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AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's merchandise, featuring trading acrylic name plates, scene photo can badges, bromides, BIG acrylic stands, glitter can badges, and BIG can badges.
acosta!, one of Japan's largest cosplay events, is holding a Golden Week special called "Special Concept Week" at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from May 5–10, 2026, with each day featuring different participation requirements based on age, student status, or cosplay style.
B-GENKI, a brand reimagining Japan's traditional foods like natto and konjac as modern healthy snacks, has launched its new official website at bgenki.com.
An online raffle lottery featuring original illustrations by manga artist Auri Hirao goes on sale via RAFFLE, with prizes including T-shirts, towels, acrylic stands, and more — all showcasing ChamJam members in stage costumes and heart-pose fan service.
A new gift sweet called CORONCIER has been launched, featuring 12 monthly flavors matched to birth month colors, designed to make everyday appreciation easier to express.
Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo Store is offering a special kimono rental plan timed with "Let's go to Kyoto. Presents NAKED meets World Heritage Site Daigoji Temple - Daigo Cherry Blossom Viewing -," a night illumination event at Daigoji Temple running from March 27 to April 12, 2026.
The fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl launched the "Lililili★Bunny Fes" Easter event on March 30, 2026, bringing new characters, gacha additions, and more through April 13.
MINAKI, a luxury Japanese sake brand, is launching GENKYO — a limited-edition junmai daiginjo aged in French oak white wine barrels and finished under sub-zero temperatures — via lottery sales from March 30, 2026.
Gucci Beauty has introduced Gucci Bloom Ambrosia d'Oro Eau de Parfum, a luminous new addition to the Gucci Bloom collection created by master perfumer Alberto Morillas, launching June 24, 2026.
A no-miss online lottery featuring Happy Tree Friends merchandise is launching on Hanikuji Land on April 1, 2026, with a lineup of everyday-use goods showcasing all characters from the beloved American animated series.
PlusOne Education is hosting a 4-night, 5-day horseback riding camp for children in Niseko, Hokkaido this May 2026. Set against the vast natural landscape of Kutchan Town, the program covers everything from horse grooming to trail riding.
The third phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe introduces a Japanese restaurant concept produced by Re:vale, running from April 7 to May 10, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.