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The popular annual Hokkaido food fair returns to Sogo Hiroshima Store for Golden Week, bringing ramen, seafood, sweets, and crafts from across Hokkaido. The event runs from April 23 to May 6, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves.
The Italian dining restaurant SPICA from Omotesando Hills will participate in the Italia Exhibition 2026 at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 22 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive event menus including its signature bisque risoni and a specially developed truffle carbonara.
The Stella McCartney × H&M collection has been fully revealed ahead of its May 7, 2026 release date, bringing together signature pieces from McCartney's 25-year design history in a sustainable womenswear line.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Classic Gacha "Machikado Trad Street" starting April 15, 2026, featuring traditional British-style outfits with checkered patterns and jacket styling.
Art director Takuma Fujisaki brings a special popup to Kenelebunshitsu in Ochanomizu, featuring an exhibition and lottery sale of one-of-a-kind wire art works alongside new merchandise.
Imonyan 22°, a sweet potato shochu made with locally grown Kyotango "Kyo Kansho" sweet potatoes, has taken gold and the top category honor at the internationally prestigious Feminalise World Wine Competition held in France.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab is open at Yoro Valley in Chiba, running from April 17 to May 24, 2026. The gorge, shaped over millions of years by the Yoro River, becomes an immersive art space that changes in response to the presence of visitors.
Tokyo-based artist The Deity has released the music video for new single "KARATACHI", filmed with exclusive use of Nishi-no-Kawahara Park in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, capturing a surreal landscape of rising hot spring mist and snow.
The Maple Mania is heading to ecute Omiya (April 20–May 6) and ecute Shinagawa (April 23–May 10) for limited-time Golden Week pop-ups, featuring the award-winning Maple Butter Cookie and two event-exclusive maple and rum sweets.
A one-day collaboration tour on May 30, 2026 lets participants charter the renovated 8500 Series tram on Tokyo's only tram line and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Arakawa Electric Office, with just 40 spots available.
A limited-time TokiiRo pop up shop is open at Whity Umeda in Osaka from April 16 to May 10, 2026, showcasing the collaborative Craypas-Pattern Watch in up to 100 color variations and candy-inspired stationery from the "Okashina TokiiRo" collection.
Tokushima Castle Museum is holding a spring special exhibition tracing the 15-generation legacy of the Hachisuka clan, lords of Awa. On display through July 20, 2026, the exhibition features designated cultural properties and historical artworks highlighting the clan's martial traditions and guiding spirit.