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.
From July 15 to August 31, 2026, Gyu-Kaku is holding a "Summer Festival" fair featuring ten yatai-inspired items, including shichirin-grilled festival dishes and a "Sakuma Drops" dessert collaboration, following a media tasting event held July 9 at its Akasaka location.
The "地球人.jp presents Hakata Summer Festival 2026" returns to JR Hakata Station Plaza from August 4 to 16 for its 8th year, with nightly Bon dancing, an approximately 8-meter lantern tower, and festival food stalls including newcomers serving Hakata-style chicken skin skewers and Korean cheese hot dogs.
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.
Japan Guide Stars has launched a two-hour Osaka walking tour through Namba and Dotonbori, combining street food tastings, cultural commentary from an English-speaking guide, and a ride on the Tonbori River Cruise. Group bookings for up to 20 people are also accepted.
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.