Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
A 1/6 scale finished figure of Nyaruko from the anime Nyaruko: Crawling with Love F is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in January 2027 at a reference price of ¥19,800.
OSAJI's Ryo cool series returns for 2026 with enhanced cooling sensation and camphor as a new refreshing ingredient across hair and body care products, launching in limited quantities on May 13, 2026.
Kamawanu releases the ninth installment of its Peanuts collaboration, featuring 8 tenugui hand towels and 4 compact mini uchiwa fans dyed using the traditional chūsen technique, all themed around "Summer Outings" with Snoopy and friends.
A collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is now underway, running from March 12 through April 10, 2026. Special in-game items and a login bonus event are available during the campaign period.
An update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on Nintendo Switch 2 has added internet and local communication support to the Puyo Tetris Doubles mode, where two players control a single field together.
Robata to Kaisen Tennoji Izakaya Honten is running a spring welcome and farewell party campaign through April 30, 2026, offering one complimentary course for the guest of honor when groups of 8 or more make a reservation.
Four Saitama golf courses are offering cherry blossom-themed events, course maps, and seasonal restaurant menus through mid-April 2026 — a perfect way to enjoy spring while playing a round.
Japanese women's brand Samansa Mos2 has launched a four-piece Disney Collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, celebrating the character's 100th anniversary with frills, lace, and embroidery.
A pop-up showcase featuring official licensed goods from waves 1 through 3 of SEVENTEEN's character MINITEEN is running at Daimaru Tokyo's 3F event space from March 20 to April 5, 2026.
A stationery fair featuring more than 30 creators and brands is taking place at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku from March 18 to 30, 2026, with cherry blossom-themed paper goods, customizable items, and special purchase gifts.
A local's guide to the best things to do in Shinjuku, from free observation decks and cherry blossom gardens to late-night bar-hopping in Golden Gai and yakitori alleys.
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba is presenting the "Shinshu Blessings Dinner -Spring-" dinner course from April 1 to May 31, 2026, showcasing local Shinshu ingredients including Shinano snow trout, mountain vegetables, and sake lees.