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Swiss watchmaker Tudor has announced six new additions to its lineup for 2026, including a revamped Tudor Royal with manufacture calibre, an all-black Black Bay Ceramic, the brand-new Tudor Monarch, and Master Chronometer-certified updates to the Black Bay 58 and 58 GMT.
Japan's first large outdoor playground inspired by Ainu culture, "Tomtom," is opening at Upopoy in Shiraoi, Hokkaido — designed so children of all abilities can enjoy Ainu cultural themes together.
A new series featuring subtle nuance colors has been added to the Venice Villa ceramic tile terrazzo range, offering 10 shades in both matte and grip finishes suitable for a wide variety of interior spaces.
Yakimochiya, a restored Meiji-era farmhouse inn in Nakajo, Nagano City, is hosting two special music events on April 18 and 19, 2026 — an intimate Irori Bankside Concert and an outdoor Spring Sunshine Concert featuring local cuisine.
The Japanese skincare brand genoa is releasing two new mineral-based UV care products on April 20, 2026 — the UV Cut Balm and UV Block Cream — both free from UV absorbers and designed to fit naturally into an everyday skincare routine.
1 Hotel Tokyo's signature "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea" is introducing a melon-focused early summer collection, available from May 11 to July 20, 2026, at the NiNi restaurant on the 38th floor in Akasaka.
Emperor penguin chick "No. 44," born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on September 30, 2025, is set to move to a new habitat area on April 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward adulthood.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, four restaurants at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel are running a seasonal fair spotlighting Omi beef — one of Japan's three great wagyu breeds — across French, Japanese, Chinese, and buffet menus.
Starting April 15, 2026, Cafe au lait Tokyo in Shinagawa is offering a limited-time afternoon set combining end-of-season strawberries with a range of café au lait-infused sweets and two customizable drinks.
Calbee is launching a renewed version of the popular "Crisp" consommé flavor with enhanced beef umami and spice, hitting stores nationwide on April 20, 2026.
A no-lose in-store lottery featuring limited Piapro Characters merchandise — including seated stuffed animals and newly drawn illustration items — rolls out at hobby shops and bookstores across Japan from Saturday, May 23, 2026.
CUNE is releasing its "Otona Kodomo" (Adult-Child) Collection from April 18, 2026, featuring organic cotton clothing in matching styles for adults and children. Available at CUNE stores nationwide, with the online store to follow.