Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
A new Tirol Choco featuring first-flush matcha from Shizuoka's mountainous tea gardens, rich cream-flavored chocolate, and a chewy mochi filling hits stores nationwide from April 6, 2026.
A special Tree Climbing® experience event is being held at the 21st Century Forest and Plaza in Matsudo on April 29, 2026. Participants use dedicated ropes and safety gear to climb trees in this hands-on nature activity.
SAUNA SELECT, the home and commercial sauna construction service run by sauna creative collective TTNE, has completed work on a new sauna-equipped rental room at Frontier Residence Kinshikoen in Kinshicho—the only one of its kind in the building.
Over 38,000 tulip bulbs are at peak bloom at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka, with more than 40 colorful varieties on display until mid-April.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
Japanese jewelry brand VARIÉLLE has launched a new K10 gold collection called "Airy Gold," featuring lightweight earrings and ear cuffs designed to blend naturally into everyday style.
The fourth entry in Wako Annex's flagship Premier cake series arrives on April 1, 2026. The "Premier Fromage Fleur Blanche" layers four types of cheese and free-range eggs into a delicate, flower-inspired creation priced at ¥3,996.
A new spring merchandise line inspired by the Quidditch Supply shop in Diagon Alley arrives at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter and Harry Potter Shops from April 1, 2026.
Hacchoya Eki no Kura at Kanazawa Station's Hyakuban-gai Anto is featuring a new spring lineup of "Yell Oenka" artisan sweets, crafted through a collaboration between local Ishikawa farmers and wagashi confectioners, available from April 1 through mid-June 2026.
The upcoming smartphone game based on the hit TV anime series Yowamushi Pedal has crossed 50,000 pre-registrations, with a celebratory campaign now underway on the official X account.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for six types of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's merchandise, featuring trading acrylic name plates, scene photo can badges, bromides, BIG acrylic stands, glitter can badges, and BIG can badges.
acosta!, one of Japan's largest cosplay events, is holding a Golden Week special called "Special Concept Week" at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from May 5–10, 2026, with each day featuring different participation requirements based on age, student status, or cosplay style.