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Kotobukiya is set to release a 1/7 scale figure of Noble Kanan from "Mistress Kanan Is Devilishly Easy" in November 2026, based on original artwork by manga artist nonco and featuring a bold swimsuit-maid outfit design.
A new English-friendly portal site dedicated to the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage has gone live, offering video content in 8 languages to help overseas travelers discover the spiritual journey known as Ohenro.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is hosting a special coral spawning exhibition from April 25 to June 30, 2026, offering a rare look at coral reproductive biology through world-first technology displays, a nighttime observation tour, and a live spawning broadcast on Instagram.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
OPUS: Prism Peak, the photography-themed adventure game co-developed by Shueisha Games and Taipei-based studio SIGONO INC., is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with a 10% off launch sale running through April 30.
Japan's largest bread festival comes to Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa this Golden Week (May 2–4, 2026), with 15 bakeries from across the country and special discount perks for Keio Line riders.
Six Pokémon-designed manhole covers known as Poké Lids will be donated to six municipalities across the Noto Peninsula and open to the public from April 29.
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.