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Hokkaido-based confectioner Hokushin Foods is launching the Yubari Melon Jelly Rich Taste Mini on May 1, 2026 — a Hokkaido-limited mini jelly designed to deliver the peak flavor of Yubari melon in a single mouthful.
To mark Yumihari-no-Oka Hotel's 30th anniversary, a new retort food series is now available, letting you enjoy the flavors of the hotel's kitchen and Zona ITALIA restaurant at home.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the Blu-ray release of the Zombie Land Saga Yumeginga Paradise film is set to open at AKIHABARA Gamers main store from May 27, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party! has launched a limited-time event bonus pickup gacha featuring five characters in negligee outfits, alongside the high-score ranking event Dokidoki! Pazudere Pajama Party! VS Masha starting April 26, 2026.
A limited-time bridal-themed fair running from May 1 to July 16, 2026, featuring a floral parfait, three seasonal drinks, afternoon tea plans, and refreshed lunch and dinner courses.
A limited-time themed café based on The Apothecary Diaries novel series is set to open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from May 14 and in Umeda, Osaka from May 28, 2026, with menus inspired by traditional herbal medicine concepts across three categories.
The Atami Kaijo Hanabi Taikai (Atami Sea Fireworks Festival) is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with fireworks launching over Atami Bay from 8:20 PM to 8:40 PM. Hiraturu Onsen Ryokan is offering special stay plans with guaranteed reserved viewing seats, and availability is running low.
White chocolate mint ice cream brand "Ataminto®" introduces Honey Lemon Mint and Salt Milk Mint — two new flavors made with locally sourced ingredients from Atami — now on sale at Okada Pharmacy.
Over the Golden Week holidays, Atre Kameido's rooftop will host a petting zoo in collaboration with Tobu Zoo, plus a Biore UV mystery-solving event for families.
An exhibition celebrating Indonesia's traditional "Batik" textile art is now on display at Daikanyama Hillside Terrace in Tokyo, running from April 16 through May 17, 2026.
Beard Papa's is bringing back its popular seasonal "Gyokuro Matcha Cream Puff" for a limited time from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Filled with a luxurious cream blending Uji matcha and premium gyokuro, and stuffed into a crispy chocolate cookie choux pastry, it delivers a rich tea aroma and perfectly balanced sweetness.
Tokyo-based premium sweets brand BLANCA is bringing its signature charred crepe and Basque cheesecake to Taipei, Taiwan, with a limited-time pop-up at the Regent Taipei from May 5 to May 31, 2026.