JR Ueno Station/ecute Ueno: “A refreshing scent, coolness, and effervescence…” Enjoy the nights of the rainy season, the beginning of summer, with all your senses in “Gathering the Colorful Summer Nights”

We'll also be offering coupons to make rainy days more enjoyable, and live street performances at night to help you unwind after work.

　Ecute Ueno, a commercial facility located inside JR Ueno Station and operated by JR East Cross Station Development Company, will be holding a fair titled "Gathering the Colorful Summer at Night" (hereinafter referred to as "this fair") from Monday, June 15th to Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, which will showcase the "rainy season," the beginning of summer, in a nighttime setting.

This fair will offer gourmet food and goods that appeal to all five senses, such as refreshing scents, coolness, and effervescence, perfect for the humid nights of the rainy season, the beginning of summer, as well as colorful sweets to brighten your mood. We will also be offering "rainy day coupons" to turn rainy days into something to look forward to, and "nighttime street corner live music" to enjoy after work. Now in its second year in Ueno, this event will be even more powerful, offering station-based experiences that will turn the start of summer into a "slightly better day."

TOPIC 1. Recommended items to enjoy rainy nights with all five senses

(1) A refreshing aroma, a cool and smooth texture, and vibrant colors of sweets and foods will brighten your mood.

NEW Seasonal Limited Edition
Yuzu brandy cake 450 yen / Rain

This pound cake features a batter made with fermented butter, infused with refreshing yuzu citrus, and finished with a touch of liqueur for a moist texture. It's a recommended treat to transform a hot, humid rainy season night into a luxurious and relaxing experience.

*Contains trace amounts of alcohol (the components have evaporated, only enough for fragrance).

NEW Seasonal Limited Edition
A single drop of green plum, 6 pieces, 2,600 yen / Jiichiro

This green plum jelly is made with Kojiro plums from Wakayama Prefecture and infused with Nanko plum juice. It has a smooth and gentle texture, and you can enjoy the refreshing aroma and elegant tartness of the plums.

NEW Seasonal Limited Edition
Plum and Shiso Chicken 450 yen / Fuku Bagel

This bagel is generously filled with steamed chicken mixed with salty pickled plums and refreshing green shiso leaves. The tartness of the plums and the aroma of the shiso will whet your appetite, making this a refreshing and recommended bagel. How about trying it for a light dinner?

Kinokuniya Amanatsu Jelly 540 yen / Kinokuniya Entrée

This jelly contains fruit pulp made from domestically grown sweet summer oranges. With an excellent balance of sweetness and tartness, it's refreshingly cool when chilled, and its smooth texture makes it the perfect treat to share with yourself.

Framboise Glaze 421 yen / Donut Mori

This popular donut features a vibrant and elegant raspberry glaze made with homemade raspberry jam. Its sweet and tart aroma fills the air, brightening up the early summer evenings. A visually appealing treat that will lift your spirits.

(2) Cool and fizzy… a refreshing drink to revitalize you

Ecute Ueno exclusive
Plum Coffee Sparkling 650 yen / Social Good Roasters

This sparkling drink, perfect for early summer, offers a refreshing blend of plum tartness and coffee bitterness, all balanced by the effervescence. Enjoy its clean finish.

Lemonade Soda 760 yen / Coffee & Bar Genie Kuramae

This lemonade offers a refreshing balance of sweetness, just the right amount of tartness, and a delightful fizz of carbonation.
With its refreshing gradient and adorable bear-shaped bottle, this drink will lift your spirits even before you take a sip, making you want to take a picture.

(3) Goods that evoke a feeling of coolness with their transparent visuals and sounds

NEW
Miniature mineral specimen: Quartz, 1,320 yen / The Study Room

These raw crystals, once called "ice that never melts," add a refreshing touch to any space with their transparency.
You can sometimes see a rainbow inside the transparent crystal, making it an item that brings a cheerful mood during the rainy season.

NEW
Stickers: ¥220 each and up / B-Side Label

The stickers feature refreshing designs of sea creatures, soda, and more. They're waterproof and UV-resistant, making them resistant to peeling even when stuck to bottles filled with cold drinks.
Using this as a marker for your umbrella might make going out on rainy days a little more exciting.

Edo-style wind chime: 4,180 yen / Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten

These glass wind chimes are made using techniques passed down from the Edo period. They are hand-blown without the use of molds, and each one is individually hand-painted by skilled artisans.
The clear tones create a refreshing atmosphere.

TOPIC 2. A heartwarming gift from the rainy season
The rainy season weather can often make everyday life feel gloomy. To add a little something to those days, we're implementing two initiatives to brighten your mood a bit after work.

(1) Turn rainy days into something to look forward to: "Rainy Day Coupon" from official X
On rainy days, we will be distributing a coupon on our official X account (@ecute_ueno) that will give you a slight discount when using Ecute Ueno.

[ecute Ueno Official X]
*Coupons will be distributed irregularly during rainy weather. Please be aware of this in advance.

(2) The early summer breeze and a melody of thanks for your hard work – The entrance to summer – Street corner live performance – Curated by CORNER NOTE
We will be featuring live performances by skilled musicians during the evening commute. We'll be offering you the perfect music to enjoy on a mellow early summer night.

■Dates and Times: June 12th (Fri), 19th (Fri), July 3rd (Fri), 7th (Tue), 18:00-21:00 each day
■Venue: Ecute Ueno Tomarigi (Event Plaza) *3F inside the JR Ueno Station ticket gates

<CORNER NOTE Select> List of Main Performing Artists
■ Appearing on June 12th (Friday)