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A pop-up shop featuring Piske & Usagi from Kanahei's Small Animals will be held at Osaka Takashimaya from April 8 to April 20, 2026, offering over 300 types of cute character goods including stationery and everyday items.
Lion Corporation is releasing a new variant of its KireiKirei Medicated Hand Conditioning Soap featuring a calming yuzu & white tea fragrance, set for a limited advance rollout from April 20, 2026.
Starting April 8, 2026, Krispy Kreme Japan's morning service offering a complimentary Original Glazed® Doughnut with any drink purchase will be available at stores across the country.
Lily Brown and Puma are releasing a five-piece special collaboration collection rooted in 2000s girls' culture, including the exclusive PUMA H-Street sneaker, apparel, and accessories. Pre-orders open April 3, 2026.
Louis Vuitton has launched new women's hats from the "Nautical" collection, inspired by a seaside getaway. The lineup features denim material throughout, adorned with the iconic Monogram pattern for a sporty yet chic look.
MATAHARI COFFEE, a cafe in Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane, has welcomed over 15,000 visitors since opening in March 2025 and looks to open a new coffee stand near Matsue Castle to bridge tourism and daily local life.
From April 3 to 5, Matsuzakaya Ueno marks its 258th founding anniversary with a three-day fair featuring 21 types of special grab bags, exclusive food deals, and discounted items across food, cosmetics, and household goods.
Starting April 4, 2026, MIGAKI FARM in Miyagi Prefecture is offering a new add-on option that lets visitors turn freshly picked strawberries into their own original parfait or homemade strawberry ice cream.
Two new body bags from the Hütte series are now available from travel brand MILESTO. Featuring a water-repellent ripstop fabric, asymmetrical strap design, and multiple pockets, both bags are priced at ¥7,480 each in three colors.
The long-established Japanese restaurant brand Nadaman is opening a new bento and side dish shop at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on April 15, 2026, offering a limited-edition opening commemoration bento for the occasion.
A special collaboration between Neo-Porte and Sanrio Characters brings exclusive merchandise to 116 Don Quijote stores nationwide starting April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Nerima Ward's Shikinokaori Rose Garden marks its 10th anniversary with the 2026 Rose Garden Festival from May 1 to June 7, 2026, featuring 333 varieties and 573 rose plants at peak spring bloom — with free admission and extended hours until 6:00 PM.