Japanese Department Stores Feature Seasonal Events and Festivals

Major Japanese department stores are hosting various seasonal events and specialized festivals. Highlights include the Snoopy Festival, Hawaii Fair, and coffee and ice festivals at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. Hanshin Umeda Main Store is hosting a large wine festival and a Thai SELECT gourmet market.

Other regional exhibitions include the Great Hokkaido Exhibition at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store and Takashimaya Nihonbashi, as well as an Okinawa-themed exhibition. Matsuya Ginza and Matsuzakaya Ueno are also featuring specialized markets and seasonal fairs.

Industry reports also highlight business developments, such as an interview with Miki House Chairman Koichi Kimura regarding the company's global growth strategy and a feature on the brand revitalization model of Authentic Brands Group.