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The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size series is expanding with a new Hatsune Miku Rabbit Hole Ver. figure, approximately 240mm tall and priced at ¥8,800 (tax included), with a scheduled release in September 2026.
A new all-suite residence hotel, Premium MONday Asakusa I, is opening in Nishi-Asakusa, Tokyo on June 1, 2026, featuring 26 rooms averaging 45 sq m with full kitchens, washer-dryers, and a rooftop terrace for guests.
SEGA's iconic puzzle game Puyo Puyo marks its 35th anniversary with new collaborations, including a Tokyo Revengers anime tie-up and a hometown Hiroshima partnership featuring special merchandise, hotel rooms, and festival events.
Ragnarok Online is running the Hyper Enchant Campaign 2026 from April 16 to May 13, 2026. Spend at the Ragnarok Net Store to earn points that let you re-roll enchants without failure penalties.
The music video for "Power of Power," the theme song written exclusively for the pachinko machine "e Record of Ragnarok," has been released, featuring original in-game visuals paired with Mitsuru Matsuoka's powerful vocals.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is offering three melon-themed cocktails through June 30, 2026, bringing a taste of early summer to the hotel's elegant main bar.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is offering the "Rose Bouquet Parfait," a dessert inspired by a rose bouquet, at All-Day Dining OASIS GARDEN from May 1 to June 30, 2026. A seasonal rose-themed afternoon tea and cocktails are also on offer.
Starting May 1, 2026, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome launches a seasonal Evening High Tea "Melon & Mango" at its 24F Bar & Lounge "THE BAR," featuring monthly pasta, five savory dishes, and five melon and mango desserts paired with panoramic waterfront night views.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers receives a version update introducing a limited-time Papillon Myu summon event, new cross-server battle content, and the Seikon enhancement system.
Japan's largest free product sampling service is opening its third physical store — and first in Saitama Prefecture — at Ario Kawaguchi shopping center on April 27, 2026.
Miniature versions of kids' sandals featuring Sanrio Characters designs are arriving at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late April 2026. The five-piece lineup includes Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi, priced at 400 yen per turn.