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Conditioning brand TENTIAL is opening a new store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on March 25, 2026, with its Toranomon Hills location undergoing a major renovation reopening on April 16.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is launching four collaboration donuts inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available at all KKD locations from April 8, 2026.
For the first time since its 2016 opening, all 350 rooms at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Discover will feature renewed artwork, with new designs rolling out from September 1, 2026.
From the Taiwan Festival collaborating with Tainan City to a koinobori display of about 1,000 carp streamers, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® is hosting a packed lineup of events from April through the Golden Week holiday.
Tokyo's Toneri Park will host the "Flowers & Light Movement" from April 10 to 26, 2026, featuring nemophila flower beds, immersive illuminations, and light installations across the park's fountain and lawn areas — all free to enter.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo and JR East are offering an exclusive members-only 2-night, 3-day tour combining a stay at Executive House ZEN with the luxury cruise train Train Suite Shiki-shima, departing July 2026.
A new line of character merchandise for the mystery adventure game Urban Myth Dissolution Center is coming, featuring original illustrations by manga artist Bkub Okawa. Items include acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, tote bags, face towels, and plushie mascots, with store-exclusive pre-sales kicking off on April 28, 2026.
A Valais Blacknose Sheep lamb, often called "the cutest sheep in the world," was born on March 22, 2026 at Rosanberry Tawada English Garden in Maibara, Shiga. Public viewing is scheduled to begin on April 3.
On April 18 and 19, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe will host "Waku Waku Animal World," a two-day interactive animal event featuring over 30 species including small animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
Japan's leading kanzashi specialty brand Kanzashiya Wargo has unveiled new colors for its beloved cat-shaped ceramic hair pins, featuring aurora and metallic finishes. Sales begin March 27.
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo is accepting applications for its 2026 Wine Brewing Academy, a hands-on program where participants can learn the full winemaking process from theory to practice.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts YAESU BIG HOLIDAY 2026, a free Golden Week festival featuring a giant 25-meter koi nobori tunnel, kids' science workshops, an outdoor play park, and live music.