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The gift cosmetics brand Lovisia is releasing a new lip balm featuring cute face designs of Pokémon from the Poképeace series, available in Pikachu, Piplup, Rowlet, and Mimikyu varieties — each with its own unique scent.
MatsuKiyoKoKoKara & Company is introducing a new private brand series, "matsukiyo MEDIVEIL+," focused on skin-friendly formulations. Six products go on sale from April 9 at Matsumoto Kiyoshi Group and KokoKara Fine Group stores nationwide.
Pre-orders are now open on the CharaON online shop for a range of TV anime May I Ask for One Final Thing? merchandise, including a T-shirt, B2 tapestry, character rubber mat, mug, and clear files — all featuring the Scarlet visual.
AMNIBUS, an online shop specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for four new MILGRAM products, including the newly drawn Birthday Ver. 2nd wave trading can badges.
Nakabayashi's award-winning "Lifestyle Tool" paper box storage series is getting a Moomin makeover. The "Lifestyle Tool Moomin House" collection launches at Loft stores in late March 2026, ahead of a nationwide release in late April.
The outdoor lifestyle brand EKAL is releasing its 2026 spring/summer exclusive collaboration items with NANGA, featuring functional T-shirts designed for both everyday wear and outdoor activities.
Two new color variants of the Kara Andon lantern inspired by Natsume's Book of Friends — "Tonoko" and "Susutake" — are now available at Amiami and select retailers, with release scheduled for May 2026 at ¥12,000 each.
Acrylic magnets featuring characters from the TV anime "New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" are now available for pre-order on the online shop "ChaRaON!"
A new wing featuring a private sauna converted from a century-old storehouse and dog-friendly suites with private gardens is set to open at the heritage hotel in Iga, Mie Prefecture.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
A new Pompompurin-themed bath poster set covering hiragana and katakana is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, from KADOKAWA. Pre-orders are now open at bookstores and online retailers across Japan.
Suntory's The PREMIUM MALT'S <JAPANESE ALE> Summer Wind Fragrant Ale goes on sale nationwide in limited quantities from May 19, 2026, featuring a refreshing grapefruit-like aroma and a collaboration design with Ron Herman.