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Baumkuchen Expo 2026 runs at Daimaru Sapporo from April 15 to 20, 2026, bringing together approximately 300 varieties of baumkuchen from across Japan, with brand popup booths, a tasting bar, AI-baked fresh baumkuchen, hands-on baking experiences, and a nationwide popularity vote.
A 1/6 scale completed figure of Apostle Olivier from the popular smartphone game Brown Dust 2 is now available at Amiami, with an exclusive mini acrylic character plate included as a bonus.
KAWA DESIGN's 1/4 scale completed figure of Bunny Girl Velvet illustrated by FymriE is now open for pre-order at Amiami, with both a deluxe edition featuring a bonus illustration tapestry and a standard edition.
The beloved Korean character Choigosim is getting its first lottery in Japan, with 16 prize tiers of original illustrated merchandise launching at Lawson and select stores from April 24, 2026.
Clarks Originals has unveiled the Godney Boat Shoe as part of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, reinterpreting the classic boat shoe silhouette under the "Desert Ivy" seasonal theme.
A brand-new cream puff concept from the makers of Beard Papa is popping up exclusively at Ecute Omiya from March 30 to April 12, 2026.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is launching a special lottery featuring prizes based on "The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2" character Siesta, available from March 31 to April 28, 2026, with newly drawn illustrations and collectible merchandise.
Sandō Ebi Ebinoya Konpira, a natural shrimp specialty shop on the Konpiragu approach in Kagawa, is releasing a new store-exclusive "Premium Shrimp Cheese Arare Fry" from Sunday, March 29, in limited daily quantities.
Digital combo tickets pairing Odakyu Line round-trip fares with admission passes for three of Enoshima's top attractions go on sale April 4, 2026, ahead of the Enoshima Art Festival 2026 running April 11 to June 7.
A new Italian-style izakaya serving wood-fired pizza and Hokkaido ingredients is opening in Sapporo's Higashi Ward on April 4, 2026.
The figma Gigantic Dark figure from the manga Bio Booster Armor Guyver is now available for order at Amiami and select retailers, with a planned release in December 2026 at a reference price of ¥21,800.
Tonkachi Store has unveiled a new special feature called "FLOWERS of ROMANCE," spotlighting ceramic vases by Swedish ceramicist Marianne Hallberg — from one-of-a-kind studio originals to the Japan Series crafted in Seto and Ureshino.