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A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise inspired by a game-themed illustration is set to open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara from May 9 to May 17, 2026.
The Ise City History Museum opened on April 25, 2026, offering permanent exhibitions on the region's history, culture, and traditions, along with an inaugural special exhibition showcasing happi coats from the Okihiki festival.
French toast specialty shop Ivorish is bringing back its popular French Toast Financier Salt & Lemon for a limited time starting April 23, 2026, available at its Shibuya, Haneda Airport, and Hakata Hankyu stores.
A new glamping resort, IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, has opened in the Iya Valley area of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering five private accommodation lodges, outdoor bar, sauna, and gourmet dining amid spectacular natural scenery.
A summer-limited share-style dinner highlighting Izu's seasonal ingredients paired with three craft beers from Shuzenji's Baird Brewing will be available at Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the TV anime Joker Game, an online lottery featuring a specially drawn anniversary illustration is available on Kujibikido from May 16 to June 9, 2026.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is rolling out a second wave of summer 2026 heat relief measures, including a new 264-seat shaded rest space, shaded outdoor dining, additional large mist fans, and expanded water shows.
Six types of Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress merchandise — including trading scene photo acrylic cards, keychains, BIG acrylic stands, and more — are now available for pre-order on the character goods online store AMNIBUS.
A hands-on jam-making workshop is being held at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyomachiya in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto on May 16, 2026. Participants will make two varieties of jam using domestically sourced fruit, guided by a professional jam maker.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa is opening its 53-meter outdoor pool for the 2026 season on April 29 (Wed, public holiday). The outdoor sauna "Laguna Sauna" at Safi Spa Okinawa will also introduce new morning sessions from the same date.