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A new lineup of merchandise from the TV anime Ninku has gone on sale to commemorate its 30th anniversary, available through the mail-order site "THE CHARA." The order window runs from April 2 to April 16, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya's basement food floor is getting a refresh this spring with its first-ever western Japan LONDON BAKE GALLERY opening, a renewed Nespresso Boutique, a brand-new event space called NAMBA FOOD STATION, and a range of Takashimaya Osaka-exclusive limited sweets and gourmet items.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's first-floor The Living Room is offering an early summer afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with six kigo (seasonal haiku words) guiding each course alongside Japanese tea pairings.
Prada Beauty introduces Prada Touch, a hybrid cream-to-powder blush available in 8 shades, launching nationwide in Japan on May 1, 2026.
The salon-exclusive makeup brand rafuna is releasing a hybrid balm foundation that doubles as a concealer, delivering a luminous, dewy finish with skin-care ingredients.
AMNIBUS, an online store for original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for 10 types of Rascal Does Not Dream series products, featuring newly drawn guitar performance illustrations of popular characters.
Merchandise from the Rascal Does Not Dream series POP UP SHOP, previously held at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, is now available for post-event online order via the THEキャラ shopping site through April 16, 2026.
Relier81, a women's apparel brand known for upcycling unused kimono and obi into handcrafted shoes and bags, will participate in Fashion World Tokyo 2026 Spring at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Atami's rooftop venue transforms into the Kankan Beer Garden, where guests can explore 100 varieties of canned goods alongside 20 types of craft canned beer while taking in sweeping ocean views.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: King's War, the new MMO strategy simulation game for smartphones developed by Hong Kong Black Beard Game Co., Ltd., officially launched in Japan on April 2. Pre-registrations surpassed 500,000 ahead of release.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the popular anime, launched its 1st anniversary campaign on April 2, 2026, featuring limited tag-character gachas, free daily pulls, 3,000 diamonds in login bonuses, and more.
Seijo Ishii's "Spring World Noodle Journey" fair runs from April 3 to April 29, 2026, featuring 16 noodle dishes from around the world — including 10 new items — crafted by professional chefs at the brand's Central Kitchen.