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Chapter 9 of the main quest in the seal-collecting RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection has launched, introducing two new ☆3 characters alongside a damage challenge event and a series of Golden Week campaigns.
Starting May 1, Buttery at Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Anjo in Anjo City, Aichi, is releasing a new lineup of early-summer sweets, including a Lemon Madeleine, Cherry Financier, and Blueberry Mille-Feuille, alongside a limited-time discount on financiers and canelés.
CHAOS WORLD, a new MMORPG developed by VALOFE and operated in Japan by G.O.P, officially launched on April 29, 2026 across iOS, Android, and Windows PC, surpassing 1 million global pre-registrations with an enhanced reward lineup.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, along with a pickup scout featuring two new pilots.
The women's fashion brand Droite lautreamont has unveiled its 2026 Summer Collection visuals on the official online site "J Lounge," featuring resort casual styles crafted from natural and functional fabrics.
A new grocery and lifestyle shop has opened at the Belvia building directly connected to JR Chino Station, offering carefully selected foods, condiments, local Shinshu products, and the brand's own original items.
FEILER ART MUSEUM, a free-entry art experience celebrating FEILER's chenille weave designs, runs at Roppongi Hills Hills Cafe/Space from April 30 to May 6, 2026, with an audio guide by voice actor Yuki Kaji and an exclusive in-venue cafe menu.
The inaugural FENDI Design Prize was held during Milan Design Week in April 2026, drawing over 70 entries from leading design schools worldwide. Gustav Craft's furniture collection "VIA" was selected as the first-ever winner, with the project set to be presented at Design Miami in December 2026.
Japanese fragrance brand FERNANDA is launching its limited-edition "Ajisai Collection" on May 1, 2026, featuring 17 items with a delicate hydrangea-inspired scent designed to bring comfort and calm throughout the rainy season.
On May 10, a family-friendly nature event at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park will invite 30 pre-registered parent-child pairs to explore and learn about local wildlife using the Biome nature observation app at the Forest of Environmental Coexistence.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation is marking 2.5 years since launch with a login bonus offering up to 150 gacha tickets, a box gacha event, and limited-time pickup gachas starting April 30, 2026.
Starting May 18, 2026, 21 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotel restaurants across Japan will offer a seasonal summer dinner buffet centered on World Street Food and Three Authentic Curries, running through October 31.