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Kazo City, known as the "town of koinobori," is selling original hand-towel (tenugui) designs drawn by the late Takashi Hashimoto, a third-generation master craftsman at the prefecture's only handmade koinobori manufacturer. Four designs are available at ¥500 each.
Starting April 6, 2026, Manyoken's Peliere Chiba Ekinaka store is selling "Buta-san no Ame," a lemon-flavored Kintaro candy featuring the lovable pig mascot from their iconic Pork Cutlet Bento.
ME-Q, an original print service operated by MAW Co., Ltd. in Osaka, has launched a new "Big Acrylic Stand" measuring up to 27cm, available to order in quantities as low as one piece.
The Custard Cream Croissant, previously exclusive to Mikadukiya's Hakata Station store, is now available in limited quantities at the Kokura Station and Wakamatsu locations starting April 6, 2026.
A joint campaign uniting five DMM GAMES titles by Creative Team KUMASAN is running from April 6 to April 20, 2026, with revival collab characters, relay missions, login bonuses, and new mini collab scenarios.
The third collaboration between Mofusand and Sanrio Characters launches on April 17, 2026, featuring around 50 pastel-colored items inspired by an amusement park outing theme.
Two new corners have opened within the Collection Gallery at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) — "MoMAK Masters" presenting iconic works from the museum's collection, and "Richi Room" dedicated to the fantastical design world of Felice [Lizzi] Rix-Ueno.
Three new peach-flavored sweets under the MOMOÉMI brand are now available at service areas, roadside stations, and hotels across Fukushima Prefecture, using straight peach juice from JA Fukushima Mirai.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched the "Great Roaring Wyvern <The Black Challenger>" event, bringing Molten Tigrex to the game for the very first time. The event runs through April 14, 2026, with exclusive rewards up for grabs.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the anime adaptation, Nijigen COSPA has released F6 canvas art pieces featuring Rudeus, Sylphiette, Roxy, and Eris in four vibrant designs.
Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture is hosting the Hana-Momo Hill Festival from March 28 to April 19, 2026, where around 1,000 flowering peach trees blanket the hillside in deep pink, alongside food markets, cultural workshops, and a night cherry blossom light-up event.
Three characters from the TV anime Sakamoto Days — Sakamoto Taro, Asakura Shin, and Nagumo — have joined the "Amenui" original plush series by A3. Pre-orders are open on eeo Store online.