From July 18, 2026, two of Fuji-Q Highland's signature thrill attractions arrive at TOKYO TOWER in VR form, a free-roam horror maze in FootTown's basement based on the park's "Senritsu Meikyu" haunted maze, and a VR roller coaster ride on the third floor featuring five of its most popular coasters.
Toshima City has installed a new manhole cover featuring Tomori Takamatsu from the TV anime BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! at Ikebukuro Station's West Exit Plaza, a gift from Bushiroad marking the series' deep ties to the neighborhood.
From August 6 to 16, 2026, Orizuru Tower in Hiroshima is holding a season of peace-themed programs marking 81 years since the atomic bombing, including a children's chorus and a rooftop concert on August 6 and the "Letter from Hiroshima" postcard campaign running August 8 to 16.
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.
Tokyo Skytree's observation deck presents a refreshing summer experience with new photo spots, limited-time cafe menus, and special lighting inspired by Japanese summer motifs, running July 14 to September 9, 2026.
With 100 days to go before Relay Festival 2026 returns to Japan National Stadium on October 10 and 11, organizers have revealed the event's key visual along with the first lineup of relay races, from a certified U16 relay to family, elementary school, and mile relays.