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Anime goods shop "Chara ON!" has opened pre-orders for Tsuiteku Trading Can Badges featuring characters from the TV anime YAIBA: Samurai Legend, offered in 6 blind-box varieties.
Sakaba Yamato, a casual izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Gifu Station, reopened on April 7 after renovations, offering handmade dishes at wallet-friendly prices for everyday dining.
YAMATOKOBO, a traditional Japanese sandal brand from Nara, has launched a new line of zori sandals dyed with Kyoto-grown Uji matcha, featuring antibacterial properties and premium Ojiya Chijimi ramie thongs.
The Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026 is set for May 30 and 31, offering hands-on vehicle experiences across multiple venues in Yokosuka, from JR Yokosuka Station to the Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
A collaboration event featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters kicks off at GiGO stores nationwide on April 18, 2026, with limited-edition prizes, a collaboration café, original merchandise, collaboration taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
threezero's FigZero 1/6 scale fully articulated figure of En from the manga Dorohedoro is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a scheduled release in December 2026.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
D3 Publisher has announced that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, the 3D action shooting game available on PS5, PS4, and PC, has surpassed a total of 1 million players worldwide.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new apparel collection featuring Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi characters, now available at their official online store and Rakuten shop.
From April 29 to October 18, 2026, the outdoor "Tenku Garden" on the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas hosts a hands-free BBQ event with three menu plans and all-you-can-eat beef sinew curry.
HAY's new Bund Sofa — available in 1 Seater, 2 Seater, and Ottoman — is an Asia-limited design inspired by Shanghai's iconic waterfront district, going on sale from April 6, 2026.
The lobby lounge LATTICE LOUNGE at Hilton Kyoto is offering a colorful Spring Afternoon Tea featuring seasonal fruits and pastries from April 7 through June 19, 2026.