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An online lottery featuring newly drawn China dress illustrations from Kare ni Irai Shite wa Ikemasen is now available through the DRAW!DRAW! service, with prizes including oversized acrylic stands, acrylic cards, glitter can badges, and illustration card sets.
A Nendoroid of Kasane Teto based on her VOICEPEAK text-to-speech software form is set for release in October 2026, priced at 7,800 yen.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved picture book series Kobito Zukan, a newly created giant Hotoke Akabane balloon will make its world premiere at Suma Patio in Kobe starting May 2, 2026. The three-day event also features a kobito hunt, special lottery, and food court collaboration menus.
Fukuya department store's annual koinobori exhibition has evolved into a regenerative art project, transforming donated carp streamers into carnations that carry family sentiment from Children's Day to Mother's Day.
La Sportiva is hosting a limited-time shoe rental pop-up at Mt. TAKAO BASE CAMP from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Trail runners can try out the PRODIGIO series on the trails of the Mt. Takao area for just ¥330 per day.
Women's fashion brand LAUTREAMONT is hosting a Summer Fair from May 13 to 24, 2026, with an original coin case offered to customers spending ¥35,000 (excl. tax) or more, plus a limited edition scarf-print shopper bag for all shoppers.
Mexican goods brand Letra has introduced new pink colorways to its mercado bag lineup for summer 2026, offering a range of shades from vibrant to muted — including soft pairings with blue — for wearers looking to add a pop of color to their everyday looks.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for 11 new items from the TV anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, including original illustration trading acrylic cards, glitter can badges, life-size tapestries, and more in a Beach Date ver. design.
Swiss outdoor brand Mammut opened its grand-opening store at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Suita, Osaka on May 1, 2026. The store is the world's first to adopt Mammut's brand-new global store concept, bringing the sights and textures of the Swiss Alps to Kansai.
Japanese furniture maker Maruni Mokko has taken part in a collaboration project between Paris Saint-Germain and Astro Boy, releasing a limited-edition walnut wood sculpture of the iconic character alongside ceramic and soft-vinyl versions by two other Japanese craft partners.
Starting from April 22, 2026, Mary Chocolate is rolling out a lineup of summer-limited chilled sweets perfect for Obon gifts and homecoming season, including new frozen dessert sets, fruit jelly assortments, and custard puddings.
A seasonal "Matcha and Cherry Afternoon Tea" is on offer at the 20th-floor restaurant of Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from May 1 to June 30, 2026, along with three new matcha-themed seasonal cocktails at the adjoining BAR BELLO GATTI.