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Français Omotesando Flagship Store is introducing a new weekend-limited dessert featuring 144 layers of flaky pastry, vanilla cream, and fresh green melon, available Saturdays and Sundays from April 4 through May 31, 2026.
Fujiya pastry shops are collaborating with Sanrio's 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking event, offering voting cards with every ¥550 purchase of Sanrio Characters collaboration products from April 9 to May 24, 2026.
Japanese ladies' brand FURFUR teams up with denim icon Lee for its first-ever collaboration, releasing two feminine denim pieces — painted half pants and a wide-leg overall — starting April 3, 2026.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi and her colleague Rena try a private sushi making experience led by Satoshi, a certified instructor from Ginza Onodera Sushi Academy. Read her honest review of learning the kotegaeshi technique, making nigiri with premium ingredients, and tasting the best sushi of her life.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
Sync Innovation has opened pre-orders for a new lineup of anime "Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom" merchandise, including acrylic stands and pin badges, with orders accepted through April 22, 2026.
Haruulala organic, a baby and children's organic cotton clothing brand, has launched a partnership with Kiyasuku, a clothing alteration service supporting inclusive dressing. Together, both companies will jointly cover 50% of alteration costs, making it easier for children with disabilities or health conditions to wear the clothes they want.
Battle stickers featuring characters from the popular YouTube anime Hirotama! Hiro-kun are now available through Entame Print at FamilyMart, Lawson, and MINISTOP multi-copy machines from April 1, 2026.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, the main dining venue of Hoshinoya Karuizawa — Nihon Ryori Kasuke — serves a limited early summer edition of its "Yama no Kaiseki" dinner course, featuring seasonal yamame trout, abalone, and mountain vegetables that capture the lush new-green landscape of Karuizawa.
A chocolate tart layered with blueberry jam, custard cream, and two types of fromage cream, topped with edible flowers, will be available at Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
I LOVE BISTRO, a new mobile management simulation game that lets players run a bistro from farm to restaurant, is now available on the App Store and Google Play, with a 10-part launch campaign offering generous rewards.
The Paris-based fragrance brand Juliette Has A Gun has expanded its "Not a Collection" home & body range with a shower gel, body lotion, and limited-quantity room spray, all launched on April 1, 2026.