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Fine jewelry brand COCOSHNIK has released a new collection called "REFINED BOLDNESS," featuring bold yet refined K10YG pieces that are available from April 17.
The twin characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi are arriving on the Desktop Mate platform as individual DLC packs on April 24, 2026, bringing character voices, animations, and a special combo interaction system for those who own both.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has added a colorful "Rain Goods" lineup of 17 items to its stores starting April 17, 2026, featuring unisex umbrellas, rain ponchos, and rainy-day accessories that make wet weather a little more fun.
Fortnite: Save the World, the original cooperative PvE campaign that preceded Battle Royale, is now available at no cost for all players — including on Nintendo Switch 2 — with crossover quests linking both modes.
Fujiya Confectionery shops are releasing a new Bandai collaboration dessert on April 27, 2026. The "Fun to Dig! Peko-chan Charapaki Excavation Dinosaur Parfait" uses popular Bandai candy products and comes in a limited-edition Peko-chan x dinosaur design.
From April 24 to May 28, 2026, Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide are hosting the "SUNNY SIDE BEAR" fair, featuring a tropical fruit crepe and five colorful soda floats topped with a bear wearing sunglasses made from tea gelato.
The Fukuoka restaurant GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE is bringing back its popular seasonal shaved ice for summer 2026, with two new flavors showcasing Okuhachi matcha and Miyawaka Satoyama lemon.
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
Post-order sales for GRIDMAN UNIVERSE POP UP STORE merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations are now open at the official online store and anime shops nationwide.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
Japanese general merchandise maker HAC is set to release a lineup of giant-sized stationery items in May 2026, including a 24.5cm twin marker set and a 35cm functional pencil, alongside a versatile multi-purpose desk.
Two products from Hakutsuru Sake Brewing — Hakutsuru Daiginjo 720ml (15th win overall) and Hakutsuru Umeshu Genshu 720ml (6th consecutive year) — have earned gold awards in the Spirits & Liqueur category at the international competition Monde Selection 2026.