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LINE Bubble 2 has kicked off a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring beloved characters like Pompompurin, Pochacco, and Cinnamoroll in premium gachas, login bonuses, and a range of in-game events running through mid-May 2026.
Online liquor retailer Likaman Online is running a 5-day anniversary sale featuring lucky bags of whisky, Champagne, sake, and shochu from April 23 to April 27, 2026.
A new lineup of Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club merchandise from Sync Innovation is now open for pre-order, featuring acrylic stands, star-shaped can badges, and a range of practical items.
The beloved pachislot title Mahjong Story 3 has been added to SloPachi Spirit, a 3D virtual hall simulator app, with a dedicated in-app hall recreating the real machine experience.
An Animate Fair for the TV anime Medalist is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting July 25, 2026, featuring newly illustrated China dress-themed merchandise and exclusive campaign bonuses.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Sushi, Tempura & Teppanyaki "Hagoromo" at Meiji Kinenkan serves a seasonal set meal featuring nine colorful small dishes, sashimi, steamed dishes, and more — all for ¥6,600 per person.
MILESTO has released two new bags in its XTREC series — an asymmetry tote bag and a layered helmet bag — blending trench coat aesthetics with high-performance materials. Both are priced at ¥19,800 and went on sale on April 24, 2026.
Yukai Engineering's mirumi, a charm robot inspired by a baby's glancing gestures, launched in Japan on April 23, 2026. Available at 12 Tsutaya stores nationwide and through the official online store, the robot is priced at ¥19,800.
Mister Donut is rolling out two new limited-edition donuts called "Saku-pofun" from April 27, featuring a unique dual texture of crispy exterior and light, airy interior inspired by Taiwanese donuts.
Mister Donut is releasing two new limited-time frozen drinks inspired by classic Asian desserts, featuring shaved-ice crunch and chewy fruit toppings. Available at most locations nationwide from April 27.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki has introduced a new "ReFa Room" — the first of its kind in Hyogo Prefecture — offering guests a premium beauty and wellness experience with a curated selection of ReFa devices and the ReFa VITALWEAR recovery sleepwear.
A limited-time Mob Psycho 100 III pop-up shop will open at PickUp Ranking Shibuya Chikamichi from May 15 to May 24, 2026, featuring exclusive newly illustrated merchandise and event-limited purchase bonuses.