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WHOLE BERRY, a Korean inner care brand known for its 100% straight lemon juice sticks, is arriving in Japan starting with a PLAZA exclusive launch in late April 2026.
The first official recipe book for The Apothecary Diaries brings 23 dishes from the series to life under the full supervision of original author Hinata Natsu, with new short stories exclusive to the book included.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
Two new collaboration trading cards are joining the Hikonyan Trading Card lineup — one tied to Hikonyan Cafe's 1st anniversary event, and another featuring a Hanshin Tigers mascot design.
Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
Iceland poppies (approx. 700,000 plants) and nemophila (approx. 530,000 plants) are currently at their peak at Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park in Saitama, with blooms expected to last through late April and into early May.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
With Michi no Eki Akaigawa temporarily closed, former restaurant staff from the facility have launched Mura no Akari Restaurant and introduced the Akaigawa Burger, a new local specialty crafted from village-grown ingredients.
A limited-edition colorway of the popular CCP Middle Size Series Godzilla 1999, featuring rainbow hologram film and a fiery clear orange finish, is available for pre-order at the HOBBY SEARCH online store.
A series of Code Geass plushie prize merchandise is set to arrive consecutively at amusement facilities across Japan from April 2026, featuring characters from the Black Knights and other fan-favorite series entries.
A dreamy new The Little Mermaid collection featuring original artwork by illustrator mikko is arriving at Disney Store locations from April 24, 2026, with early access at flagship stores and online from April 21.