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FamilyMart is rolling out a lineup of 9 Korean-inspired menu items nationwide from April 7, 2026, covering everything from kimbap and bibimbap to sundubu soup and samgyetang.
Floyd, a Munich-based travel and lifestyle brand known for its colorful suitcases and skateboard wheel-inspired casters, is set to arrive at the Isetan Shinjuku Store on April 15, 2026.
Forest Adventure TATESHINA in Chino City, Nagano, is reopening on April 25, 2026 with a redesigned Trek Course that lets visitors of all ages explore 9 different sites freely within a set time period.
Français Omotesando Flagship Store is introducing a new weekend-limited dessert featuring 144 layers of flaky pastry, vanilla cream, and fresh green melon, available Saturdays and Sundays from April 4 through May 31, 2026.
Fujiya pastry shops are collaborating with Sanrio's 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking event, offering voting cards with every ¥550 purchase of Sanrio Characters collaboration products from April 9 to May 24, 2026.
Japanese ladies' brand FURFUR teams up with denim icon Lee for its first-ever collaboration, releasing two feminine denim pieces — painted half pants and a wide-leg overall — starting April 3, 2026.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi and her colleague Rena try a private sushi making experience led by Satoshi, a certified instructor from Ginza Onodera Sushi Academy. Read her honest review of learning the kotegaeshi technique, making nigiri with premium ingredients, and tasting the best sushi of her life.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for a new lineup of anime "Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom" merchandise, including acrylic stands and pin badges, with orders accepted through April 22, 2026.
Haruulala organic, a baby and children's organic cotton clothing brand, has launched a partnership with Kiyasuku, a clothing alteration service supporting inclusive dressing. Together, both companies will jointly cover 50% of alteration costs, making it easier for children with disabilities or health conditions to wear the clothes they want.
Battle stickers featuring characters from the popular YouTube anime Hirotama! Hiro-kun are now available through Entame Print at FamilyMart, Lawson, and MINISTOP multi-copy machines from April 1, 2026.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, the main dining venue of Hoshinoya Karuizawa — Nihon Ryori Kasuke — serves a limited early summer edition of its "Yama no Kaiseki" dinner course, featuring seasonal yamame trout, abalone, and mountain vegetables that capture the lush new-green landscape of Karuizawa.