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Two China-limited plastic model figures from NUKE MATRIX's CYBER FOREST Fantasy Girls series are making their Japan debut at HobbySearch, with pre-orders now open and limited quantities available.
A new artisan bakery brand born from the collaboration between renowned baker Chef Ryuzo Abe and the craftsmen of Dia Corporation opens on the basement floor of Daimaru Umeda, aiming to become Kansai's best bakery.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, Dusitthani Kyoto offers an innovative wellness program called "Chakō," a shisha-inspired experience using only organic tea leaves from the hotel's own Wazuka estate, with optional sake and whisky pairings.
Fujiya's beloved Look chocolate line gets a premium upgrade with the new Awayuki pouch, featuring a rare white strawberry variety from Nara Prefecture in a three-layer chocolate construction.
Satsuma Kinzan-gura announces the release of "Fukukinzan," a new authentic sweet potato shochu inspired by Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa, blending white and rare golden koji for a mellow, aromatic flavor, presented in a striking indigo and gold leaf bottle design.
A new permanent tabi-shibai theater, Gion Gofukuza, is set to open at Gion Kaikan in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward in May 2026 — the first permanent venue of its kind in Kyoto.
Poplar Publishing has released a new coloring book with a black background aimed at children ages 3 to 6, offering a special coloring experience where bright colors stand out vividly and going outside the lines only adds to the charm.
To mark the 50th anniversaries of Sena Keiko's beloved picture books Gracia Meets a Ghost and Ghost Tempura, Poplar Publishing has released a special gift box set featuring palm-sized mini editions of both books along with a ghost stuffed toy complete with a removable tempura batter costume.
The Japanese total care brand hada to kokoro has introduced the "Kakezan Series," a new skincare line that pairs two synergistic active ingredients per product to help users target specific skin concerns more effectively.
KOHARU, a member of the seven-member girls group HANA, takes the stage in THE FIRST TAKE's new segment "HIGHLIGHT" with a breathtaking performance titled "Still Afraid, Still Alive."