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The pirate-era open world survival craft game Windrose, published by Pocket Pair Publishing, sold over 500,000 copies within just 48 hours of its Early Access launch on April 14, 2026.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
A Nendoroid of yoshikitty — the character born from a collaboration between YOSHIKI of X JAPAN/THE LAST ROCKSTARS and Sanrio's Hello Kitty — is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, priced at ¥6,100 with a September 2026 release planned.
YSL Beauty's "Make Me Blush Powder" is expanding with new shade
The lifestyle brand '47 (Forty Seven) has released the ELEVATED GREENS COLLECTION, a golf-inspired functional headwear lineup featuring New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers designs, available at stores and online across Japan from April.
Amiami Online Shop is holding a limited-time campaign from April 16 to April 22, 2026, where select products earn 20x Amiami points.
ASAKUSA YOKOCHO in Asakusa has introduced dedicated kids' menus at all seven of its restaurants along with a receipt-based rewards program for families with children.
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing 1/7 scale figures of Tomori Takamatsu and Anon Chihaya from BanG Dream! MyGO!!!!!, both dressed in the beloved "Zero gravity" outfits, with a scheduled release in June 2027.
A merchandise event for The Bears' School picture book series is taking place at Sogo Chiba's 6F Event Hall from April 21 to May 6. With approximately 500 items on sale, the venue also features SDGs educational panels and photo spots.
Starting April 15, CRAVE SAGA on DMM GAMES launched the Revival Yatsukamizu Advent Battle, and the new Regalia Gacha brings two new characters — Nitohiya IF and Maiden — each with powerful new skills.
Lotte is releasing two new Detective Conan-themed slab gums on April 21st, 2026, featuring Mystery Grape and Flash Lemon flavors. Each pack includes a QR code linking to a puzzle challenge campaign where participants can win exclusive prizes.
Japanese fermentation-based skincare brand FAS has unveiled spring-limited gift wrapping designs along with a new Spring Kit, available from April 15 through May 10, 2026.