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A whimsical new stationery item from Suzuhiro Kamaboko — fold it and it takes the shape of kamaboko fish cake; unfold it to write a message inside. Going on sale April 25, 2026.
Tachibana E Liquor Shop has launched its Super High-Probability Lottery Vol. 2, limited to 150 entries at ¥12,999 each (tax included, free shipping). Every entry guarantees two bottles, with the top prize featuring both Yamazaki 18 Year and Yamazaki 12 Year.
A new limited-edition flavor featuring rare green-skinned lemons harvested on Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands is coming to stores across Japan.
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox has reached its 4th anniversary milestone, with special login bonuses, free daily gacha, story events, a great strategy battle, and limited character packs available through early May 2026.
Animate has unveiled the designs for the exclusive bonus items accompanying the Blu-ray & DVD release of The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer, including character acrylic stands for Volumes 1 and 2 and a special gift set for those who purchase all three volumes.
Kizaki Lake Campsite in Omachi, Nagano, closed after tree fall damage, is set to reopen as THE KIZAKI CAMP&LAKE RESORT on April 29, 2026.
A new boxed assortment of Tirol Chocolates featuring three flavors made with Hokkaido-sourced ingredients — Haskap Soft, Hokkaido Corn, and Hokkaido Cheese — goes on sale nationwide on April 20, 2026.
Toneri Park in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, is hosting a free flower and illumination event from April 10 to 26, 2026, featuring 35,000 nemophila plants in bloom, an immersive transparent floor photo spot above the flowers, and nightly light shows.
A canned shochu highball and a hand-crafted ceramic cup, born from a collaboration between Amakusa Shuzo and JAPAN MADE PROJECT, are now available in limited quantities at select stores.
Ardnahoe Distillery on the Isle of Islay is expanding its core range with the first cask strength release — Batch 1, bottled at 60.9% ABV from first-fill bourbon barrels — now available in Japan from April 15, 2026.
From April 23 to June 30, 2026, Ristorante Mangiare Water Edge Yokohama inside Artgrace Portside Villa is offering a collaboration menu with honey beauty brand HACCI. Four seasonal specialties featuring premium honey are paired with exclusive HACCI beauty gifts.
AMNIBUS, an online shop specializing in original anime and manga merchandise, has opened pre-orders for three new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba products starting April 6.