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Japanese optical equipment maker Vixen is rolling out a renewed MetalHolder loupe series starting May 14, covering four categories and 11 models designed for everything from nature observation to professional inspection work.
A POP UP PARADE L Size completed figure of Coco from the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier is now available for pre-order at Amiami. Produced by Good Smile Company, the figure stands approximately 190mm tall and is scheduled for release in November 2026, priced at ¥9,800 (tax included).
Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, is running a rainy season limited glamping plan from May 18 to June 30, 2026, featuring aroma candle making, campfire chocolate fondue, and unlimited hot spring bathing.
Yakuza Online marks its 7.5th anniversary on May 21 with a new LR rarity tier, free daily pulls, login bonuses, and more campaigns running throughout May and into early June 2026.
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The Yusuke Nakamura Exhibition 2026 in Kanazawa is on display at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art from April 25 through May 23, 2026, featuring over 320 original illustrations and a range of exclusive venue-limited merchandise.
A premium nighttime viewing event combining Zen meditation, neuro music, and light art will be held at the head temple of the Rinzai sect, Tofuku-ji, in Kyoto's Higashiyama from May 29 to July 5, 2026.
ZenPop's May 2026 subscription box takes inspiration from fan requests for horse-themed stationery, bringing together farm animal motifs and hands-on craft items for international stationery lovers.
Acrylic stands featuring Zundamon and Tohoku Zunko are available at the Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon Product Exhibition mini, held at Sendai Ekimae E-BEANS from May 2 to 5, 2026.
Japan's popular cosplay event acosta! is heading to the TFT Building in Ariake, Tokyo for the first time on July 18, 2026, featuring multiple outdoor and indoor venues along the waterfront.
Kokuei Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa Prefecture is hosting a lineup of Golden Week events, including the brand-new Air Adventure Park featuring giant inflatable slides, a jumping tunnel, and a ball pool, running from May 2 to 6.
The ARC'TERYX store at MARK IS Minato Mirai in Yokohama is moving into a larger space and reopening as the "ARC'TERYX MARK IS Minato Mirai Brand Store" on Friday, May 15, 2026, with an expanded product lineup.
The Sky Grill Buffet Musashi on the 26th floor of Asakusa View Hotel is running an early summer buffet from May 1 through June 30, 2026, featuring around 100 varieties of dishes — from Musashi kiln grills to Japanese, Western, and Asian cuisine — plus a special GW animal cake and capsule toy event for children.