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The FRAY I.D x TAW&TOE collaboration sandals are back for 2026, updated with a new exclusive BROWN colorway and a matching drawstring bag. Web pre-order opens March 25 at 12:00 PM.
The FRECIOUS dewo ii, a successor to the long-loved dewo water server that has been on the market since 2014, went on sale starting March 25, 2026. The updated model adds UV-LED sanitization, room-temperature water dispensing, and six temperature settings while keeping the approachable simplicity that made the original a bestseller.
GLACIEL, the specialty frozen dessert shop produced by Otaru's LeTAO, is launching a spring-limited parfait layering peach and strawberry ice cream with fruity tea jelly and tea crumble at its Sapporo Stella Place location starting April 1, 2026.
The Spring Batope Festival V is now underway in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring the newly added V2 Gundam and a range of in-game events running through April 30, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
From April 9 to 13, 2026, the event "Horoyoi, Fukushima" comes to the Square Zero event space inside Tokyo Station's B1 gate, offering sake tastings from six Fukushima breweries, original games, and a selection of local Fukushima specialty products.
Hot Toys has announced 1/1 scale life-size figures of Grogu and an Anzellan droid smith from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, arriving in September 2026.
Hot Toys has unveiled highly detailed 1/6 scale figures of the Mandalorian and Grogu from the upcoming Star Wars film, with both a standard set and a Deluxe Edition available for pre-order.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, CrossDine at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a special Kagoshima fair buffet showcasing regional dishes and local ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture, crafted by specialist chefs in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Coffee House The Café at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will serve the refreshing Kiyomi Orange Parfait from April 1 to May 15, 2026, priced at ¥3,000 including tax and service charge.
The hands-on animal encounter program at Zero Distance Aquarium Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture has been recognized under the official Ise Brand certification, honoring its one-of-a-kind close-up experiences with marine creatures.
A spicy cuisine-themed interior decoration event and a pickup gacha featuring new chef character Edel have launched in the mobile isekai restaurant simulation game Isekai Kitchen.