At Adventure World, a large-scale zoo, aquarium, and amusement park in southwestern Japan, a Tanabata event is held.

Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, and Prince Hisahito attend a concert of singer Sada Masashi in secret.

A sushi conveyor belt with a touch of Japan's Kawaii culture opens in New York.

1,000 umbrellas are being displayed in the air at a Moomin theme park north of Tokyo.

An event showing the rolling stock of Tokyo streetcars is held for the first time in four years.

Visitors to a temple in western Japan drink sake from bamboos to pray for well-being.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako offer flowers at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in their state visit to Indonesia.

A cucumber speed eating contest is held in Niigata Prefecture, north of Tokyo, to promote locally produced cucumbers.

A Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo, reenacting the studios where the film series was shot.

A facility for shogi fans who enjoy watching the traditional Japanese strategy board game opens in Tokyo.