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Drip Trip, a coffee bean specialty brand with over 300 varieties roasted after each order, has released a new "No-Miss! Bean Gacha" product on Rakuten as of April 19, 2026. Shoppers can choose their preferred roast level and receive a random selection of beans.
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE in Nagoya is hosting a range of seasonal events for Golden Week and Mother's Day 2026 — from live accordion performances and a children's art tour stay plan to special dining packages and a spa and afternoon tea duo experience.
The estaa REIKYAKU Parasol, a sun-and-rain parasol developed with radiative cooling fabric that requires no energy to lower surface temperatures, has returned for the 2026 season after selling out last year.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ESTINATE HOTEL NAHA will serve a seasonal lineup centered on Nakijin Watermelon — a premium brand watermelon from Okinawa — including a shaved ice parfait and an original craft cola.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is collaborating with French crystal house Baccarat for a limited-time summer afternoon tea from June 1 to August 31, featuring peach-themed sweets and luxurious savories served on a signature red crystal stand.
The competitive 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party has launched across three platforms on April 23, 2026, with a limited-time 37% discount on select bundles and an X follow-and-repost campaign offering luxury fruit gifts from Shinjuku Takano.
A new Girls Craft kit from Gakken is now available for pre-order, letting you handcraft 10 types of cute animal-themed candy-style squeeze toys — from Long-tailed Tit Daifuku to Unicorn Marshmallow — using special gummy resin. Scheduled for release on May 28, 2026, priced at 2,750 yen (tax included).
The character collaboration brand GARRACK is releasing its second One Piece smartwatch series, this time inspired by the Four Emperors — Buggy, Shanks, Teach, and Luffy. Pre-orders open April 27, 2026, with general sales starting May 29.
A larger-sized soft vinyl figure of SHIDORO from the popular gun-girl RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke is set for release in September 2026, featuring a functional coin slot on the back.
GODIVA Japan and Fukui's century-old confectionery shop Hayakawa have teamed up to release "Habutae Kurumi White Chocolate & Matcha," a new collaboration sweet that merges Japanese and Western confectionery traditions. Sales begin at GODIVA Seibu Fukui on April 28, 2026.
Original drawn-down merchandise for Golden Kamuy: Golden Hakodate — including the Hakodate Adventure Notebook in three cover colors — goes on sale from April 28, 2026, with a limited POP UP SHOP opening at Marui Imai Hakodate Department Store.
The Iwami Ginzan lifestyle brand Gungendo has launched its new summer collection "Kaze no Fuku" (Clothes of the Wind) from April 23, 2026, featuring five standout natural-fiber fabrics crafted by artisans from across Japan.