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Osaka confectionery Nagasakido is launching the "Castella Biscuit," a new treat that pairs the moist softness of castella with the crispy crunch of a biscuit, and will celebrate with a two-day event at their Sumiyoshi store on May 1–2, 2025.
Number Rock has launched a special collection featuring visuals from the iconic 90s TV anime "Yu Yu Hakusho," with items including exclusive silkscreen-printed T-shirts, denim tote bags, and enamel mugs available for order starting April 27, 2026.
The Ogori Tanabata Taiko group "Shirasagi-kai," founded in 1996, is hosting a free 30th anniversary commemorative concert on May 31 at the Ogori City Lifelong Learning Center Tanabata Hall.
Starting May 1, 2026, PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store will offer the limited-edition PABLOmini Setouchi Lemon — a bite-sized cheese tart topped with refreshing lemon jelly made from Setouchi-grown lemons, available for two months only.
A massive 2.4-meter-tall gacha machine is heading to three Tokyo venues from May 4 to 6, 2026, giving participants the chance to win limited Papico sweaters and custom 3D-printed Papico figures.
Primavista, the base makeup brand from Kao Corporation, is releasing limited edition Pocket Monsters special packages in two phases — a UV primer in four character designs from May 9, and a pre-makeup gel wash from July 11, 2026.
Nijigen COSPA is launching a new merchandise lineup for the original TV anime "Princession Orchestra," covering all three princesses. Items include acrylic stands, T-shirts, pass cases, and large tote bags, with pre-orders open until May 24, 2026.
Sega has unveiled the 2026 annual schedule for its official Puyo Puyo esports tournaments, including the continuation of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series and the debut of a new competition that bridges the gap between pro and amateur players.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will host BEER FAIR 2026 across three of its restaurants, offering chef-crafted dishes paired with a wide selection of drinks in a comfortable indoor setting.
The iconic backpack from ROCO NAILS, a fashion brand beloved by Gen Z high school girls and trending on TikTok, is launching as a miniature capsule toy. The "ROCO NAILS Mini Color Backpack Mascot" comes in 5 colors and will be available in capsule vending machines across Japan from late April 2026.
The second release in the Royal Mint's Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary coin series is now on sale, featuring a "Loyalty" theme and depicting Christopher Robin and Pooh walking together. Both a color silver and a gold coin are available exclusively through Coin Palace in Japan.
Salomon is running the "Mt.FUJI Hiking Campaign," offering lottery winners a 2-night 3-day guided hiking experience tracing the Edo-period pilgrimage route from the base of Mt. Fuji to its summit.