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After about 12 years in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, the Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery is set to close in autumn 2026. The specialty coffee roaster will open a new base at MMoP, a cultural complex in Miyota, Nagano, with memorial products and special events planned ahead of the closure.
The adorable fluffy character Alpacasso has arrived on Japan's largest live streaming platform 17LIVE, bringing a special collaboration event running through April 29, 2026, complete with limited digital prizes and exclusive merchandise.
FuRyu's premium hobby brand F:NEX is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Alya in Succubus ver. from the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, currently available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a planned release in November 2026.
Starting April 24, 2026, a limited-time "Amarin COLLECTION" fair spotlighting the rare Saitama-grown strawberry will be held simultaneously at 1110 CAFE/BAKERY in Kawaguchi and BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama.
AS KNOW AS plus has released a collaboration T-shirt featuring Tom and Jerry characters Jerry and Tuffy, complete with a matching acrylic keychain. The unisex long-sleeve T-shirt is available in four colors on ZOZOTOWN, Rakuten Fashion, and at AS KNOW AS plus stores.
Aven (エイヴェン) is a newly launched handkerchief brand featuring five designs created in collaboration with graphic artist MIHO MURAKAMI. Made from 100% cotton and produced in Japan, each 53×53cm piece carries a quietly witty message hidden in the artwork.
Coinciding with Hana Haru Festa 2026, the Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding special Awa Odori performances on April 18 and 19, featuring two 50-minute shows each day.
Fantasy life RPG Azurea: Song of the Sky is marking its 4th anniversary in April 2026 with login bonuses, free skin giveaways, anniversary rides, social media campaigns, and the launch of a new server.
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of Battle Girl High School, an eeo Kuji online lottery has launched on the eeo Store online shopping site, featuring exclusive new merchandise with official character illustrations.
Four matcha-themed desserts combining Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream with premium matcha are available at Bikkuri Donkey from April 22, 2026, for a limited time.
On June 20, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel presents an exclusive one-night stay plan combining lakeside fireworks viewing and special dinners featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu.
BROWN CHEESE BROTHERS, a sweets brand using brown cheese crafted from whey, is relaunching on April 25, 2026, with a refreshed lineup of caramel cake, baumkuchen, financier, and cookie sandwiches.