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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.
From May 15 to June 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge Top of Prince at Sapporo Prince Hotel presents a Japanese tea-themed afternoon tea in collaboration with Kyoto's historic tea house Fukujuen, pairing over 230 years of tea heritage with Hokkaido's finest local flavors.
From May 8 to June 30, 2026, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting "AKITA CONNECTION," a fair celebrating Akita Prefecture's food culture and ingredients across three in-house restaurants, featuring Hinai jidori chicken, Inaniwa udon, Akita beef, and more.
DINING & BAR TABLE 9 TOKYO on the 39th floor of Shinagawa Prince Hotel is offering two elegant night desserts from May 1 to August 31, 2026, for guests looking to end their evening with a sweeping city view.
The popular annual Hokkaido food fair returns to Sogo Hiroshima Store for Golden Week, bringing ramen, seafood, sweets, and crafts from across Hokkaido. The event runs from April 23 to May 6, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves.
The Italian dining restaurant SPICA from Omotesando Hills will participate in the Italia Exhibition 2026 at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 22 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive event menus including its signature bisque risoni and a specially developed truffle carbonara.