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Global techno artist Richie Hawtin has collaborated with Fukushima craft sake brewery haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery- to create a limited sparkling sake called "SPARK 26," celebrating the 26th anniversary of Shibuya's iconic club WOMB. The sake makes its world premiere on April 24, 2026.
The 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival took place on April 12 in Kawanishi City, Hyogo, with around 250 participants in historical warrior costumes drawing approximately 23,000 visitors to witness a spectacular procession through the city.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
A Children's Day special exhibition runs at Shimoda Floating Aquarium from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing 42 fish from 17 species that completed Yogyo Aquarium's unique annual fish graduation ceremony.
A pop-up store featuring Strawberry Newspaper-designed goods, including Munyugurumi plush toys, will be held at LUMINE EST Shinjuku B1F from April 14 to April 26, 2026.
Suntory will release the limited edition "The Premium Malt's 〈Japanese Ale〉 Irohana (色華) Kaoru Ale" nationwide from July 14, 2026, available in 350ml and 500ml cans, featuring a collaboration design with California lifestyle brand Ron Herman.
A whimsical new stationery item from Suzuhiro Kamaboko — fold it and it takes the shape of kamaboko fish cake; unfold it to write a message inside. Going on sale April 25, 2026.
Tachibana E Liquor Shop has launched its Super High-Probability Lottery Vol. 2, limited to 150 entries at ¥12,999 each (tax included, free shipping). Every entry guarantees two bottles, with the top prize featuring both Yamazaki 18 Year and Yamazaki 12 Year.
A new limited-edition flavor featuring rare green-skinned lemons harvested on Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands is coming to stores across Japan.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox has reached its 4th anniversary milestone, with special login bonuses, free daily gacha, story events, a great strategy battle, and limited character packs available through early May 2026.
Animate has unveiled the designs for the exclusive bonus items accompanying the Blu-ray & DVD release of The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer, including character acrylic stands for Volumes 1 and 2 and a special gift set for those who purchase all three volumes.
Kizaki Lake Campsite in Omachi, Nagano, closed after tree fall damage, is set to reopen as THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT on April 29, 2026.