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The Mt. Shosha Fresh Greenery Festival will take place from May 3 to 5, 2026, on Mt. Shosha in Himeji. Co-hosted by Himeji City and Engyoji Temple, the three-day event features a special public opening of nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, including the Shakyamuni Triad and the Amida Nyorai Seated Statue.
The 7th Nanki Shirahama Air Show 2026 takes place on April 25 at Shirarahama Beach in Wakayama Prefecture, featuring Japan's top aerobatic pilot Yoshihide Muroya in his first flight performance of the 2026 season.
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Nendoroid Face Maker has launched a collaboration with Nendoroid Servant [Basic] from Danganronpa Another Episode, offering 6 exclusive expression parts that can be swapped onto the figure. The collaboration runs from April 16 to July 2, 2026.
The Nishitetsu Group is running its Kids Work Experience School program from July 18 to September 27, 2026, offering 53 free hands-on job classes for elementary school students in Fukuoka.
Kotobukiya is set to release a 1/7 scale figure of Noble Kanan from "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" in November 2026, based on original artwork by manga artist nonco and featuring a bold swimsuit-maid outfit design.
A new English-friendly portal site dedicated to the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage has gone live, offering video content in 8 languages to help overseas travelers discover the spiritual journey known as Ohenro.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is hosting a special coral spawning exhibition from April 25 to June 30, 2026, offering a rare look at coral reproductive biology through world-first technology displays, a nighttime observation tour, and a live spawning broadcast on Instagram.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
OPUS: Prism Peak, the photography-themed adventure game co-developed by Shueisha Games and Taipei-based studio SIGONO INC., is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with a 10% off launch sale running through April 30.
Japan's largest bread festival comes to Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa this Golden Week (May 2–4, 2026), with 15 bakeries from across the country and special discount perks for Keio Line riders.
Six Pokémon-designed manhole covers known as Poké Lids will be donated to six municipalities across the Noto Peninsula and open to the public from April 29.
The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.