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Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host a retrospective of American picture book artist Eric Carle, featuring approximately 180 works including original artwork from 27 picture books, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Lifestyle interior brand Francfranc is rolling out a 25-piece "Bikatu" tableware collection at stores nationwide from April 17, 2026, featuring dishware designed around shapes and sizes that naturally encourage mindful eating.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is teaming up with Yame City producer Nakamura-en to offer a seasonal afternoon tea and concept order buffet centered on Yame tea, running from May through June 2026.
On May 2, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will host a ghost story live event — "Kaiki no Yube" — featuring acclaimed storytellers performing in an eerie, unused tatami suite on the hotel's 6th floor.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery is releasing Lab. SeeD GIN_01, a limited-edition coffee-based craft gin, from April 21, 2026. Only 200 bottles will be available at the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum and online shop.
Crypton Future Media has released Hatsune Miku V6, the latest iteration of the iconic voice synthesis software, featuring two distinct voice banks and a new character design by illustrator LAM.
Hibiya Kadan's group company Frenet HIBIYA has introduced pokehana, a new product that lets you attach fresh gerbera flowers to your bag or clothing like a keychain or charm, with no watering required.
The second installment of the HIPPERS mofusand series is on the way, featuring Shrimp Meow characters dressed in shrimp-themed costumes. Seven designs are available in blind box packaging, going on sale April 24, 2026.
Hofbräu Tokyo Shinjuku, a large German beer hall inspired by the Munich institution Hofbräu, opens in Kabukicho on April 15, 2026, offering authentic draft beers and German cuisine to up to 140 diners.
HOLO-KINGDOM, a new 3D action game from the hololive fan-game brand holo Indie, is now live on Steam with a free demo. Players can choose from four hololive 3rd Generation members and battle through stages using character-specific weapons and skills.
A cherry blossom honey harvested on April 9, 2026, in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture, has gone on sale at Miel Mie, marking the start of honey hunter Ichikawa Takusaburo's annual buying season.
Hotel Kanazawa, just a one-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, has begun accepting reservations for a new stay plan featuring the 10-course "HORIKAWA" Japanese kaiseki dinner and a locally-sourced breakfast buffet, starting from ¥14,000 per person per night.