The "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally" runs July 17 to August 23, 2026, bringing a dinosaur-themed stamp rally, food, and goods to shops and facilities across Yokohama's Minato Mirai area, alongside the return of the "Yokohama Dinosaur Exhibition 2026" at Pacifico Yokohama.
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.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is partnering with SIEFtour to launch hotel-departure day-trip tours from July 17, 2026, taking guests to the rarely accessible Phoenix Fold rock formation, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and the Nanki-Shirahama Geopark.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine in Saitama Prefecture has installed a "Shrine Navita" digital signage system, offering multilingual guidance on the shrine's history, festivals, and worship etiquette for its growing number of visitors.
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.
Tokyo Islands Explorer, a new booking system for package tours to Tokyo's Izu Islands, officially launches on July 9, 2026, letting inbound travelers book accommodation, transportation, and island activities together in one place.