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The official ninjutsu reference book Nintama no Tomo Hito no Maki for the Ninjaboy Rantaro series went on sale on February 24, 2026, with a gallery exhibition and nationwide bookstore fair also set to begin.
New merchandise celebrating NU: Carnival's 4th anniversary, including acrylic stands and card collections, goes on sale at Animate stores and online on April 25, 2026, accompanied by a fair offering free clear card bonuses through May 24.
Two new Limelight Gala jewelry watch models arrive this spring, showcasing intricate snake pattern gold engraving with vibrant orange enamel and a Deco Palace engraving with cognac-colored diamonds.
A new line of Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of Aira, Rizumu, and Mion is now on sale at eeo Store online and anime shops nationwide.
Two new wagashi-inspired ice cream treats — a hojicha latte macaron sandwich and a kinako milk waffle cone with kuromitsu sauce — are rolling out nationwide at 7-Eleven stores in Japan starting February 24, in limited quantities.
A museum event for the TV anime Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table will be held at the AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F from February 27 to March 22, 2026, featuring panel exhibitions, exclusive merchandise, and a lottery event.
Shinwa Auction's WINE/LIQUOR sale held on February 21, 2026 totaled ¥92,138,000 in hammer prices across approximately 300 lots, with standout results for a 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti magnum and Ichiro's Malt Ace of Spades from the Card Series.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
New gift sets from the Sun Herb "Hiyodamari Gift" line are now available in three nature-inspired fragrances, perfect for spring occasions like farewell gatherings, welcoming parties, and White Day return gifts.
A new year-round addition to the Kudamono Torys Can series, the lemon highball combines a full-bodied lemon flavor with the smooth finish of Torys Whisky and goes on sale across Japan on April 21, 2026.
The "Karakuchi Zero Ball" non-alcoholic chuhai brand is expanding with a new Ginger Ale flavor and a new 500ml size, both going on sale nationwide from March 17, 2026.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.