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Fukuoka-based creative food brand Harapecolab is restocking its April Diamond Birthstone Tart, which sold out instantly on its previous release. Only 20 units are available, starting April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Acrylic ring stands featuring original illustrations of Gabimaru and Choubee from the TV anime Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku are available for pre-order at U-TREASURE from April 9 to May 11, 2026. The stands are designed to display the separately sold Motif Ring.
Kuriyama Beika's long-selling rice cracker Hoshi Tabeyo marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with refreshed packaging and the debut of a new star-shaped character named Hosihosi.
To mark its 5th anniversary in April 2026, Kemono Friends V Project has opened applications for new Friends and announced the KemoV Fan Meeting "Eeeyaan!" on May 9 in Tokyo — with free entry for the talk show and exhibition.
A "Kodocha: Sana's Stage" POP UP SHOP is coming to Shinjuku Marui Annex from April 24, 2026, and Namba Marui from June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated artwork by manga creator Miho Obana.
Kokuyo's premium writing instrument brand KOKUYO WP is releasing four new limited-edition pen colors that draw on the quiet movements of thought and nature, going on sale from April 17, 2026.
The Hawaiian café-restaurant Kona's Coffee is opening its Natori branch on April 23, 2026, marking its second location in Miyagi Prefecture with a pet-friendly terrace and a hula dance stage.
Lindt is holding a limited-time "PICK & MIX All you can pack" event at Lindt Chocolat Boutiques, Boutique & Cafes, and outlet stores across Japan from April 10, 2026. New this year are dedicated pouches in six colors.
For the fifth consecutive year, Loft's annual Cosme Festival goes all-in on Korean beauty from April 18, bringing 136 brands and 670 products covering makeup, skincare, hair care, and beauty foods to stores nationwide.
A renovation project in Fukuoka's Ohashi area has been unveiled, featuring an architectural concept centered on giving residents creative freedom to shape their own daily lives.
A pop-up shop celebrating Love Live! Sunshine!! will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from May 1 to 10, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise based on "The Blue Swell" costumes.
Rising ocean temperatures have brought colorful tropical fish to Ago Bay in Mie Prefecture. LUXUNA Ise-Shima, a glamping resort in Shima City, is launching a glass-bottom boat experience starting May 1, 2026, allowing visitors to observe this changing marine ecosystem without getting wet.