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Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has presented its 2026 new collection at Watches & Wonders Geneva, marking the maison's 30th anniversary with a world-premiere chronograph innovation and a tribute to its founding craftsmanship traditions.
The Spanish ballet flat brand Pretty Ballerinas is opening its second Osaka location at the new Quartz Shinsaibashi complex on April 25, 2026, featuring a store design making its Japan debut.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
To mark one year since its Japan debut, Randy's Donuts is bringing back two fan-favorite Japan-exclusive items — the STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TEXAS and the LA BLUE CUSTARD CREAM RAISED — available for a limited time at all locations.
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.