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Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel has officially opened in central Hamamatsu, marking Marriott International's debut in the city and further expanding the brand's presence across Japan's regional markets.
Hayama Umino Hotel in Kanagawa is now accepting reservations for a weekday-only day trip plan combining access to the hotel's panoramic artificial hot spring "Horizon Onsen" with a choice of lunch or dessert set, starting from ¥3,000.
From May 15 to September 13, 2026, Hilton Nagoya's all-day dining venue InPlace 3-3 is running a Korean sweets-themed summer event featuring 16 desserts and a special afternoon tea experience with a complimentary Abib sheet mask.
holo Indie, the hololive Production fan-made game brand, has reopened submissions for new titles from May 1, 2026, and is shifting to a seasonal system with three application windows per year.
Hokukama Bagel in Kamakura is holding a Golden Week event from May 2 to 6, 2026, combining freshly baked bagels with outdoor grilling, camping tent spaces, and hands-on food experiences.
Kameyama, a candle and incense manufacturer, is launching two types of Chiikawa pick-type birthday candles — just in time for the characters' own birthday.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
DOLCE FELICE, the sweets brand produced by KEYUCA, has released its new Jewel Jelly — a sparkling early-summer dessert that layers fruit jelly with select fruit pieces in six distinct flavors, housed in a gemstone-cut cup.
New original goods featuring chibi character illustrations with a "Check Sailor" theme from King of Prism are now on sale via the online lottery service Marukuji, with prizes including acrylic dioramas, keychains, and can badges.
Resort Kumano Club in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture is launching a dedicated stay plan for the Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival on August 17, 2026, featuring early check-in, an early dinner buffet, and transportation support to help guests enjoy the 300-year-old summer tradition with less stress.
A long-awaited crossover between the fantasy RPG Legend of Kabala and TV anime Black Clover launched on May 1, 2026, bringing beloved characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle into the world of Kabala for a limited-time collaborative event.
The smartphone card battle RPG Legend of Monsters is marking its 14th anniversary in May 2026 with a special campaign featuring login bonuses, casino events, and new gacha rolls.