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After a long suspension due to engine failure, the Hankyu Ferry "Izumi" fully resumes operations on February 19, 2026, restoring vital transport infrastructure for Western Japan.
Hobby retailer AmiAmi is currently offering pre-orders for the HappyShake Azur Lane Completed Figures featuring Cheshire and New Jersey from APEX, scheduled for release in July 2026.
Harvest Hill's rapeseed flower fields are now in peak bloom. The 500,000 flowers create a stunning yellow carpet across 3,000 square meters, offering visitors an early taste of spring under the blue sky.
A new izakaya featuring private sunken kotatsu rooms opens just steps from Ohashi Station's west exit. Enjoy fresh Kyushu tuna, motsu nabe hot pot, and premium horse sashimi in an elegant Japanese setting.
Crypton Future Media announces the release date for Hatsune Miku V6, the latest version of the iconic vocal synthesis software. Pre-orders begin today for both Starter Pack and Voice Bank editions.
Horiguchi Coffee & Gelato, a new concept combining Italian gelato culture with specialty coffee, opens March 19, 2026 at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, marking the coffee roaster's first expansion outside Tokyo.
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a free flower-themed market on March 1st, featuring live painting by international artist Ayumi Takahashi, children's storytelling performances, and special hotel dining options. Anniversary accommodation packages also available.
The 25th-floor Ovest Dining & Bar introduces customizable lunch and dinner prefix menus featuring seasonal spring ingredients, from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
Figure brand Bfull FOTS JAPAN has announced the release of a Hotori Tsukishima 1/5 scale painted figure in school swimsuit. Pre-orders begin today, February 18th at 4:00 PM at the Bfull Online Shop.
The popular hand-dyed shoe brand HTHREE brings its fitting event to Osaka for the first time, allowing customers to try on shoes and place custom orders, with a sample sale offering up to 40% off.
The contemporary art museum in Hanno, Saitama celebrates its first anniversary with a major exhibition by Sebastian Masuda, pioneer of Japan's KAWAII pop culture. Running from March 14 to August 30, 2026.
The latest edition of the HYSTERIC MINI brand mook series, featuring the kids' brand that led Harajuku-kei and gal culture in the late 1990s to early 2000s, is now available. The series has surpassed 1.6 million copies sold.