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TSUTAYA Conditioning PILATES Kakuozan opened on April 20, 2026 in Nagoya's Chikusa Ward, marking the brand's first location in Aichi Prefecture. The studio combines instructor-led small-group classes with 24-hour unmanned self-use access.
The Yokohama Tourism Association launches "Flower Jack Journey," a new floral city promotion featuring flower-decorated bay cruises and festival appearances, with events running from late April through May 2026.
The 6th Imo Fes! sweet potato food festival arrives at Nagoya Oasis 21 on April 25–26, 2026, featuring 11 specialty vendors including the world's first yakiimo shop to win a Monde Selection Gold Award. Admission is free.
A new dinosaur-themed experiential attraction is opening at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City, featuring life-sized moving dinosaur models, AR exploration content, and fossil excavation experiences.
Pop-up shops for the TV anime Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring are set to open in Osaka from May 1 to 10 and in Tokyo from May 13 to 24, 2026, offering a lineup of new merchandise for fans.
An experiential art fair blending interior design, furniture, and fine art opens at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free general admission and optional VIP evening events.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is splitting its GW 2026 schedule into a morning session (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) featuring early opening and live shows, and a special evening session (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) commemorating idol group CANDY TUNE's 3rd debut anniversary.
Priority applications are now being accepted for performing groups wishing to participate in the 2026 Awa Odori festival, scheduled for August 12–15 in Tokushima.
An online lottery for Battle Girl High School is now available on eeo Store online, featuring prizes including an acrylic art board, smart character stands, keychains, acrylic cards, and can badges. Sales run from April 16 to April 29, 2026.
Two new BOSS bottled coffee drinks went on sale at AEON, AEON Style, MaxValu, and other AEON Group stores across Japan on April 21, alongside upcoming package renewals for three existing AEON-exclusive beverages.
A limited-time Bowers & Wilkins pop-up store is running at Hankyu Men's Osaka from April 22 to 28, 2026, featuring analog record listening experiences and the brand's latest speakers, headphones, and earphones including new spring 2026 colors.
A limited-edition "CANDEO HOTELS Original Rum-Infused Adult Dojima Tiramisu Roll" is now available at THE C's SKY CAFE on the 17th floor of CANDEO HOTELS OSAKA THE TOWER, created through a collaboration between CANDEO HOTELS and Dojima Roll maker Mon cher.