chocolate.
Freshness Burger introduces two limited-edition burgers featuring Hokkaido snow crab and rich cream croquettes, available from January 21 to February 24, 2026.
FUJIMI's popular fasting set has been renewed with a new supplement to help maintain results after fasting. The FUJIMI Protein Fasting Perfect Set now includes Sparkling Support tablets for weight and body fat management.
Fujiya releases a new heart-shaped chocolate almond cookie with a message-ready package, perfect for gifts and Valentine's Day celebrations, available from January 20, 2026.
Freshness Burger introduces a limited-time craft lemonade featuring luxurious Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries, handcrafted with honey-soaked strawberries and lemon slices for a vibrant winter beverage.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa presents the Funka Bay Ezo Abalone Fair from January 10 to February 28, 2026, showcasing winter seafood delicacies across four restaurants.
Three Greens hotels in Mie Prefecture offer special Setsubun treats featuring local ingredients - seafood eho-maki, wagyu sukiyaki rolls, and strawberry eho rolls.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces the "Valentine Purple White Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake" for a limited time from February 7 to 14, 2026. This elegant purple-hued cake features organic ingredients and edible flowers, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
Kimura Beverage and JA Fuji Izu collaborate to release Izu Lemon Cider, featuring locally grown lemons from Shizuoka's eastern region. Available from January 16, 2026.
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo will introduce two premium white wines from NIKI Hills Winery starting April 1, 2026. One wine won a gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, marking a first for Japanese Chardonnay still wines.
Kanro Inc. is releasing "The Snow Gummy of My Dreams That Day" at convenience stores and station kiosks nationwide starting January 20th, 2026. Featuring a fluffy snow texture and gentle soda flavor, this gummy brings childhood dreams to life.
Kinokuniya introduces an adorable collection of cat-themed sweets ahead of Cat Day on February 22nd, featuring charming pouches filled with homemade cookies perfect for cat lovers.
The popular collaboration between Komeda's Coffee and CLUB HARIE is back for Valentine's Day 2026, featuring limited-edition Heart Brownie and Brownie Sandwich made with Komeda Blend coffee.
Ariake introduces three limited-edition Valentine products featuring chocolate and strawberry flavors, available from January 15 through March 31, 2026.
A sustainability-focused community event will take place at Higashi-Itabashi Park, featuring a marché, workshops, acoustic live performances, and an original SDGs board game.
A delicious collaboration between sweet potato sweets specialist Lapoppo Farm and Lawson brings a new mochi roll inspired by their popular Potato Apple Pie, now available at approximately 2,500 Lawson stores in the Kinki region.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
The outdoor ethnographic museum Little World hosts a special India-themed event featuring Bollywood dance performances, traditional mehndi art, and authentic biryani rice during their winter curry festival.
Mampei Hotel in Karuizawa offers a limited-time Classic Afternoon Tea from January 16 to March 19, 2026, featuring traditional sweets and revived signature dishes in their Main Dining Room with stunning winter garden views.
Maruyama Coffee introduces a special Valentine's seasonal blend featuring truffle chocolate notes and a limited-edition cafe mocha-flavored castella cake, available from January 15th through February 14th, 2026.
Nagahama Roman Beer, a craft brewery in Shiga Prefecture, will release a limited edition Imperial Stout on January 27, 2026, with plans to barrel-age a portion in Nagahama Distillery whiskey barrels.
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel celebrates its 2nd anniversary on January 16, 2026, with special anniversary courses at Restaurant HARBELLA featuring premium Nagasaki ingredients.
The popular Napolitan specialist is releasing a new winter topping featuring gratin croquette topped with melted cheese and demi-glace sauce, available from January 16th.
Pastel's iconic Smooth Pudding has been transformed into a limited-edition ice bar through a collaboration with Akagi Nyugyo Company Limited. The Pastel Smooth Pudding Ice Bar features creamy pudding ice made with fresh cream and a bittersweet caramel sauce, launching nationwide on January 20, 2026.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the French Dining Top of Kyoto at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto presents a special Valentine's Day course featuring dishes like yellowtail and scallop confit, duglere-style fish, and Kuroge wagyu poêlé.
A special food market showcasing Shimonoseki's culinary treasures, including fugu, whale, and local specialties, comes to JR Hakata Station Plaza on January 30-31, 2026.
Indulge in the sweet flavors of the season at JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower, where over 40 delightful strawberry-themed sweets await from January 14 to February 28, 2026.
TAVERN by the green presents an elegant afternoon tea featuring fresh strawberries and fragrant roses, resembling a jewel-box of red delights. Available from February 18 to April 27, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents a limited-time dessert fair featuring fresh seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate from January 15 to March 15, 2026.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
Create your own unique art plate by decorating illustrations with pressed flowers and colorful sweets. The pressed flower frame can be taken home as a keepsake after enjoying the treats.
THE Tender HOUSE in Shirokane-dai celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special morning menu collaboration featuring bread from the renowned Seiji Asakura COFFEE STAND, available throughout February 2026.
A traveling oyster shack serving fresh seafood from across Japan opens at AEON Mall Ogaki on January 17. First 10 groups daily receive complimentary crab miso shell grills during the 6-day opening event.
Two popular Korean-style ice cream treats make their debut at 7-Eleven Japan. The viral "Heart Tiramisu" features chocolate you crack open, while the hit "Creamy Yogurt Ball" makes its much-anticipated return.
Nichifutsu Boeki (NBKK) exhibits Monin syrups, Perrier, Maison Perrier, and France Dessert ice cream at the Yakiniku Business Fair 2026, offering tastings and menu proposals to help restaurants enhance their beverage and dessert offerings.
ZENB JAPAN introduces a new gluten-free bread made with yellow pea flour and domestic brown rice, achieving a fluffy and chewy texture. The Fuwamochi Roll features a slit for easy sandwich-making and is perfect for daily meals.
The special cafe celebrating Disney Animation's latest film Zootopia 2 introduces new menu items and merchandise featuring Nick in a tuxedo, starting January 23, 2026.
Kumamoto-based artisan donut shop 3 O'Clock Donuts brings its unique frozen-ready Zakudo donuts to Hakata Station's Mying POP UP SPACE for a limited time from January 14 to 31, 2026.
Baikado Shigyo launches Dear me / Re:Life food, a new food brand dedicated to women's health and wellness, featuring their first product, the non-heated protein cube.
The exceptional 2008 vintage reaches a new level of brilliance as Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 Plénitude 2, showcasing the miracle of time through extended cellar aging and unparalleled complexity.
Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets launches an Amarin Strawberry Sweets Fair from January 15 to March 31, featuring 14 original sweets made with Saitama Prefecture's brand strawberry "Amarin." The fair includes a strawberry giveaway campaign and Valentine's fair.
Suntory will release a new limited-edition Horoyoi flavor featuring peach and pear, available nationwide from March 10, 2026.
French Restaurant FOURGRAINS opens at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, featuring a signature dish that combines foie gras with aromatic coffee flavors. The restaurant celebrates tradition and innovation.
A popular Seoul meat dish makes its Japanese debut at Obongzip in Shin-Okubo. Dwaejikalbi, tender pork back ribs slow-cooked until they fall off the bone and served in a spicy-sweet sauce on a sizzling stone plate, launches January 13.
Alcoworking, a unique coworking space in Nagoya where you can work while enjoying drinks, has started offering non-alcoholic beer as part of their drink selection. The service is available to all guests using the alcohol plan.
Osaka Takashimaya's Valentine event, Amour du Chocolat!, kicks off on January 22nd. With rising cocoa prices and growing demand for self-gifting treats, the event strengthens its lineup of fresh-baked, made-to-order chocolate sweets available exclusively at the venue.
Saitama Prefecture welcomes strawberry season with award-winning varieties like Amarin and Benitama. Various events are planned from January to March 2026, including strawberry sweets fairs and festivals.
KURAND's popular online service Sake Gacha is coming to life at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. From January 17 to February 1, 2026, visitors can try real capsule toy machines dispensing rare sake at the Nabe Festival.
Suntory announces the nationwide release of a new spring limited-edition beer, "Kin-Mugi <Hidamari no Sanpomichi>," featuring a fragrant lager style with rich malt flavor and floral aroma, available from March 10, 2026.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
Starting January 13, 2026, Tokachi Tsukadanojo introduces limited-time winter dishes including oyster foil bake, milt fritters, meat gratin, and quattro formaggi pizza at seven locations across Tokyo, Yokohama, and Sapporo.
Suntory launches a new limited-edition Helles beer with gentle malt sweetness, umami from European malt, and a smooth finish.
Discover premium handcrafted pound cakes made with 100% Japanese fermented butter at TANGRAM's pop-up shop in Kinshicho Marui, Tokyo, running January 18 to 24, 2026.
The hotel presents seasonal afternoon tea featuring fresh strawberries from winter through spring, with sweets, savory dishes, and live dessert performance at THE LOUNGE.
Experience authentic Korean cuisine buffet-style from January 17 to April 12, 2026, featuring dishes supervised by sister hotel Four Points by Sheraton Suwon, including customizable bibimbap, fried chicken, and warming hot pots.
The day-trip hot spring facility with stunning Mount Fuji views introduces winter limited menus including a new kimchi hot pot set and seasonal dishes at their dining areas.
A new gelato pique cafe opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on January 30, 2026, featuring customizable cookie crepes where guests can top them with up to 5 alphabet letters and bear-shaped cookies.
A collaboration between Ginza restaurant Koguma and wagashi brand Gokokuya brings two special flavors of Yamamusubi rice crackers, featuring premium ingredients and refined Japanese culinary aesthetics.
Kumamoto Black Wagyu beef, one of Kumamoto Prefecture's most prized brands, will be featured in a special fair at Hibiya OKUROJI from January 9 to February 1, 2026. Five participating restaurants will offer exclusive limited menus showcasing the premium beef.
GOOD NEWS introduces "Itoko to Chocolate," a new winter confection featuring Hokkaido's Butter no Itoko coated in rich chocolate. Available nationwide from January 20, 2026, this Valentine's gift combines fluffy butter wafer, skim milk jam, and premium chocolate for a luxurious two-flavor experience.
The fresh fish specialty store's signature Setsubun Eho-maki rolls are packed with premium seafood ingredients including medium fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe. Pre-orders start January 13 across all 21 stores.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
From January 3 to February 28, Kome to Circus restaurants in Takadanobaba and Shibuya PARCO are hosting a special New Year Horse Festival, featuring eight unique horse meat dishes including brain, spinal cord, and other rare cuts to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
From January 21st to 27th, Matsuya Ginza hosts a special fair featuring premium Kumamoto ingredients, local sake, and traditional crafts as part of the "Kumamoto Mon x Tokyo Ginza Jack" event.
Indulge in a luxurious strawberry-themed buffet at Meitetsu Grand Hotel's 18th-floor restaurant featuring over 30 delectable sweets made with premium Amaou strawberries, available for 4 limited days in January and February 2026.
Soft serve manufacturer Nissei Co., Ltd. announces the launch of Pink Petit Wafer (Strawberry Flavor) on March 5, 2026, featuring a pale pink heart-shaped design with subtle strawberry flavor.
Nissei Co., Ltd., a leading soft serve ice cream manufacturer, introduces a new Setouchi Lemon topping sauce featuring 5.1% lemon juice, perfect for seasonal menus and events.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka launches a Strawberry Fair at Gourmet Boutique Melissa, featuring 10 varieties of strawberry cakes and breads available from January 10 to April 14, 2026.
The craft beer maker releases its popular limited-edition set featuring chocolate-flavored beer and an edible chocolate glass, selling out annually on the first day.
SHOGUN PIZZA, the sister brand of SHOGUN BURGER, is opening its first Tokyo location on Shibuya's Spain Slope. This gourmet pizza specialty shop, originally launched in Toyama Prefecture in December 2020, offers authentic one-hand pizzas crafted individually by pizza artisans, making it easy to enjoy high-quality pizza on the go.
From February 1 to 14, 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time Valentine's Afternoon Tea featuring strawberries and chocolate, along with exclusive Valentine's cocktails available throughout February.
From January 14 to 18, discover Aomori and Southern Hokkaido's finest products, bento boxes transported via Shinkansen, and traditional performances at Tokyo Station's Square Zero.
Starting January 6, 2026, five popular izakaya chains operated by Marche Corporation will offer a special Baby Star Ramen Potato menu, combining the beloved Japanese snack with classic fried potatoes.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
Coffee Kan introduces Guatemala Las Nubes, a sustainably sourced seasonal coffee with chocolate-like sweetness and smooth taste, available from January 13, 2026. The coffee is roasted in-house by CU Crew members as part of the company's DE&I initiatives.
DEAN & DELUCA introduces three hot chocolate drinks made with their signature House Chocolate, along with a Fondant Chocolat dessert, available from January 15th through late February 2026.
DEK, a restaurant operated by a century-old fruit wholesaler in Omotesando, presents a limited-time Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring carefully selected Japanese strawberries including the premium Amarin variety.
Starting January 10, 2026, Dhawa Yura Kyoto's GRILL 54TH restaurant introduces a winter lunch buffet centered around charcoal-grilled roast beef and artisan cheeses, offering a casual yet sophisticated Italian dining experience surrounded by bamboo gardens.
GREY Kobe, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings its viral soft serve ice cream to Usui Department Store in Koriyama, Fukushima from January 16-25, 2026.
New York-born brownie specialist Fat Witch New York introduces caramel-themed Valentine's brownies, featuring new Caramel Macchiato and Salted Caramel flavors alongside seasonal favorites at Kyoto and Tokyo locations.
House Foods releases a limited-edition Fruiche dessert featuring the original three flavors from 1976, celebrating 50 years of the beloved Japanese dessert brand.
Akagi Nyugyo releases the first product celebrating 20 years of the Garigari-kun Rich series - a triple white chocolate treat combining white chocolate ice, white chocolate shaved ice, and white chocolate chips
House Foods releases a new instant dessert featuring Hokkaido-grown Furano melon puree. Part of the sales supports melon production in Furano City, combining delicious taste with regional contribution.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo presents its fifth collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris, featuring a floral-themed spring afternoon tea and a new casual dessert experience, available from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
From February 9 to 15, 2026, the Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel is hosting a special "Chocolat Aroma Lunch" featuring three main dishes crafted with cocoa and chocolate. Choose from fish, meat, or pasta dishes that showcase chocolate's deep aroma and rich flavor.
TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST, a bakery cafe in Meriken Park, Kobe, will offer a special Luminarie dinner buffet from January 30 to February 8, 2026, during the 31st Kobe Luminarie event. Reservations began on December 29, 2025.
A limited-time seal-shaped donut featuring Hokkaido's winter scenery is now available at 5 Krispy Kreme stores in Hokkaido from January 14, 2026.
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing the Morinaga Hi-Chew Seven Color 3-Color Mix on January 13. This limited edition features mango, kiwi, and strawberry flavors in one piece, selected by Seven-Eleven staff as the second collaboration flavor for Hi-Chew's 50th anniversary.
MOS Burger launches two limited-edition burgers featuring double slices of Kumamoto-grown tomatoes at 18 stores across Kumamoto Prefecture from January 17 to February 2, 2026, celebrating the traditional "Winter Doyo no Hitsuji Day" custom.
MOS Burger announces limited edition sets featuring adorable My Melody and Kuromi mascots paired with chicken nuggets and MOS Chicken, available for pre-order from January 14th.
THE VILLAS NAGASAKI presents a seasonal dessert buffet featuring strawberry and chocolate from January 8 to February 28, 2026, with a second strawberry and cherry blossom theme running March 1 to April 30.
The popular sweets brand TOKYO Tulip Rose is making a comeback at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat 2026 with a Nagoya-exclusive semi-raw chocolate cheesecake featuring an ice cream-like melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Peko-chan Milky Donut specialty shop unveils 4 new products including chocolate-coated Milky donuts, fluffy ring donuts, and donut holes, while opening a new location at Ario Kameari in Tokyo.
Pure Coco Tokyo introduces a limited-edition Valentine Cube gift box featuring four signature chocolate-coated choux pastry flavors, perfect for gifts or personal treats from January 14 to mid-February.
Experience a culinary journey through world cheeses at Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's 19F French restaurant RPR. The special full-course menu features cheeses from around the globe, from appetizers to desserts, available by reservation through February 19.
On Setsubun day, February 3rd, 2026, Sushi Sakaba Nihonichi Honmachi Store will offer two types of limited-edition sushi rolls—Ehomaki and Tosa Maki—available for takeout from noon.
From January 15 to March 31, 2026, the restaurant participates in the Ichigosando 2026 collaboration, offering afternoon tea sets and luxurious parfaits made with the premium brand strawberries.
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Tokyo Prince Hotel will host TOKYO BLOOM PICNIC from March 7 to May 31, 2026, offering colorful picnic baskets with hotel-quality cuisine on a terrace overlooking Tokyo Tower.
From January 9 to March 1, 2026, Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN hosts its largest-ever Strawberry Fair with approximately 90 stores offering exclusive strawberry-themed menus, drinks, and merchandise.
Umematsuri TOKYO Komagome store, a specialty shop offering pickled plums from across Japan, opened on January 5, 2026 in Tokyo's Kita Ward, allowing customers to taste and select from a diverse range of umeboshi.
Asagiri Milk, the sweets brand from Asagiri Dairy, launches a decadent lineup of chocolate desserts starting January 15, 2026, at five locations across Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Yokohama.
UHA Mikakuto brings back the popular thick-cut sweet potato snack coated with premium Belgian chocolate, available exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Honten from January 14, 2026.
Starting January 16, 2026, BAKE INC.'s popular brands PRESS BUTTER SAND, caica, and TeaDrop. will showcase exclusive chocolate sweets at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" festival at JR Nagoya Takashimaya, featuring special limited-edition items available only at this event.
BELLUSTAR TOKYO's 45th-floor Bar Bellustar introduces a limited-time whisky pairing experience featuring Tokyu Hotels' original whisky paired with Kagoshima black pork from January 12 to March 15, 2026.
Starting January 15, 2026, Bvlgari Dolci introduces its limited-edition Valentine's collection featuring five exquisite pralines crafted by Maître Chocolatier Gianluca Fusto, blending luxurious fruits and aromatic spices for a celebration of love.
A special one-day event featuring floral-themed sweets and savories, paired with a Dilmah tea seminar and exclusive gifts for Valentine's Day.
FamilyMart and Suntory unveil their 6th limited edition craft beer collaboration, World Craft Fruity I.P.A., featuring a vibrant citrus aroma and fruity hop character. Available from January 13, 2026 at participating stores nationwide.
On January 21, 2026, gelato pique cafe opens its third store in the Kyushu/Okinawa region and the only location in Fukuoka Prefecture at Solaria Plaza. The opening features an exclusive collaboration crepe with Hakata no Aji Yamaya mentaiko, a special Pique Bear Cookie Crepe with four cookies, and a limited-edition HAPPY BAG.
A first-ever collaboration between renowned French chocolatier Michel Belin and Japan's beloved Ghana chocolate brand brings exclusive Valentine's sweets to JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
Hilton Yokohama presents a strawberry sweets buffet at Allday Dining Parade from February 1 to March 31, 2026. Featuring five types of whole strawberry cakes, chocolate fountain, and multiple strawberry varieties for tasting.
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo's restaurant "All Day Dining Shato" begins accepting pre-orders for handcrafted Valentine's chocolates starting January 14, 2026, with pickup available from February 7 to 14.
From January 15 to March 31, 2026, 12 popular cafes and restaurants in Omotesando will offer exclusive sweets and drinks featuring Saga Prefecture's premium strawberry brand "Ichigosan" in the 5th anniversary edition of "Ichigosan × Omotesandō Sweets Collaboration 2026."
Krispy Kreme Japan introduces a pink smile donut with ruby chocolate coating to this year's popular Valentine's Mini Box collection. The limited-edition set includes five adorable mini donuts perfect for gifts.
The Hawaiian resort-style cafe restaurant +LEI Kitchen near Awaji IC introduces new warm menu items from January 9, 2026, along with an Instagram follow campaign and weekly Friday specials.
Sonido Co., Ltd. has launched general sales of "Lilight Raspberry," a low-alcohol liqueur combining vodka and sake. About 40% of Japanese people are genetically sensitive to alcohol, and this product aims to make sake more accessible to everyone.
Discover the rich flavors of premium Koicha sweets from Malebranche at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's chocolate event, running from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
UNI COFFEE ROASTERY, the Yokohama-based cafe and roastery, will launch a Valentine's season limited edition "Strawberry Chocolate Basque Cheesecake" exclusively at their MARK IS Minato Mirai location starting January 14, 2026. This special dessert features rich couverture chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry chocolate toppings.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store presents approximately 100 varieties of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun on February 3rd, featuring luxurious options over ¥10,000, rice-focused rolls for the Year of the Horse, and adorable twin panda-themed selections.
From January 11 to March 1, 2026, GRADATIONS on the 41st floor of Nagoya Midland Square presents a special afternoon tea featuring cheese tartines and strawberry mignardises, along with a seasonal strawberry parfait.
Nenrinya's popular Valentine item De La Chocolat Ginza makes its comeback from January 12 to mid-February 2026, featuring rich charcoal-roasted chocolate and crispy pearl chocolates.
Patisserie KINEEL Kyoto introduces three luxurious new chocolate sweets for Valentine's Day 2026, including Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Ruffle Almond Chocolate, and KINEEL Truffles in three flavors.
PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH, a Kobe-based confectionery shop, introduces its Chocolat Collection 2026 featuring chocolate sweets perfect for the upcoming Valentine's season, available from January 15, 2026.
PIZZA-LA's popular heart-shaped pizzas are back! Choose between the classic red Margherita or the sweet white Cheese & Honey pizza, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and special celebrations.
RINGO, the freshly baked custard apple pie specialty shop, is releasing two limited-edition Valentine's season apple pies starting January 10, 2026 – featuring indulgent double flavors of caramel and berry chocolate.
Experience the perfect harmony of Western and Japanese flavors with this limited-time afternoon tea featuring vibrant strawberries and aromatic matcha. Available February 15 to March 31, 2026 at Lobby Lounge Fontaine.
Enjoy the Pink Hanaichiogo and Ruby Red Akeichiogo afternoon tea sets featuring strawberry sweets on the 28th floor Sky Lounge Top of Prince from January 15 to May 14, 2026.
Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will launch a collaboration with the popular character Choigosim, known for its positive worldview that captivates younger audiences, starting January 14 at Sushiro locations nationwide.
A special collaboration between the beloved Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits and Kamakura's CHOCOLATE BANK debuts with SAFARI-themed treats, available at Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat starting January 16 at 10:00 AM.
Starting January 9, 2026, THE MASTER by Butter Butler will release a limited-edition Butter Brownie featuring premium 60DAYS Chocolate and New Zealand grass-fed butter.
Discover the story behind "Moksei," a stunning original cocktail selected through an in-house competition at Tokyo Station Hotel, featuring osmanthus syrup and premium gin in a tribute to the hotel's heritage.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. announces the return of Choco Ball Kin No Kinako Mochi, featuring fragrant kinako chocolate made with 100% Hokkaido soybeans coating chewy mochi-textured gummy. The beloved flavor returns with enhanced quality for a limited time starting February 3, 2026.
Sucrey's latte art-themed sweets brand FiOLATTE launches a new seasonal brownie gift featuring coffee and chocolate flavors, available from January 9th at Ecute Shinagawa.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo introduces a special White Day Collection featuring new champagne bottle-shaped chocolates with customizable messages, heart-shaped bonbon boxes, and more delightful treats available from March 1 to 14, 2026.
Hard Rock Cafe launches a special collaboration with the TV anime Naruto, offering limited-time menu items including the creative "Naruto's Ramen Burger" and "Tropical Konohagakure Soda" from January 13 to February 1, 2026.
The hotel will host an all-you-can-drink craft beer festival featuring 8 breweries from JR West Hotels' locations across Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nara, and Toyama. Priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
Kagome introduces a limited-edition vegetable and fruit juice blend featuring white peach, yellow peach, and nectarine, available from February 3 to late June 2026.
Experience the ultimate warm sake event as premium breweries gather at Tokorozawa Sakuratown for a two-day festival featuring kan-zake tasting and gourmet food pairings. The second edition of this popular festival takes place February 28 to March 1, 2026.
Kinokuniya brings back their popular strawberry sweets bag for 2026, featuring a cute polka dot drawstring design filled with three delightful strawberry and raspberry treats.
Kobe Tea releases a special Valentine's limited edition tea blend featuring the sweet fragrance of chocolate and rich depth of cacao, available from January 6, 2026.
A new rice flour bagel specialty shop using freshly milled rice flour from their own cultivated rice is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering completely gluten-free baked goods.
Paris-based chocolate specialist Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse and biscuit boutique Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse are set to appear at Valentine's events in 35 department stores across Japan starting January 2026.
LOTTE launches Rakkus, a special collaboration chocolate combining their top two liquor chocolate brands Rummy and Bacchus, celebrating Rummy's 60th anniversary. Available nationwide from January 13, 2026.
Starting January 9, 2026, MILLE-FEUILLE MAISON FRANCAIS at Matsuya Ginza launches Mon Chocolat, a sophisticated mille-feuille featuring Spanish dark chocolate cream with cacao nibs, sandwiched between chocolate-flavored fermented butter pastry.
Morinaga & Co., Ltd. launches a collaboration with pudding specialist Pastel, releasing three limited-edition products featuring the iconic Nameraka Pudding flavor, available from January 13, 2026.
Mr. CHEESECAKE launches six special Valentine's products for 2026, including the chocolate-inspired BASQUE CHEESECAKE Cacao and Cafe Mocha flavor, available from January 17th at permanent stores and nationwide pop-up locations.
Namakuri, the viral sweets-in-a-can brand, launches a new chocolate-banana flavor featuring rich chocolate cream, banana sauce, and crunchy toppings.
Nenrinya, the Ginza baumkuchen specialty shop, introduces bite-sized "Mount Baum" coated in luxurious gold chocolate, available January 12 to mid-February 2026.
Sekiya Resort Terrace Midobaru's Yukigekka restaurant introduces a new wagyu nigiri dish featuring premium Oita wagyu sirloin. The exquisite 2-piece set offers guests a luxurious way to experience local beef with handcrafted sushi vinegar and sauce.
Hot Palette Co., Ltd.'s Pepper Lunch is significantly renewing its lunch menu from January 21, 2026. The new lineup features signature dishes like Beef Pepper Rice and Wild Juicy Steak, with customizable side options including broccoli salad or kimchi.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura presents STRAWBERRY SPECIAL, a popular lunch buffet featuring unlimited strawberry desserts, running from February 1 to May 11, 2026, with two distinct phases offering 18 different sweets.
Starting January 7, 2026, ROYCE' is releasing three new limited-edition Valentine's sweets, including ROYCE' Rosé Chocolat featuring Joseph Perrier champagne and a new strawberry flavor of their popular ROYCE' Baton Cookies.
ROYCE' Confect has released a variety of Valentine's Day limited edition chocolates and sweets, available for online orders and at directly-operated stores. An early bird discount campaign offers up to 10% off for orders placed before January 26.
Starting January 9th, Saint Marc Cafe's signature CHOCOCRO will face off against the Ultimate ChocoCro in a sales showdown. The campaign also features rich chocolate drinks perfect for Valentine's season.
From January 13 to March 31, 2026, the Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor serves a special strawberry dessert plate featuring a dome-shaped chocolate that melts to reveal strawberries inside.
Grace Corporation, which operates Taiwanese food and sweets shops, will launch a total of four winter-limited chocolate products from two brands, Taiwan Ten and Taiwan Confectionery Banka, for the 2026 Valentine's season.
Hakkaisan Brewery's Uonuma no Sato facility launches a limited-time online store to bring the flavors of Minami-Uonuma to customers who can't visit during the snowy winter season.
Starting January 10, 2026, BAKE CHEESE TART introduces a decadent Valentine's limited edition featuring three layers of chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and raw chocolate atop their signature cheese tart.
CÉ LA VI TOKYO at Shibuya Tokyu Plaza debuts a winter-limited dessert buffet featuring 14 varieties of strawberry and chocolate sweets, paired with lunch courses and free-flow beverages from January 15th to March 31st, 2026.
Japanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel has revamped its afternoon tea into a more meal-like experience, offering obanzai, main dishes, and traditional Japanese sweets starting January 6, 2026.
CHOCOLATIER PALET D'OR introduces a limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collection featuring heart-motif bonbons, available at directly-operated stores and online from January 23 to February 14, 2026.
Ichiban-ya Co., Ltd. is set to open the third location of CURRY HOUSE CoCoICHIBANYA WORLD at KITTE OSAKA on January 7, 2026, bringing international CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA menu favorites to the Kansai region for the first time.
FamilyMart unveils Chef Komoda Kinya's 7th supervised series with the debut Chinese bun "Mala Cheese Nikuman" launching January 6 and "Black Vinegar Subuta" arriving January 13 at approximately 16,400 stores nationwide.
From January 7 to 28, 2026, Ginza Loft is hosting the 9th edition of its popular pop-up cafe featuring Coffee Stall Hibariya from Naha, Okinawa, offering 10 types of cafe menu items and weekend-only special food selections.
Gong cha introduces a seasonal limited drink combining fluffy almond tofu and rich mango sauce with Alishan oolong tea, creating a winter landscape in a cup.
Yakiniku Heijoen begins accepting pre-orders for its handmade premium Wagyu beef ehomaki roll, available at special prices made possible through whole-cow purchasing until January 31, 2026.
From March 4 to May 31, 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa will offer a special strawberry-focused breakfast featuring three varieties of seasonal strawberries, including rare white and dark red varieties grown in the highland climate of Karuizawa.
JR East Cross Station's Irorian Kiraku station soba shops introduce two limited-time menu items starting January 8, 2026. The Aomori Prefecture scallop kakiage soba returns by popular demand, alongside a warming ginger pork nanban soba perfect for winter.
Family restaurant Joyfull presents a winter menu event featuring hearty hot pot dishes, rich hamburger steak sets, and exclusive desserts made with Fujiya's Milky candy. The fair runs from January 13, 2026.
Kamakura Witch introduces "Saison Wich (Salt Chocolate)," a winter-exclusive sandwich cookie featuring premium chocolate chips and salted butter cream, available from January 10, 2026.
From Tokyo's Shirokane comes a special bite-sized collection. La Maison SHIROKANE introduces a limited-edition chocolat collection featuring new Tokyo Tea Chocolat, Amaou strawberry truffles, champagne chocolates, and the signature Shirokane Chocolat series.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Lindt releases its Valentine's Day 2026 collection featuring exclusive heart-shaped Lindor truffles and special gift sets, available from January 8 to February 15 at boutiques nationwide.
Lotteria hamburger shops are offering a limited-time Rilakkuma Kids Set featuring popular San-X characters, complete with collectible toys.
Japan's first melon specialty workshop "Melon and Roman" in Kagurazaka is introducing a new winter parfait featuring their signature melon pudding, alongside their cream soda now available in both green and red melon varieties, starting January 7th.
Mister Donut launches a special collaboration with Godiva Chocolatier, introducing five premium chocolate donuts featuring truffle chocolate and fresh chocolate French cruller varieties, available for a limited time starting January 9, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Confectionery company Morozoff releases a new winter-limited pudding featuring elegant sweet chocolate and tart raspberry flavors, available at select stores from January 9 to February 28, 2026.
Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.
Due to the popularity of its Korean Fair, the day-trip onsen facility in Kamikawa Town, Saitama, is introducing three new menu items combining Korean cuisine with their signature aged brown rice, available from January 13 through March 1, 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa introduces a limited-time SAKURA menu celebrating Okinawa's unique Kan-hizakura cherry blossoms, featuring afternoon tea, cakes, and cocktails available from January 7 through mid-April 2026.
Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi introduces limited-time offerings from January to February 2026, featuring a Twilight Afternoon Tea with 30 types of all-you-can-drink beverages and a special Strawberry Cocktail Fair at Royal Scots bar.
ROYCE' Confect releases a special Valentine's collection on January 7, 2026, including spoonable Nama Chocolate "Precious" with champagne and red wine, tiramisu-flavored Nama Chocolate, and limited-edition Italian Fair items available at ROYCE' online shop and directly-operated stores.
From January 7 to 11, 2026, 7-Eleven stores across Japan are offering all steamed buns at 20 yen off the standard price. This limited-time promotion includes popular items like meat buns, pizza buns, and sesame paste buns.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, experience Ishikawa Prefecture's rich food culture at Buffet Dining Kechel in Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, featuring traditional Kaga cuisine and rare local ingredients.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel presents a limited two-day special dinner event featuring Executive Chef Akiyo Abiko and Chinese Restaurant Chef Nobuhiro Fujii, celebrating the arrival of spring with an innovative fusion of Chinese and French culinary artistry.
The third edition of the Shinjuku Mapo Tofu Department Store brings together 9 specialty restaurants, including first-time appearances from Michelin-starred chefs, offering diverse takes on the beloved Sichuan dish from January 7 to 12, 2026.
From January 5 to February 28, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring Hakata Amaou strawberries and the hotel's signature "Super Series" cakes at 100 meters above ground.
Starting January 10, 2026, Sweets Paradise introduces an all-you-can-eat brand strawberry course featuring premium strawberries shipped directly from contracted farms, plus unlimited strawberry tart and strawberry daifuku.
Suntory announces the limited release of Teacher's Highball Can, featuring a renewed recipe with increased whisky content and smoky flavor, available nationwide from March 3, 2026.
Tim Ho Wan Umeda Chayamachi, the first Kansai location of the popular Hong Kong dim sum restaurant, has unveiled a new grand menu featuring seven new items to celebrate its first anniversary.
Tully's Coffee Japan introduces two new Valentine's-themed beverages starting January 9th, including a barista contest-winning drink featuring the elegant pairing of chocolate and fruit.
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Tully's Coffee Japan introduces Valentine's season limited products starting January 9, including the Romance Roast blend designed to pair perfectly with chocolate.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, The Westin Miyako Kyoto offers a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring nine sweets and savory selections celebrating the peak of strawberry season.
The fruit and sweets café FruFleur at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu begins its annual strawberry fair on January 5, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberry menus and a new Italian hamburger main dish.
Starting January 2026, BACK YARD's two Yokohama locations offer an all-you-can-eat oyster BBQ plan featuring fresh oysters from Mie Prefecture. Choose between grilled or steamed preparations, and enjoy unlimited oysters for one hour with 10 seasonings available.
Restaurant Bellustar at BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel introduces a special winter course showcasing Hokkaido's finest seasonal ingredients from January 6 to February 28, 2026.
Calbee introduces a new soybean snack featuring a mix of two types of soybeans, offering an easy way to consume protein and dietary fiber. Available at convenience stores nationwide from January 12, 2026.
Candeo Hotels begins selling a limited-time winter breakfast plan offering up to 20% off breakfast-included stays at 27 locations across Japan, available exclusively through official website bookings from December 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
A new limited-edition champagne from Bollinger's "By Bollinger" series showcases the unique character of the 2016 vintage, featuring 73% Pinot Noir from northern Montagne de Reims.
Daimaru Tokyo offers approximately 90 varieties of ehoumaki lucky direction sushi rolls for Setsubun 2026 on February 3rd, including trending kabuki-themed rolls, luxurious seafood, meat-based options, and unique creations.
Starting in January 2026, 15 acclaimed restaurants across Tokyo, Fukushima, and Kansai regions will showcase Fukushima's diverse sake culture through food pairings featuring wine, craft sake, craft beer, and gin from seven local producers.
From January 10 to 12, Nihonbashi Fukushima-kan MIDETTE will host a special fair featuring Fukushima's new strawberry variety "Yuuyake Berry," now in its fourth year since debut, offering tastings, sales, and original sweets.
Blue Roof, a lifestyle shop and cafe in Itoshima, begins selling the Amaou Smoothie featuring Fukuoka's premium brand strawberries on January 6, 2026.
Kobe Hankyu department store will host the "Everyone's Galette Expo" from January 9 to 12, 2026, featuring Galette des Rois from popular patisseries and boulangeries across Kobe and beyond, along with various galette-themed events.
Koikeya releases seasonal potato chips featuring Japanese plum with fragrant Isewan seaweed topping, available for order until January 13th.
Lotteria introduces three new sukiyaki-inspired burgers starting January 7th, featuring beef short rib, shirataki noodles, and special sukiyaki sauce in a limited-time campaign.
Discover how Nagoya-based mochi specialty shop "To, Mochi" is transforming traditional rice cakes into everyday treats with innovative flavors like An-Butter Mochi, Mikan Mochi, and Sansho Isobe Mochi.
Nissin Cisco introduces a limited-edition Coconut Sable featuring apple pie flavor with fermented butter, apple essence, and cinnamon accents. Available nationwide from January 12, 2026.
Nosh Co., Ltd. launches its nosh pâtisserie series on January 5, 2026, featuring three authentic desserts that balance delicious taste with health-conscious nutrition - Fondant Chocolat, Double Cheesecake, and Tiramisu.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari launches its highly anticipated strawberry-themed buffet featuring premium Super Amaou shortcakes, fresh-made crepes, and over 260,000 satisfied guests since 2009.
The premium bluefin tuna from the January 5th Toyosu Market first auction can now be ordered online in limited quantities as sashimi cuts and blocks for home enjoyment.
The Westin Hotel Sendai is offering a delightful Valentine's Day collection featuring three types of artisanal chocolate treats, available from January 30th to February 14th, 2026.
The popular Korean yogurt ice cream brand "YOGURT PURPLE" has opened its first store in Japan at Tsuruhashi Koreatown in Osaka. The shop offers rich, fresh yogurt ice cream with a variety of fresh fruit toppings and unique combinations.
Crepe brand β STAND collaborates with JA Yokohama to launch a winter-limited Sweet Potato Parfait crepe featuring long-aged Beni Haruka sweet potatoes, available from December 26.
Tokyo Tamago Honpo's CARAMER specialty shop launches a new seasonal flavor combining fragrant coffee, crunchy almonds, and smooth hazelnut caramel in their popular CARAMER Sand series.
Disney Store introduces its first-ever original Godiva chocolates as part of the Valentine 2026 collection, launching January 9th with exclusive designs featuring Mickey Mouse as a chocolatier.
The Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will offer a special afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and delicate cherry blossom flavors from February 3 to May 8, 2026, available only from Tuesday to Friday.
Cafe Cross Yard at Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin will serve kuwai (arrowhead) from Koshigaya City as part of their New Year's breakfast buffet for three days starting January 1, 2026.
Wolfgang Zwiener's new Italian trattoria in Aoyama presents a luxurious afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and USDA Prime Beef mini cheeseburgers from January 16 to April 30, 2026.
Maruetsu supermarket begins accepting reservations for 2026 Setsubun ehomaki on December 27, offering lucky direction sushi rolls with premium ingredients including first-harvest seaweed, Hokkaido salmon and scallops, and specialty options from partner restaurants.
Maruyama Coffee will release three types of New Year gift sets featuring colorful festive packaging, perfect for New Year greetings. The collection includes seasonal limited-edition medium and dark roast coffees, as well as convenient drip bag options.
NEUHAUS announces pre-orders for its 2026 Valentine's collection, featuring a collaboration with Michelin 2-star restaurant "Nuance." The collection launches at department stores nationwide from mid-January.
Pierre Ledent, a pâtissier and chocolatier from Liège, Belgium, launches the 2026 Valentine's limited collection with the theme "Chocolat Céleste - Chocolates of the Sky" featuring exclusive assortments.
Enjoy three elegant strawberry-themed cocktails at Bar Granada from January 5 to March 31, 2026. Experience luxurious strawberry flavors in this sophisticated hotel bar.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe in Ueno, Tokyo introduces a winter menu featuring customizable afternoon tea sets, chocolate honey toast, Korean ttung waffles, and seasonal drinks available until late February 2026.
Popular seasonal flavor becomes a year-round product as Suntory releases -196°C Sugar-Free Pink Grapefruit & Orange nationwide on February 24, 2026.
Tenkaippin, the ramen chain famous for its rich kotteri soup, has begun taking pre-orders for the special YEAR Donburi 2025. Featuring pink and indigo colors symbolizing bonds and connection, these commemorative bowls celebrate the relationships built with customers throughout the year.
Anique Inc. announces a collaboration cafe for the TV anime Tis Time for "Torture," Princess at Share CAFE in Harajuku from January 16 to February 1, 2026. Features exclusive menu items, original merchandise, and limited coasters.
A new sky-high dining space overlooking Lake Toya will debut at The Windsor Hotel Toya. The restaurant renovation includes breakfast service, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store is hosting a series of food-themed events from the end of the year through the New Year period, featuring the two-week Strawberry Weeks event from January 7 to 20, 2026.
Caffarel, an Italian chocolate brand founded in 1826, will sell limited-edition lucky bags at its directly operated stores starting January 1, 2026, featuring popular products at special prices.
Nihonbashi Dashiba unveils a new fusion dish combining Korean mixed rice with premium bonito flakes, Japanese pickles, and aromatic sesame oil, available for a limited time.
From December 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026, Ginza Loft hosts its second annual "Ginza Odashi Yokocho," featuring premium dashi stock products from Hokkaido to Okinawa, including specialty varieties and unique items like drinkable dashi and fresh furikake.
At Ginza Washita Shop Main Store, the year-end tradition of seeking Okinawa soba continues. During the five-day period from December 27 to 31, approximately 10,000 servings are sold, five times the usual volume.
by age 18, the udon restaurant known for its plant-based and gluten-free menu, launches its own brand of gluten-free soy sauce made with traditional wooden barrel fermentation.
Belgian waffle shop HASHLE introduces its second wave of winter-themed waffles, including Apple Cinnamon Liège waffles and Strawberry Mascarpone HASHLE waffles, available from January 1 to February 14, 2026.
From January 15 to February 27, 2026, Hotel Granvia Okayama presents an exclusive strawberry-themed afternoon tea on the 19th floor, featuring fresh Okayama strawberries, elegant savories, and 13 exquisite desserts
Located in Takanawa, Tokyo, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo launches two delightful afternoon tea experiences celebrating winter flavors. Starting December 26, enjoy a strawberry-themed afternoon tea, followed by a limited-edition chocolate afternoon tea in February, complemented by Valentine's Day sweets and special dining experiences.
Kobe Portopia Hotel presents a special dining event featuring shrimp dishes across seven restaurants from January 7 to February 28, 2026. The New Year Shrimp Bliss Warm Gourmet Dinner celebrates the auspicious ingredient with chef-crafted menus.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort offers a perfect winter retreat for women seeking cozy relaxation. Enjoy illuminations, bonfires, hot springs, a newly opened relaxation lounge, and fine Italian dining in Miyazaki.
Rellionte Co., Ltd.'s craft chip brand "Yamato Karari," launched in spring 2025, has surpassed 20,000 boxes in cumulative sales. The snacks use Nara-grown produce and are now available at 25 stores across the prefecture.
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Pasco) will release "Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France" (Domestic Wheat Rich Milk France), a new product in the ArtisanSelection series, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions on January 1, 2026, for a limited time.
The birthplace of mixed juice, Sennariya Coffee Main Store, introduces nostalgic retro-style hot dogs and sandwiches perfect for lunch or a light meal.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is hosting a "Chocolate & Strawberry" fair from February 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring innovative savory pizzas at The Station Café Bar and an extensive buffet at Prince Marché.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the "Strawberry & Amaou Sweets Fair" until March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive afternoon tea sets, all-you-can-eat buffets, and premium strawberry desserts on the 24th floor with stunning Tokyo Bay views.
Starting January 2, 2026, TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando will offer a new Baby Shower Celebration Plan featuring elegant decorations, a gender reveal cake, and chef-curated menus in a private room overlooking Omotesando's zelkova tree-lined avenue.
A new digital magazine comprehensively covers Tokyo Station's exclusive souvenirs, bento boxes, and dining spots, making shopping easier than ever.
Ufufu Donatsu, a handmade donut specialty shop, is now accepting pre-orders for three types of lucky bags filled with limited-edition donuts, unreleased flavors, and other Ufufu items. Available for purchase at Kanazawa Main Store, Kyu-Karuizawa Store, and the official online shop.
Wako Annexe's Cake & Chocolate Shop introduces Premier Bijoux de fraise, a luxurious strawberry shortcake featuring premium Amaou strawberries, available from January 3 to March 31, 2026.
The Windsor Hotel Toya is set to transform its top floor into a sky-high dining experience featuring breakfast, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests, all with panoramic views of Lake Toya. The restaurant renewal is scheduled to open in spring 2026.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents two limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collections for 2026. Choose between elegant fruit-flavored chocolates from the pastry team or adventurous Sichuan-spiced chocolates from the Chinese restaurant.
513BAKERY, with 15 locations across Mie, Aichi, Tokyo, and Hokkaido, announces their January 2026 New Year and Strawberry Bread Fair featuring zodiac-themed cream buns, luxurious Matsusaka beef bread, and seasonal strawberry pastries, plus limited-edition lucky bags with bread vouchers.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten will host the "Gifu Marugoto Fair" from January 7 to 13, featuring local products from Gifu Prefecture including Hida beef bentos, kurikinton sweets, and Nakatsugawa's gohei-mochi.
Aloft Osaka Dojima will offer a limited-time afternoon tea experience featuring Japanese-inspired sweets and savories from January 1 to March 31, 2026.
APÉRO, a beloved wine destination in Tokyo's Aoyama and Ikejiri areas, is opening its first location in Niseko on January 9, 2026. The new venue will feature casual French cuisine highlighting organic Hokkaido ingredients paired with sommelier-curated French wines and local Hokkaido selections.
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Chiyoda-ku, Nagatacho, is hosting The Capitol Strawberry Fair 2026 starting January 15, featuring seasonal strawberries in various forms across multiple restaurants and lounges.
DEAN & DELUCA Okayama introduces limited-time winter seasonal drinks perfect for the busy year-end and New Year period. The "Celebratory Shiruko" series features a new black sesame flavor alongside classic matcha, plus the returning winter favorite "Yuzu Ginger Apple."
Futakotamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a special afternoon tea celebrating the transition from winter's tranquility to spring's vibrant colors. Enjoy 12 exquisite savories and desserts at The 30th Dining Bar while taking in stunning views from 130 meters above ground.
Starting January 6th, goma to in Jiyugaoka introduces three limited-edition Valentine treats featuring sesame, strawberries, and chocolate in parfaits, lattes, and shakes.
The Hiroshima Furusato Festival will take place at Ueno Park's Fountain Plaza from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday, Public Holiday), 2026, featuring Hiroshima's food culture and specialty products. A giant oyster soup pot using 40,000 Setouchi oysters will be offered free to the first 200 visitors daily.
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple will offer complimentary hot milk made with Nokyo Milk at their annual New Year's Eve bell-ringing event on December 31. This initiative supports domestic dairy consumption during the winter season when milk demand typically decreases.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto begins accepting reservations for eho-maki lucky direction sushi rolls starting January 5, 2026. The featured Seven Lucky Gods roll uses eel and six other premium ingredients.
Starting January 9, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's Tea Lounge launches a new evening menu featuring chocolate cake paired with savory treats and your choice of beverages, perfect for a relaxing stop after work or before dinner.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama launches special New Year 2026 Lucky Bags with hotel dining packages and gourmet items. Advance reservations start December 26.
Hotel Metropolitan's Bar "Orient Express" presents a Winter Cocktail Fair from January 1 to February 28, 2026, featuring three seasonal cocktails made with "The KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin" series, inspired by Japanese winter.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.
Hotel Kanazawa presents KOKA - Yuzu & Goma, an elegant Valentine's bonbon chocolat featuring yuzu citrus and black sesame. Pre-orders begin January 10, available February 1 to 14, 2026.
A.Crescent has launched an innovative eGift card service for Mikadukiya's popular natural yeast croissants, making it easier than ever to send thoughtful gifts without worrying about logistics or expiration dates.
Confectionery maker Morozoff introduces limited-edition New Year sweets featuring the 2026 zodiac "Horse" design, including their signature Denmark Cream Cheesecake and other festive treats available from December 29, 2025 to January 3, 2026.
The popular "GLUTEN-FREE CURRY" featuring the sweetness of Hokkaido onions from natulif is now available in convenient bulk sets - 4-pack and 20-pack options offering great value for gluten-free curry lovers.
Baumkuchen specialty store Nenrinya introduces a limited-edition red and white baumkuchen for the New Year season, featuring sakura flavor and egg richness in celebratory dual rings.
Enjoy Noto's fresh seafood and support recovery efforts through this special BBQ event featuring crab, oysters, and local delicacies at special prices. From January 9 to February 1, 2026.
Sapporo Stream Hotel's BAR & GRILL Splish presents "STREAM Afternoon Tea - Strawberry Romance," a winter-limited afternoon tea supervised by two strawberry sommeliers, from January 18 to March 31, 2026.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima presents a special sweets buffet combining sweet-tart strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring delightful cakes, parfaits, and welcome sweets from December 26, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel introduces a limited-time Chinese Afternoon Tea themed around ruby-red strawberries, combining traditional Chinese cuisine techniques with seasonal ingredients from January 13 to March 15, 2026.
La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden and La Terrace Hall Kobe present the Strawberry Red Buffet 2026 from January to April, featuring a delicious collaboration of seasonal strawberries with chocolates from four carefully selected international brands.
Creative Plus and Gonda Brewery have released Japanese sake inspired by the popular anime "The Style of Hiroshi Nohara's Lunch," featuring "Kin no Hiroshi" (dry sake) and "Gin no Hiroshi" (lime-infused liqueur), available online and at select retailers starting December 25, 2025.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka presents a special Valentine's Day & White Day chocolate collection featuring vegan Trilogie Végane and organic Cuvée Organique chocolates, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
YOKUMOKU's Tokyo Station Ichibangai store introduces three limited-edition handmade cookie cream puffs featuring seasonal flavors. Available from January through June 2026, these exclusive treats combine YOKUMOKU's signature langue de chat cookies with seasonal custard creams.
Starting January 7, 2026, French restaurant UNtreize in Kitashinchi will offer a new weekday-only lunch course featuring over 30 types of seasonal vegetables from Awaji Island and Osaka.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts introduces a limited-time "Urizun Herbal Stay" event from March 1 to May 31, 2026, offering guests a chance to experience Okinawa's pleasant spring season through herb-infused cuisine, botanical sauna, and custom bath salt bar.
DRESSY CAFE, a wedding theme park café produced by PLACOLE & DRESSY, is launching limited-time Valentine's menu items at all three locations in Kamakura, Nagoya, and Osaka from December 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
Fontagard, a French single malt whisky from the Cognac region, has won the Design Award in the European Whisky category at TWSC 2025. The award was voted on by general consumers for the first time, recognizing the bottle's innovative black opaque design.
Hilton Kyoto offers eight exclusive New Year lucky bag packages featuring luxury suite stays, fine dining experiences, and spa treatments through January 18, 2026
ISEMAN CO., LTD., a group company of IX Holdings, is releasing Single Malt Whisky Ise -2025 Edition-, the first Japanese single malt whisky from the Ise-Shima region, made with 100% malt spirit distilled and aged at the Ise Distillery. This limited edition of 250 bottles will be available from December 30, 2025.
Risonare Kohamajima, a private island resort in Okinawa, will host the "Brown Sugar Lab" from March 1 to May 31, 2026. This unique activity offers over 96 pairing combinations to explore the deep world of brown sugar through observation, hypothesis, and verification.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1 floor presents a festive collection of New Year gifts for 2026, featuring zodiac-themed packaging and special limited-edition sweets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
SPANISH DINING Rico brings premium Spanish dishes featuring Kumamoto Akaushi beef and luxurious seafood paella to Isetan Shinjuku's New Year Taste Festival from January 2-6, 2026
Content Seven's anime specialty EC site Anifeba announces the limited-quantity sale of collaboration products featuring Sumikko Gurashi: The Sky Kingdom and the Two Children, including a winter vegetable set and delicious rice.
Two new seasonal chuhai varieties featuring white peach and strawberry flavors will be available nationwide starting February 17, 2026. The drinks use Suntory's unique -196°C manufacturing process to capture the fresh taste of spring fruits.
The Westin Sendai presents a Valentine High Tea featuring chocolate-themed dishes, Miyagi beef, and free-flow beverages with stunning night views from February 2-15, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Chiba offers a romantic Valentine's and White Day glamping experience from February 1 to March 15, 2026, featuring specially decorated rooms, handcrafted sweets, and French cuisine.
Voco Osaka Central presents two seasonal afternoon tea experiences featuring fresh Japanese strawberries, inspired by 1980s London and Easter celebrations, available from January 9 to May 6, 2026.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza is hosting the Strawberry Harvest Festival at The WAREHOUSE from December 22, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries with 7 varieties of sauces and toppings in the heart of Ginza.
Gold Star Co., Ltd. launches a limited-time campaign in collaboration with global music artist BLACKPINK and 3D Fruit Ice, offering fans a chance to win concert tickets and official tour merchandise through product purchases from December 19, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
Cycle.me, a food brand operated by Dot Me Inc., is launching a new line of protein-rich soups that can be easily prepared by simply adding hot water. The products have been highly praised by dietitians and nutritionists, with 95% rating them as delicious and effective for protein intake.
FLIPPER'S, a brunch café operated by BAYCREW'S, opens its 6th domestic store at DIGS, a new food destination building in Shinjuku. The new location features spacious sofa seating, private rooms, and exclusive matcha menu items.
InterContinental Yokohama Grand presents its 2026 Valentine's chocolate collection at the Gourmet & Souvenir shop "Eye Marina" on the 2nd floor, featuring 18 varieties of artisanal bonbon chocolates including four new flavors from January 19 to February 14, 2026.
Isetan Shinjuku opens on January 2nd, 2026 with the JAPAN SENSES campaign, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship from tradition to pop culture. The event features New Year celebrations including a Kagami Biraki ceremony, artist collaborations, traditional folk toys, and exclusive shortcakes from 13 brands.
Suntory launches a relaunched Jim Beam Soda can with enhanced bourbon flavor and introduces a limited-edition Jim Beam Lemonade can nationwide in January and February 2026.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower's Lounge South Court presents a delightful strawberry fair featuring six luxurious strawberry desserts, running from January 15 to April 30, 2026.
Shimoda Prince Hotel is launching a special accommodation plan ahead of the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom festivals. The hotel is ideally located between two renowned cherry blossom viewing areas in Kawazu Town and Minami-Izu Town, offering guests a creative Japanese-Western dinner course featuring local Shimoda ingredients including golden eye snapper.
Suntory will release two new non-alcoholic beverages, "Nonaru Sakaba Plain Chuhai Non-Alcoholic" and "Umeshu Soda Non-Alcoholic," along with a refresh of four existing products in the popular Nonaru Sakaba lineup.
Tokyo Skytree will host its first-ever Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration event from January 8 to April 6, 2026, featuring original illustration tickets, special decorations, limited cafe menu items, exclusive merchandise, and character-themed lighting displays.
A popular winter-only event featuring charcoal-grilled oysters and seafood returns to Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka, running from January 15 to March 1, 2026.
A unique collaboration product featuring Kumamoto Prefecture's beloved PR character Kumamon and Japan's first wheat noodle ramen can is now available exclusively at Aso Kumamoto Airport's international terminal duty-free shop. This animal-free ramen can is shelf-stable for 3 years and perfect as a souvenir or emergency food.
Butter Butler will participate in Amour du Chocolat 2026 at JR NAGOYA TAKASHIMAYA, featuring the exclusive Butter Crown Chocola available only at this location. The event runs from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
Campbell Early, Fukuoka's specialty Amaou souvenir store, introduces Amaou Strawberry Gummy featuring Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberry juice. The fruit specialty store spent 1.5 years perfecting this juicy new confection, now available starting December 19.
Blue Bottle Coffee launches a special LOVE DAY lineup featuring chocolate drinks, new desserts, cookies, and seasonal spring menu items at cafes across Japan starting January 15, 2026.
Fujizakura Heights Beer has released HOBAKU, a limited-edition collaboration beer with Yamanashi's prestigious SADOYA Winery, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from SADOYA's estate farm.
Junestry Co., Ltd. announces the opening of Gyoemon, a new budget-friendly seafood izakaya featuring fresh fish from Toyosu Market, with most menu items priced at 439 yen in Tokyo's Shinbashi district.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Toba International Hotel will offer a limited-edition afternoon tea collaboration between Mie Prefecture and Oshawott, featuring local ingredients and delightful sweets.
Ticket sales have started for the Winter Sweet Potato Expo 2026, Japan's largest sweet potato festival featuring roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato sweets from across the country, to be held at Makuhari Messe from February 11 to 15, 2026.
Popular character Loveez gets its first theme cafe in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Nagoya, running from December 20, 2025 to February 8, 2026 with Instagram-worthy winter menus.
The popular BUTTER NO ITOKO brand debuts in Yokohama with a new store at Sogo Yokohama featuring their full product lineup and an exclusive "Hama-mitsu Honey & Milk" flavor using local Yokohama honey.
MEINOHAMA STEPS, a commercial facility in Meinohama, Fukuoka City, is hosting a Nordic Christmas event from December 1 to December 25, featuring special soups, DJ events, and workshops.
A new collaboration cafe featuring EXILE TETSUYA-produced AMAZING COFFEE opens at Kobe Suma SeaWorld, offering exclusive orca-themed drinks and snacks.
BRISK STAND, the champion of Japan Burger Championship 2025 known for Japanese-inspired gourmet burgers, opens its Ebisu location on November 1st with special opening campaigns.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
A curated selection of wrapped delicacies from crepes to xiaolongbao will gather at Daikanyama T-SITE for a three-day food market celebrating foods wrapped in various forms.
The popular Katsushika Food Festa will take place at Shinkoiwa Park in Tokyo this November, bringing together 39 local restaurants for a two-day culinary celebration.
A new brewery-equipped restaurant POWDERHOOD RESTAURANT & TAPROOM will open at ALPEN NODE in Niseko Grand Hirafu in December 2025, featuring the Transit Group's first original craft beer brand.
Experience authentic after-work izakaya culture at Kushikatsu Tanaka, Japan's beloved kushikatsu chain. Learn the no double-dipping rule, must-try skewers, and insider tips for the perfect night out!
A Kemono Friends collaboration cafe featuring Christmas-themed merchandise and special menu items opens at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro starting December 16, 2025. Christmas-themed photo character goods available online from November 4.
Touch, taste, and contemplate plants at WORKSIGHT's first-ever market event at FabCafe Osaka this November
Pensta, the Suica Penguin-themed shop at Ecute Ueno Station, is marking its 2nd anniversary with a limited-edition novelty sticker campaign and new exclusive merchandise and cafe items starting November 2025.
A new limited-edition flavor of Kataage Potato Chips, developed with fan community input, will be released nationwide from November 10, 2025, featuring the rich umami of oyster and the depth of butter.
Starting November 1, 2025, Dandelion Chocolate introduces a festive Christmas collection featuring limited-edition single-origin chocolate treats and seasonal cafe menu items inspired by European Christmas markets.
A new craft tonic bar opens in Arakawa's Machiya district, featuring unique hop-based tonic water inspired by Japan's Edo period isolation
Kanro's popular candy shop Hitotsubu Kanro is releasing Christmas-themed limited products, including a new advent calendar filled with 8 popular items like Gummitzel and mofuwa, available from November 1st, 2025.
The theme park resort Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki announces a limited-time collaboration with Dick Bruna TABLE from November 7, 2025 to January 5, 2026, featuring exclusive gourmet items, drinks, and original merchandise.
Kitasenju Marui hosts a bread festival featuring popular bakeries changing weekly. The event runs from October 29 to November 11, 2025, at the 2F Event Space.
From December 31, 2025 through January 4, 2026, Kyoto Century Hotel will offer a special New Year buffet featuring traditional osechi dishes, Omi beef sukiyaki, fresh tuna, and seasonal winter delicacies at their La Jyho restaurant.
A new oden and robata dining experience arrives in Morioka with the opening of Oden to Robata Takeshi Morioka Odoori on October 31, 2025, bringing creative oden and live robata-yaki to Iwate Prefecture for the first time.
The permanent Chiikawa Restaurant at Ikebukuro PARCO introduces a new Subjugation Fair featuring special menu items inspired by memorable battle scenes from the popular manga series, starting November 27, 2025.
Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.
Saga Tamaya opens a limited-time kappa-maki specialty pop-up store inspired by Cappadocia's hot air balloon heritage, celebrating the Saga International Balloon Fiesta from October 30 to November 3, 2025.
A new food hall featuring 13 diverse dining establishments opens in Akasaka, Tokyo, aiming to become a social hub for the community with indoor and outdoor spaces.
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Pasco) is hosting a special 10-day collaboration event with Shibuya Stream featuring creative menu items using PASCO SPECIAL SELECTION bread from November 21 to 30, 2025.
From October 28 to November 3, 2025, the popular Taiwanese castella specialty store "Tairaku tangao" opens a limited-time pop-up at Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station Echika SWEETS BOX, offering authentic fluffy castella made with premium Japanese ingredients.
The beloved annual event moves to fall season for the first time, featuring 20 breweries from across Japan and exciting special events at Gallery Mall Solamo.
Six sake breweries from Koriyama will unite at the SAKEまつり event at Koriyama View Hotel Annex on Thursday, November 6, 2025, offering rare seasonal hiyaoroshi and premium sake tastings.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
A unique tempura bowl restaurant, Gion Ntedon, opens in Kyoto's Gion district on October 23, 2025. The restaurant offers an innovative dining experience featuring matcha-infused rice, fresh tempura served separately, and French press-extracted dashi for a hitsumabushi-style finish.
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
Matcha Festival 2025, featuring popular matcha foods, sweets, and drinks from six shops across Japan, will be held at Granship in Shizuoka from October 23-26, 2025.
A special collaboration cafe featuring "ALL OF EVANGELION" will open at THE SUN & THE MOON (Cafe) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower from November 14, 2025 to January 12, 2026, offering exclusive themed sweets and drinks.
Hilton Hiroshima presents a winter sweets buffet inspired by Marie Antoinette, featuring 20 elegant desserts and 9 savory dishes from November 15 to December 28, 2025.
The Craft Gyoza Festival OSAKA 2025 will take place from November 19 to 24, 2025, at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park in Osaka. Thirteen popular gyoza shops from across Japan will gather to offer 25 unique craft gyoza varieties.
A limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration event is coming to Tokyo's Marunouchi area from October 29 to November 12, featuring character-themed menu items and merchandise at Marucube.
Hello! This is Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! Our office is located in the charming Ningyocho and Suitengu area, where traditional downtown atmosphere blends with modern business life. This area is home to many individually-owned restaurants offering diverse lunch options from Japanese to Western and Chinese cuisine. Today, I'll share our top three favorite lunch spots!
A new premium matcha product featuring tea leaves from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture—one of Japan's leading tea-producing regions—has been released through an e-commerce platform.
Two popular bakery brands from Fukuoka, I'm donut? and dacō, will open their first stores in the Yokohama area at Yokohama Timber Wharf on October 17, 2025. The stores will feature fresh donuts and bakery items with new limited-edition products exclusive to this location.
Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, Tsukiji Gindako will launch a limited-time collaboration with the Nintendo Switch game "Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi Omachido-sama!" featuring exclusive takoyaki packs and original stickers.
Chiikawa Bakery introduces limited-edition Halloween breads featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi in black cat costumes, along with pumpkin-flavored financiers. Available from October 14 to November 3, 2025.
Bon Okawa Karuizawa Chocolate Factory introduces their newest product "Cacao Charm," featuring tiny animal-shaped chocolates with 9 different flavors, celebrating the four seasons and forest animals of Karuizawa.
Running from December 5 to 25, the Sendai Christmas Market 2025 will feature approximately 40 wooden huts offering Christmas food and festive goods, alongside the Tohoku region's largest Christmas tree standing about 5 meters tall.
A new gelato specialty shop opens on Harajuku's iconic Takeshita Street. Born from NOA COFFEE's 50-year legacy, Gelato Kitchen NOA brings authentic Italian gelato made with traditional techniques and premium Japanese ingredients.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is hosting the "Super Sweets Buffet 2025 - Autumn Chestnuts and Matcha" for a limited time from October 7 to November 30, 2025. The buffet features matcha sweets using Uji's long-established "Yamasho Koyamaen" matcha, a three-country Mont Blanc tasting, and seasonal grape desserts.
A new nama donut specialty store supervised by a patissier is opening near Yokohama Station. POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO- Yokohama will offer elegant, cake-like donuts filled with rich custard cream made with Hokkaido milk.
A popular caffeine-free bamboo tea beverage from Hokkaido has sold out its initial 60,000 units and launches a second batch with extended shelf life and multilingual packaging, now available at a new tax-free shop in Ginza.
Tokyo Solamachi presents a special Halloween collection featuring seasonal sweets, drinks, and creative menus from October 1-31, 2025. Enjoy spooky yet delicious treats for dining in or taking home.
A new confectionery series "Fugaku Shokei" is now available at Katanukiya, featuring Hokusai's iconic "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji" recreated with ultra-high-definition food printing technology on delicious Japanese sweets.
Tomari Sogo Shokuhin releases special rakkyo products featuring My Melody and Kuromi, celebrating their anniversaries with Kuromi's favorite food.
A collaboration cafe featuring the popular anime "Kuroko's Basketball" opens at two Chugai Grace Cafe locations in Tokyo and Osaka, offering character-themed food menus and exclusive merchandise.
JR Nagoya Takashimaya celebrates its 25th anniversary with an unprecedented 3-week Great Hokkaido Exhibition. The third phase launches September 24, featuring exclusive items and popular vendors after attracting over 150,000 visitors in the first 10 days.
A rich matcha ice bar featuring premium Nishio matcha from Aichi Prefecture will be available across Japan starting October 6th, 2025.
Collaboration campaign featuring the popular character Cojicoji at Bull Pulu tapioca drink stores, with special menu items, limited-edition goods, and in-store decorations.
Spend an afternoon enchanted by sweet magic. Hotel Kanazawa's Halloween-themed afternoon tea features witch tea party-inspired sweets.
A new exclusive live crab specialty restaurant opens in Azabu, featuring expert chefs preparing fresh crab right before your eyes in completely private dining rooms.
From October 1 to December 14, 2025, nine ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen offer special dining plans featuring Kumamoto Kuroge Wagyu, Akaushi, and Aisai-gyu beef varieties alongside scenic hot spring baths.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the new MOHEJI brand from the famous Tsukishima monjayaki restaurant will open on the 4th floor of Midland Square commercial building in Nagoya.
A new gourmet floor "The Namba Central Eatery" opens on the 1st and 2nd floors of Namba Oriental Hotel in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae, featuring seven restaurants launching progressively from October 1st, 2025.
Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu launches an exclusive afternoon tea featuring Gion Tsujiri's premium matcha. From October 1st to December 31st, guests can enjoy 18 carefully crafted matcha delicacies while taking in panoramic views of the Tateyama mountain range.
Azumino Tea Kochouan introduces "Kahou Daifuku," a luxurious autumn confection featuring Nagano's premium grapes, Shine Muscat and Nagano Purple, wrapped in soft mochi for a jewel-like appearance.
A new matcha-flavored carbonated beverage launches in Japan, featuring natural ingredients and innovative packaging designed for the perfect first sip experience.
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Introducing a new drink perfect for the start of autumn - the "Warabi Mochi Drink Earl Grey Lemon Tea", available for a limited time starting September 7, 2025. Enjoy the refreshing and elegant taste perfect for this early autumn season.
A full-scale gyoza festival featuring over 30 stores from Hamamatsu and across Japan will be held at Aoi Square near Hamamatsu Castle for two days in September 2025.
A special gourmet fair featuring Aomori Prefecture's local specialties will be held at JR Sendai Station, showcasing products from 19 municipalities across the prefecture.
Fujiya Hotel's Bakery & Sweets Picot in Hakone has launched three new autumn-inspired treats, available from September 1st through November 30th, 2025.
A unique burger shop inspired by Nintendo's "question mark blocks" has opened at Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, offering over 270,000 possible burger combinations with Japanese local ingredients.
Yokohama's beloved autumn tradition returns this September. The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will host Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025 for 18 days from September 26 to October 13, featuring authentic German beers, traditional food, and live entertainment in a recreation of Munich's famous festival atmosphere.
Opened in 2018, Toyosu Market has become an essential Tokyo travel destination. As the successor to the world-famous Tsukiji Market, it has evolved with even more attractions, offering gourmet dining, sightseeing, and market experience tours. This comprehensive guide introduces travelers to the latest ways to enjoy Toyosu Market.
Soup Stock Tokyo announces the opening of their first location in Okinawa Prefecture at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY on September 18, 2025. The new store will feature unique Okinawan-inspired soup creations alongside their signature menu items.
Discover 10 outstanding izakaya that showcase Osaka's captivating drinking culture. From hidden gems in Dotonbori to historic establishments in Shinsekai, enjoy authentic kushikatsu, fresh seafood, and warm Osaka hospitality.
Summary Shimbashi (Shinbashi) is a bustling district easily reached from major hubs like Tokyo Station. For Japanese locals, Shimbashi is synonymous with salarymen culture, featuring numerous izakayas and restaurants where office workers unwind after a day's work. This time, I went bar hopping alone in Shimbashi, and I will share the izakaya shops that open […]
Discover the best izakaya in Aomori Prefecture, from traditional establishments serving local seafood to lively yokocho (alleyway) bars. These 15 carefully selected Japanese pubs offer authentic dining experiences with regional specialties, local sake, and warm hospitality across Aomori City, Hirosaki, and Hachinohe.
Discover the best izakaya in Hokkaido where you can enjoy fresh seafood, Genghis Khan lamb, and local sake. From bustling Sapporo spots to cozy Hakodate hideaways, these 10 authentic Japanese pubs offer unforgettable dining experiences with regional specialties and warm hospitality.
Daimaru Umeda Store is offering a carefully selected lineup of Father's Day gifts, from artisan sweets to savory side dishes perfect for enjoying with a drink.
Ryogoku: A Fascinating Area to Experience Tokyo’s History and Culture Ryogoku is a captivating area where you can experience the history and culture of Tokyo. Known as the sacred ground of sumo wrestling, it is a place where traditional culture coexists with modern tourist attractions. Here, we will introduce the access, tourist spots, gourmet experiences, […]
Sangenjaya is a district where the urban charm of Tokyo and the retro vibe of the Showa era coexist. When you visit, you’ll find a variety of tourist spots, gourmet experiences, and shopping delights awaiting you. Here, we provide detailed information on everything from access to Sangenjaya to must-see tourist spots, shopping destinations, and nightlife. […]
Ikejiri-Ohashi is an area that combines tranquil ambiance and abundant nature while being easily accessible from the heart of Tokyo. Just a 3-minute train ride from Shibuya, Ikejiri-Ohashi is known as a quiet residential area that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. In this article, we will introduce five must-visit […]
Naka-Meguro is one of the most popular areas in Tokyo, offering a rich array of tourist attractions, gourmet experiences, and shopping opportunities. It’s a captivating town where tourists can discover something new every time they visit. This article provides detailed information on how to access Naka-Meguro, as well as must-see tourist spots, gourmet delights, and […]
What is Roppongi Hills? Roppongi Hills is a commercial facility that opened in April 2003 in Roppongi 6-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and is home to more than 200 restaurants and stores. Since its opening, it has been recognized as a place to forge a new “cultural urban center” in Tokyo. Roppongi Hills consists of the following […]
Ikebukuro is a popular tourist area located in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It is an area where you can always find something new, with attractions like “Otome Road,” known as a hub for otaku culture, and the redeveloped “Hareza Ikebukuro.” In this article, we will introduce basic information about Ikebukuro, as well as its must-visit tourist […]
Toyosu is a modern yet naturally rich area located in Koto Ward, Tokyo. It is dotted with new tourist spots, shopping malls, and beautiful parks, offering a variety of activities that families, couples, and friends can all enjoy. This time, we have carefully selected 10 tourist spots in Toyosu and will introduce how to enjoy […]
Tsukiji, located in the heart of Tokyo, is an area that continues to bustle with many tourists and locals alike, retaining remnants of the former Tsukiji Market. Here, we will introduce sightseeing spots around Tsukiji and gourmet foods for strolling, and share how to enjoy your visit. Overview of Tsukiji Tsukiji is conveniently located within […]
Akihabara is an area located in the center of Tokyo, particularly famous for its vibrant subculture of anime and games. However, Akihabara has much more to offer, including an electric town, historical landmarks, and delicious gourmet spots. This time, we will introduce the charms of Akihabara, divided into gourmet and sightseeing spots. About Akihabara Overview […]
Tsukishima is a charming area located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Famous for its “monjayaki,” this area offers not only gourmet delights but also beautiful scenery and relaxing spots. In this article, we introduce Tsukishima, a beloved destination for many tourists, with convenient access. *Please note that the event schedules […]
This article introduces recommended spots to fully enjoy the charm of Shin-Okubo. We have carefully selected places for Korean gourmet, shopping, trendy spots, and photogenic locations. Please use this as a reference. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. For the latest schedule, please check the official website of each facility. […]
If you’re going to visit, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that time of year. This article introduces the January events, situations, and recommended spots in Kyoto for those looking to make the most of their trip. *Please note that event dates may change. Please […]
If you’re going to sightsee, you’d want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? This guide is for those who want to know about the situation, events, and recommended spots in Kyoto during March. *The events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites […]
Odaiba is a unique tourist destination in Tokyo, floating on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. From its historical background to the latest entertainment facilities, it is packed with attractions that never bore its visitors. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of Odaiba, its popular tourist spots, and recommended gourmet spots. Please […]
Harajuku is an area located in Shibuya, Tokyo, stretching from the vicinity of Harajuku Station to Omotesando Station. Known as a hub for fashion and trends, it is a lively district frequented by many young people and tourists. Harajuku is also the center of “Kawaii” culture, where you can enjoy colorful and pop fashion and […]
Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture is a captivating season where cherry blossoms bloom in full glory, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful nature and culture. In this article, we will detail the characteristics and charms of Kumamoto in spring (March to May), must-visit cherry blossom spots, spring festivals and events, and spring gourmet delights. *Please note that […]
Kumamoto Prefecture is a beautiful region located in the southern part of Japan, brimming with charm during the summer. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics and attractions of summer in Kumamoto, its climate and appropriate clothing, refreshing spots, fireworks festivals, and summer festivals and events in detail. *The event dates mentioned may be […]
Autumn in “Kumamoto Prefecture” is a season where you can enjoy colorful autumn foliage, seasonal events, and rich flavors. The climate is mild, making it an ideal time for sightseeing. This article introduces the charms of autumn in Kumamoto Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of each […]
“Kumamoto Prefecture” is a region known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture throughout the four seasons. Especially in the winter season (December to February), you can enjoy snow-covered landscapes, enchanting illuminations, and heartwarming gourmet food. This time, we will introduce the charm of winter in “Kumamoto Prefecture” without leaving anything out. ※ The event […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. For those who feel this way, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in October. *The dates of the events introduced may be subject to […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things that can only be seen or experienced during that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in November for those who are considering such a trip. *Please note that the dates […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce you to the December situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those who are interested. *Event dates may change. Please check the […]
Spring in Hyogo Prefecture is marked by warm weather and beautiful flowers. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many tourist spots become bustling with activity, and you can also enjoy springtime gourmet treats. This guide introduces the features and attractions of spring in Hyogo Prefecture, cherry blossom and flower field spots, and spring […]
“Hyogo Prefecture” is an area rich in beautiful nature and historical tourist spots. Especially in summer, there are many places where you can enjoy cool retreats, fireworks festivals, and cold sweets. This article introduces the attractions of summer in “Hyogo Prefecture”. *Please note that the event dates mentioned may change. Please check the official website […]
Autumn in Hyogo Prefecture is a wonderful season full of beautiful autumn foliage, culturally rich festivals, and bountiful autumn flavors. This time, we will introduce in detail the characteristics and attractions of autumn in Hyogo Prefecture, the climate and clothing, autumn foliage spots, events and festivals, and autumn gourmet. *Please note that the dates of […]
The winter in Hyogo Prefecture is harshly cold, but it is worth visiting due to its beautiful natural scenery and intriguing tourist spots. In particular, you can enjoy the snowy landscapes, hot springs, and illumination events in Hyogo during winter. Additionally, there are plenty of winter delicacies that will warm both your heart and body. […]
Autumn in Ishikawa Prefecture is full of charm, blending beautiful natural scenery with rich culture. The vibrant autumn leaves color the town vividly, and numerous special events and festivals captivate visitors. Additionally, the season offers an abundance of autumn flavors, making it an irresistible time for food lovers. Here, we introduce how to enjoy autumn […]
Ishikawa Prefecture is situated in the Hokuriku region of Japan, where beautiful snowy landscapes unfold in winter. This season attracts visitors with its unique charm and distinctive culture. Here, we will introduce the winter season in Ishikawa in detail. ※ Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may change. Please check the official […]
Spring in Shizuoka Prefecture is a season of beautiful cherry blossoms and fresh greenery. Known for its mild climate and rich nature, it captivates visitors. Here, we’ll introduce the characteristics and attractions of spring in Shizuoka, its climate and appropriate clothing, cherry blossom spots, hidden scenic spots, and spring gourmet delights. *Please note that the […]
Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience summer in Japan. It offers a plethora of summer attractions, such as beautiful nature, colorful flowers, and spectacular fireworks festivals. Here, we introduce the characteristics, attractions, and recommended spots to enjoy summer in Shizuoka Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules may change. Check the official websites […]
The autumn in Shizuoka Prefecture captivates visitors with its rich natural beauty and diverse landscapes. From renowned spots for autumn foliage to breathtaking scenic spots and unique seasonal gourmet, you can fully enjoy the charm of Shizuoka’s autumn. Here, we will introduce the characteristics and attractions of Shizuoka Prefecture, its autumn foliage spots, scenic spots, […]
Shizuoka Prefecture is known for its mild climate, but it has a unique beauty and charm in winter. The drop in temperature reveals stunning landscapes, delightful winter cuisine, and heartwarming illumination spots. This article will detail how to enjoy winter in Shizuoka Prefecture. ※Please note that the dates for the events introduced may change. Please […]
“Beppu” City in “Oita” Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but summer in “Beppu” also has a variety of attractions. We will introduce you in detail to information on how to enjoy summer in “Beppu”, from an overview to fireworks, scenic spots, and gourmet food. This article will introduce you in detail to the […]
Oita Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but its charm is further enhanced in the autumn season. The fall foliage turns vibrant, and you can enjoy it together with the hot springs. Autumn in Beppu is the best season for tourism, with mild and comfortable weather. This article introduces the features of Beppu in […]
Gifu Prefecture is filled with attractive spots for tourists visiting in summer. The cool climate, beautiful nature, and rich culture and gourmet delights captivate visitors. In this article, we will introduce the features and attractions of summer in Gifu Prefecture, including climate and clothing tips, scenic spots, fireworks festivals, and recommended summer gourmet. *Please note […]
Autumn in Gifu Prefecture is a special season where the beauty of nature and rich culture merge. The autumn leaves turn vibrant colors, and various events and delicious seasonal foods can be enjoyed, attracting many tourists. Here is the information to make the most of your autumn in Gifu Prefecture. *Please note that the event […]
Ishikawa Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and offers beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. In particular, spring is a time when cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, and many tourist spots celebrate the arrival of the season. This article introduces the charms of spring in Ishikawa, including its climate, famous cherry […]
When planning a trip, you definitely want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular time. This guide is for those who are interested in visiting Aichi in January. We will introduce you to the current events, situations, and recommended spots in Aichi during this month. *Please note that the events introduced […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in November, perfect for those looking for unique experiences. *Please note that the events introduced may […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time period. For those of you who feel this way, we would like to introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in December. *Please note that the dates for the events introduced may […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. In this guide, we’ll introduce the events, recommended spots, and the overall situation in Japan during January for those who are looking for something special. *Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in February for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’d want to include things that you can only see or experience during that specific time in your itinerary, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in March for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Kyoto in November for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule […]
If you are traveling, you would want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that season in your itinerary. This time, we introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture in March for those who are looking for such experiences. *Please note that the schedule of the events introduced may change. […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
When traveling, you often want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the events, recommended spots, and the general situation in Aichi in October for those who are planning to visit. Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check […]
If you’re planning a trip, you probably want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. This guide is for those of you looking to explore Aichi in November, highlighting the seasonal events, recommended spots, and the overall atmosphere of Aichi during this time. *The dates of the events […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in October in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
Autumn in Hokkaido is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. The calm atmosphere of Japan can be enjoyed, which is different from the energetic summer. This article details the highlights of autumn travel in Hokkaido, from a description of the weather and clothing to the […]
Hokkaido in summer is full of events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of year. The mild weather of spring has passed, and the days are humid and muggy, but they are filled with events to enjoy Hokkaido’s natural beauty. We hope you will enjoy the unique summer scenes of Hokkaido […]
Hokkaido in winter is extremely cold with a lot of snow, but there are many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only during this season. This article details the highlights of winter travel in Hokkaido, from climate and clothing to the best places to visit! To learn more about Hokkaido, click here. 📸Let’s make […]
When sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights unique to that time of year in your itinerary. This time, we are introducing the February events, recommended spots, and general situation in Aichi Prefecture for those interested. *Please note that the events listed may have date changes. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
If you are sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year, right? This time, we introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Nagano Prefecture” in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
When you plan a trip, you often want to include experiences or sights that are unique to the season. This article is for those who are interested in what Nagano Prefecture has to offer in October, including events, recommended spots, and more. Please note that the dates for the events mentioned may change. Check the […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things that you can only see or experience at that particular time in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture in November for those who are interested. * Please note that the events introduced […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in March in Hokkaido for those who wish to do so. To learn more about […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the weather, conditions, events, and recommended spots in April in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in September in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn […]
When sightseeing, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Nagano Prefecture in February for those who are looking for such experiences. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time, right? This time, for those who feel that way, we will introduce the September situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture. *Please note that the events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’d want to include activities and attractions that can only be experienced during that specific time of year. In this article, we introduce the events, conditions, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture during September for those who are looking for unique experiences. *Please note that the dates of the […]
A must-have on any trip to Hokkaido is a kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with a variety of fresh seafood. The rich and colorful array of ingredients, including salmon, salmon roe, scallops, and sea urchin, makes this dish a feast for the eyes. Try the Kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with seafood that […]
Hiroshima is filled with many attractions that you should not miss. In this article, we have carefully selected the things to do and places to visit that you should not miss when visiting Hiroshima. From historical spots, to gastronomic experiences unique to Hiroshima, to the sacred sites of anime productions set in Hiroshima Prefecture, we […]
Hokkaido is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and no amount of time is enough to fully appreciate its vast nature and diverse attractions. First-time visitors to Hokkaido may be at a loss as to where to go. We will therefore introduce sightseeing spots and ways to enjoy Hokkaido according to seven different […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods in Hokkaido. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet. Please check out the local gourmet foods loved by many people and try them for yourself! To learn more about Hokkaido, click here. Jingisukan (ジンギスカン) “Jingisukan” is a local Hokkaido dish of […]
When traveling, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? This time, we will introduce the November events, recommended spots, and the overall situation in Nagano Prefecture for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
When sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the August events, situations, and recommended spots in Aichi for those who are planning to visit. Please note that the events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please confirm the dates […]
When it comes to sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year in your itinerary, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Aichi in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may […]
If you’re planning a trip, you’d want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in October for those who are interested. Note: The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for November for those who are interested. *The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you’re going sightseeing, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in December for those who are interested. Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in June in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
In winter, Fukuoka offers many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of year. This is the season of illumination, Japanese year-end and New Year’s events, and much more. This article details the highlights of winter travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the best places to visit in […]
After the heat eases off, autumn in Fukuoka is a comfortable time of year, with pleasant days and nights. It is the perfect season to enjoy outdoor events and activities. Of course, the autumn foliage, which can only be seen at this time of year, is not to be missed. This article details the highlights […]
If you’re sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce the January situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for those who are interested. *Please note that the events introduced may have schedule changes. Please […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to the specific time of year. This article provides information for those interested in visiting Okinawa in April, including the weather, events, and recommended spots. *Event schedules may be subject to change. Please check the official website of each facility for […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include experiences and sights that can only be enjoyed during that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in May for travelers like you. *Event schedules may change. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we’ll introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in June for those looking for such unique experiences. *The event schedules introduced may change. Please check the official website of […]
When planning a trip, it’s always exciting to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. For those interested in visiting Okinawa in July, we present the latest information, events, and recommended spots. *Please note that event schedules may change. Check the official websites for the latest information. About Okinawa […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the August conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Okinawa” for those of you who are interested. *The dates of the events introduced may […]
This time we visited “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which opened next to Toyosu Market on Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are many new experiences to enjoy throughout the day, such as an open-air bath with one of the best bay views in Tokyo and food experiences at restaurants gathered from all over Japan! Let us introduce […]
If you’re planning a trip, you probably want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular time of year. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in March for those who want to make the most of their visit. *Please note that the dates of the […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the January conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those of you who feel this way. *Please note that the event dates may change. Please […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that particular time of year. In this article, we will introduce the situation in Okinawa in February, including events and recommended spots for those interested. *Please note that the dates of the […]
Kyoto is a city of long history and culture, and one of the best places to experience the traditional beauty of Japan. Magnificent shrines and temples, tranquil Japanese gardens, and bustling markets are just a few of Kyoto’s not-to-be-missed attractions. In this article, we will first introduce the must-visit tourist spots in Kyoto by major […]
What is Okinawa Soba? The Origin and History of Okinawa Soba Okinawa Soba is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa Prefecture, as suggested by its name. Its origins date back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era in 1534. Historical records indicate that a Chinese envoy presented “funyu” (Chinese noodle soup) to the Ryukyu King as a […]
Kyoto in autumn is a fascinating tourist destination that combines beautiful autumn foliage and rich culture. Of course, you should not miss the view of the autumn leaves, which can only be seen at this time of the year. This article details the highlights of Kyoto in autumn, from a description of the weather and […]
In addition to famous tourist spots, Fukuoka has many other unique spots that are yet to be discovered. In this article, we will introduce some of the most photo-worthy spots, places related to famous anime, and spots where you can have unique experiences unique to Fukuoka! We will also introduce some lesser-known spots, so please […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for July in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
Summary This time, sightseeing in Kanazawa along the “Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route” where you can feel the history of the Edo period ✨ Two chaya district, shrines, samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, etc… I have visited the famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa! Please take a look at this trip to feel the history and […]
Summary This time I went bar hopping in Okayama and enjoyed local sake and food of Okayama! There are many izakaya near Okayama Station. Okayama prefecture is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and stunning natural scenery. Famous for producing high-quality fruits like peaches and grapes, it’s a perfect spot for sightseeing. Enjoy an […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in Omiya, Saitama Prefecture. It had been a while since my last visit to Omiya, so I was excited to explore the area again. Omiya Station is a major transportation hub with 12 lines passing through, surrounded by shopping malls and dining options, it offers convenience for visitors. […]
Summary This time, we took a 2.5 hour flight from Haneda Airport to ✈️ Okinawa Prefecture! Okinawan gourmet food, awamori, canoeing, American-style bars… a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy the charms of Kin-cho! 🚗✨ *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 1:00pm richamocha cafe（リカモカ カフェ） First, we came to this […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Summary This time, my sister and I went on a driving tour of Nasu~! 🚗✨ Nasu is surrounded by nature and every road is perfect for a drive. The roads are spacious, there are no cars speeding, and we had a peaceful road trip. ☺️💖 *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima) is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Seto Inland Sea area, visited by many tourists for its World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine, abundant nature, and exquisite cuisine. Here are 10 sightseeing spots that you should visit when […]
Anago (conger eel) -meshi (rice), a specialty of Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a local dish also known as a taste of home cooked food in Hiroshima, and has been attracting attention not only from Hiroshima residents but also from tourists from outside the prefecture since it became popular as a Ekiben, a train station bento […]
Hiroshima okonomiyaki is a speciality dish for people in Hiroshima. Hiroshima Prefecture has the highest number of okonomiyaki restaurants per capita in Japan, and when you walk around the city center, you are sure to see one on every street, and in some places, entire buildings are filled with okonomiyaki restaurants. One of the best […]
Hiroshima Prefecture, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is the largest tourist city in the Seto Inland Sea region, home to two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. Many popular spots are concentrated along the Seto Inland Sea coastline, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing while gazing at the calm, […]
Hiroshima Prefecture is full of fun sightseeing spots. In this issue, we will introduce five carefully selected spots, ranging from recommended spots where you can enjoy delicious gourmet food to unique islands rich in nature that you should visit along with sightseeing in the city! Enjoy your trip in Hiroshima, a city filled with a […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for December in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the second day, we went to Matsushima and Sendai! We went to Matsushima to see the spectacular view, and also did some light eating and walking. It was a trip where we ate quite a bit of delicious food along […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Asakusa and Oshiage are located on the east side of Tokyo, and are home to popular tourist spots such as Senso-ji in Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage, attracting many people from Japan and abroad everyday. In this page, we will introduce in detail the popular areas of Asakusa and Oshiage, including tourist spots and […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya bar hopping in Yurakucho and Shimbashi (Shinbashi), where a drinking alley sprawls beneath the JR train tracks between them. These areas are said to be the districts of Tokyo’s salarymen! I liked the atmosphere, enjoyed drinking while hearing the sound of the train! Please refer to this page, and […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Shinagawa for exploring its unique charm! Shinagawa is a bustling transportation hub with easy access to major train lines and the Shinkansen. This was our first time hanging out in Shinagawa, as we usually only come here for transferring to the Shinkansen. Shinagawa offers a blend of […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in the bustling shopping district of Asagaya! It was my first visit to Asagaya, and I found it to be a very comfortable area that made me want to live there! Starting my hopping journey with my favorite fried food and ending with my beloved Japanese Sake is […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in Shibuya, a bustling district filled with numerous restaurants! Despite the chilly weather on that day, enjoying hot oden warmed me up and added to the fun of my hopping journey. I hope this page serves as a valuable reference for your trip✨ *Please note that information and […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya bar hopping alone in Ebisu. Ebisu is a popular area known for its stylish vibes and abundance of bars around the station, making it the perfect destination for enjoying drinks! Whether it’s a date, girls’ night out, or any other occasion, Ebisu has something for everyone. I hope this […]
Summary This time, I went to Hoppy Street in Asakusa and enjoyed bar hopping alone! Hoppy street is lined with a lot of retro izakaya shops with Showa era vibes, had so much fun of drinking from the midday! I was very happy to be able to enjoy a glass of Denki Bran, a famous […]
Summary Oimachi, Tokyo, is a lively town only one stop away from Shinagawa Station. Famous for its easy accessibility, Oimachi is lined with various izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) where you can enjoy a bar crawl, and has an atmosphere that blends the traditional with the modern. It is a convenient town with easy access to popular […]
Summary This time, a one-day trip to “Ohmicho Ichiba” and “Higashi Chaya-gai,” which are essential when it comes to sightseeing in Kanazawa! Enjoy fresh seafood unique to Hokuriku and Kanazawa oden for the first time.Both “Higashi Chaya-gai” and “Kazuemachi Chaya-gai” where I strolled around in kimono had a very nice atmosphere ✨ Please refer to […]
Summary This time is the installment of Mountain View Enjyo!Visitors can explore the area by renting a bicycle-type trolley “Rail Bike Agattan,” which runs on an abandoned railway line that has found a new use as a tourist attraction due to the construction of the Yamba Dam, or by using a bicycle rental service. You […]
Summary I went for an autumn drive in Gunma.After taking a hot spring bath and picking tastes, we hiked up to a roadside station…It was a fulfilling day enjoying the peaceful natural scenery✨We hope you will use this plan as a guide for your visit! Travel Itinerary Jomo Kogen Station（上毛高原駅） This time, we got off […]
Summary This plan is for the second day of a two day/one night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture! On the second day, we went sightseeing along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture, taking an electric bus, a cable car, a ropeway, and […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Summary I went to Minato 83 Banchi in Numazu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture.We ate a lot of delicious deep-sea fish and took a peek into the secretive world of the deep sea. A must-see for fish lovers! Whether you’re traveling with family, on a date, or alone! These are recommended spots. Please refer to it! […]
Summary This time, three girls stayed at the newly opened “FAV HOTEL Kumamoto” in Kumamoto.We ate a lot of delicious food and had a girls’ night out.This is a hotel where you can have a wonderful time with family, friends, and of course couples! We also introduce some fashionable spots in Kumamoto. *Please note that […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. This is the plan for the second day.Explore Kitagishima by renting a bicycle.Blessed with warm people, I felt sentimental when I left the island✨I definitely want to go back! In addition, we had a great time visiting a recommended confectionery store […]
Summary This time, a day trip to Shinanomachi in Nagano Prefecture to enjoy local cuisine and nature! Shinanomachi can be reached by train from Tokyo in 2 hours and 20 minutes, so it can be enjoyed as a day trip ✨ The water, vegetables, and rice are delicious, and most importantly, the air is delicious! […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. Here is the plan for the first day.Take a sightseeing train with a very nice design from Okayama Station and get off at Kasaoka Station, where the train stops for a limited time only. After filling our stomachs with popular local […]
Japanese ramen is now available in many countries. You can eat ramen in many places around the world. However, authentic ramen is a little bit different! The flavor of the soup, noodles, ingredients, and other aspects of ramen differ from store to store and from area to area, making ramen a deeply satisfying gourmet experience. […]
“Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which just opened in 2024, is a popular eating spot where you can enjoy various kinds of gourmet foods. In this issue, we introduce six gourmet restaurants in the “Toyosu Menuki Odori” area that are recommended for eating and walking! From salty to sweet, we feature reasonably priced gourmet foods that are […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Summary This time, I went to Kurahashi Island in Hiroshima Prefecture for a relaxing island trip plan.It was a beautiful sunny day for a scenic tour, and we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery!It was a full day of leisurely driving and exploring. Please refer to it and go there! *Please note that information […]
Summary This time, we took a walk around a sake brewery on Hiroshima’s Saijo Street.The Sake Brewery Street actually has a lot to offer not only to drinkers but also to non-drinkers ✨ On this trip, we will introduce you to spots recommended by locals! All of these spots are within walking distance from each […]
Summary This time, we rented a car and enjoyed a road trip.There were so many places I wanted to visit that I didn’t get around to all of them, so I want to revisit them again.I recommend Okutsu Onsen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary Yamanashi Prefecture, a scenic area near Mt. Fuji, easily accessible from Tokyo, is known as the ‘Fruit Kingdom,’ boasting the largest production of grapes and peaches in Japan. This time, my friend and I drove from Tokyo to Yamanashi, and enjoyed a day trip in Yamanashi! Explore the Yamanashi’s stunning natural beauty and immerse […]
Hiroshima boasts Japan’s No. 1 oyster production, so you can enjoy high-quality oysters that cannot be found in other regions. Hiroshima’s appeal lies in the fact that you can enjoy oysters cooked in ways other than raw or grilled, such as stewed, cooked, or okonomiyaki. You can taste them at local restaurants, but we also […]
Summary This time, my friends and I went to Nishi-Nippori for a one-night stay at a hotel called FAV TOKYO Nishi-Nippori and explored the surrounding spots!After enjoying the wine-focused standing bar, Yanaka Ginza food stroll, and art gallery, enjoy a delicious craft beer at the brewery✨. It was a fun girls’ hotel stay at the […]
What is Shibuya PARCO（渋谷パルコ）? PARCO is one of the most popular commercial facilities in Japan. Operating in major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, PARCO continues to introduce cutting-edge fashion and the latest trends. In particular, PARCO here in Shibuya is the flagship store of PARCO and is synonymous with Shibuya culture. This store was […]
Asakusa is a place where Japanese traditions and culture remain strong. One of the most famous temples in the area is Senso-ji. Crowded with many tourists every day, this temple is the perfect place to experience Japanese history and culture. But Asakusa has much more to offer beyond the temple grounds. Here are 10 activities handpicked by our editorial staff who are Asakusa locals.
What is Fukagawa-meshi (深川めし)? “Fukagawa-meshi” is a local dish originating from the Fukagawa area of Tokyo, which includes today’s Monzen-Nakacho (門前仲町), Kiyosumi-Shirakawa (清澄白河), and Kiba (木場) areas. It has been recognized as one of the 100 local dishes by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The Fukagawa area once flourished as a fishing town, […]
Edomae sushi is a local cuisine with a long history that originated in Tokyo during the Edo period. It is known as the prototype of today’s nigiri-zushi, and there are a variety of restaurants ranging in price from reasonably priced stand-up restaurants to high-end sushi restaurants. It is a gourmet dish that every sushi lover […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods that originated in Tokyo. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet! Please check out these traditional local gourmet foods that have been loved for a long time and try them for yourself ✨. Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Chanko […]
You’re visiting Tokyo, but it’s raining. On such days, we recommend visiting a commercial facility directly connected to a station where you can enjoy Tokyo to the fullest! The 8 locations introduced here offer a wide variety of shopping and dining options. Let’s enjoy Tokyo without getting wet from the rain directly from the station! […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for February in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
The Namba and Shinsaibashi areas are located in the heart of Osaka and offer lively shopping districts, delicious local cuisine, and a unique culture. We have carefully selected a few places that travelers should not miss to experience the heart and soul of Osaka! Click here to learn more about Osaka attractions. Namba Grand kagetsu […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Summary We had a hagi-zake at a place called “Ekinishi,” a collection of standing bars located just outside of Hiroshima Station.I hear that many restaurants are open early in the day, so you can drink at your leisure!Please use it as a reference when choosing a restaurant. *Please note that information and prices listed are […]
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Summary This time we visited Onomichi in spring. This is a plan for a day of relaxing and enjoying the scenery during the beautiful cherry blossom season.Ride the ropeway, take the ferry, or take an unusual walk to refresh yourself! The locals love this restaurant and are very satisfied with the delicious food and sweets.Please […]
Summary This time, we went to Bingo-ochiai Station, an unexplored station in Hiroshima.The station is unmanned, with only one train every 1,2 hours and no station staff, and is tucked away deep in the mountains. It was a nice, quiet station with a sense of history, secretly popular among railroad enthusiasts. I was very satisfied […]
Summary This time, we took the etSETOra to Ohkunoshima Island, famous for its rabbits. This is a luxury trip that also marks my first solo camping debut. This article is about the first day of the event. Please take a look at it for reference! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Summary This time, I heard about an event in which trolleys run on a discontinued JR line, I went to the town of Onan in Shimane Prefecture, about an hour and a half drive from Hiroshima City.What a surprise, this Uzui station is a “station in the sky” located 20 meters above the ground.This is […]
In winter, Hiroshima attracts visitors from all over the world with its glittering illuminations and many events that allow visitors to experience Japanese year-end and New Year culture. The winter season comes with cool air and a romantic urban atmosphere. This article details some of the highlights of Hiroshima, from what to wear for winter […]
Summary 東京の中心部にある新宿は、モダンな雰囲気と文化的な魅力を持つ活気あふれるエリア。 新宿御苑や歌舞伎町など有名観光地があり、観光客にとって必見の場所です！ 今回は新宿西口にある思い出横丁で昼から1人ではしご酒！ 昼から営業しているお店は多くありませんが、実は朝から営業しているお店があるんです。今回は３軒のお店を回ったのでぜひ参考にしてくださいね✨ *Please note that the information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku (新宿 思い出横丁) Izakaya area at the west exit of Shinjuku Station This area originated as a black market d
Summary This time, we will be ladling out extremely spicy ramen in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.Kurashiki has a strong image of the Bikan Historical Quarter with its wonderful scenery, There are also restaurants where you can enjoy extremely spicy ramen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time, he loves extremely spicy ramen and makes a hobby of visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, A extremely spicy ramen girl has visited two extremely spicy ramen restaurants! If you like spicy food, please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary […]
Summary Loves extremely spicy ramen and enjoys visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, We introduce two stores recommended by extremely spicyramen girls. If you like spicy food, try it! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Hokkaido Ramen Hasegawa（北海道ラーメン はせ川） The first restaurant we will introduce is this […]
Summary This time, we went to Omotecho Shopping Street, a 6-minute bus ride from Okayama Station.We enjoyed both Japanese and Chinese food, and it was a very enjoyable barhopping experience! Please take a look at it to help you choose a restaurant. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary […]
Summary This time, we had a “Hashigo-zake (Izakaya Hopping)” in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, a sunny place facing the Seto Inland Sea. Unlike the Bikan Historical Quarter, there are three stores in the shopping district with a lively atmosphere where locals gather.All of the restaurants were warm enough for tourists to feel at home. Please take […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships within the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This article is its […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto in Yamaguchi Prefecture using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships in the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This […]
Summary This time, we went on a tour of famous tourist spots in the Miyoshi and Shobara areas of Hiroshima Prefecture by car.Delicious sake souvenirs, great views…it was a fulfilling day. Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 9:00am Miyoshi Station（三次駅） This trip starts […]
Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]
The area around Umeda and Osaka Stations is full of attractive sightseeing, shopping, and dining spots. In this issue, we will introduce all of these classic spots. Many of these places can be easily visited in between trips. To learn more about Osaka, click here! Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) The Umeda Sky Building is considered […]
Dotonbori is one of Osaka’s most popular tourist destinations, with its lively shopping district and restaurants. The area is home to the famous Glico sign and other colorful neon lights that add color to the night. This article introduces some of the classic sightseeing spots in the Dotonbori area, as well as places where you […]
Summary This time, we boarded the “SAKUBI-SAKURA” train to Tsuyama in Okayama Prefecture to see cherry blossoms in full bloom.The cherry blossoms had fallen a little, but… the illuminated Tsuyama Castle, the delicious food, and the warm-hearted people of Tsuyama made me want to go back! It was an enjoyable trip that made me want […]
Summary This time, we went on a 2-day/1-night trip to Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s most popular tourist destinations.In addition to the symbol of Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, visitors can enjoy oysters, fried momiji manju buns, and other delicacies.Please refer to it when you visit Miyajima! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Summary This time, we will introduce our weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa, Day 1 and Day 2.This 3-day/2-night plan leaves Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and spends Saturday and Sunday touring the island. I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it’s much easier than you […]
Summary Introducing the third day of a weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa.Plan to leave Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and tour the island on Saturday and Sunday.I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it is surprisingly easy to get there! On the last day, we […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa. The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Monjayaki is a local dish of Tokyo known for its sizzling savory aroma, unique combination of runny consistency and crunchy texture. Here we introduce about monjayaki: how to enjoy it, and recommended some restaurants to try it. What is Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き)? Monjayaki is a type of ‘konamono’ (food made with flour) dish, similar to takoyaki […]
Since the Edo period (1603-1868), dozeu nabe has been loved by the common people. With its rich flavor, reasonable price, and abundant nutrition, dozeu nabe has many charms. Here we introduce the characteristics and types of dozeu nabe, actual restaurants, and recommended restaurants. What is Dozeu Nabe (どぜう鍋)? Dozeu (dojo) nabe is a local dish […]
Chanko, known as the meal of sumo wrestlers, is a local dish born in Tokyo. In particular, chanko-nabe, which offers a well-balanced taste of meat, fish, and vegetables, is an attractive nabe dish with a gentle flavor and abundant nutrition. Here we introduce the characteristics of chanko, and recommended restaurants! What is “Chanko”? “Chanko” refers […]
Summary This trip took us to Saijo, Hiroshima Prefecture! This place is famous for its sake breweries.sake brewry offers a set of tastings so you can find your favorite sake ✨ This time, we tasted 15 kinds of sake in one day… A must-see Hiroshima travel plan for sake lovers.Please refer to this page! *Please […]
Summary Sanagi Island in the Seto Inland Sea is also known as Cat Island and is famous for its many cats.This time, the boat trip started in the evening, so we were able to see the sunset just from the boat.The Neconoshima Hostel where we stayed was a unique room with a school motif, and […]
Summary This time, we made a one-day trip to Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its udon noodles.Use your car to enjoy the spots you are interested in.This is a too-luxurious one-day trip to a place that seems to be in the sky, a beautiful sunset, an aquarium, and gourmet food in Kagawa. Please refer to this […]
Tokyo’s streets are dotted with lively yokochoes (Alleyways). Yokocho is a narrow alley with a unique atmosphere. Many of them have existed for a long time and offer a retro atmosphere. Yokocho is lined with small restaurants such as izakaya (Japanese style pubs), serving beer, sake, and Japanese food. Each store is small, and customers […]
Table of Contents Summary Hiroshima Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and sunny weather, and its favorable climate provides an abundance of seafood and mountain products.Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima), the small island we visited this time, is located at the westernmost tip of Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine. However,Instead of going […]
Summary This time, we took a cycling trip on the Shimanami Kaido, a 60-km-long automobile-only road connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.I was having so much fun from the beginning that I ended up rushing through the second half…but cycling is still fun!Because of the steep slope, beginners should not go […]
Saitama Prefecture is dotted with fascinating tourist spots. In this issue, we have compiled a list of three hot spots that are sure to be a hit with enthusiasts. This article will surely make you want to visit them. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located north of Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train […]
Summary This time, I visited Tomonoura, the setting of Ghibli’s “Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea,” and Sensuijima Island, an island so beautiful that even hermits get drunk on it, which is located five minutes away by boat.Explore the harbor and nostalgic streets with a touch of history, and feel the mystery of nature […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture is a fruit kingdom. This time, we took a bus for a relaxing half-day trip to pick white peaches, which were just in season.In addition to the freshly picked peaches, the white peach parfait we had at a cafe near the station at the end of the tour was […]
Summary Miyajima is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a small island in Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This time, I made a one-person trip to Miyajima to eat and walk in Omotesando Shopping Street, a 350-meter […]
Summary This trip will be to Hiroshima located in the Chugoku region of Japan. This is a one-day plan to visit Takehara, a merchant town called Little Kyoto, and Kure, a port town facing the Seto Inland Sea, by bus and train. We enjoyed good food, a sense of history, a tour of the ship, […]
Summary This time, we spent a day touring Onomichi, one of Hiroshima’s most popular tourist destinations! In the morning, enjoy the 360-degree view of Onomichi from the Onomichi Ropeway. On the way back, we ventured down the mountain while exploring on foot. After filling up on Onomichi’s famous sweets and ramen, rent a bicycle and […]
Summary This time, we will take a day trip to the Seto Inland Sea to visit islands with rich individuality and tourist attractions aboard the SEA SPICA, a sightseeing high-speed cruiser, and a sightseeing cab.The view of the Seto Inland Sea from the cruise ship was spectacular and we were able to fully enjoy the […]
Summary This time, we rented a car in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is dotted with historical spots, and went sightseeing in Tsunoshima, famous for its photogenic beauty, and Nagato, a place associated with Misuzu Kaneko.Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, but the spots with spectacular views were still beautiful.Next time I will go on a sunny day […]
Summary This time, it’s a 2-day/1-night plan to enjoy Kokusai-dori to the fullest ✨Located in Naha City, Kokusai street is a bustling area where Okinawa’s shopping and culinary culture converge. Lined with traditional local handicrafts, it is a fun place for tourists to stroll.Original accessories are sure to be a memorable part of your trip!Not […]
Summary This time, we visited three restaurants in Shimonoseki, located in the western part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, to enjoy delicious seafood and local sake.From Shimonoseki’s famous puffer fish and whale to oysters and sea urchins! I’ve been eating all kinds of fresh and delicious seafood dishes!Accompanying the dishes are Shimonoseki sake and craft beer! They […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. We will introduce sightseeing in Kojima where you can enjoy mountains, ocean, gourmet food, and […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. This time, we will take a 2-day/1-night road trip to the mountain side of Okayama Prefecture.We were blessed with fine weather, ate a lot of delicious food, went to a hot spring, and had a […]
Summary In this issue, we introduce our plan to enjoy Shimonoseki on the western edge of Yamaguchi Prefecture and across the sea to Moji in Fukuoka Prefecture.It was a happy 2 days and 1 night, eating as much seafood as I wanted. It is wonderful that we can enjoy the trip even without a car. […]
Table of Contents Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. From Kojima Station, rent a car and drive to various spots for […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture is nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” and is known for its mild climate and low precipitation.Kurashiki is a typical sightseeing spot in Okayama, but I actually recommend Ushimado as well ✨It is said to be the Aegean Sea of Japan, with spectacular spots such as “Kuroshima Venus Road” […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, I went alone to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is a famous sightseeing spot and especially popular among tourists. I knew it would always be really nice✨You will definitely […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we are going on a one-day excursion to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, one of the most popular and well-known sightseeing spots. Known as a castle town, transportation hub, and […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed “sunny Okayama” by its residents, is characterized by its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we will take you on a one-day trip to four such castles in Okayama Prefecture, where you can also enjoy gourmet food.The castle is recommended as a fun place to walk or hike […]
Table of Contents Summary The Seto Inland Sea is the largest inland sea in Japan, surrounded by Honshu and Shikoku, and dotted with approximately 700 islands of various sizes. These islands are easily accessible by ferry or passenger boat, and are visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad. This time, we visited Naoshima and […]
Harajuku, the center of youth culture, is located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. It is visited by many young people and tourists and is known as a place where various cultures such as fashion, music, and art intersect. Newly opened in Harajuku, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado”(“Harakado” below) will open on April 17, 2024 (Wednesday). A rooftop terrace, […]
Summary Ueno, Tokyo, is a vibrant district known for its cultural attractions and beautiful park. Easily accessible from major train stations, it offers a mix of museums, Ueno Zoo, and the iconic cherry blossoms in Ueno Park. Explore diverse cuisines and the bustling Ameyoko shopping street for a delightful taste of Tokyo’s charm! This time, […]
Summary Okinawa Prefecture is a tropical tourist destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and rich nature. This time, part 2 of my tour of Okinawan cafes.We have visited three cafes loved by the locals in Okinawa. There are exotic cafes, long-established cafes, and bars where you can enjoy night cafes!Please take a look at […]
Summary Ishigaki Island is located on the western side of the main island of Okinawa. It is known as a resort area rich in nature with beautiful beaches and underwater coral reefs. This time, we stayed at The Miyara Garden, a single building for rent.I was able to relax and not have to worry about […]
Summary Okinawa Prefecture is a tropical tourist destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and rich nature.This time, I visited three popular cafes in Okinawa. From morning to lunch, I was quite full, but I was still hungry for something sweet! We ended the tour with a unique Okinawan dessert.If you are not sure which […]
Summary Onna-son is a resort area with beautiful beaches and coral reefs on the west side of the main island of Okinawa. Sightseeing and activities are abundant, and the beauty of nature and the sea are attractive. So this time I stayed at Villa From Okinawa in Onna-son. This is a popular inn where you […]
Zangi, a Hokkaido specialty, is fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. With a name unique to Hokkaido, this dish is widely enjoyed at izakaya (Japanese style pubs) and as a home-style dish, and is a gem that symbolizes Hokkaido’s food culture. In this article, we will introduce the […]
Summary Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It is dotted with historical spots and gained popularity when the industrial heritage sites in Hagi were registered as a World Heritage site.Among them, we drove around Iwakuni City, which has many attractions such as Iwakuni Castle and Kintaikyo Bridge, […]
Summary This time, we visited Yamaguchi Prefecture, dotted with historical spots, and Shimane Prefecture, famous for tourist attractions such as Izumo-oyashiro Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.Since the prefectures are adjacent to each other, you can spend two days and one night traveling alone to Yuda Onsen and the Hofu area in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and […]
Summary Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It is dotted with historical spots and gained popularity when the industrial heritage sites in Hagi were registered as a World Heritage site. This time, using the Yamaguchi Central Pass (a round trip pass), we took a bus tour of […]
Summary A two day and one night trip to Chatan, an area where you can enjoy a tropical resort.This is a popular area with a strong American flavor due to the proximity of an American military base. The hotel we stayed at was very comfortable and I highly recommend it! The Okinawan pig breed shabu […]
What is Soup Curry? Since becoming a full-fledged trend in Sapporo in the 1990s, “Soup Curry,” a specialty of Sapporo, has remained a staple gourmet dish. Here we introduce everything about soup curry, including how it differs from Japanese classic/regular curry rice, the history of soup curry, and recommended restaurants! Curry Rice vs Soup Curry […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
Jingisukan is a local dish of Hokkaido, known for its lamb and vegetables grilled in a special dome-shaped pan. This dish is a favorite gourmet dish of the locals, perfectly suited to Hokkaido’s cold climate, where the succulent flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the vegetables can be enjoyed hot and fresh. What […]
Butadon (pork bowl), now famous nationwide for Japanese people, is a local dish of Obihiro City, Hokkaido. The combination of rice and pork tossed with sauce is a perfect match and stirs up one’s appetite. Don’t miss this page as we introduce the history of butadon, as well as recommended restaurants! What is Butadon (pork […]
Tokyo Station has so much to offer that it would be a shame to pass it off as just another station. There’s shopping, dining, souvenir shopping – you name it, you can do it. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the places to visit in Tokyo Station, both inside and outside […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping alone in Oji, located in Kita-ku, a northern part of Tokyo. It is an area located right next to Saitama Prefecture. I enjoyed drinking from noon. There were many delicious yet inexpensive bars around the area, and additionally, some are open from the morning, so I’m sure that […]
Summary This time, I went on a solo trip to Obihiro city, Tokachi area in Hokkaido! Known for their agricultural richness and delectable food specialties, Tokachi area is often referred to as the “breadbasket of Hokkaido” due to its diverse crops. Obihiro city is renowned for its delicious local dishes such as butadon (pork bowl) […]
Summary This time, I went to Ningyocho, a traditional old town area, for solo bar hopping! The total bill for the two shops was 4,350 yen and both izakayas are very close to the station and are very affordable! The yakiton (grilled pork on skewers) and other pork horumon (offal) were just too good✨ *Please […]
Summary I went bar hopping alone in Nakameguro! Known for its wide variety of gourmet and fashion shops, Nakameguro is a modern yet comfortable area. This time, I decided to pick up an Okinawan izakaya in Nakameguro to experience a taste of Okinawa in central Tokyo since I love Okinawa (Japan’s southernmost prefecture), but haven’t […]
Summary During my solo trip to Setouchi region, coastal areas located western Japan, I went bar hopping in Imabari, Ehime to enjoy some drink✨ I visited 2 izakaya shops and then finished off with eating Imabari local ramen! I am so satisfied with enjoying local food! Look at my solo bar hopping journey, and I […]
Summary During my stay in the Setouchi region, I went bar hopping alone in Onomichi City, Hiroshima! Since my hotel was conveniently located near the station, all the shops I visited were also near the station. Because I had been cycling and felt tired, indulging in tasty food and drinks was very enjoyable! Onomichi City […]
豊洲市場（Toyosu Market）とは? Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s kitchen where tuna and other marine products and vegetables are gathered. Various foods are sold and purchased here, and food and beverages are delivered to supermarkets and restaurants. Although it is basically a place for vendors, there are also restaurants, shopping spots, and programs for general tourists to enjoy, […]
Summary Kasaoka Islands in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, form a cluster of 31 islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This time, I visited two of them: Manabe-shima Island and Shiraishi-jima Island, alone! I was blessed with the weather that only the Seto Inland Sea can offer, and the sound of the waves soothed me throughout […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers, which has been attracting a lot of attention and gaining popularity recently. We stayed at the newly opened hotel called FAV TOKYO RYOGOKU and explored around the hotel area! Please take a look at it for your reference✨ *Please note that […]
Summary I’ve been to Egota Station for a ladder drink ☺️ For drinks, yakitori, stewed motsu, and seafood dishes are served! I’m so happy to have a good place to drink 💓 *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Hishakaku Egota Basho（飛車角 江古田場所） The first restaurant we came to […]
Summary This time, my friend and I went bar hopping in Koenji from noon time! All the three shops we visited were delicious and highly recommended! Koenji is popular as a gathering place for subculture lovers. Koenji has more bars than we expected and there are still many places we are interested in, so we […]
Summary Jujo Station is located next to Akabane Station, but it’s not as widely recognized compared to Akabane. Despite this, it offers excellent transportation accessibility and exudes a cozy, old-town charm. This time, I went to Jujo for bar hopping alone! There are so many shops nearby station where you can enojoy dirnking while experience […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we went to the public market at the end of Ichiba Main dori, a lively shopping […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we changed into traditional Okinawan clothing and went for a walk, had a Christmas party at […]
Summary Motobu Town is famous for the earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination as an area rich in nature, including Mt. Yaetake, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Minna Beach, which boasts one of the clearest beaches in Japan.It was a relaxing and peaceful trip, healed by nature […]
Summary This time, I went to Nakano and enjoyed bar hopping alone for the first time in my life! Nakano is an area rich in entertainment spots, especially famous for Nakano Broadway, a mecca for anime and manga culture lovers, attracting many locals and foreigners. Additionally, there are plenty of restaurants and bars open until […]
Summary This is the second time for me to visit Hashigo-zake in Sakae-machi Market!We enjoyed a varied lineup of Japanese, Western, and Korean cuisine and Korean drinks, and finished with Okinawan cuisine.After a night of drinking at Sakae-machi Ichiba, we recommend finishing off with a bowl of soba noodles with three slices of meat from […]
Summary Naha-shi is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai-dori.This time, we visited three restaurants from noon at Sakae-machi Market near Asato Station in Naha. Sakae-machi Market has a fun, The stylish atmosphere made it easy to enter alone.The vegetables, meat and […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Mikan Shimokita, a newly opened commercial facility in Shimokitazawa in 2022. We enjoyed exploring the inside of the new building and strolling through the streets, visiting the shops along the way. Shimokitazawa is a stylish neighborhood known for its eclectic vibes, bustling streets filled with fashion and […]
Summary This time, my friend and I explored Kinshicho, an area near Tokyo Skytree. We enjoyed bar-hopping to three izakayas offering seafood, skewers, fried dishes and so on! All of the shops we visited are located near the station and offer delicious and inexpensive options, making it perfect for bar hopping! Please take a look […]
Summary Kameido, located in eastern Tokyo, 10 min away from Akihabara station by train, is renowned for its beautiful Kameido Tenjin Shrine, famous for its stunning wisteria flowers blooming in spring. Kameido is Tokyo’s oldtown having many shopping streets around station, where you’ll find shops offering local taste like gyoza (dumplings) and offal. This time, […]
Summary Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo’s three subcenters alongside Shinjuku and Shibuya, is a vibrant commercial and entertainment district renowned for its bustling hub offering nightlife, shopping centers, and cultural attractions! This time, I went bar hopping in Ikebukuro starting from noon since many shops are open during the daytime! Check out this page for some […]
Summary Harmonica Yokocho, in the fashionable town of Kichijoji, is a charming alleyway with traditional izakayas, just a short walk from Kichijoji Station. It’s a lively spot, popular among locals and visitors, offering both stylish and retro-style bars. With narrow lanes and a cozy atmosphere, it’s perfect for exploring Japanese nightlife and enjoying local dishes […]
Summary Kita Senju, located in northern Tokyo, is easily accessible from Tokyo Station via the JR Joban Line and the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, making it convenient for travelers to explore. While not as well-known as other areas, Kita Senju boasts charming local markets, offering a glimpse into everyday Japanese life. One unique feature is […]
Summary Yokohama is famous for its Chinatown, a vibrant hub where Chinese restaurants abound. If you’re craving Chinese cuisine, Yokohama Chinatown is the place to go! This time, I went to Chinatown and had a bar hopping! Even though it was the same Chinese food, the dishes and flavors vary by region. It was so […]
Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, is a city with urban sophistication yet having a rural mood. It is a prosperous port town with many tourist attractions and beautiful scenery.In this page, we introduce famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama such as Chinatown and the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as seaside restaurants, retro cafes […]
What is Mount Takao? Mount Takao is a 599-meter-high mountain located about one hour by train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. The area around the summit is designated as “Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park,” and visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons. In addition to mountain trails, cable […]
Summary This time, my friend and I went bar Hopping together! We visited Tateishi, known for its retro Showa-era neighborhoods like Drinking Alley and Nakamise Shopping Street, making it one of the most unique places we’ve ever been to! Going bar hopping alone is enjoyable, but it’s even more fun when done with friends! We […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya hopping in Akabane, the mecca for bar hopping, and visited three shops. I enjoyed shochu, a traditional Japanese distilled spirit, and delightful food! ✨ Shochu is one of my favorites that I drink all the time, but I never knew there were so many ways to enjoy it – […]
Summary This time, I visited Shin-Okubo, Japan’s Korean town! My stomach is satisfied with a lot of delicious food, sweets, and cheese✨ There are numerous delicious restaurants in Shin-Okubo, making it tough to decide where to go. But, here, I will introduce some recommendations that you will undoubtedly enjoy, so please take a look at […]
Summary This time I took the sightseeing train called “Berumonta” (Belles Montagnes et Mer) to Himi & Amaharashi 🚞 Had luxury experience of riding the train while enjoying sushi made by sushi chef🍣 Walking through the bustling Himi Banyagai was a lot of fun 🤤 Taking a footbath and looking out at the ocean, it […]
Looking for a Kyoto itinerary beyond the usual temples? This 2-day trip covers Miyama's thatched-roof villages, Amanohashidate's famous sandbar, fresh seafood at Maizuru port, and the charming boat houses of Ine — all reachable from Kyoto Station by bus or car.
Summary Take a train at Tokyo Station, and in just over 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at Noge, a perfect destination for izakaya hopping! Noge in Yokohama, Kanagawa, is famous for its lively izakayas and charming retro-style streets, offering a unique and nostalgic experience with traditional Japanese dishes and diverse drink selections. This time, I explored […]
Summary Nestled in northern Tokyo, Akabane welcomes visitors with its excellent transport links, including JR and subway connections, ensuring easy access for exploring the city. The area is renowned for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse culinary scene, and a local atmosphere that provides a distinctive Tokyo experience, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity! […]
Summary This time we rented a car from Naganoharakusatsuguchi Station and drove around Gunma Prefecture in spring🌸. A day healed by nature! Please take a look at this page… *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 09:40 Naganoharakusatsuguchi Station（長野原草津口駅） Starting from Naganowarakusatsuguchi station! From Tokyo, it takes about 2 […]
Summary Itoman-shi, which we visited this time, is located in the southern part of Okinawa and is attractive for its beautiful beaches and historical sites! It is popular among tourists as an area where local culture and nature can be fully enjoyed.We stayed at the Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa, a one-minute walk from […]
Summary Kin-cho is a quiet town with beautiful nature located in the center of the main island of Okinawa. Its historical heritage, idyllic scenery, and friendly atmosphere attract visitors.This time, you can enjoy a ladle of drinks at a bar with an American feel, be healed by aroma, and visit BTS (korean idol) locations. We […]
Summary The city of Naha, which we visited this time, is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. We had a barhopping trip during our trip to Naha, and here is a summary of what we did! We ate too much […]
Summary This trip is a girls’ trip where we enjoyed Okinawa near Naha! Naha-shi is the central city of Okinawa’s main island, and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. It is an attractive area where tradition and newness coexist. Enjoy marine activities in the extremely beautiful Okinawa sea, eat Okinawa’s […]
Summary This time, I went to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa and enjoyed a lot of gourmet food. Ishigaki Island is known for its beautiful coral reefs and crystal clear waters, and is a popular tourist spot for its historic landmark, Ishigaki Castle, and the spectacular view of Kabira Bay. Since I came to Ishigaki Island, […]
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods, packed with temples, street food, kimono experiences and traditional shopping streets. My friend and I spent a full day exploring Asakusa in kimono, riding a rickshaw, eating our way through Nakamise Street and discovering hidden spots. Here is our recommended itinerary plus extra tips for getting the most out of your Asakusa visit.
Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the leading tourist destinations in Japan, with convenient access from Tokyo. It is attracting attention not only from within Japan but also from overseas tourists interested in Japanese culture. In addition to historical spots such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage site, […]
We spent a full day exploring three of Shibuya's most popular commercial facilities – Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya PARCO, and Miyashita Park. We discovered a different side of Shibuya beyond the famous crossing, enjoying lunch, shopping, and even some afternoon drinks. Follow our day plan to get the most out of these three spots.
Summary Oarai, located in Ibaraki is a coastal town known for its scenic beaches, fresh seafood, and the iconic Oarai Isosaki Shrine. With its tranquil atmosphere, visitors can enjoy seaside strolls, explore the local fish market, and experience the cultural charm of this beautiful coastal destination! This time, my friend and I decided to visit […]
Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is one of the easiest day trips from Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train. Known as Little Edo for its preserved warehouse district and Toki no Kane bell tower, the town is packed with sweet potato treats, traditional candy shops, a famous shrine for matchmaking, and local sake tasting spots. Here is our full-day itinerary covering the highlights.
Yanesen, a combination of three neighborhoods (Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi), is one of Tokyo's best-preserved old town areas. With quiet temple lanes, Nezu Shrine's tunnel of torii gates, the retro Yanaka Ginza shopping street, and hands-on experiences like Maneki-neko painting, a half-day stroll through Yanesen feels like stepping into a slower, older side of Tokyo.
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy activities and hotels! This is a trip around the central part of Serakaki from Yomitan-son 🚗✨. It was a luxurious 2 days to enjoy the beautiful beaches, gourmet food, and night pools that only Okinawa can offer 🤤💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject […]
Summary We have just launched a YouTube channel called Okinawa Holidays ✨. The first commemorative video is on 🏝Senaga Island, the closest resort island from Naha Airport! We enjoyed Okinawan soul food and juice at Umikaji Terrace on Senagashima Island. In addition, the hotel also has an aquarium and a garden pool available exclusively to […]
Summary Following the first part, the second part and the second day, we enjoyed active sightseeing while enjoying Okinawa’s unique gourmet food! Okinawa is famous for this! While keeping in mind the points that Okinawa is famous for, we also happened to come across a wine that tasted so good that we went to buy […]
Summary This time, Rena and I stayed at La’gent Stay Shin Sapporo, which had its grand opening in July 2023🤗It is directly connected to JR Shin Sapporo Station and Shin Sapporo Subway Station, making it easily accessible, and the rooms are modern and relaxing. We had a delicious dinner, watched a baseball game, shopped at […]
Cherry blossoms are at their best in Kyoto in spring. I stayed at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and explored Arashiyama and Nijo Castle on Day 1, then walked the Philosopher's Path and eastern Kyoto on Day 2. Here's my full 2-day spring itinerary with cherry blossom tips, cafe stops, and practical advice for getting around.
Summary This time I visited JR Fujisawa station! I had a drink alone at Machinuka, which I was curious about, located at the south exit of the station 🍥. There were so many delicious dishes on the menu that I couldn’t resist ordering a lot 🤤. The combination of gyoza and highball is great! For […]
For this trip, we hiked Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, enjoyed autumn foliage, and ate our way through tororo soba and Tengu-yaki. This guide covers Trail 1 from base to summit, cable car options, what to eat, and tips for first-time hikers.
A local team member's day trip to Sumatakyo Gorge in Shizuoka, featuring the Dream Suspension Bridge, handmade soba, Kawane tea, and a free onsen footbath. Plus practical tips on Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Shizuoka food, and seasonal highlights.
Summary I have the desire to explore a part of Tokyo I haven’t discovered yet, so me and my friend took a stroll in the old town area! We hope this page will be useful for your trip planning:) *Please not that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 12:50pm Asakusa Station […]
Summary Check out this Choshi, Chiba trip plan! Enjoy tasty seafood and beautiful Pacific Ocean views in nature. Hope it helps with your travel plans:) *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 07:30am Tokyo Station It takes about 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Choshi by “Shiosai” limited express […]
Chichibu and Nagatoro in Saitama are just an hour from central Tokyo by limited express. From riverside rock formations and river boat rides to handmade soba, shrines with centuries of history, and seasonal flowers, this area packs a surprising amount into a single day trip. Here's our firsthand itinerary covering both towns.
Yokohama has flourished as a port town since the opening of Japan to the outside world in the Edo period. In addition to the lively Chinatown filled with merchants and the settlement where foreigners once lived, there are many sightseeing spots such as parks built on reclaimed land, night view spots, shopping spots, amusement parks, […]
Nasu is a tourist destination that immerses you in nature, allowing you to experience the changes of the four seasons up close. It is an ideal place for family trips, offering events that can be enjoyed by everyone, including interactions with animals and engaging in craft activities.Since it is easily accessible from central Tokyo, it […]
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy Kusatsu in summer 🚌. Enjoy not only hot springs but also izakaya gourmet food and eating 🤤💖. It is a summer trip to stay cool wearing a yukata too 🌿. On the second day, we also tried an activity to enjoy walking in the air! Please refer […]
Summary In search of delicious food, I went to the Obihiro Station area and a bit further afield to experience ranching. Please take a look at it as a reference… ♪ *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Click here for Part 1 article Travel Itinerary Obihiro Station This time, we […]
A personal ramen shop hopping adventure through northern Tokyo, visiting three very different ramen restaurants near Ohanajaya, Asakusa, and Higashi Jujo stations. From creamy chicken paitan to classic soy sauce bowls, each stop has its own character.
Summary This time we rented a car and drove around Kasaoka and Fukuyama 🚗✨. Stylish cafes, grocery stores, and a night at a special inn 🥰. We ate delicious food and visited many fashionable spots 👭💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 10:30am Fukuyama Station（福山駅） We start from […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Nasu! We rented a car and drove 🌞🚗 under clear skies. From interesting experiences with trick art to trendy cafes, resort-like hotels, and even water activities with spectacular views! The best of all worlds! If you are going to play in Nasu in summer, this is a great […]
Summary What a second trip to Tokachi Obihiro following the spring! This time we enjoyed Obihiro in summer. ☺️✨ The scenery was full of greenery, delicious food, and a little bit of alcohol, and I felt most refreshed 🍃. It was nice and dry in Obihiro in early summer! *Please note that information and prices […]
Summary I came all the way to Hiroshima 🚅. This time, we went to a place called Fukuyama in Hiroshima! I was happy to see the famous restaurants where locals gather and the snacks that can only be found in Fukuyama 😌✨. And of course, okonomiyaki! LOL *Please note that information and prices listed are […]
Summary This time, I went to Gotanda to have a drink at ❣️2. All the restaurants are very cosy and have a wide variety of food menus as well as alcohol menus! I had a hard time deciding what to order, but I just ordered what I wanted to eat as per my desire 😆! […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Monzennakacho to have a drink! We went to 3 restaurants and all of them are close to the station and the food and drinks are too good! Please take a look at our selection of stores 🤍. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time, I had a solo hashigo-zake in Takadanobaba 🥰. It was my first time drinking alone, and I went to three different restaurants! My impression of Takadanobaba is that it is a town where men and women of all ages gather and everyone seems to be having a good time! All three restaurants […]