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AMNIBUS, an online shop for original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for six types of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX products starting March 24th.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu City, Shiga, has lined up stay and day-trip plans for the 2026 Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival on August 6. With an unobstructed lakeside location, guests can watch approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over the water from the hotel's rooms and rooftop.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring will be held at the Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store from April 9 to April 21, 2026. The lineup includes new products using original constellation-motif illustrations.
Sanwa Shurui's Ajimu Winery in Oita Prefecture earned Double Gold awards for two wines at the SAKURA Award 2026, Asia's largest international wine competition judged by female wine professionals.
Korean vegan beauty brand AMUSE is opening a limited-time select store in Harajuku, Tokyo from April 2, 2026, offering new products making their Japan debut alongside exclusive promotions and free gifts with purchase.
A special edition guidebook for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, covering the Ver3.0 free update with tips for beginners and veteran players, went on sale March 31, 2026.
A special collaboration between ANNA SUI mini and Sanrio's beloved character Hello Kitty has arrived, featuring apparel and accessories with an original Hello Kitty design reimagined in the brand's signature style.
A new children's guidebook featuring 10 Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities has launched, inviting elementary school students to explore art alongside cute ghost characters.
Local community group "Atsuta Miyashuku-kai" has released a new branding video marking the 11th anniversary of their monthly Atsuta Tsuitachi-ichi market, showcasing the sacred atmosphere of Atsuta Jingu and the lively spirit of the Atsuta district to audiences around the world.
AVIOT has announced the TE-V1R-96N, a collaboration model with singer 96neko, based on the hit TE-V1R earphones. Pre-orders opened on March 30, 2026.
From April 26 to June 25, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will offer early summer lunch menus at its two in-house restaurants, featuring vibrant seasonal sushi and live-action teppanyaki with Omi beef.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.