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Good Smile Company's Huggy Good Smile series is adding a new chibi figure based on Spark from Honkai: Star Rail, now accepting pre-orders at Amiami with a planned release in August 2026.
Los Angeles fine jewelry and lifestyle brand HOORSENBUHS launches a dedicated special page on the Ron Herman Online Store on March 25, 2026. The brand's new Omotesando Hills store opens on March 28.
hotel around TAKAYAMA, Ascend Hotel Collection™ in Gifu Prefecture has received Level 4 "Gyoiko Cherry Blossom" certification under Sakura Quality An ESG Practice, recognizing its commitment to sustainable tourism and deep ties with local Hida Takayama culture.
Dining Café Beltempo at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is offering an early summer afternoon tea set featuring cherry-themed desserts from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills is offering a series of early summer limited menus from May 1 to June 30, 2026, including an Italian regional dinner course, a Shine Muscat and musk melon afternoon tea, seasonal cocktails, and an evening canape plan.
Japan's first Neon Genesis Evangelion-themed 8K ride attraction, EVANGELION THE RIDE 8K, is set to open at Huis Ten Bosch on April 24. Full details on the themed food wagon, collaboration menus, and limited merchandise have now been revealed.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
ILY COCO, a new total nail brand for professional nail artists from IBIS Nagoya Office, launches on April 8, 2026, combining high-performance nail equipment with high-quality nail gel in a coordinated lineup.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen has unveiled a newly drawn illustration of Edel, the character selected in the first official character design contest, who will appear in the game as a cook character after a scheduled maintenance on March 26, 2026.
Starting April 1, 2026, Isomaru Suisan rolls out a new grand menu at all locations nationwide, spotlighting a lavish boat platter, an expanded oshi-zushi lineup, garlic toast, and several new additions to the signature silver-tray selection.
The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.