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The "Wisteria Garden" at Red Hill Heather Forest in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture opened for the season on April 11, 2026, showcasing around 80 wisteria plants of 13 varieties — including 22 magnificent trees over 60 years old transplanted from the foothills of Mt. Fuji and a rare golden-leaved long wisteria.
A Sanrio Characters collaboration version of the popular Air-In Fuji Eraser is set to go on sale May 29, 2026. The limited edition comes in four gift box sets featuring two erasers each, with designs based on Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, and Pompom Purin.
Asahi Beer has released a new canned shochu highball made with barley tea through its "Asahi Fantasy Development Bureau" test sales site, available in limited quantities starting April 14.
Specially designed Hanshin Tigers cans of Asahi Super Dry and Asahi Draft Beer go on sale from April 28, available in limited quantities in areas primarily around the Kinki region.
Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei, a Kyoto-based chocolate specialty brand, has unveiled a refreshing seasonal lineup of Japanese-inspired sweets and chocolates celebrating the flavors of spring and summer.
BISTRO CHURA in Shinjuku Sanchome is bringing back its popular Umamo dishes as three new limited-time menu items from April 14. The dishes feature algae-based Umamo — known for its intense, bottarga-like umami flavor — fused with Okinawan and French cooking styles.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Bunnimals and the release of the Roza 1/7 Scale Figure will be held at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 from April 23 to May 10, 2026.
Burger King's food truck tour "KING ON TOUR 2026" is returning, with the first leg making its debut in Miyazaki City in April, Saga City in May, and Yamaguchi City in June.
CLASSIC Samgyetang, a specialty samgyetang restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo, has relocated and reopened on April 15, 2026. The restaurant blends Korean traditional cooking with herbal medicine wisdom and Japanese seasonal sensibility for a nourishing dining experience.
The fourth collaboration between congés payés ADIEU TRISTESSE and model Kanoco launches on April 24, featuring a sheer frill blouse and an egg-silhouette salopette in relaxed, feminine styles.
CRAHUG, a project connecting Japanese factory craftsmanship with everyday living, is hosting a limited-time pop-up shop at Yurindo BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai from April 17 to July 16, 2026, showcasing 100 products from 11 partner brands.
A specialty crepe shop serving the signature crispy golden crepes and house-roasted espresso opens near Miyazaki Station on April 15, 2026, including a Miyazaki-exclusive mango menu item.