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Livheart has released "Hamunigirii," a squeezable hamster mascot with a distinctive blank expression, now available on Village Vanguard Online with orders open until April 6, 2026.
Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is hosting a themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, showcasing beloved classic sweets given a fresh, contemporary spin.
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort wraps up the 2025–2026 ski season with three simultaneous events on March 28–29, 2026, including a 1 million yen treasure hunt, a special snowboard course, and a curry speed-eating contest.
Starting May 15, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a lineup of summer programs — from moonlit pool evenings and traditional Sabani boat paddling to Eisa processions and seasonal Ryukyu sweets — designed to immerse guests in the timeless culture and natural beauty of Okinawa.
Restaurant Bon Salute Café on the 1st floor of Hotel Gracery Sapporo is hosting a limited-time strawberry-themed lunch and sweets buffet from April 21 to 29, 2026, featuring a brand-new pancake machine, free-cut cake, and a white chocolate fountain.
The Club InterContinental Lounge on the 20th floor of Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is set to reopen on April 1, 2026, following a full renovation inspired by the themes of light and the sea.
Package pre-orders for Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited are now open. Store-exclusive bonus rough designs drawn by character illustrator Tsunako have also been unveiled, featuring characters from the upcoming RPG launching August 27, 2026.
An online lottery celebrating the birthday of main heroine Umi Asanagi from "I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class" is launching on Kadokawa's "Kujibikido" service from April 3, 2026, featuring newly illustrated prizes and exclusive bonus gifts.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is selling a seasonal picnic set called "Picnic Palette" until April 30, 2026, featuring local Shiga ingredients, picnic gear, and views of Lake Biwa – just 9 minutes from Kyoto.
LebeL's HITA series is expanding with the Serum Milk, a multifunctional hair beauty serum that protects hair from heat and softens it to the tips — available at hair salons from May 20, 2026.
Tree of Life is launching two summer-limited skincare items featuring the Limy vacances scent — a tropical blend of kaffir lime leaf, shekwasha citrus, and plumeria — available from April 1, 2026.
The animated film Your Letter, based on the LINE Manga original webtoon by HYEONA CHO, is set for a nationwide Japan release in fall 2026, distributed by Comix Wave Films — the studio behind Makoto Shinkai's works.