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For Golden Week (April 30 to May 4, 2026), Kaki to Kaisen Nihonichi Sakasuji-Honmachi is offering its signature large sashimi platter and raw oyster plate at half their regular price.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of popular NIJISANJI VTuber Nozomi Ishigami is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi from brand A・DIMENSION, with a planned release in July 2027.
A 1/4 scale figure of Breddy from the Cooking Oil Squad in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at 49,500 yen with an October 2026 planned release.
The beloved "Bunny Boy" designs from the popular mobile game Obey Me! are being made into figures for the first time, available for pre-order in both Japan and the United States starting May 1, 2026.
A collaboration event between the popular anime Odekake Kozame and Aqua World Oarai, Japan's aquarium with the greatest variety of shark species, runs from May 14 to July 13, 2026.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will host a Miyazaki mango-themed afternoon tea from June 1 to July 5, 2026, showcasing the fruit's rich sweetness through a range of elegant sweets and savories.
PAW Patrol: Dino World, a 3D open-world action-adventure game set on the dinosaur-filled Dino Island, is heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026, with a physical Nintendo Switch version also available for pre-order.
Ron Herman stores across Japan will carry a new exclusive Pendleton blanket from May 23, featuring the Wyeth Trail pattern reimagined in near-white, faded tones.
From June 1 to July 31, 2026, Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower in Miyazaki City holds a Mango Fair across all its restaurants and bars, showcasing Miyazaki-grown mangoes in sweets, savory dishes, cocktails, and a special stay plan.
Good Smile Company is releasing a new POP UP PARADE figure of Frieren from Frieren Beyond Journey's End, featuring the character in a braided hairstyle. Pre-orders are open at Amiami, with a scheduled release in October 2026.
The Puchi Licca-chan San-X Universe Collection, the second installment of the popular mini doll series, will go on sale on June 27, 2026. The mystery box set features seven variations including Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and a secret type, priced at 1,650 yen each.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is running a Puyo Puyo collaboration from May 1 to June 30, 2026, offering exclusive novelty goods for stay plan guests, a limited-run collaboration drink at the 1F restaurant, and a restock of 35th anniversary merchandise.