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The outdoor lifestyle brand EKAL is releasing its 2026 spring/summer exclusive collaboration items with NANGA, featuring functional T-shirts designed for both everyday wear and outdoor activities.
Two new color variants of the Kara Andon lantern inspired by Natsume's Book of Friends — "Tonoko" and "Susutake" — are now available at Amiami and select retailers, with release scheduled for May 2026 at ¥12,000 each.
Acrylic magnets featuring characters from the TV anime "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" are now available for pre-order on the online shop "ChaRaON!"
A new wing featuring a private sauna converted from a century-old storehouse and dog-friendly suites with private gardens is set to open at the heritage hotel in Iga, Mie Prefecture.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
A new Pompompurin-themed bath poster set covering hiragana and katakana is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, from KADOKAWA. Pre-orders are now open at bookstores and online retailers across Japan.
Suntory's The PREMIUM MALT'S <JAPANESE ALE> Summer Wind Fragrant Ale goes on sale nationwide in limited quantities from May 19, 2026, featuring a refreshing grapefruit-like aroma and a collaboration design with Ron Herman.
A new lineup of merchandise from the TV anime Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter is now open for pre-order, featuring a B2 tapestry, character rubber mat, acrylic character stands, and a can badge 2-piece set.
Tart specialty shop Qui Fait Bon is releasing a seasonal tart showcasing "Amalin," Saitama Prefecture's award-winning brand strawberry, at its Aoyama and Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi locations from April 1 to 30, 2026.
Japanese beauty brand RAFRA is stepping into a new chapter in spring 2026, rebranding as a "Healing Beauty" brand and launching a new aroma hair care series centered on natural orange essential oil.
Sega Fave has launched the Sega Lucky Kuji Online lottery for High School! Kimengumi, featuring original deformed illustrations on prizes such as a Dice Cushion, Acrylic Stand, and more. Tickets are available from March 23, 2026.
The Settsu-kyo Sakura Festival takes place from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at Settsu-kyo Park's cherry blossom square in Takatsuki City, with evening illuminations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.