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On April 11 (Saturday), a free sampling event for Akagi Nyugyo's "Sof'" soft serve ice cream will be held at COREDO Muromachi Terrace in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with 5,000 cups to be distributed.
A combined admission ticket for AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Maritime Museum goes on sale online on May 8, 2026, offering visitors an easy way to explore two of Kobe's most distinctive waterfront attractions.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
Blancart Misasa, a wellness inn in Tottori Prefecture's Misasa Onsen, has introduced a new accommodation plan for fiscal 2026 featuring rotating Japanese-style dinners and a breakfast under 800 kcal, starting from ¥11,550 per person.
Blue Bottle Coffee's signature summer drink "NOLA" is back for 2026. Inspired by the coffee culture of New Orleans, the NOLA lineup now includes a new Cold Foam and Float alongside the classic Iced NOLA, available at cafes across Japan from April 9.
Korean fragrance brand DAILY COMMA is holding a limited-time popup at @cosme OSAKA in Umeda, Osaka from April 8 to 14, 2026. Visitors can try and purchase popular fragrance items including Aroma Perfume Mist, Solid Perfume, and more, with a gift for qualifying purchases.
A new "Lemonade" from DyDo Drinco hits shelves on April 20, offering a crisp balance of acidity and sweetness, with sodium content suitable for heatstroke prevention and vitamin C for an added health boost.
Fujiya is expanding its Chocola Wafers line with a new matcha-flavored variety, featuring five layers of matcha cream and wafer coated in smooth chocolate, made with fragrant Kagoshima matcha. The bag version launches on April 14, 2026, with a convenient small-bag version to follow on April 28.
New merchandise from the TV anime Gushing over Magical Girls is now available for pre-order on CharaON!, including Dekapunikore! Acrylic Figures and Die-Cut Stickers featuring Magia Baiser, Leopard, and Nero Alice.
On Children's Day, May 5, 2026, Tokyo Harmony Orchestra performs a family-friendly classical concert at SCC Sendagaya Community Center, open to all ages including infants—with a hands-on instrument experience corner and candy gifts for kids.
EASTONE, a Sapporo-based restaurant group, opens a dual-concept spot in Sasazuka, Shibuya. Hakkeisha serves chicken paitan ramen at lunch, while Torinoiro takes over in the evening as a grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant.
A free art exhibition featuring works by 28 artists from Fukuoka Prefecture is coming to two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Fukuoka from April 11 to May 31, 2026, with a total of 61 pieces on display across both venues.