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The Seiwa-dai Higashi 3-chome Konara Grove — a city-designated natural monument in Kawanishi — is open to visitors through April 22, offering a rare chance to see a large population of Shirobana Unzen Tsutsuji in full bloom.
During Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo is holding a special vegetable marché for day-trip BBQ visitors. Guests can pick fresh locally sourced vegetables on-site and grill them over charcoal — no need to bring anything.
For a limited period starting May 2026, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai is serving original melon parfaits at French cuisine "Queen Alice" and Chinese cuisine "Szechuan Restaurant Chen," each offering its own unique interpretation of seasonal domestic melon.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival takes place around Himeji Castle from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring a torchlight Noh performance, historical parades, a new bon dance event, and kids' activities spanning three themed days.
Starting April 22, 2026, the 9.kyuu official online store F.room is hosting a special cat goods collection curated by brand director Moeka, featuring items from illustrators Nathalie Lete and Miyuki Matsuo alongside the brand's signature cat-shaped beauty soaps.
SALON adam et rope' is teaming up with Indian craft brand AAYUSHI for its first exclusive collection, releasing on April 24, 2026, with two spring/summer styles in soft ivory and brown colorways.
A Nendoroid figure of Eijun Sawamura, the pitcher of Seidou from the TV anime Ace of Diamond act II Second Season, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in October 2026.
Age.3 HIDA TAKAYAMA, a new branch of the deep-fried sandwich specialty shop born in Tokyo's Ginza, opens on May 3, 2026, in central Hida Takayama — offering freshly fried sandwiches made to order, perfect for exploring the town's vibrant food walk scene.
aimme's Tokyo Ikebukuro location now offers a dress rental plan for pre-wedding shoots, photo weddings, and ceremonies, featuring original designs that balance trend and individuality.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a new Stellar character Suga Otori "Moon" (voiced by Marika Takano) from April 16, along with a revival event, a revival scout, and a series of events centered around teammate Murao Mira running through May 2026.
After about 12 years in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, the Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery is set to close in autumn 2026. The specialty coffee roaster will open a new base at MMoP, a cultural complex in Miyota, Nagano, with memorial products and special events planned ahead of the closure.
The adorable fluffy character Alpacasso has arrived on Japan's largest live streaming platform 17LIVE, bringing a special collaboration event running through April 29, 2026, complete with limited digital prizes and exclusive merchandise.