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A hands-on jam-making workshop is being held at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyomachiya in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto on May 16, 2026. Participants will make two varieties of jam using domestically sourced fruit, guided by a professional jam maker.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa is opening its 53-meter outdoor pool for the 2026 season on April 29 (Wed, public holiday). The outdoor sauna "Laguna Sauna" at Safi Spa Okinawa will also introduce new morning sessions from the same date.
LINDA. SHOP, carrying popular Korean characters and original new characters, has opened in Omotesando as of April 4, 2026. The shop features merchandise, photo spots, and immersive character displays.
LINE Bubble 2 has kicked off a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring beloved characters like Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll in premium gachas, login bonuses, and a range of in-game events running through mid-May 2026.
Online liquor retailer Likaman Online is running a 5-day anniversary sale featuring lucky bags of whisky, Champagne, sake, and shochu from April 23 to April 27, 2026.
A new lineup of Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club merchandise from Sync Innovation is now open for pre-order, featuring acrylic stands, star-shaped can badges, and a range of practical items.
The beloved pachislot title Mahjong Story 3 has been added to SloPachi Spirit, a 3D virtual hall simulator app, with a dedicated in-app hall recreating the real machine experience.
An Animate Fair for the TV anime Medalist is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting July 25, 2026, featuring newly illustrated China dress-themed merchandise and exclusive campaign bonuses.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Sushi, Tempura & Teppanyaki "Hagoromo" at Meiji Kinenkan serves a seasonal set meal featuring nine colorful small dishes, sashimi, steamed dishes, and more — all for ¥6,600 per person.
MILESTO has released two new bags in its XTREC series — an asymmetry tote bag and a layered helmet bag — blending trench coat aesthetics with high-performance materials. Both are priced at ¥19,800 and went on sale on April 24, 2026.
Yukai Engineering's mirumi, a charm robot inspired by a baby's glancing gestures, launched in Japan on April 23, 2026. Available at 12 Tsutaya stores nationwide and through the official online store, the robot is priced at ¥19,800.