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A collaboration between Ojamajo Doremi and Village Vanguard is now accepting online pre-orders, featuring nine types of merchandise with newly drawn illustrations of the magical apprentices in a Village Vanguard setting.
The an-butter sweets specialty shop Okada Kinsei Anbataya is releasing a new seasonal treat, "Anbutapan Lemon," starting May 1, 2026. The product pairs red bean paste made with rare Erimo azuki beans from Chitose, Hokkaido, with a fragrant lemon paste using Setoda lemons.
A limited-edition lemon-flavored chocolate cookie sandwich from Oriental Chocolat by Court Cool is now available exclusively at Haneda Airport Terminal 1, featuring Setouchi lemon paste coated in white chocolate between hazelnut-infused cookies.
The new "Oversize" plushie series from Bushiroad Prize features all five MyGO!!!!! characters dressed in casual oversized outfits, available as mini-crane prizes at game centers across Japan from April 24, 2026.
Two new tarts are joining Pasco's "Mitasare Sweets" lineup on May 1, 2026 — a rich Hokkaido cream cheese tart and a vibrant Okinawan purple sweet potato tart, both inspired by regional flavors from across Japan.
An immersive exhibition devoted to Pingu opens at the newly launched YURAKUCHO MUSEUM inside Tokyo International Forum from July 10 to September 6, 2026, featuring rare clay models from the original production, photo spots, and hands-on activities.
A new online lottery featuring original character goods from the TV anime Princession Orchestra has launched on Marukuji, running from April 27 through May 31, 2026.
Starting May 1, 2026, Ramely — a caramel sweets brand at Hakata Station in Fukuoka — releases its popular Salty Caramel Cookies as a limited-time summer item, featuring Okinawa yukishio salt paired with crunchy toffee chips.
The MMORPG Red Stone received a major update on April 23, 2026, introducing the new field "Festival of Glory" and a lineup of Golden Week limited events running through May 21.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, ROKU KYOTO presents seasonal summer menus at TENJIN All-day Dining and The Bar, featuring a "Summer Afternoon Tea -Aone-" alongside limited lunch, dinner, and cocktail offerings.
Paper goods brand Furukawa Shiko and confectionery maker Sanritsu Seika are teaming up for a new stationery series called "SanritsuMart," featuring retro-style designs inspired by beloved snacks including Kanipan, Genji Pie, Kanpan, and Choco Bat.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Lemon & Honey Sweets Fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, with a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, a lemon-honey parfait, and seasonal baked goods spread across three in-hotel venues.