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Starting April 19, 2026, UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya is offering a small-group "Premium Gallery Tour" that lets up to 15 visitors explore the collection alongside a curator before the museum opens to the general public.
The rooftop BBQ venue URBAN EARTH BBQ at the Takasaki Monterey building is reopening on April 9, 2026, with a refreshed menu, expanded seating, and a special spring weekday plan.
Starting April 7, 2026, the VECUA Honey Wonder Honey summer cool lineup expands with new "Peach Splash" scent items and a body gel that can be applied directly to wet skin.
Anime goods shop "Chara ON!" has opened pre-orders for Tsuiteku Trading Can Badges featuring characters from the TV anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend, offered in 6 blind-box varieties.
Sakaba Yamato, a casual izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Gifu Station, reopened on April 7 after renovations, offering handmade dishes at wallet-friendly prices for everyday dining.
YAMATOKOBO, a traditional Japanese sandal brand from Nara, has launched a new line of zori sandals dyed with Kyoto-grown Uji matcha, featuring antibacterial properties and premium Ojiya Chijimi ramie thongs.
The Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026 is set for May 30 and 31, offering hands-on vehicle experiences across multiple venues in Yokosuka, from JR Yokosuka Station to the Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
A collaboration event featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters kicks off at GiGO stores nationwide on April 18, 2026, with limited-edition prizes, a collaboration café, original merchandise, collaboration taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
threezero's FigZero 1/6 scale fully articulated figure of En from the manga Dorohedoro is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
D3 Publisher has announced that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the 3D action shooting game available on PS5, PS4, and PC, has surpassed a total of 1 million players worldwide.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new apparel collection featuring Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi characters, now available at their official online store and Rakuten shop.