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Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
Iceland poppies (approx. 700,000 plants) and nemophila (approx. 530,000 plants) are currently at their peak at Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park in Saitama, with blooms expected to last through late April and into early May.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
With Michi no Eki Akaigawa temporarily closed, former restaurant staff from the facility have launched Mura no Akari Restaurant and introduced the Akaigawa Burger, a new local specialty crafted from village-grown ingredients.
A limited-edition colorway of the popular CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla 1999, featuring rainbow hologram film and a fiery clear orange finish, is available for pre-order at the HOBBY SEARCH online store.
A series of Code Geass plushie prize merchandise is set to arrive consecutively at amusement facilities across Japan from April 2026, featuring characters from the Black Knights and other fan-favorite series entries.
A dreamy new The Little Mermaid collection featuring original artwork by illustrator mikko is arriving at Disney Store locations from April 24, 2026, with early access at flagship stores and online from April 21.
Three colorways of Nike's Moon Shoe — White, Yellow, and Navy — go on sale exclusively through emmi in Japan starting April 25, available at the emmi official online store, USAGI ONLINE, and emmi stores nationwide.
Rhododendrons have come into full bloom at Hakone Gora Park, one of Kanagawa's top 100 flower spots. The Akaboshi Rhododendron and Western Rhododendrons are at peak bloom as of April 15, with various species available to enjoy through just before Golden Week.
Henn na Hotel Tokyo Asakusabashi now offers a new concept room featuring eight health and beauty devices from the DOCTORAIR brand, available starting April 17.
A limited-time collaboration afternoon tea featuring beloved Sanrio characters will be offered at THE SUN & THE MOON (Restaurant) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, from April 24 to June 21, 2026.