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Three new bread varieties from Kimuraya Sohonten's Ippin series — including Ume Shiso Chicken Pan and Yomogi Mushi Pan — go on sale April 1, 2026 at supermarkets and retail stores across the Kanto area.
A free outdoor event bringing flying car technology to Kobe's Akashimachi-suji on March 28, 2026, featuring model displays, VR experiences, workshops, and stage talks.
Kyoto Yoichi, a night market that has drawn a cumulative 100,000 visitors, is set to appear inside Fujii Daimaru for the first time, transforming the department store basement into a lively festival marketplace.
Japanese accessory brand LAPUIS releases an anniversary collection featuring the new Connect Coil accessory series and a special T-shirt co-created with Fruit of the Loom, available from March 19, 2026.
Lovetoxic, the teen girls' fashion brand by Narumiya International, has launched a collaboration collection featuring the beloved global character Monchhichi. Items are now available at Lovetoxic stores nationwide and through the official online shop NARUMIYA ONLINE.
A new Japan-exclusive Unikko home collection featuring a multicolor palette of orange-red, pink, and melon on a white base goes on sale at Marimekko stores and online from March 27, 2026.
ME-Q, a custom print-on-demand service, has published a dedicated guide page to help oshi-katsu beginners discover and create their own fan merchandise using just a smartphone — from popularity rankings to step-by-step how-to guides.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
Starting March 13, 2026, Mist Train Girls-From the window of the foggy world- kicks off a packed lineup of 5.5th anniversary celebrations, including three waves of limited gacha banners, a treasure event, a character popularity election, and special packs.
KENELESTAND, a capsule toy specialty shop run by Ken Elephant Co., Ltd., is releasing a collaboration with stuffed animal artist Munyu. The new product, Munyu Pouch Sprinkling & Pukusummer, features five spring/summer-themed pouch items and will go on sale in late March 2026.
A new lineup of One Piece Season 2 prize items — including XL stuffed toys and a Chopper backpack — will roll out at amusement facilities across Japan from mid-March through April 2026.