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1 Hotel Tokyo's signature "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea" is introducing a melon-focused early summer collection, available from May 11 to July 20, 2026, at the NiNi restaurant on the 38th floor in Akasaka.
Emperor penguin chick "No. 44," born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on September 30, 2025, is set to move to a new habitat area on April 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward adulthood.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, four restaurants at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel are running a seasonal fair spotlighting Omi beef — one of Japan's three great wagyu breeds — across French, Japanese, Chinese, and buffet menus.
Starting April 15, 2026, Cafe au lait Tokyo in Shinagawa is offering a limited-time afternoon set combining end-of-season strawberries with a range of café au lait-infused sweets and two customizable drinks.
Calbee is launching a renewed version of the popular "Crisp" consommé flavor with enhanced beef umami and spice, hitting stores nationwide on April 20, 2026.
A no-lose in-store lottery featuring limited Piapro Characters merchandise — including seated stuffed animals and newly drawn illustration items — rolls out at hobby shops and bookstores across Japan from Saturday, May 23, 2026.
CUNE is releasing its "Otona Kodomo" (Adult-Child) Collection from April 18, 2026, featuring organic cotton clothing in matching styles for adults and children. Available at CUNE stores nationwide, with the online store to follow.
A Chiikawa DAISO-exclusive collection of 28 items — including stationery, pouches, can badges, and more — starts rolling out at DAISO stores across Japan from April 14, 2026.
The second round of the Dolphin Wave WEB Lottery is now available, featuring Michiru, Kōri, Mashio, and Tomo in a brand-new "Animal Ears × Delivery Staff" illustrated design across a range of prizes including life-size tapestries and oversized acrylic stands.
The pixel art abyss exploration RPG DOT ABYSS has launched its pre-registration site, kicking off campaigns featuring up to 100,000 DMM Points, in-game Abyss Gems, and an Amazon gift card giveaway on X.
A new overnight "Zen Retreat Plan" is now available at Kanshukuen ESHIKOTO, an onsen auberge in Eiheiji, Fukui. The program includes in-room Zen practice, early-morning prayers at Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, and a shojin vegetarian cuisine course dinner.
FamilyMart has released a strawberry ice bar made with 27% Tochiaika juice from Tochigi Prefecture, marking the first strawberry flavor in the convenience store's four-year-old sustainable farming series.