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Starting Saturday, May 2, 2026, the tempura restaurant "Arakawa" on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa moves its weekend and holiday dinner start time earlier to 5:30 PM.
From April 24 to May 10, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering special buffets, a Chinese daytime drinking course, hors d'oeuvres takeout, and more across its restaurants.
On June 1, 2026, specialty coffee brand Saruta Hiko Coffee will open two new locations next to JR Shibuya Station's New South Gate — one designed for quick visits and one for leisurely stays.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its 15th "Ohitorisama Night Aquarium" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The after-hours event is designed for solo visitors who want to explore the aquarium quietly and at their own pace.
Three new items in the "Oven-Baked" lineup arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 22, each topped with aromatic freshly shaved cheese and baked to a golden finish.
Shogetsu Grand Hotel in Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo is offering a limited early Golden Week stay plan from April 26 to 30, pairing a room-type-surprise discount with the hotel's signature Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
Siroca's new DC living fan "Shagamimasen" launches on May 15, 2026, featuring large touch-sensor buttons designed to be operated by foot, eliminating the need to crouch down.
A new Starbucks location with a panoramic ocean view opened at Nago's 21st Century Forest Park in Okinawa, steps from the beach and featuring Ryukyuan tile decor, a custom shisa, and the popular My Fruits³ Frappuccino®.
The Sumida Art Festival — the first comprehensive arts festival organized by the Sumida Ward government — has revealed its participating artists, programs, and key visual ahead of its September 2026 opening.
A limited-time pop-up event featuring Jin-designed tuna cans and hands-on decoration experiences runs at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from April 18 to 24, 2026.
TEAPSY, a Taiwanese brand crafting alcoholic drinks from Taiwan tea and fruit, has launched in Japan. The concept is rooted in Taiwan's beloved hand-shaken tea culture, now reimagined as an adult beverage.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is holding five Earth Day-themed eco-friendly actions from April 18 to 22, 2026, including organic cold-brew tea, free garden tickets, and urban honey menus — also serving as a satellite venue for Earth Day in Kyoto.