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A free pop-up event at Shibuya Cast Garden serves up cocktails featuring the newly launched Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple — the first new flavor in the Jack Daniel's Flavors lineup in 12 years.
Jojyu-ji Temple in Kyoto's Nishikyo Ward is holding a special "New Greenery" opening from April 25 to May 6, 2026. On weekends and public holidays, visitors can enjoy a matcha and wagashi set featuring five varieties of Tsuruya Yoshinobu yokan while strolling through the lush, freshly greened temple grounds.
Honehone-saurus Revival, a special re-release of the beloved plastic model kit and chewing gum set, is heading to AEON and AEON Style stores across Japan starting April 27, 2026.
Kakuonji Temple in Kamakura is hosting a limited-time photo spot featuring illuminated traditional Japanese wagasa (paper umbrellas) as part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, available through June 30, 2026.
A historic machiya along the Chirimen Kaido in Yosano-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, has been transformed into "Kaya" (暇家 KAYA), a private whole-building rental inn centered on the concept of "itoma" (unhurried leisure). The property opens on May 1, 2026.
The freshly baked cannelé specialty shop from Kuramae, Tokyo, will be showcasing its products at a wedding experience market event, offering cannelés as wedding petit gifts and favors.
Haguro Mountain Campsite at Kyukamura Shonai Haguro in Bandai-Asahi National Park opens for the 2026 season on April 25, introducing new forest Deck Sites and revised off-season rates.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima will host "Lea Lea! Seaside Beer Hall" from July 18 to September 22, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat Hawaiian local food and all-you-can-drink beverages with views of the Seto Inland Sea.
funbox is releasing a new lineup of original goods featuring illustrator mikko's "Lil ala mode" characters, with a general sale starting May 12, 2026, and an early pre-sale at select stores from April 24.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Maho Girls Precure! opens at Share Cafe locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from May 2 to May 16, 2026, featuring original menus, limited goods, and newly drawn character artwork.
The Maison et Voyage Azabudai Hills store launches an original Gurkha sandal collection from April 17, featuring three leather options — including two new colorways — designed by CALMANTHOLOGY's Manabu Kaneko.
Merchandise from the Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! POP UP STORE, previously held at Yurakucho Marui, is now available for post-event online orders through the THEキャラ mail order site.