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An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
Post-order sales for GRIDMAN UNIVERSE POP UP STORE merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations are now open at the official online store and anime shops nationwide.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
Japanese general merchandise maker HAC is set to release a lineup of giant-sized stationery items in May 2026, including a 24.5cm twin marker set and a 35cm functional pencil, alongside a versatile multi-purpose desk.
Two products from Hakutsuru Sake Brewing — Hakutsuru Daiginjo 720ml (15th win overall) and Hakutsuru Umeshu Genshu 720ml (6th consecutive year) — have earned gold awards in the Spirits & Liqueur category at the international competition Monde Selection 2026.
A three-day Haribo pop-up event featuring a 3-meter-tall giant capsule machine, a squishy balloon tent, and gummy candy sampling is coming to Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria from April 24 to 26.
DIANA, the Japanese women's shoes and bags brand, is releasing the third installment of its Harry Potter collaboration collection starting April 29, 2026.
Five colorful new items inspired by Honeydukes, the beloved candy shop in Hogsmeade, go on sale at Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro stores and the online shop starting April 24, 2026.
A limited Hatsune Miku collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring special menus, original goods, and an X campaign.
Three unique experience programs tied to Hirosaki Neputa in Kobe are now on sale, including a lottery-based float-pulling experience, a rope-pulling march, and a goldfish lantern walking event — all set for late May 2026.
holoBase, a pixel-art baseball game featuring hololive members and fan mascots, has launched on Steam. A 7-day 20% off launch sale is running from the release date.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting a Fruity Sweets & Lunch/Dinner Buffet from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring sweets and dishes made with 10 varieties of fresh fruit including mango and melon, at its 1F All Day Dining & Lounge The Loop.