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A no-miss online lottery featuring Happy Tree Friends merchandise is launching on Hanikuji Land on April 1, 2026, with a lineup of everyday-use goods showcasing all characters from the beloved American animated series.
PlusOne Education is hosting a 4-night, 5-day horseback riding camp for children in Niseko, Hokkaido this May 2026. Set against the vast natural landscape of Kutchan Town, the program covers everything from horse grooming to trail riding.
The third phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe introduces a Japanese restaurant concept produced by Re:vale, running from April 7 to May 10, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.
A new boutique hotel, illi Toas Tokyo-Toranomon, is set to open in the Toranomon area of Minato Ward in March 2026. Designed around the concept of "Neo-Late," the hotel offers an entire floor as a single suite for up to six guests.
Jimmy Choo has launched the "Paradise Cove" campaign for its Riviera 2026 Capsule Collection, blending effortless French Riviera charm with modern Malibu vibes through raffia textures, gingham check prints, and sun-soaked summer silhouettes.
From April 20, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a matcha-themed lineup across its 30th-floor venues, including afternoon tea at the JW Lounge, seasonal pastries at Le Cres, and original matcha cocktails at the JW Bar.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited deities Tetra and Arisa in new outfits, along with a daily roulette that awards up to 100 free gacha pulls per day.
Merchandise from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- event held at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport & DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is now available for post-event online purchase via the THEキャラ website. Orders are accepted through April 13, 2026.
A live sound film festival is set to take place at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo from April 17 to 23, 2026, bringing 13 titles spanning anime, musicals, and action films — all screened with concert-grade audio equipment for an immersive, live-concert-like experience.
Two collaboration stationery items inspired by the 1996 animated film are available at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park shop starting April 1, with a special novelty card given with each purchase.
A new limited-edition bite-sized ice cream packed with strawberry flavor is arriving in stores across Japan on April 7, 2026, from the popular "Petit" series by Ohayo Dairy.
Tsubame to Chatake, a natural farming tea producer in Nakagane-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi, is hosting a spring tea-picking event where participants can harvest fresh tea leaves while enjoying the satoyama landscape.