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TOWER VINYL Kyoto, an analog record specialty store operated by Tower Records, is set to open on June 27 at Kawaramachi OPA in central Kyoto — the brand's first location in the city.
Starting April 23, 2026, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE and TSUTAYA ELECTRICS locations across Japan will offer early sales of Mirumi, a charming robot developed by Yukai Engineering Inc. that mimics the peeking behavior of babies.
A new TULLY'S COFFEE has opened in the domestic area of Kobe Airport Terminal 1, offering Seattle-style specialty coffee and food for travelers before departure.
A new 0.9-hectare urban forest called "Umekita Forest" is set to open on November 20, 2026, within the Grand Green Osaka development near JR Osaka Station, ahead of the full park opening planned for spring 2027.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for Trading Ani-Art Can Badges featuring characters from Uta no Prince-sama The Movie: TABOO NIGHT XXXX. Orders began on April 16, with a limited purchase bonus included.
Popular SNS characters Whippi & Wrappi are teaming up with Thank You Mart for a 15-item collaboration collection of everyday goods, all priced at 390 yen (429 yen with tax). In-store sales begin in late May 2026, with online pre-orders already open.
The "Shufuku Whisky Mikuji 1st Edition" went on sale April 23, 2026, featuring Hakushu 12-Year and Yamazaki 12-Year as the top prizes in a 455-entry random whisky lottery priced at ¥3,980 plus shipping.
An online lottery featuring merchandise from Who Made Me a Princess is now available through the DRAW!DRAW! service, with prizes including acrylic blocks, accessory stands, A3 posters, and hologram badges.
YOASOBI has released their fourth English EP, "E-Side 4," featuring nine English-language tracks. To celebrate the release, music videos for three songs will premiere on YouTube on three consecutive nights starting at 10:00 PM.
The second installment in Qualia's popular "Yoisky" capsule toy series features a deeper amber color and shining gold label, available at capsule toy machines across Japan for ¥400 per pull.
Yokohama Artgrace Portside Villa is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with limited-time special plans across weddings, proposals, restaurant dining, and private banquets, each featuring exclusive perks as a thank-you to guests.
Ariake has launched two special limited-edition products to mark 25 years since the revival of the beloved Yokohama Harbor brand, available from April 26 through the end of May 2026.