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The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren is reviving its tent sauna event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring aufguss performances by 10 Aufgiesser alongside an outdoor heated pool for cooling down.
Life on Products has released the "Ice Freeze Stamp" (LCACL010), a compact device that instantly freezes a damp towel into an icy cooling cloth with a single press. Available from March 25, 2026.
Hotel Listel Inawashiro in Fukushima's Aizu region is offering a range of spring experiences to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, from cherry blossom viewing along Kannon-ji River to illuminated night sakura and a strawberry-filled dinner buffet.
The upcoming TV anime "Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room" will have a special video screened at AnimeJapan 2026, with original flyers distributed at two booths and a Hedgehog manga café membership SNS campaign running March 28 through April 3.
Louis Vuitton's Color Blossom fine jewelry collection expands with 28 new pieces, introducing sodalite — a rare deep navy blue stone — alongside new pavé designs to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Monogram canvas.
The Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching its spring seasonal collection, MUSICAL COLLECTION, featuring limited-edition aroma fresh chocolates and fresh chocolate cookies inspired by the sights and sounds of the new season.
Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid Doll of Marin Kitagawa in her casual outfit from the TV anime "My Dress-Up Darling," available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a planned release in October 2026.
WE ART DOING has unveiled two new color variants of the Medusa Girl Illustrated by Yoshioka Complete Figure — Green Viper and Crimson Viper — set for release in October 2026 at ¥36,300 each.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura is offering a spring-limited parfait featuring sweet summer mandarin and Kiyomi orange alongside 80% cacao chocolate, assembled across 15 handcrafted components. Available on weekends from April 4 to May 31, 2026.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura will offer a limited-time spring dessert pairing rare Colombian and Madagascan cacao with fresh strawberries, available from April 4 to May 31, 2026.