Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
VITAS has released Soyeets, a new soy protein sweet that transforms from a thick paste to a smoothie or drink just by adjusting the amount of water, available in Banana and Chocolate flavors from April 20, 2026.
Tachibana E Sake is celebrating 55,000 lottery sets sold with a special 119th edition featuring two top-prize spots — both awarded with a bottle of Suntory Yamazaki Aged 18 Years.
The full collab menu, goods, and novelty details for the WHITE CAT PROJECT NEW WORLD'S 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe at SMILE BASE CAFE in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro have been announced, with reservations now open.
WHOLE BERRY, a Korean inner care brand known for its 100% straight lemon juice sticks, is arriving in Japan starting with a PLAZA exclusive launch in late April 2026.
The first official recipe book for The Apothecary Diaries brings 23 dishes from the series to life under the full supervision of original author Hinata Natsu, with new short stories exclusive to the book included.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
Two new collaboration trading cards are joining the Hikonyan Trading Card lineup — one tied to Hikonyan Cafe's 1st anniversary event, and another featuring a Hanshin Tigers mascot design.
Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
Iceland poppies (approx. 700,000 plants) and nemophila (approx. 530,000 plants) are currently at their peak at Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park in Saitama, with blooms expected to last through late April and into early May.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
With Michi no Eki Akaigawa temporarily closed, former restaurant staff from the facility have launched Mura no Akari Restaurant and introduced the Akaigawa Burger, a new local specialty crafted from village-grown ingredients.