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The third entry in the Noraneko Gundan coin bank series features the food-loving talking robot Marmie-chan caught mid-snack, nibbling on an apple with eyes closed in bliss.
Starting April 2026, NÜCHI by WPÜ — a music bar in Makishi, Naha — has refreshed its food menu and cocktail lineup and shifted its opening time to 5:00 PM, welcoming guests for an evening that begins with dinner and extends into the early hours.
Palm-sized mascot lights featuring the beloved Heisei-retro Ocha-Ken characters are coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late April 2026, with four designs available at 400 yen per play.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM Farm Resort in Katori, Chiba, celebrates its 4th anniversary on April 28, 2026, with an expansion of the men's outdoor cold baths and a lineup of special events throughout April.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha has introduced a special anniversary stay plan featuring handcrafted swan towel art, available from May through December 2026, with optional add-ons for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals.
HTB's popular mascot On-Chan is getting two new merchandise items — puffy marshmallow-style stickers and a stuffed animal mini pouch with carabiner — both going on sale April 28, 2026.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago, Okinawa, will hold FUN NIGHT@resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring a night pool open until 10:00 PM, poolside BBQ, a cocktail bar, spa, and summer events.
The third annual lamb food festival comes back to Osaka's Nakatsu district, featuring a lineup of regional restaurants, Australian lamb PR ambassadors, and a session-based entry format over three days.
Artist Ryo Uchida's solo exhibition "Tide pool" is on view at Otherwise Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo from May 1 to June 6, 2026, featuring new paintings that embrace chance and transformation.
Opening April 29 in Shibuya, OTO MART is an interactive sound exhibition where visitors can explore over 500 "good sounds" from around the world, mix them into original music, and take home a printed postcard of their creation.
A new PETIT BATEAU shop opens at Kashiwa Takashimaya S Wing 6F on April 29, 2026, offering a wide range of baby, kids, and women's items, along with Japan-exclusive logo T-shirts and a special gift for the first 50 qualifying customers.
A Pingu collaboration featuring 27 ice-blue summer-themed items is coming to Thankyou Mart stores across Japan from late May 2026, with online pre-orders now open.