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Kitajima Seika, a veteran leather shoe manufacturer based in Nara, has launched a new style-up sneaker that combines the elegance of genuine leather with a hidden insole for a natural-looking height boost of 6 cm.
Two new regional flavors join Acecook's "Gotochi no Ippai" instant noodle series, going on sale nationwide on May 4, 2026 — a Kitakata-style soy sauce ramen and an Okinawa island soba.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
Canadian premium athletic wear brand lululemon is opening a limited-time pop-up store in Tokyo's Jingumae on April 20, 2026, featuring women's, men's, and accessories lines alongside a movement studio and community events.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
Sky Dining Tenkū on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host a Tanabata-themed afternoon tea and night afternoon tea from June 5 to July 9, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories inspired by the star festival legend.
The onigiri specialty shop known for its carefully selected ingredients and vibrant presentation, which has been gaining attention on TV and radio, opens its second location at GranSta Tokyo inside JR Tokyo Station on April 15, 2026.
A new lineup of Pingu sewing variety items is coming to capsule toy vending machines nationwide from mid-April 2026. The collection includes five practical accessories featuring the beloved world-famous penguin character.
Princess Park Kurashiki (PPK), the reimagined Yumiko Igarashi Museum in Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter, has introduced a reservation-only rooftop "Night Princess Plan" from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and an expanded "Longevity Celebration Plan" celebrating kanreki, koki, kiju, sanju, and beiju milestones with milestone-color dresses and afternoon tea.
A new COSBAG from Good Smile Moment inspired by Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in July 2026.
Reflector keyrings featuring beloved PUPPET SUNSUN characters SUNSUN, NONON, and ZONZON are rolling out in capsule toy machines across Japan from mid-April 2026, priced at 300 yen per try.
Starting April 7, 2026, the Marukuji online lottery service is offering newly illustrated chibi character goods from the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring Heracles, Jack the Ripper, Buddha, and more in the original "Chaponne!" illustration series.