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Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park resort has announced a new manga series titled Anchoring Dutchman, created in collaboration with award-winning manga artist Kan Takahama. Serialization on Torch Web is planned to begin in May 2026.
Official merchandise from The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Japanese radio drama POP UP SHOP is now available for online mail order via THE Chara website, with orders accepted through April 16, 2026.
BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts and wellness company suwaru are hosting a 1-night, 2-day retreat in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, featuring yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and flying squirrel watching in the fresh greenery of May.
Kasama in Ibaraki Prefecture is known for its autumn chestnut harvest and chrysanthemum festival, but spring is equally spectacular, with cherry blossoms and azaleas transforming the mountains into a vivid floral landscape.
A new "Hokago Mates" beaded strap series featuring characters from King of Prism is set to arrive around July 3, 2026, with pre-orders now open at Animate stores and select online retailers.
Tenkyo Brewery has launched Koharu, a limited-edition brewed sake made with ultra-low-pesticide Amaou strawberries grown in Fukuchi Town, Fukuoka. The product is available now through the brand's official online shop.
The beachside BBQ facility SEA SIDE MAGIC in Laguna Gamagori, Aichi is back for 2026, offering hands-free BBQ from ¥2,500 per person alongside summer pools, fireworks, and a range of seasonal events.
Starting March 24, 2026, a new sweet potato dessert from specialist brand Lapoppo Farm goes on sale at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores across Japan. The two-layer sweet potato features a fluffy exterior and a rich, smooth interior.
Louis Vuitton has released new versions of the LV Sneakarina from the Spring/Summer 2026 Women's Collection, showcasing tapestry materials inspired by Oriental carpets and 19th-century French embroidery, alongside a braided lamb leather style reinterpreted by Women's Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière.
A Luminous Witches pop-up shop opens at AKIHABARA Gamers on March 27, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, a lottery campaign with cast-signed prizes, and an online shop campaign running through May 10.
Casual Dining Iris on the 18th floor of Meitetsu Grand Hotel in Nagoya is renewing its popular lunch menu from April 1, 2026, featuring premium ingredients including domestic beef fillet and a 20-variety dessert buffet.
Nicolita, a gelato specialty shop in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, marks its first year of operation on March 28, 2026. In its first year, the owner-run shop has developed approximately 150 flavors using locally sourced produce, including non-standard items that would otherwise go to waste.