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A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
JR Tottori Station is hosting the "Tottori Eki Matsuri" on May 3, 2026, featuring scenic train interior viewing, a driving simulator, can badge making, and more — all free to enter.
A new private villa-style hotel, TOVILLA STAY Niigata Honcho, is set to open in Niigata City's Furumachi area on May 30, 2026, offering a fully unmanned stay experience with sauna-equipped suite rooms.
Two Point Museum is getting an art-themed DLC called "Arty-Facts" on May 7, 2026, bringing new art exhibits, an Art Studio room, and a new expedition map to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA will run from July 18 to September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima City, bringing nine digital art spaces to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Advance tickets go on sale May 16, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan will hold "One Piece Premier Summer 2026" from July 30 to November 19, 2026, featuring a live show with the Kuja Pirates, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant, and a One Piece x Story Ride collaboration.
The popular strawberry sweets specialty shop VERY RUBY CUT is coming to Kobe for the first time, with a limited-time pop-up at Kobe Hankyu from April 29 to May 5, 2026.
washo has launched "Mala Tang Kiss," an 8-shade lip line with film-forming technology designed to stay intact through hot, oily foods like mala tang. Available from April 24, 2026.
Tea Lounge Mayfair at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is serving an eight-layer ripe mango parfait for just one month, from May 1 through May 31, 2026, priced at ¥3,200.
Tachibana E Sake Shop's 122nd whisky lottery features Suntory Yamazaki Aged 18 Years as the top prize, with 466 limited entries at 3,980 yen plus shipping, available from April 27, 2026.
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
A snow-white milky warabi mochi made with 100% rare bracken fern starch and locally produced Yuda Milk, dusted with coconut milk powder for a fresh-snow appearance, has launched from Nishiwaga, Iwate.