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GiGO's second crane game specialty store in Saitama Prefecture, "GiGO Crane Game Oasis Soka Seimon Plaza," opens August 7 at Soka Seimon Plaza with 213 crane game machines, everyday prizes, and original animal mascot characters.
CCMC has launched Hololive Fantasy Battle for Steam and Nintendo Switch under its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie. The 2.5D versus action game features artwork by illustrator Komainu and lets up to four players battle as Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Houshou Marine, with a 25% off launch sale running for the game's first seven days.
On October 21, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will host a Halloween Special Magic Dinner Show, "Hidden Masquerade," featuring magical artist Mahoutsukai Akitto, with a one-night-only dinner and story-driven magic for guests of all ages.
Hunters, a crane game specialty store, is opening its first Nara Prefecture location in Yamatokoriyama City on August 8, featuring around 350 machines, a 3.6-meter twin Monster Catcher, and a free kids' play area.
Mystery Night, a hotel-stay mystery experience that pairs an overnight stay with live theater and detective work, returns this August with performances in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, each featuring its own lineup of guest performers.
Suikoden STAR LEAP, the franchise's first entirely new title in 14 years, launched in Japan today for iOS and Android, with details on its first in-game event also revealed.
AiPri World 2026 brings stage shows, exhibits, mini-games, and merchandise themed around "Bazarium Parade" to Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba on October 11 and 12, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 14.
DKB, whose Japan debut was recently announced, is teaming up with labelmate MXV for a two-man live on August 23, bringing together two Japan-Korea boys groups for a night of collaborative performances.
CCMC has opened the Steam store page for Deco! hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker-album management strategy game from its hololive Production derivative-game brand holo Indie, developed by PREAPP PARTNERS. Players decorate a roster of 12 hololive talents with stickers, build a team of up to three members, and battle it out automatically, with the full game set to launch on September 3, 2026.
From August 7, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is giving visitors a 10% discount on admission tickets and Express Passes on any day the forecast high in Sasebo reaches 35°C or higher, part of a new promotion running through September 30, 2026.
A special broadcast for KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME's 1st anniversary revealed two new ★5 characters, Reno Ichikawa and Kikoru Shinomiya, along with an eight-part lineup of anniversary events.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched Season 5 of Kingdom: Hadou, bringing the "Battle of Bayou" (馬陽) story arc, seven new recruitable generals led by Moubu, and a limited-time Seven-Day Festival event.
Following a strong response, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho has extended its Shigeru Mizuki yokai-themed planetarium event through September 27, 2026, with producer narration added to sessions running from September onward.
Monster Strike revives its "Again Gacha" event on August 10, letting players pick a course for up to 200 free pulls, unlock community-wide bonus rewards as the total pull count climbs, and enter an X campaign for a chance to win a pure gold "Age Gacha-kun."
AltPlus is marking the 1st anniversary of the card RPG Morimens with a campaign running from August 6 through October 15, 2026, featuring daily SSR Fate Card giveaways, special missions, revival summons, and reservation rewards for the upcoming Version 2.2 update.
A collaboration campaign between ROUND1 and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- will run at ROUND1 locations nationwide from August 28 to November 29, 2026, featuring collaboration menus and packs, a themed room, original merchandise, capsule toys, and a bowling score campaign.
The anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out the second wave of its "Fall from Grace" Episode 3.0 update on August 6, 2026, adding a new main quest, the high-difficulty raids Last Standing and Hired Muscle, a new Core Equipment gear system, and the Mystic A.R Card War Princess Arua, alongside the limited-time Fist Seal Event running through September 3.
The restaurant-management simulation game has added a limited-time challenge event called "Crimson Fruit — Ruby Glow" along with two pickup gacha banners featuring staff in special chef coat outfits, both running through August 18.
The immersive event Ehtel -"Release" Party- is underway at Shibuya Stream Hall through August 28, 2026, and newly released photos reveal the sensory experience content across its three floors, from a product pop-up store to large-scale interactive installations.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will hold the fourth DISCO NIGHT PARTY, "Halloween Boogie Fever," on October 16, 2026, featuring DJ sets, a tribute performance by Michael Jackton, and drag queen shows for a glamorous Halloween night.
Momosuzu Nene held her first solo live, "Rise Up * NENENENENENENENE Full Flourish," at Tokyo Garden Theater on July 29, delivering a story of full flourish told through evolving costumes and stages.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will host a night-only exhibition on animal reproduction and courtship, "Still More ♡ Lots of Sex Exhibit," from September 11 to November 3, 2026, featuring hands-on displays and interactive exhibits.
Filmarks Revival brings Train to Busan back to Japanese theaters in 4K for one week from August 21, with a limited "blood-stained boarding ticket" gift themed around the film's Seoul-to-Busan train journey given out to moviegoers while supplies last.
NIC♡RY, a new "Shibuya-kei" girls rap duo updating Heisei-era Shibuya street culture for the Reiwa era, will release their first mini album, "NIC♡RY," digitally on August 7, following a surprise announcement made at their live debut at TGC KIDS Fes 2026.
Garena is developing Palworld Online, a new smartphone game based on Pocketpair's Palworld, reimagining the original's depth, freedom, and scale for mobile with online multiplayer, shared bases, and an original story, with release planned for 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will hold a Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- collaboration event from August 22, 2026, featuring a themed concept room stay plan and a collaboration menu at COLLABORATION RESTAURANT IKEPRI CANVAS.
A popular night program from 「視てはいけない絵画展」, an immersive painting exhibition, is coming to Nagoya, letting visitors explore a darkened gallery with only a flashlight to guide them.
ALL OUT, a nationwide group of muscular performers, joins The Nakano Bon Odori Festival on August 2, 2026, dancing MUSCLE BON ODORI to a bulked-up remix and hosting a water-splashing event right after the stage.
SAT-BOX has opened pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version of Blast Off! Summer Showdown, a party game packed with 10 summer-themed mini-games for up to four players, while the Steam store page is now live as well.
EXNOA has launched a new scenario event, "So Hot! The Hadomakas! - Heavenly Resort Plan," in the RPG Crave Saga - Master of Bonds, running from July 29 to August 12, alongside the second part of the 3.5th anniversary eve festival campaign.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Maritime Patrol for Lovers-, the first of its major summer events in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome -Contract with me, right away!-, running from July 30, 2026, alongside a lineup of 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering the sixth installment of its mystery-solving stay plan series, a hotel-wide puzzle game that has drawn more than 700 guests since it launched in 2021, available through September 30, 2026.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Zashikiwarashi Kareshi I LOVE Ramen, a yokai romantic comedy novel game by creator Arabana Nunu, with the Steam store page now live and a demo launching on August 20, 2026.
Bushiroad has released the first episode of "Chobitto Zero Rise," a comical new voice drama series following the daily lives of characters from the cross-media project ZERO RISE.
HIKKY and Fuji Kyuko have opened a VR space themed on Fuji-Q Highland inside VRChat, letting visitors experience the amusement park's popular attractions for free at any time, alongside a fan community that has already topped 10,000 members.
From July 23 to September 6, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a Milky☆Subway collaboration campaign at locations nationwide, featuring yukata-themed exclusive merchandise, character drinks, and a themed collaboration room in Ikebukuro.
Episodes of Kirarin Revolution will be released two at a time each week, streaming free for a limited period on ShoPro Anime Channel, the official YouTube channel.
Two new "Splash Guardian" class skins, Aurora Marine and Rescue Marine, arrive in the mobile RPG Lineage2M, alongside the "SUMMER DANCE & TREASURE" summer event running from July 29 to August 12, 2026, with swimsuit skins, buff items, and treasure-hunting rewards.
Smartphone strategy idle RPG Rogue with the Dead has surpassed 2 million downloads worldwide, and starting July 31, 2026, developer room6 is launching "2 Million DL NEXT JOURNEY," its first long-term campaign of daily login bonuses and in-game events leading up to a new 2027 story.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has brought back its popular classic gacha "Dreamy Pajama Night" in a new color scheme, available through October 21, 2026, alongside an ongoing Royal Gacha and new value packs.
Universal Music releases Deluxe and Premium Box editions of the Tokyo DisneySea 25th "Sparkling Jubilee" Music Album on July 29, collecting 44 tracks across 3 CDs — including 7 first-time recordings — that look back on the park's 25-year history, plus a 2-LP vinyl edition arriving September 4.
On August 8 and 9, 2026, Yokohama will host "Umihaku 2026," one of Japan's largest hands-on, ocean-themed events, spanning a record three venues and featuring ship tours, workshops, stage programs, and marine activities aimed at children and families.
A collaboration campaign between mobile battle game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System" and entertainment chain ROUND1 runs nationwide from August 5 through November 8, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, crane game prizes, and decorated karaoke rooms.
Advance mubichike tickets for the new live-action film Street Fighter go on sale at theater box offices nationwide on July 31, 2026, with card purchasers receiving an exclusive two-sticker set, alongside new online, mail-order, and convenience store ticket options.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., a Blu-ray collecting the 完結編 and Ψ始動編 arcs, complete with an original T-shirt, will go on sale December 23, 2026.
U-NEXT begins exclusive rental streaming of the film The Legend of Hei 2 on July 22, 2026, featuring a Japanese dub led by Kana Hanazawa and Mamoru Miyano, with the franchise's earlier film, TV anime, and manga spin-off also available to stream.
Additional September performances have been added to the immersive night-museum event A Somewhat Strange Job Experience: Midnight Curator, staged after hours at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, after tickets for the original July and August run sold out. New tickets go on sale from noon on July 25, 2026.
The Neo Heisei Retro Exhibition, which drew more than 30,000 visitors in Tokyo, is coming to Nagoya PARCO from September 5 to October 4, 2026. A limited-capacity pre-open preview will be held the evening before on September 4, with members of Nagoya-based idol group BOYS AND MEN on hand to welcome guests as the exhibition's official supporters.
Our Movie Theater, an immersive theater game staged in the movie theater of Tokyo's soon-to-be-demolished Iwanami Jimbocho Building through August 31, 2026, has revealed a new key visual, cast visuals, and details of a talk event featuring screenwriter Dizm, as ticket sales pass 2,500.
Lemino will exclusively live-stream QUINTET.6, a grappling tournament held for the first time at Kyoto's Kyu Butokuden, a nationally important cultural property regarded as a sacred site of Japanese martial arts, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM. Combat sports legend Genki Sudo joins as QUINTET's new producer alongside founder Kazushi Sakuraba, with Hidehiko Yoshida appearing as guest commentator.
The reading drama "The Bottled Sea Sang Ryuztan’s Dream in the Bedroom 2026," a late-summer tradition since 2023, comes to TODA HALL in Tokyo's Kyobashi from September 25 to 27, 2026, featuring both a voice actor cast and a newly added actor cast performing the same story across three days.
The Toranomon Advertising Festival, a nine-day advertising creative festival at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, returns October 9–17, 2026, after its debut edition drew 17,044 visitors. The first wave of announced 2026 speakers includes creative directors Naoki Ito, Masashi Kawamura, and Kashiwa Sato, actor Kyoko Hasegawa, and choreographer MIKIKO.
VIVE ORIGINALS, the XR content studio backed by HTC, has officially launched VPOP ASIA, a new virtual idol audition show blending virtual production, Chinese-language pop music, and digital IP, with Japanese VTuber Kson making a special appearance and Taiwanese host Lulu taking the stage alongside virtual idols for the first time.
Ahead of its 4th full album The Golden Age, Nagoya instrumental rock band mudy on the 昨晩 released the digital single The Farewell on July 15, 2026, alongside the day-by-day lineup for its 20th-anniversary two-day concert, ALL SUPER MAXXXXX!!, this November.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed details of "Afterimage," a new attraction joining the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights this autumn. It's the event's first attraction to carry an R-18 rating and require a signed waiver, delivering extreme psychological horror. The reveal also brings a new 30-second commercial starring Kitamura Takumi and an updated Express Pass lineup with a guaranteed Afterimage pass.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, officially releases a new "2D Avatar Type" for a more anime-style world, and kicks off a special TikTok creator livestream collaboration to celebrate the launch.
On August 3, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is holding "Acche! Niigata Fes 2026," featuring a live viewing of the Nagaoka Matsuri fireworks, a mini edamame speed-eating championship with idol guest Rio Nanami, and free Niigata ice cream and a traditional dance performance at Kabukicho Cinecity Square.
Hulu will exclusively stream every performance of DOZLE Corp.'s solo offline event 'Shiritsu Dozle Gakuen: Buttobina Matsuri!!,' held September 12–13, 2026, with viewing tickets on sale starting July 24, 2026.
A stage devoted to the roughly 600-year-old comedic art of kyogen arrives at Roppongi Tricolore Theater this October and November, led by the young performer Mannojo Nomura.
coly's stage play "Promise of Wizard - Our Magical Party Wiz You! - A Story About the Stars" will stream its main performance live from Parthenon Tama Main Hall on July 25, 2026, with streaming tickets on sale from July 21 and archive viewing available through August 2.
THE Chara online store has started accepting post-event mail orders for merchandise from the "Tears on a Withered Flower" POP UP SHOP, previously held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store and Animate Umeda Store.
A pickup gacha for the new character Ice Heaven's Prison Catastrophia has begun in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, running from July 21 to August 3, 2026, alongside the new Doppel Fantasy content running through August 2.
TOWERLAND –ROOFTOP BAR & BBQ–, located directly beneath NIDEC Kyoto Tower, will host its first bubble performance event, TOWERLAND BUBBLE STATION, on August 8, 2026, featuring performer Shabota Awao as part of its ongoing 30-day summer event series.
A collaboration cafe for the TV anime "You and I Are Polar Opposites" will run at motto cafe Ikebukuro from August 4 to September 13 and at motto cafe Osaka from November 6 to November 23, 2026, with the food menu and collaboration merchandise to be announced later.
Yanoman and Japan Art Media have launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE for the "Aretha Reunion Project," aiming to bring back the beloved Aretha role-playing game series after 35 years of dormancy. Running through August 31, 2026, the campaign covers modern re-releases, official merchandise, and a long-term roadmap that includes a possible new anime and game title.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is extending its operating hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 23 days from August 1 to August 23, 2026, as part of "Natsuyashiki no Yoru 2026." The event features an illuminated night park, a craft beer and festival plaza, a discounted After 5 ticket, and daily comedy or street performances.
DMM GAMES has launched the "Summer! DMM GAMES Swimsuit Jack!! '26" campaign, running from July 14 to August 12, 2026, featuring a roulette offering a cumulative 1 million winners a chance at as much as 10,000 DMM Points, purchase coupons across 25-plus titles, and login bonuses spanning 28 participating games.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will hold a 35th anniversary special show, Kinpare: What Do You Do with Rakugo and Painting?, on August 11, 2026, pairing illustrator Kin Shiotani's live drawing performance with rakugo storytelling by Tatekawa Harunosuke, alongside a pre-show lunch buffet at the hotel's Prince Hall.
Nagasaki Stadium City is opening its first haunted house, "Oshigurui," from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Produced by Nagasaki-born horror creator Michael T. Yamaguchi, the walk-through attraction ties into the story of horror idol group Akushukai and lets visitors choose between two fear levels.
OUTERPLANE has kicked off a major summer update, adding the limited-time character Heatwave Cop Delta alongside the new event dungeon Automaton of the Horizon, seasonal campaigns, and new summer skins for four fan-favorite characters. The update also previews an upcoming opening tutorial and a Steam (PC) version of the game.
Sanrio is holding a two-day festival called "Pomfes" for Pompompurin's 30th anniversary at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on September 12 and 13, 2026, with stage performances by the character and guest artists including Juice=Juice, Monaki, and WILD BLUE.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is celebrating the August 7 release of Minions & Monsters with a themed collaboration room available August 1 to 31, 2026, and a Hollywood-inspired collaboration afternoon tea at Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA running July 21 to August 31, 2026.
Sammy Networks' free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real begins offering Daito Giken's Shinobi Soul II ~The Chapter of Blazing Fire~ starting July 14, 2026, bringing the popular 2013 hall machine to smartphones for free.
Voltage's consumer brand AmuLit has released sins of KALEIDO, the newest entry in the Witch Series following even if TEMPEST, as a Nintendo Switch download title. A new Witch Series promotional video is now live, with new merchandise arriving July 17.
From September 16 to October 31, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea host the "Disney Halloween" event, featuring the Villains' parade "Into the Frenzy," new photo spots, seasonal menus, and merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta also expands its Coco-themed "Lazos de la Familia" event, plus a new Duffy & Friends program and stage show.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's 2026 summer campaign, the "Even-More-Ken-Matsudaira-Covered Island Summer Siege," begins July 18, upgrading the hit "Ken Matsudaira-Covered Amusement Park" into an even more intense version and extending the takeover to the aquarium, with new attractions launching August 1, Ken Matsudaira arriving in person on July 30, and the "Fireworks Symphonia" show running through August 31.
From July 21 to September 13, children in middle school or younger accompanied by a guardian can play billiards free for up to two hours at BAGUS amusement locations across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya.
Bandai Namco Entertainment is running a Steam key code sale on Amazon, with discounts of up to 79% on select titles including ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, running through July 13, 2026.
The immersive noir comedy "BAD END," the debut production of new theater project Dawn Stage, runs August 28 to September 1, 2026, at Atelier Fanfare Koenji in Tokyo, with a cast that includes a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku, an active pro wrestler, and an adult video actress.
Grand Theft Auto Online's newest heist, The Kortz Center Heist, goes live on July 14, sending players into one of Los Santos's premier cultural institutions to steal priceless works of art.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has launched a summer update featuring the new Legend Fighter Aqua Splash Style Mai Shiranui, seasonal pickup summon events, a new swinging-action minigame, and several other limited-time events.
SAT-BOX has released Make it! Shaved Ice, a cooking action game about running a shaved ice shop, today on Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players shave ice, add syrup, and top with fruit to fill orders, with solo Score Attack and four-player local Versus modes.
Idea Factory's female-oriented game brand Otomate released the Nintendo Switch romance adventure CRAZY CHA!N -Elpis no Kusari- on July 9, 2026, complete with a countdown campaign, six voiced love interests, and new opening and ending themes performed by girls' metal band HAGANE.
Starting July 10, 2026, Path to Nowhere is holding the Murphy's Misadventures event, introducing new Sinners Murphy and Norma along with limited-time rewards, costumes, and rate-up banners.
Shibuya Real Squid Game, the immersive event built around the Netflix series, has extended its run to August 31, 2026, with a 4.9-star Google rating, a collab cafe, and new student, family, and pair ticket discounts.
The PC anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out a major update on July 9, 2026, opening the new main-story chapter "Episode 3" with three new mazes and the Desolate accessory series, alongside a third collaboration with Last Origin featuring new avatars, A.R Cards, and a run of commemorative in-game events.
AEON Cinema Ayagawa in Kagawa and AEON Cinema Rinku Sennan in Osaka reopen their fully renovated lobbies on July 17, 2026, taking on a space station theme and a movie studio theme respectively, complete with new photo spots, lounge areas, and dining corners for visitors of all ages.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe has welcomed its three millionth visitor, marking the milestone with a ceremony, a no-lose prize lottery for the first 300 guests, a new photo spot with mascot character Spi, and a renewal of its ELEMENTS zone.
The restaurant-management simulation game adds a limited-time challenge event alongside two pickup gacha banners featuring staff dressed in matching summer yukata.
Starting July 7th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces swimsuit-costumed characters Littley and Rusalka in limited-time gachas, along with the "Aquarium Showtime!" event running until July 27th.
The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, bringing music-synchronized fireworks together with drone art for an autumn night of entertainment. Advance lottery reception for early-bird tickets opened on July 11, and the day also features the Hokusetsu Culture Festival and Ramen EXPO from 11:00 AM.
Fortune-telling media outlet Denwa Uranai Mirai has released a free web tool that uses a one-oracle tarot reading to help users decide whether now is the right moment to reach out to an ex-boyfriend about getting back together.
From July 7 to August 18, 2026, the Ginza sumo dinner-show restaurant HIRAKUZA GINZA runs a summer event with a Tanabata wish-writing corner, limited-time sake cocktails, a drink stamp rally, and an uchiwa fan giveaway for ticket holders.
IBJ Matching is hosting a large-scale immersive matchmaking event in collaboration with Shibuya Real Squid Game, the experience-based facility recreating the world of Netflix's Squid Game, at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F on July 11, 2026. Up to 100 participants can enjoy team missions and free-talk sessions inspired by the hit series.
XING Inc.'s MiruHaco video service is offering the 2025 hit film KAMEN RIDER GAVV: Invaders of the Candy House free to watch in karaoke rooms nationwide from July 10 through September 9, 2026, timed to the theatrical release of two new tokusatsu films on July 24.
From July 7 to August 23, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is holding a collaboration campaign celebrating Royal Scandal's 12th anniversary, featuring original illustrations, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and a singing campaign at participating locations across Japan.
Following the strong response it received last year, KATE's co-created attraction with Universal Studios Japan returns for a limited time from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights 15th anniversary.
Marvel Rivals' Season 9, "The Mystery of Thebes," begins July 10, introducing new hero Jubilee as a Strategist, a major overhaul to the Team-Up system, a full rework of Black Widow, a new map, and a new game mode.
Meitetsu Komaki Hotel in Aichi Prefecture is holding a one-night 1980s disco-themed event called "DISCO REVIVAL! Time Slip to the 80s!!" on August 29, 2026, featuring live vocal group Sweet Voice, DJ Leaf Motif, a buffet dinner, and free-flow drinks.
KSHMR headlines the all-night electronic music festival "SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO -AFTER DARK-" at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo on September 26, 2026, joined by Showtek and TJR, with combined and early-bird tickets now on sale.
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A new update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH introduces the awakened [Pathfinder] Rudy, the new legendary hero [孤高の黄煙]エリス, and a lineup of Month of 7K events including gacha campaigns, login bonuses, and a comedy story event.
From July 11 to August 30, Yomiuriland's popular Bandit coaster gets a summer splash makeover with five soaking points, joined by a drenching swing ride and a summer festival with dance shows and game stalls.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha called "Ephemeral Jellyfish," featuring jellyfish-themed costumes and backgrounds, available through September 30, 2026, alongside limited-time sunflower and summer festival background packs.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association opens the official visitor website for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and unveils ticket sales details, the main visual, and this year's sponsor lineup.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is running HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 through August 23, adding a free live music series, an SDGs upcycling workshop, a regional ice cream shop, and its long-running water-sprinkling tradition to cool the neighborhood.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, headlined by the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The milestone year brings a new Resident Evil Requiem attraction, a record number of zombies, and collaborations with Chainsaw Man and Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding its "Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Island: Summer Campaign" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, expanding the popular Ken Matsudaira Mamire Amusement Park into the Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Amusement Park and adding a brand-new Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Aquarium, with Ken Matsudaira himself visiting the park on July 30.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Sega's beloved early-2000s arcade hits MUSHIKING: The King of Beetles and Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! launches on July 9, 2026, featuring collaboration darts games, digital content rewards, and a limited-edition card lottery.
Starting July 6, 2026, DearSt! RHYTHM STAGE, the Web3 rhythm game jointly developed by NEXST and Dearstage, has introduced a gacha feature offering new characters and limited costumes based on real idols.
Drecom has launched a new MAP event, "Demon Summer Asagi Wars★," in the smartphone RPG DISGAEA RPG, introducing new characters "Salvatore of the Sea" and "Swimsuit Sapphire," alongside an event reward, "Tanned Swimsuit Etna."
Masato Hayashi, runner-up of ABEMA's "RAPSTAR 2025," held a 200-fan release party at Shibuya's NEVERLAND on July 5, 2026, celebrating his advance single "BOSO TOKYO" with a citywide Shibuya promotion, a high-energy live set, and a fan-written flag display.
PES's new EP "PES Part III" pairs four songs written since 2024 with the newly recorded track "So So," arriving as the artist heads out on a nationwide live house tour with an extra Tokyo date now added by popular demand.
Konami Amusement's newest Smart Pachislot machine, Sengoku Collection 6, starts rolling out to halls across Japan today, bringing an evolved warlord system alongside a launch campaign offering QUO Card Pay prizes.
Following the June 26 release of their new EP and the July 1 launch of an in-game crossover, YOASOBI has unveiled an official music video for "Orion," the song written for Overwatch's new Tokyo storyline.
Coamix releases volume 1 of "Doom: Satsujin Keisatsukan no Danzairoku," the long-awaited sequel to the hit series "Brutal: Satsujin Keisatsukan no Kokuhaku," on July 7, and bookstores nationwide will hand out limited "Cheki-style" collectible cards to buyers of either title.
An event celebrating a major update for the arcade game THE iDOLM@STER TOURS will be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City's Fountain Square on July 27, 2026, featuring cast members from THE IDOLM@STER series and a public live stream.
On August 7, 2026, United Cinemas Kishiwada in Osaka will be renamed Lawson-United Cinemas Kishiwada and will introduce a 4DX theater, bringing the chain's 4DX theater count to 23 nationwide. Ahead of feature screenings in the new 4DX theater, a specially produced short film capturing the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival with 4D motion, water, and wind effects will play, a first for a Japanese movie theater.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its first summer night aquarium event, "Irukarnival," after regular closing hours from July 25 to August 23, 2026, and again during Silver Week from September 19 to 23. Themed around "jump," the after-hours event features dynamic dolphin and acrobatic performances alongside a rare look at animals' nighttime routines.
Clapper's Diner on the 5th floor of Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro is offering an original menu inspired by Spider-Man: Brand New Day from July 10 to August 27, 2026, ahead of the film's July 31 nationwide release.
American multimedia art pioneer Tony Oursler is presenting his first major solo exhibition in Japan, Tech/Gnosis-Magic, Media, Art, at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills from July 3 to September 27, 2026. The show gathers 49 works, including two world premieres, alongside a linked catalog, collaboration cafe menu, official goods, and a summer program of related events around Toranomon Hills.
A new theatrical chapter of Assassination Classroom, built around previously unadapted manga episodes to mark the series' 10th anniversary, arrives exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, August 7, 2026.
CharaP, an AI character chat service, is adding a new "Talk" chat mode on July 1, 2026, and marking the launch with a character contest offering ¥10 million in total prize and support money across a Creation Division and a Migration Division.
FamilyMart is marking Strawberry Prince's 10th anniversary with a FamiMa Online-exclusive lottery and original goods, a FamiPay daily mini-game, FamiMa Print bromides, and a special "Happy Horoscope" video series, all launching July 7, 2026.
L&L Victor Entertainment and PANDORA launch IDOL:UnderCode, a new transmedia idol project linking anime, VTuber, and games, as five characters begin TikTok LIVE streaming today and invite fans to help shape their story.
Kobe Harborland's historic Brick Warehouse is hosting a haunted house event, "The Curse of Jubako – Save Hakoneko!," from July 10 to September 6, 2026. Visitors sneak through the fog-filled warehouse, dodge cursed cats, and complete missions to rescue the sealed guardian spirit Hakoneko, with an extra-thrilling lights-out mode running during the final hour each day.
Monster Strike welcomes new character Aruka, voiced by Azumi Waki, to the Extreme Beast God Festival gacha on July 4, 2026, alongside a Japan national soccer team collaboration and a quote-post campaign.
The dress-up and character-raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new classic gacha called "Sunny Days Memories," featuring blue ocean and sunflower field costumes, alongside a summer-themed seasonal event and limited-time background packs.
From July 17 to August 30, 2026, Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold its "Refreshing Summer Festival 2026," featuring an upgraded sea lion splash show, an outdoor mist squad, seasonal octopus and penguin displays, and new early-morning-only events with a discounted ticket.
Following more than 200,000 visitors in Nagoya and Tokyo, YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan - opens July 3 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture for visitors of all ages.
Cybird's hit otome game Ikémen Prince: Beauty and Her Beast celebrates its 6th anniversary on July 1, 2026, with a new theme song PV, an announced collaboration with Animate Gratte, and pre-orders for a limited-edition mirror mini case goods set.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen has launched a Tanabata-themed interior decoration event, "To Orihime, Ten Steps Away," alongside a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 staff member Heuchera (Orihime) with an increased appearance rate, both running through July 15.
MMORPG RF ONLINE NEXT has rolled out a major update introducing Chapter 12 and a new region, Lavaron, in the Sindrey Archipelago, along with new field bosses, a limited-time event dungeon, login rewards, and fresh costumes.
Bunkamura presents a diverse summer 2026 lineup across Shibuya, anchored by a major photography exhibition from Rencontres d'Arles, Sarah Brightman's musical comeback in Sunset Boulevard, Noh theater, and new film releases.
A COBIHAMU CHAN collaboration cafe is coming to net cafe & karaoke DiCE's Ikebukuro and Osaka Dotonbori locations from July 9 to 26, 2026, with an exclusive collab menu, original goods, and DiCE-exclusive 9th anniversary birthday items.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation celebrates 1,000 days since launch with an anniversary campaign, the Tanabata-themed "Make a Wish on a Tanzaku" event, and limited-time pickup gacha featuring ★5 styles. The event runs from June 30 to July 15, 2026.
A water play park featuring three activity zones — water gun battles, a rowboat pool, and a kids' splash area — runs on the Yokohama World Porters rooftop from July 3 to August 30, 2026, right next to Japan's first CRAZY GOLF course.
HIKKY, organizer of Virtual Market, developed Sammy Corporation's inaugural permanent VR world in VRChat, featuring Tokyo Revengers collaboration content, revival games from past Virtual Markets, a point-based item exchange system, and creator economy integration.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold a night-only collaboration event with the anime film 超かぐや姫！ from July 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring special jellyfish displays, a mermaid show, and character voice audio guides.
Zerokyori Connect No. 1, a VTuber-hosted indie game event that brings audiences up close with hand-picked indie titles, will be held at namco TOKYO in Shinjuku on July 18, 2026.
Prime 1 Studio's PRIME 1 STATUE brand is releasing an Ultimate Diorama Masterline statue of the Queen Alien from Aliens, recreating the nightmare breeding ground from planet LV-426 in a diorama spanning 140cm wide. Pre-orders begin June 26.
Japan's largest Disney orchestra concert tour returns with a Frozen-centered program, live vocals from New York performers, and 51 performances across 30 cities from September 11 to December 27, 2026.
A teaser PV for the new Disney smartphone game Disney Sparklink Stars, developed by coly Inc. under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan, was released on June 24, 2026. Pre-registration is now open via the official X account.
Mobile RPG Epic Seven has kicked off its summer season update, bringing the new limited hero 深海の瞳 フミル, a six-week special sub-story, and the Epic Dash event running through August 27, 2026.
The TV anime adaptation of Gacha Girls Corps — the light novel series with over 1.2 million copies sold — has been confirmed, with a broadcast start scheduled for January 2027. The teaser visual and main cast have also been revealed.
GLOVETY has announced FORTUNE x WORLD ~Bokura ga Game o Tsukuru Riyuu~, an all-ages adventure game following a high school student who gets drawn into the bishoujo game industry. The title launches October 30, 2026, with artwork by 館川まこ and scenario by 新島夕.
A limited-time sale offering up to 40% off has kicked off for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, alongside the debut of a new bundle pack combining two classic Mega Man collections, standalone DLC, and a 121-track original soundtrack.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a permanent offshore art stage set on the sea along the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, opens on July 17, 2026, with opera, ballet, dance, and taiko drumming performed against the backdrop of Osaka Bay.
A Sonic the Hedgehog × ROUND1 collaboration campaign is set to run at ROUND1 locations across Japan from July 10 to October 12, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, a collab room, and more.
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, ABEMA is opening a dedicated "Ultraman 60th Anniversary Channel" from July 3 to July 29, 2026, with 23 series airing daily for free.
Universal Studios Japan is hosting special "Back to Hogwarts" anniversary events at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from September 1 to 30, 2026, including a one-night-only after-park-close special event, the return of the Hogwarts Castle Walk, and limited-edition digital badges.
Virtual men's idol group FouRTe Project is releasing a new lineup of character goods through Movic, along with an online fair at Animate and Movic shops where customers receive a bonus bromide for every 1,100 yen spent on pre-orders from June 24 to July 12, 2026.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching "どでかじゃんぼ," a new line of oversized stuffed animals from its original prize brand GiGO PRIZE®. The first series features dinosaurs arriving June 25, 2026, with a dangerous creatures series following on July 7, 2026.
MIKOTO-MATSURI (命音祭), an immersive wellbeing festival fusing Japanese tradition with art and technology, comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on July 4, 2026, featuring 10 artists and an eight-stage immersive program.
ABEMA is launching a dedicated Naruto channel on June 26, 2026, broadcasting all 720 episodes of the Naruto TV anime series for free through July 25, 2026.
Niconico has unveiled its 2026 summer anime streaming lineup, featuring 62 titles in total — including 57 with free first episodes. New episodes will be available for free during the first week after broadcast, with select titles also offered under Niconico Premium and individual rental plans.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago City will host "Eisa Night," a series of 14 traditional Okinawan Eisa performances by different local youth associations, every Saturday and holiday from July 18 to September 26, 2026 — free for hotel guests.
Developed by Square Glade Games and published by SEGA in Japan, Outbound is an open-world cozy survival game where players build and customize their own camper van while exploring a near-future utopia — now available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
The virtual hall app SloPachi Spirit has expanded its official web payment system "AppPay" with two new payment methods, bringing full support to all three major Japanese carrier payments, and is celebrating with a limited campaign offering 50 free Stars to users who access the payment site.
2K launches the Brush and Blade Collection for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, introducing Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a new leader alongside Heian Japan and Sengoku Japan civilizations.
Riot Games has launched VALORANT Season 2026 // Act 4 on June 24, 2026, introducing the new map "Summit" — a 5v5 arena set at a Radiant training academy in the mountains of China — along with the new 3v3 "Retake" mode.
A new Disney smartphone game, Disney Sparklink Stars, has launched its official website along with pre-registration via social media, plus a follow-and-repost campaign offering Disney Store gift cards.
The morineki area at Keitto in Daito City, Osaka, is hosting a two-day summer festival on July 18–19, 2026, featuring a VR dinosaur experience, lantern-making workshops, a yukata hair arrangement class, and an evening street fair.
Ten artists including YU-KI & DJ KOO from TRF, DA PUMP, and STU48 will take the stage at Shirahama Beach on August 1, 2026, with a grand finale of 8,000 music fireworks.
Netmarble's latest cross-platform MMORPG VAMPIR: Heir of Blood is holding its second official live stream on June 24, 2026, where the Japan release date, post-launch roadmap, and tournament details will be announced.
A new limited-time event "Ezphit, the Lost Ancient City" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on June 18, 2026, along with new characters 魔妃クレオクス and 魔子クレオクフ, a new gacha, and a damage challenge event.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho hosts "Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Summer Festival ~88 Mysterious Constellations~," transforming all 88 constellations into yokai characters from the world of Shigeru Mizuki.
A drone show event celebrating Doremi's birthday is coming to the Funabashi Racecourse Lawn Plaza on July 25, 2026, featuring a drone show, dance performances, and an anime screening of Magical DoReMi.
From July 4 to September 6, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will host "Hanabi Aquarium by NAKED," a summer seasonal event blending digital fireworks with aquatic life and two versions of dolphin performances for day and night visitors.
Atlus is running a "June PICK UP Sale" on the PS Store and Nintendo eShop, offering Persona 5 Royal on Nintendo Switch at 70% off alongside deep discounts on Metaphor ReFantazio, RAIDOU Remastered, Unicorn Overlord, and other popular titles.
SEGA is running a limited-time special sale on select PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch titles through the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, with discounts running until July 1, 2026.
The beloved Tabekko Dobutsu character experience event returns for its 5th installment, opening July 10, 2026 at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama, featuring a massive circular LED display, interactive zones, and limited-edition goods.
Tokyo Dome City is hosting "Chill Out Night" from July 18, 2026, featuring illuminated lawn areas, outdoor cinema, a jazz bar event, the JFA official beer garden, and more summer evening entertainment.
Dwango has revealed full details for The VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (Vocacolle 2026 Summer), the massive online VOCALOID festival running August 20 to 24, 2026 on Niconico. Highlights include a REMIX project with Stem data from famous Vocaloid producers, a collaboration with the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai, and multiple ranking categories open for submissions.
The Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan Festival in Tokyo Tower 2026 opens July 18 and runs through September 27, featuring a live dinosaur show, 3D battle theater, digital coloring attractions, and hands-on activities based on the popular anime and book series Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan.
To mark the 20th anniversary revival screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a fan event featuring director Mamoru Hosoda will be held on June 26, 2026 at OZ cafe in Tokyo. Tickets include a special collaboration drink, and the evening will feature a talk and team quiz.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya hosts HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 from June 26 to August 23, 2026, featuring a Toy Story 5 themed cafe stand and an outdoor dining experience with live music at Hibiya Step Square.
ABEMA is streaming all 11 episodes of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 "Loss Arc" for free on June 21 (Sunday) and 22 (Monday), 2026, to celebrate the completion of the arc's broadcast. Past seasons from Season 1 through Season 3 are also available free through the end of September.
Universal Studios Japan unveils a lineup of summer-exclusive food, drinks, and goods for its 25th anniversary celebration, including festival-style twists on classic stall snacks and a special night entertainment show running from July 1 to August 26, 2026.
A new collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has kicked off, bringing Rimuru, Benimaru, Shion, and Shizu into the world of White Cat.
DAVE THE DIVER's new DLC "DAVE THE DIVER - In the Jungle Content Pack" launched on June 18, 2026, for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, featuring around 10 hours of new story content set in a jungle village called Utara.
KRAFTON Japan has launched a special "KRAFTON Sale" for the survival life simulation game Dinkum, offering discounted prices on Steam and Nintendo Switch starting June 18, 2026.
The TV anime adaptation of "Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki." (by Tsutomu), serialized on the webcomic site COMICポラリス, has been confirmed to begin broadcasting in October 2026. A promotional video featuring the insert song "Pagu tto itchatte~" has also been released for the first time.
Phoenixx has launched a playable demo for SUMMER ROAD 10-Minute Auto Roguelite, a casual roguelite RPG featuring auto-battles and costume changes. The demo is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest running June 16–23, 2026.
Japan's first tokusatsu giant robot hero series, Giant Robo, will have its Episode 1 broadcast in a 4K negative scan HD remaster on TOKYO MX on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM — ahead of the Blu-ray BOX release on July 8.
Project ZETA, a new multi-team tactical arena game from KRAFTON's NIRVANANA Studio, is holding its first global community test from June 25 to 28, 2026, open to players in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe.
A uniquely square billiards table called Maspool has arrived at Dining Darts Bar Bee Shibuya from April 16, 2026, offering an accessible and sociable twist on pool that's perfect for groups and beginners.
Roblox is rolling out the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Event Hub — the platform's biggest official sports activation to date — alongside new Gen Z sports data showing how virtual play is shaping real-world fandom.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is set to unveil OTO-RACTION PARK on August 1, 2026, featuring new rides SONIC TUNE! and ROCKY EAGLE in a new zone that blends attractions, AI, and music.
The immersive 5-face LED space Wonder Box 360 at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe has received an Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Award 2026, recognized for its outstanding immersive digital experience.
An all-English Japanese comedy show, OWARAI ASAKUSA, is set to take the stage at Asakusa France-za Engei-jo Toyokan for two runs — 8 nights in July and 10 nights in September 2026. Inspired by a sold-out success in Chicago, the show brings top Japanese comedians performing fully translated sketch comedy to inbound audiences.
PICK A BOO, a roguelike co-op escape action game for up to six players developed by Toydium and published by Game & Co., has launched its Steam store page. A free trial demo will be playable during Steam Next Fest starting June 16, 2026.
The mobile quiz RPG Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has kicked off a new SOUL BANKER spinoff event on June 12, 2026, featuring new characters and an accompanying gacha banner running through August 31.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon are hosting two Pride Month events in June 2026 — a glamorous afternoon tea collaboration with M·A·C at Sophie at EDITION, and an electrifying night event featuring Cyber Jazz artist Solene Velvet at Gold Bar at EDITION.
A public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs. Netherlands match will be held at TATEISHIZA, a theater-style venue in Konan City, Shiga, on June 15 starting at 5:00 AM.
A new casual mobile game lets players grow crops, bake a wide variety of breads, and build the most popular bakery in town through idle gameplay and shop management.
An online lottery featuring 18 exclusive items based on the manga "You Said You Loved Me, Didn't You? (Sukitte Itta no Omae Darou ga!)" goes on sale at Kujitomo from June 19, 2026, with new illustrations by author Miso Umeda.
The sweeping visual poem The Black Cow, featuring music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and partially shot on 70mm film over eight years of production, will screen for one week from July 3 to 9, 2026, at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku. A special stage greeting with actor Min Tanaka and director Tetsuichiro Tsuta is also planned on July 4.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 kicks off on June 12, 2026, introducing new hero Cyclops, a massive 18v18 game mode, a summer festival event, and a new third-party tournament program.
The Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters is having a 9-day limited theatrical screening from June 10 to June 18, 2026, with official merchandise available for purchase at select cinemas across Japan while supplies last.
Japan's first immersive digital art venue, RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opens at Tokyo Dream Park in Ariake on June 12, 2026. A 3-day Grand Opening celebration (June 12–14) brings together Van Gogh-themed displays, live events, collaborative food menus, and a stamp rally.
Two new champions, Senna and Thresh, have joined the free-to-play 2v2 fighting game 2XKO on June 10, alongside the launch of the new PvE mode "The Climb."
The beloved 2006 anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time returns to Japanese theaters from July 3, 2026, for its 20th anniversary revival screening. Attendees can receive limited-edition entry gifts including original tattoo seals inspired by Makoto's time-leap counter and a special mini fan distributed only on July 13.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
Voice actress Miyuri Shimabukuro, who plays Hana Danno in the TV anime Tsugai of the Underworld, is set to appear for two consecutive episodes of "Tsugaigatari," radiko's official original podcast for the series, with Episode 10 streaming from around 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 11.
Starting June 21, 2026, W Osaka's outdoor open-air terrace and indoor pool launch a summer-only promotion featuring Yamazaki 12-Year whisky kakigori, seasonal dinner packages, and a one-night opening party with international DJs and a poolside sushi bar.
The live-streaming platform 17LIVE has launched a special collaboration event with the beloved Hammerin' Harry pachinko series, running from June 10 to June 29, 2026, with exclusive prizes up for grabs.
Season 2 of the short anime Fist of the North Star: Elegy of the Fist King Army Grunts is set to begin airing on July 6, 2026. A new PV has been released, and legendary guitarist Tsuyoshi Ujiki will participate as a special guest on the new ending theme.
Mobile RPG StoneAge: Idle Adventure is celebrating its 100-day launch anniversary with a series of limited-time events running through July 6, including mission-based rewards, login bonuses, and a special pass introducing two new pets.
The Nintendo Switch otome game Handsome Laundering -the mystic lover- is receiving a new DLC "After Story" on June 18, 2026, featuring fully-voiced continuation stories for all eight characters along with newly drawn event graphics.
The I Don't Want to Be a Dragon Girl! in-anime band Jack-Pot has announced collaboration tracks with three major artists, plus a live stage debut at the Duel Masters 25th Anniversary Tour.
Season 3 of LET IT DIE: INFERNO is now live, introducing Yotsuyama Castle, new boss Gouma Musha, new enemy types, two new playable bodies, three new weapons, and a BGM selection feature. A limited-time 70% off Steam sale is also underway.
Streaming-intervention psycho-horror ADV Red Chat Ritual: TSUMIMI TIME has exceeded 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations. The game's first demo is now available ahead of its appearance at Steam Next Fest, running June 16–23, 2026.
The Sanwa Koutsu Taxi Haunted Spot Pilgrimage Tour 2026 is expanding nationwide for the first time, with new taxi partners from Niigata, Shizuoka, and Hiroshima joining the lineup across 8 areas. Lottery applications are open through July 15.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
A limited-run entertainment exhibition opening at Arube Hall in Nagoya on June 12, 2026. Visitors explore displays of relatable "showaru" (mischievous) everyday moments and take an AI-powered Dark Type Diagnosis to reveal their personality type.
Flower Knight Girl receives a June 8 update featuring the new "Bridal Wars" event, new June Bride gacha characters, and voice-acted character quests.
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert "Hunting Music Festival 2026" is set for Tokyo, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo from August to November 2026, featuring major orchestras and popular tracks from across the series.
A new wedding-themed character Asuka (Wedding) has been added to the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, and the second part of the "Happy Wedding Road" in-game event is now underway through June 22, 2026.
A new browser-based idle RPG inspired by the Hyakka Ryouran SAMURAI GIRLS series is now accepting pre-registrations, with a campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 for 400 winners.
The Steam RGG Studio Sale is now live with limited-time discounts on select Like a Dragon series titles, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at 75% off and Yakuza: Like a Dragon International at 60% off. The sale runs through June 18, 2026.
The full QUARTET NIGHT cast reunion live event will be streamed exclusively on U-NEXT, covering two multi-angle performances at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY on June 20 and 21, 2026.
The animated feature film Another World, born from Digital Hollywood Graduate School's Japan IP Global Challenge Project and based on the Japanese novel Sennen Oni, opens in US theaters starting June 5, 2026, following acclaim at international film festivals and box office success in Hong Kong.
A collaboration campaign between Karaoke Manekineko and the dark fantasy game Magical Girl Witch Trials runs from June 4 to July 20, 2026, featuring exclusive drinks, limited goods, and a singing campaign at select locations nationwide.
The official Michael Jackson merchandise store "KING OF POP" is returning as a limited-time pop-up at Shinjuku Marui Annex (June 12–21) and Namba Marui (June 26–July 5, 2026), featuring exclusively licensed goods from around the world.
The upcoming magical girl suspense novel game by game brand Acacia, Mahou Shoujo no Inshuu Mura, surpassed 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations just three days after the wishlist opened.
The immersive ancient Egypt exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai's PLOT48 will host nightly mystery-solving events every day from July 17 through August 31, 2026, following the event's sellout success in previous seasons.
A special pre-opening event for the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026) took place on June 5, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, where champions from comedy, sports, and entertainment gathered to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and mark the start of the largest-ever PJCS tournament.
Starting June 5, 2026, Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz is rolling out a new series of remade ranking events called the "Okaeri! Grand Mage Cup," featuring revived rare reward spirits and updated rules for more accessible gameplay.
SEGA is releasing "Forever Fast - 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog," a 2-disc compilation album featuring 22 vocal tracks from the Sonic series, on June 24, 2026. A live concert celebrating the milestone is also scheduled for June 28 in Tokyo.
The fifth drawn-down character visual for Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -, featuring Kashuu Kiyomitsu "Image on Ice Ver.," has been unveiled ahead of the October 2026 ice show at the National Yoyogi Stadium. Ticket lottery applications are now open.
New merchandise inspired by Hagrid's iconic pink birthday cake from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone goes on sale on June 8, 2026, along with a miniature birthday cake at the Frog Cafe from July 18.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, bringing Cloud and his companions' sweeping adventure to new platforms. A 20% early purchase discount on the digital version runs through June 10.
A reimagined version of the beloved 2013 platformer Rayman Legends is arriving on October 1, 2026, bringing 3D visuals, a new story, offline co-op for up to four players, and an all-new sixth world.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo brings an immersive hotel-themed visual space to Shinjuku, running from July 2026 through May 2027.
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL's 7th-floor bar is hosting a one-night-only event on June 26, 2026 that brings together Sapporo's beloved late-night parfait culture and live jazz from a professional saxophone and piano duo.
A hotel stay package bundled with viewing tickets for Season 2 of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- is available from August 3 to November 30, 2026, with exclusive original souvenirs for guests.
After a 9-year hiatus, WORLD HAPPINESS 2026 ~ I'm HOME ~ is heading back to Tokyo's Yoyogi National Gymnasium on June 28, 2026. The complete day timetable and the full lineup of the special "SP YT session" tribute stage have now been announced.
From June 5 to 21, 2026, ABEMA is streaming six slice-of-life and coming-of-age anime series free of charge every weekend, with full-episode marathon broadcasts of Nichijou, Is the Order a Rabbit?, Hyouka, and more.
From May 14 to June 21, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a World Trigger anime collaboration campaign at participating locations across Japan, featuring exclusive drinks, original merchandise, and themed rooms in Tokyo and Osaka.
A Vietnam-themed night cruise is scheduled for July 31, 2026 in Osaka, combining a ride on the next-generation EV vessel "Queen Bee M7," authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and live traditional dance by V-Artists Osaka—all for a group limited to 24 guests.
A ground-up reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, built with Unreal Engine 5, is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The TV anime Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Season 2 is set to premiere on July 8, 2026, broadcasting on AT-X, TOKYO MX, and BS Nittele, with advance streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store.
Romance story app 100 Love Scenes PLUS marks its 9th anniversary in June 2026 with a series of special campaigns, including a chance to read 99 characters' full stories for free throughout the month.
Nijigen no Mori's "Godzilla Intercept Operation" on Awaji Island is running a limited-time summer event from July 18 to September 13, 2026, featuring traditional Japanese games and exclusive prizes for Premium Ticket and VIP Journey Pass holders.
Around 25,000 visitors gathered at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba on May 30, 2026, for an immersive fireworks event combining live music, drone shows, and a narrative fireworks performance marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba and the 50th anniversary of Inage Beach.
Street Fighter 6 marks its 3rd anniversary on June 2 with a lineup of in-game events including an SNS Avatar Contest with exclusive title prizes, a special V-Rival featuring Producer Matsumoto, the Extreme Battle Tournament, Drive Ticket Rush, and more.
The iconic nighttime parade at Tokyo Disneyland has marked 25 years since its June 1, 2001 debut, with a special commemorative image available to park guests through the Tokyo Disney Resort app from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
Pre-orders for the new CD "Unknown Me" by Utahime Dream All Stars are now open, featuring the ending theme for the TV anime The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power, set to air in July 2026.
The high fantasy RPG Valkyrie Connect has launched its 10th anniversary celebration, offering up to 180 free character pulls via a popular vote gacha, 6,000 free diamonds, new Asterism characters via login bonus, and a brand-new Rune Chain mechanic.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Wind Breaker and Karaoke BanBan Group kicks off on June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive original merchandise, character-themed drinks, collaboration rooms, and life-size character panel rooms at locations across Japan.
Ayakashi Rumble! has added two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Yamata-no-Orochi and Daji — along with the Omaga Shurai event "Queen of Thorns and the Captured Princess" where players can obtain ★5 Hakutsuru Doji.
Dot Abyss, an idle and abyss-exploration RPG combining smooth pixel art animations with beautiful character designs, is set to launch on June 11 — achieving the fastest pre-registration pace in DMM GAMES platform history.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a puzzle cafe where guests must solve mysteries to "leave," has opened its sixth location in Osaka Namba — just steps from Dotonbori.
Free Fire's underwater-themed Undersea Mystery campaign has been running since April 2026, bringing new gameplay areas, character Ray, and the Pyro login system. ManaBuy provides discounted Diamond charging for Japanese players with UID-based ordering and PayPay payment support.
The first-ever collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and the hit anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End launches on May 30, 2026, featuring a brand-new storytelling walk-through attraction, themed restaurant, and thrilling ride experience running through January 11, 2027.
Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo runs June 6–7 at Belsal Akihabara with free admission. Visitors can discover over 1,000 items including new Nendoroid, PLAMAX, and figma releases, plus special greeting appearances and venue-exclusive campaigns.
The TV anime adaptation of Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen has confirmed its premiere date of July 4, 2026, along with opening theme artist THE JET BOY BANGERZ, ending theme artist WOLF HOWL HARMONY, and newly announced characters and cast members.
Starting June 3, 2026, Regal Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a stay plan that includes admission tickets to the newly renovated UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE immersive theme park. Prices start from ¥24,940 per room for two guests.
A collaboration campaign celebrating the new Sgt. Frog theatrical anime film is coming to all Round1 venues nationwide from June 12 to August 30, 2026, featuring newly drawn character illustrations, exclusive merchandise, themed menus with novelty giveaways, and specially decorated karaoke rooms.
Starting May 27, 2026, KINGDOM Ran introduces two new warriors, SR/UR Tei and SR/UR Raiki, alongside the limited-time Formation of the Giant General and Military Advisor event.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
The second major update for the open-world wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet, titled "Sunrise over the Palace," is now live on PC, PS5, and mobile, with renowned action director Yuen Woo-ping joining as global action consultant.
Yamamoto Nohgakudo, one of Osaka's oldest noh theaters with nearly a century of history, has been selected to receive the "Walk of Fame" award at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania — marking the first time in the award's history that a theater institution has been honored.
Square Enix is holding a digital download sale called "Square Enix Tokutoku! Carnival," headlined by the first-ever discount on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and a lineup of Dragon Quest 40th anniversary titles.
Lineage2M received the "REQUIEM: Sword Dance Commanding the Battlefield" update on May 27, 2026, featuring a Class Reboot for Dual Wield, the new weekly PvE content Mimir's Laboratory, and the game's first Mythic-grade class skin True Death Knight.
The mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient Fate received an update on May 27, 2026, unlocking Celestial Chapter 3 alongside a new job-specific special gacha and multiple limited-time events running through early June.
A special live program featuring 14 popular gaming streamers competing in Lords Mobile is now running on Niconico Live, with a fan support campaign open through June 24, 2026.
The AI-powered battle analysis tool Pokémon Battle Scope returns to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, set for June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, offering real-time battle insights to viewers of all experience levels.
RIOT MUSIC's VSinger label Mugensho Record is welcoming three new artists — DENSHINBASHIRA-CHAN, MIYAJIMA LECIEL, and KASAYA KUGURU — who will each hold their debut stream on June 1, 2026.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE is offering three exclusive limited prizes featuring Soravv — a popular YouTube game streamer and singer — including a pair mascot set and a hooded blanket, available from May 29 at 6:00 PM.
Season 3's second chapter, a new ★5 Vanguard fighter Adelheit, the Grand Rift front half, and Raid Battle Season 2 are all live in Chaos Zero Nightmare as of May 27.
Kawasaki Noh Theater marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a Noh performance by the Kanze School's Tessen-kai on July 20, featuring the plays Tenko and Kokaji.
The "Prebat!! Sainouari Exhibition" — a traveling showcase of artworks from Japan's beloved arts variety show — is heading to Yokohama Takashimaya (July 22 to August 2) and Osaka Takashimaya (August 5 to 17), displaying over 450 pieces created across 13 years of the program.
RF ONLINE NEXT has received a major update adding the new heavy-firepower "Demolition" biosuit class, Chapter 11.5 story content, a challenge mode for the Memory Battlefield dungeon, and a lineup of in-game events.
The second season of the MJ Cup Dragon God Championship, held entirely within SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, begins in June 2026 with an updated selection format and more opportunities to face Saikouisen professionals online.
A casino-themed premium gacha event, "Casino Dream Royale," has launched in the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, running until August 19, 2026.
The cult fantasy film The Fall, directed by Tarsem, is available on streaming for the first time with a 4K digital remaster launching exclusively on U-NEXT on June 15, 2026.
A new book co-authored by Yuji Horii and Kōzō Shiozaki, Yuji Horii's How Dragon Quest Is Made, is scheduled for release on July 17, 2026, offering an in-depth look at the game design philosophy behind the beloved RPG series.
NEMU RESORT in Ise-Shima National Park is kicking off the 6th installment of its immersive real mystery game, where guests solve cryptographic puzzles to uncover the hidden secret of a mysterious shrine and a vision of the resort 100 years in the future.
The new manga "The Former Hero's Old Man Saves the World Once More," with story by Shimozuki and art by Soutsu Umihito, has begun serialization on the web comic site Takecomic as of May 25, 2026.
All 11 episodes of the TV anime No. 6 are available to watch for free on YouTube for a limited time. Episodes 1–6 are streaming now through June 5, 2026, with episodes 7–11 to follow from June 6 to June 20.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, an orchestra concert will be held at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall on September 26, 2026. First-round lottery ticket applications are now open on TIGET.
The open-world action adventure game LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight, following young Bruce Wayne's transformation into Gotham City's hero, launched on May 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Holiday Travel staff Rena and her colleague Arimi try the LLPW-X pro wrestling experience in Tokyo. Read their honest review of stepping into a real wrestling ring, learning bumps and rope work, and even getting moves performed on them by active professional women wrestlers.
Noujiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed around passionate enthusiasm, comes to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days from May 29 to 31, 2026, featuring collaboration food and drinks, live performances, and 11 types of original merchandise.
Starting May 23, 2026, the giant inflatable attraction THE MEGA JUMP MOUNTAIN JAPAN at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka activates water on its slides for the summer season. New giant slides and an expanded athletic area make this year's setup bigger than last year.
An outdoor movie screening event is coming to Shinjuku Central Park from June 3 to 6, 2026. Enjoy four classic films on a giant screen surrounded by waterfalls and greenery, along with craft beer and food booths.
A global early preview for ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD, a new solo-focused stylish action RPG from Com2uS Holdings, is now underway. Players worldwide can participate until May 27 on PC and Android.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the summer event "Hachamecha Summer Party!" from July 3 to September 15, 2026, featuring the first-ever tanned appearances of Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Ahiru no Pekkle at any Sanrio theme park.
Nojiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed on passion and excitement, takes place at Bellesalle Akihabara from May 29 to 31. A second wave of food stall collaborations, drinks, and stage performers has been announced.
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that SANGOKUSHI BOND, a deck-building roguelite battle game set in the Three Kingdoms era, will launch on Steam in summer 2026 at 800 yen (tax included, one-time purchase). A Steam Playtest runs May 22–26, 2026, offering an early look at the game.
Shochiku Games is bringing six playable titles to BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring world premiere announcements for the horse racing sim Rival Stars Horse Racing and the football event management sim COPA CITY, along with exclusive novelties and a large-scale kabuki horse installation.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has added a new classic gacha themed around delicate blue flowers, available through late July 2026.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gokusaï is marking nearly one month since its official launch with the Full Moon Anniversary Festival, running May 16–23, 2026, featuring free 1,000-summon login rewards, revival skins, and a limited-time minigame.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES welcomes new character Fafnir via a limited pickup gacha, while a Main Story Chapter 5 preview event lets players experience the latest story episode early — both running until June 1, 2026.
The fire and light performance group Raiko Enbu Kaguzuchi will headline the finale of USAMI Fes 2026 in Ito City, Shizuoka, on May 31, delivering a 30-minute stage that blends fire, LED, and laser effects against the backdrop of Usami Beach.
Fans of VTuber group Aogiri High School can now apply for the viviON JCB Card featuring original designs for each of the 13 members, complete with exclusive member voice perks and no annual fee. A limited postcard giveaway is also planned at an upcoming Shibuya event.
An immersive experience event set in a real Tokyo school after dark is coming in August 2026. Participants explore the dimly lit campus flashlight in hand, witnessing stories unfold around them.
Marvelous will take part in BitSummit PUNCH (May 22–24, 2026) with a playable booth showcasing five titles, including the newly announced "Dr. Mememe want to sleep" and "No door can Not be opened with a Non-black key."
Pre-orders for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok are now live on My Nintendo Store and PlayStation Store ahead of the game's July 9, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.
Virtual music duo HIMEHINA is teaming up with karaoke chain Karaoke-kan for a campaign from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring singing challenges, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and specially decorated rooms.
The animation action RPG LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS has confirmed its first closed beta test, the "Prologue β Test," running globally from June 11 to 15, 2026 on Steam and mobile platforms. Registration is open through June 2.
The pachislot machine Pachislot Atashi, Namakubi Dakedo Mahō Shōjo Hajimemashita! Mugen ver. is now available as a free smartphone app through the 3D virtual hall "SloSpi," bringing its unpredictable bonus gameplay to mobile.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on May 8, 2026, for Pinkful Day 2026 — an event featuring limited-edition uniforms, character appearances, and a dramatic walk-off victory.
Nine finalists competed at the inaugural Hibiya Live Performance Award on May 10, 2026, with Grand Prix going to ON for a captivating four-armed performance that wowed judges and audiences alike.
A cypher-style street dance battle series, Kabukicho Street Cypher 2nd Season, is kicking off at Kabukicho Cinecity Square in Shinjuku. Open to all dancers for free, the series features a point system with a Grand Championship planned for Zepp Shinjuku in April 2027.
The popular arcade shooting gallery game Moshikashite? Obake no Shatekiya is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6, 2026, featuring new multiplayer options including online game chat support for up to three players.
A limited-time gacha event featuring Sanrio Characters items is now live in My Restaurant II, running from May 12 to June 9, 2026, with special dishes and decoration items up for grabs.
Starting May 22, 2026, Universal Studios Japan is introducing a shoe-mounted vibration navigation device rental for visually impaired guests — the first such service at any theme park in Japan.
Asuka Cruise has released the full schedule of 23 cruises aboard Asuka II departing between December 2026 and April 2027, featuring Christmas and New Year voyages, spring island tours, and special entertainment including performances by May J. and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
Dynamis One's upcoming fantasy game Astrae Oratio has unveiled visuals and background details for its main characters, along with information about the Special Zone Office setting that forms the heart of the game's world.
A major exhibition celebrating the legendary manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is heading to Ikebukuro Sunshine City in Tokyo and the ATC/ITM building in Osaka, with advance tickets going on sale June 7.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with a second campaign wave featuring a ★5 Style Guaranteed Gacha Ticket reward, alongside a new point-collection event running until May 24, 2026.
The Steam store page for KIOU, a competitive shogi game blending character interaction with strategic board-game battles, is now live and accepting wishlist registrations ahead of its Spring 2026 launch.
Pompompurin climbed from 2nd to 1st place at the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm results event held at Ebisu Garden Place on May 12, with the top 5 characters walking the red carpet in front of fans.
The Dolphin & Sea Lion Ocean Live at Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium has been completely renewed from March 12, 2026. Two programs are now on offer — a daytime story-driven show and a night-only program — both blending light, sound, and video with live animal performances.
The slot game based on the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now playable on GAPOLI, the online game center service, along with a launch event, pickup gacha, and social media campaigns running through late May 2026.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Tougen Anki and entertainment venue ROUND1 is set to run from May 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collab menus, crane game prizes, and special events at select locations across Japan.
Lineage2M has added two school uniform-themed class skins and a new Rare Agathion "Magic Clock," while a two-week event lets players earn exclusive rewards through three activity types.
OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA FIREWORKS & DRONES comes to Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on June 6, 2026, featuring 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks and an extended drone show of up to 2,000 drones. General ticket sales begin May 9.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
A new wave of Star Wars games has arrived in Fortnite, bringing iconic battles, cantina management, X-wing piloting, and a special Mandalorian and Grogu watch party event.
A limited-time event called "The Sleeping Dragon's Golden Land" begins in Shining Nikki on April 29. Players can earn up to 80 event-exclusive gacha items through daily logins and special campaigns during the event period.
The 17LIVE live streaming app is launching its first collaboration event with mezzo piano junior, the iconic Heisei-era teen fashion brand. The event runs from May 1 to May 15, 2026, offering mezzo piano-themed gifts, digital prizes, and official character merchandise.
KONAMI's popular arcade medal game series Anima Lotta marks its 15th anniversary in 2026, with a variety of limited events running through May 31 at amusement facilities across Japan and on the Konaste Medal Corner app.
The Nintendo Switch adaptation of the popular mobile title Datsugoku Gokko has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Nintendo eShop download-only software ranking, just days after its April 28, 2026 release.
The mobile romance simulation game "Mugenro and the Sleepless Butterfly" is running a limited-time story event and 1.5th Anniversary Gacha Part 1 starting May 1, featuring exclusive in-game rewards and three new limited cards.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
Yakuza Online marks its 7.5th anniversary on May 21 with a new LR rarity tier, free daily pulls, login bonuses, and more campaigns running throughout May and into early June 2026.
Two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Asuka and Futunomitama — have been added to DMM GAMES' Ayakashi Rumble!, alongside the Ayakashi Assault Event where players can obtain ★5 Momochi as a reward.
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.
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.
A new gem princess has made her debut in the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation. Cuprite brings a fresh disruption playstyle, along with limited gacha events and a new story chapter.
Live2D JUKU has released its original music video "Abandoned Planet" on April 26, 2026, a fully Live2D-animated adventure set in a desolate world, featuring music by vocaloid producer millstones and character design by illustrator yo-Shimizu.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
SEGA is hosting the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Official Fan Meeting Tour in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and applications are now open through May 10 via a lottery system.
To celebrate the broadcast of Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly and the 40th anniversary of Studio Pierrot's magical girl series, "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel 40th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX" (Special Limited Edition) goes on sale April 29, 2026, priced at ¥39,600.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-period hotel stay plan tied to Universal Studios Japan's immersive mystery show "Masquerade: The Targeted Masquerade Ball," complete with hotel-exclusive perks, from May 1 to June 28, 2026.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba has announced the return of Summer Splash, its beloved summer orca drenching event, along with the reveal of the official Summer Splash 2026 logo and the launch of exclusive merchandise.
On May 5, 2026, musician Kanisasare Ayako will hold her debut recital at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall in Tokyo, presenting a program that weaves together traditional gagaku instruments, classical Western music, and live improvisation inspired by Natsume Soseki's literature.
Three classic manga works by Kiriko Nananan — strawberry shortcakes, The Color of Candy Is Red, and a works commentary collection — launched as digital editions on April 27, 2026, with nine more titles scheduled to follow.
Legeclo: Legend Clover on DMM GAMES is celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a free daily 10-pull gacha through May 12, where the 100th pull guarantees an SSR character. New characters Joker & Lü Bu, Kirin, Artorius, and Overlord are also joining the roster.
A massive 2.4-meter-tall gacha machine is heading to three Tokyo venues from May 4 to 6, 2026, giving participants the chance to win limited Papico sweaters and custom 3D-printed Papico figures.
Sega has unveiled the 2026 annual schedule for its official Puyo Puyo esports tournaments, including the continuation of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series and the debut of a new competition that bridges the gap between pro and amateur players.
The 5th Anniversary Festival for Sangokushi: Shinsen is about to begin, bringing free ★5 generals, up to 50 recruit tokens, over 6,000 gold coins, and more than 1.7 million yen in prize money through the new Bunbu Taiketsu competition mode.
HIKE directed the video production and illustration for the lyric video of "Bloody Scarlet," the character song performed by Scarlet El Vandimion from the TV anime May I Ask for One Final Thing?, combining dynamic typography with a bold red-based visual style to convey the character's strength and elegance.
An immersive exhibition devoted to Pingu opens at the newly launched YURAKUCHO MUSEUM inside Tokyo International Forum from July 10 to September 6, 2026, featuring rare clay models from the original production, photo spots, and hands-on activities.
Two Point Museum is getting an art-themed DLC called "Arty-Facts" on May 7, 2026, bringing new art exhibits, an Art Studio room, and a new expedition map to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
Anne Hathaway attended the "A Night With Runway" gala in London for The Devil Wears Prada 2, wearing a custom-made Louis Vuitton grey and black silk satin boned-bodice ankle-length column dress with a voluminous overskirt.
The Capcom TV Challenge!! livestream program will feature the Tosa Brothers (Yuki and Takuya) taking on Pragmata for Nintendo Switch 2, streaming live on the Capcom Channel YouTube on April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
The second Nintendo Switch port in the Court of Darkness series launched on April 23, 2026, bringing five new princes and their dark fantasy romance stories to the console in widescreen.
The Japanese splatter horror game CRUELTY, developed by indie creator 838S MANIACS in collaboration with C&R Creative Studios, launched on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PS4 on April 23, 2026.
Survival life simulation game Dinkum is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, and the Steam version has received a major update marking the one-year anniversary of its official release.
Dragon Knight Academy, a new adventure action RPG by Ujoy Games, officially launched on April 23, 2026. Players who start now can claim generous rewards including a ★7 SSR dragon beast and the SSR pet Totori.
The competitive 3D puzzle game Fruit Mountain Party has launched across three platforms on April 23, 2026, with a limited-time 37% discount on select bundles and an X follow-and-repost campaign offering luxury fruit gifts from Shinjuku Takano.
The iconic Konami Code (Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A) celebrates its 40th anniversary, with a special commemorative site now live alongside classic game soundtracks available for streaming and a new line of anniversary T-shirts.
The beloved pachislot title Mahjong Story 3 has been added to SloPachi Spirit, a 3D virtual hall simulator app, with a dedicated in-app hall recreating the real machine experience.
Opening April 29 in Shibuya, OTO MART is an interactive sound exhibition where visitors can explore over 500 "good sounds" from around the world, mix them into original music, and take home a printed postcard of their creation.
The multi-genre adventure game SHUTEN ORDER, created by DMM GAMES and Tookyo Games, launched its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical package on April 23, 2026.
Official event merchandise and additional cast have been revealed for SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~Natsugasumi~, a musical reading play scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Pre-order sales are open until April 30.
The Square Enix Golden Week Sale is now underway, featuring the first-ever sale on Paranormasight and increased discounts on popular titles including Romancing SaGa 2 and Dragon Quest HD-2D.
YOASOBI has released their fourth English EP, "E-Side 4," featuring nine English-language tracks. To celebrate the release, music videos for three songs will premiere on YouTube on three consecutive nights starting at 10:00 PM.
LIVE VIEWING JAPAN Inc. has officially unveiled five mascot characters — including "Liveview Dog" — who will appear across the company's social media and more. A LINE sticker set featuring all five characters is now available.
The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE 3.5th anniversary special live broadcast "The Hour When the Star of Hope Shines Again" concluded on April 18, 2026, bringing new SSR characters, costumes, events, and campaign announcements.
The seasonal Refining Festival event is live in Ragnarok Online, letting players earn "Magic Energy" through quests to refine equipment without using catalysts or Zeny.
From July 2 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort hosts "Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort," featuring water-soaking attractions, special entertainment, limited-edition goods, and seasonal menus across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Starting April 21, 2026, the ammonite character Ammon hosts interactive daily talk live shows at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, featuring quizzes and behind-the-scenes aquarium content. Free with aquarium admission.
A 91-day collaboration campaign between Narumiya Characters — beloved mascots from popular 2000s junior apparel brands — and ROUND1 entertainment venues is rolling out across Japan starting April 27.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is splitting its GW 2026 schedule into a morning session (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) featuring early opening and live shows, and a special evening session (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) commemorating idol group CANDY TUNE's 3rd debut anniversary.
Capcom's brand-new IP PRAGMATA has reached the milestone of 1 million copies sold worldwide just two days after its April 17, 2026 release.
The SNOW MIKU 2026 theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" has been newly re-edited and transformed into an immersive 3D spatial video, now available for purchase as a Spatial Disk compatible with Meta Quest headsets and smartphones.
Fortnite: Save the World, the original cooperative PvE campaign that preceded Battle Royale, is now available at no cost for all players — including on Nintendo Switch 2 — with crossover quests linking both modes.
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.
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.
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.
MapleStory M has launched its 7th anniversary update starting April 16, 2026, introducing the new job Lynn along with new bosses, areas, dungeons, and a range of anniversary events.
Puyopuyo!! Quest is celebrating its 13th anniversary on April 24, 2026, with a packed lineup of special events and the 13th Anniversary Double Power Gacha featuring the debut of new characters Draco & Lidelle and Demon Servant.
A record 412 teams from 65 countries and regions entered the 1 Minute Projection Mapping Competition, with 18 finalists selected to compete at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in May 2026 as part of TOKYO LIGHTS.
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.
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.
DMM GAMES' roguelike action RPG Tenshoku Maou has added "Popoca" as the second 1.5th anniversary limited character, with login bonuses, a 24-hour gacha sale, and linked mini-missions available alongside her debut.
A special drone show held at Expo Commemoration Park on April 12, 2026 lit up the Osaka night sky with 3,000 drones, recreating MYAKU-MYAKU and the Grand Ring to mark the first anniversary of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has received a major update, bringing the new Legend Fighter Krizalid and the returning Special Synergy Fighter Omega Rugal, along with an expanded story stage formation system.
The 7th Nanki Shirahama Air Show 2026 takes place on April 25 at Shirarahama Beach in Wakayama Prefecture, featuring Japan's top aerobatic pilot Yoshihide Muroya in his first flight performance of the 2026 season.
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.
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.
The pirate-era open world survival craft game Windrose, published by Pocket Pair Publishing, sold over 500,000 copies within just 48 hours of its Early Access launch on April 14, 2026.
Starting April 15, CRAVE SAGA on DMM GAMES launched the Revival Yatsukamizu Advent Battle, and the new Regalia Gacha brings two new characters — Nitohiya IF and Maiden — each with powerful new skills.
HOTEL NIWA TOKYO in Kanda Misakicho will hold a special evening combining traditional rakugo storytelling and seasonal kaiseki cuisine on May 16, 2026 — the 10th installment of its beloved "Misakicho Salon" cultural event series.
HIT: The World, the PC and mobile MMORPG from Nexon, celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a large-scale update introducing a new Crossbow class, two new areas, new bosses, and a range of in-game events running through summer 2026.
Kasuminoura Nagomi, a lakeside ryokan in Itako City, Ibaraki, now offers THE MIST GAME — an exclusive murder mystery experience that turns the entire inn into a stage, available as an overnight stay or day-trip plan.
On May 2, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will host a ghost story live event — "Kaiki no Yube" — featuring acclaimed storytellers performing in an eerie, unused tatami suite on the hotel's 6th floor.
HOLO-KINGDOM, a new 3D action game from the hololive fan-game brand holo Indie, is now live on Steam with a free demo. Players can choose from four hololive 3rd Generation members and battle through stages using character-specific weapons and skills.
Nekopara Sekai Connect, a new mobile RPG based on the beloved Nekopara visual novel series, is now available worldwide on iOS and Android, with a launch campaign offering up to 220 free gacha tickets for new players over 22 login days.
The Sumida Art Festival — the first comprehensive arts festival organized by the Sumida Ward government — has revealed its participating artists, programs, and key visual ahead of its September 2026 opening.
The pixel art abyss exploration RPG DOT ABYSS has launched its pre-registration site, kicking off campaigns featuring up to 100,000 DMM Points, in-game Abyss Gems, and an Amazon gift card giveaway on X.
Iris Toreca, an online trading card oripa service, is launching a new sword-inspired animation, a "Conditional Unlock Oripa" feature, and an SNS giveaway campaign starting April 14, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited Kamihime Nike and Amon in new attire, along with a daily roulette event where players can win up to 100 free gacha rolls.
Eight Karaoke Manekineko locations across Tokyo are giving away store-exclusive Momotaro Dentetsu stickers to customers who play the game on the in-room E-bo platform, with an SNS lottery offering 5,000 Maneki Points to 30 winners.
Mythologia the Oracle, the simultaneous battle card game available on mobile, has launched its Steam version for PC on April 14, 2026, featuring a mouse-optimized UI and multiple launch campaigns including a Start Dash Campaign offering up to 100 pack ticket pulls.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
Faaast Penguin has added a new cooperative climbing mode, Penguin Climbers, along with the Season 10 "Midnight Masquerade" update, a new Italy-themed night world, and various new items and features.
To mark its 5th anniversary in April 2026, Kemono Friends V Project has opened applications for new Friends and announced the KemoV Fan Meeting "Eeeyaan!" on May 9 in Tokyo — with free entry for the talk show and exhibition.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro is adding a new haptic puzzle-solving attraction from April 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring the echorb device that was showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The April Bunraku performance at the National Bunraku Theatre opened on April 4 and runs through April 26. The program features "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami," one of the three great masterpieces of ningyo joruri puppet theater marking its 280th anniversary, along with the dance piece "Futari Kamuro" and the epic "Hiragana Seisuiki."
ORIGINAL GOODS PRESS has added five new oshi-katsu keychains to its lineup, including silver tape-inspired designs and a mirror keychain — all crafted to appeal to what fans actually want to carry, collect, and remember.
Tohakusha Inc. has unveiled its first original Steam title, Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME, a psycho-horror adventure game where players intervene in a live stream to investigate the mystery of a cursed abandoned village. The Steam Store page is now live and accepting wishlists.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Capcom's Street Fighter 6 launches on April 16, 2026, featuring exclusive game modes, digital content rewards, and a social media campaign with prizes.
holo Indie, hololive production's fan-made game brand, has opened the Steam store page for "Holo Hockey," a VR-compatible air hockey action game developed by Yabusaka Games. Wishlist registration is now open ahead of the May 14, 2026 release.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro and ROUND1 entertainment facilities kicks off on April 18, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, themed rooms, and original merchandise across stores nationwide.
RYUBO FOOD HALL in Naha is hosting a free live classical music series featuring the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra on select Friday evenings, building on the success of its popular FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT series.
The Tower of AION's latest major update "Dragon Emperor Tiamat's Advent" is set to arrive on April 22, 2026, bringing a new 4-floor dungeon and a brand-new class called Void Wing. Pre-registration is open now with special in-game rewards for all participants.
Genshin Impact's version Luna VI update launched on April 8, 2026, introducing new 5-star Geo character Linnea, expanding Mondstadt's northern region with new areas, and kicking off fresh quests and events.
To mark its first anniversary on April 23, 2026, the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha "Dear My Owner" featuring limited-edition anniversary-themed costumes, along with special anniversary packs available for a limited time.
A collaboration between the popular character IP Hoppe-chan and the online crane game app BOUNTY HUNTERS launched on April 6, 2026, coinciding with the debut of the new Hoppe-chan TV anime on TOKYO MX.
The classic 1989 RPG CRIMSON II is now available for free via the retro game streaming service Project EGG, with a monthly subscription required to play.
Two new projects are building on the legacy of null², the acclaimed signature pavilion from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo — a permanent immersive theater at Yokohama Landmark Tower set to open in 2026, and a new sculptural installation at the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan.
Season 3 of the popular anime series "As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World" is confirmed for a Fall 2026 broadcast on CBC/TBS's nationwide "Agaru Anime" timeslot, with the first key visual and PV now available.
A collaboration event between the TV anime Everyday Host and namco TOKYO kicks off on April 17, 2026, featuring limited prize items using newly drawn illustrations, themed food and drinks, and a lineup of original goods.
Two new additions to the popular "Korekara Watashitachi wa" board game series — "Korekara Watashitachi ga Taberu no wa" and "Korekara Watashitachi Futari wa" — are now open for pre-order through April 19, 2026.
A collaboration event featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters kicks off at GiGO stores nationwide on April 18, 2026, with limited-edition prizes, a collaboration café, original merchandise, collaboration taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
Starting April 24, 2026, the remake of Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island kicks off with a brand-new sub-quest rooted in the Zenithian Trilogy, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched the "Great Roaring Wyvern <The Black Challenger>" event, bringing Molten Tigrex to the game for the very first time. The event runs through April 14, 2026, with exclusive rewards up for grabs.
SoulStudio has announced a new SoulChat experience based on the anime "I Saved Myself with a Potion!", launching on LINE on April 10 with Yakumo Kaede as the first available character.
A rooftop yakiniku and BBQ venue blending Showa-era nostalgia with open-air dining is opening its sixth nationwide location in Osaka's Tenma district on April 6, 2026.
The immersive slime event Slime Wonderland at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka has been extended through April 11 due to its unexpected popularity, with opening hours expanded to 10:00 AM from April 1.
BTS Island: In the SEOM is holding a special fan event at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya this April, featuring a guaranteed lucky draw and character photo spots open to all.
The 9th Dabimas Championship finals, held on March 20, 2026, concluded with Yojigen Ranch claiming the overall title with 85 points after placing 2nd in Race 1 and 1st in Race 2.
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi will host "Maiko-han and the Light of Japanese Wax Candles – Experiencing Kyoto's Traditional Culture," a monthly evening event every second Friday from April 2026 through March 2027, featuring maiko dance performances, talk shows, ozashiki games, and photo opportunities.
Karaoke Manekineko is partnering with Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rolling out a landmark collaboration across approximately 700 locations in 45 prefectures — complete with special rooms featuring Cat and Meow-themed Pokémon for the very first time.
TalesWeaver, the online RPG by Nexon, has launched its 22nd anniversary update featuring the "Star Fragments" event where players collect fragments from various activities to exchange for special commemorative items.
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) kicks off its 2026 season on April 13 with 98 race days and 27 graded races, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Twinkle Race — Japan's first night horse racing event — with special payouts, a new seating area, a revamped illumination show, and increased prize money.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower marks its 3rd anniversary on April 14, 2026, with a packed entertainment schedule — featuring NICKY ROMERO at nightclub ZEROTOKYO, a large-scale Street Live Festival, and a special appearance by globally active artist yama.
AVIOT has announced the TE-V1R-96N, a collaboration model with singer 96neko, based on the hit TE-V1R earphones. Pre-orders opened on March 30, 2026.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
A 90-minute immersive experience set inside an entirely rented-out abandoned hotel in Oppama, Yokosuka. Participants step into the story as a mysterious hotel guest in a walking theater production beginning April 29, 2026.
The upcoming idle RPG "In Another World with My Smartphone. Fantasia Connect" is offering early access to 3,000 selected players by lottery, with a special Amazon gift card campaign planned during the early play period.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
A new spring merchandise line inspired by the Quidditch Supply shop in Diagon Alley arrives at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter and Harry Potter Shops from April 1, 2026.
acosta!, one of Japan's largest cosplay events, is holding a Golden Week special called "Special Concept Week" at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from May 5–10, 2026, with each day featuring different participation requirements based on age, student status, or cosplay style.
A live sound film festival is set to take place at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo from April 17 to 23, 2026, bringing 13 titles spanning anime, musicals, and action films — all screened with concert-grade audio equipment for an immersive, live-concert-like experience.
A limited-time collaboration bundle featuring two popular Japanese girl-centered adventure games, The Aquarium does not dance and Magical Girl Witch Trials, goes on sale starting March 27, 2026, at a 5% discount.
ChargeSPOT, Japan's leading mobile battery sharing service, has revealed its first official mascot character — Chapopo, a rabbit-type alien designed to free people from battery anxiety.
Arc System Works' top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY is now available across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam, with a free demo and save data carryover also available on all platforms.
The animated film Your Letter, based on the LINE Manga original webtoon by HYEONA CHO, is set for a nationwide Japan release in fall 2026, distributed by Comix Wave Films — the studio behind Makoto Shinkai's works.
Starting March 26, 2026, the pachislot title Eureka Seven AO from Sammy joins the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, bringing the beloved anime-themed slot machine to mobile.
The event PV for The CREATORS — a large-scale networking event connecting creators with entertainment industry companies — has been released ahead of its April 17–18, 2026 run at Akihabara UDX in Tokyo.
The National Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (formerly Kyiv Ballet) brings its gala tour "Special Selection 2026" to Japan from July 23 to August 11, 2026, with 14 performances across the country. General tickets went on sale March 27.
Prime 1 Studio has unveiled a 1/4 scale statue of Maximus in Power Armor from the Fallout TV drama under their Real Elite Master Line format, with pre-orders open from March 26 and release planned for August through November 2027.
Blue Mary, the skilled South Town agent known for her Command Sambo style, has joined Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as a Season 2 DLC character. New ARCADE MODE and EOST MODE stories featuring the character are also included.
Top dancers from Senegal and Ghana will compete in a special showcase at Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026 FINAL, held on April 19 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
The PPULBATU CAFE 2026 in JAPAN, a themed cafe featuring Tomorrow X Together's official characters, is set to open at three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi starting in April 2026.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is launching four collaboration donuts inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available at all KKD locations from April 8, 2026.
NAGOYA REPTILES WORLD 2026 SPRING takes place on March 28 and 29, 2026, at Port Messe Nagoya's Exhibition Hall 2, with over 100 booths, hands-on animal encounters, special exhibitions, and stage shows.
A collaboration between the isekai life RPG Angelic Link and Maou Karin-chan RPG ~Koi-Hime Kenkoku Honsouki~ has kicked off, featuring a limited collab event dungeon and a new limited-edition character in the gacha.
The Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026 opens at the Saitama Super Arena Exhibition Hall on March 25, marking the first time this goldfish art event comes to Saitama Prefecture.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- has kicked off the "Moulan Festival" celebration along with the raid event "Moulan's Happy Service【Precious Connections】," featuring login bonuses, multiplier campaigns, a new pickup gacha, and a limited-time raid running until March 31, 2026.
The outlaw harem management RPG Harem of Tokyo has launched a series of 2.5th anniversary celebration events starting March 20, 2026, offering new avatars, login gifts, serial codes, prize campaigns, and more through March 31.
Karaoke Manekineko is refreshing its grand menu starting April 1, 2026, with new snacks, shareable plates, and a brand-new parfait dessert.
An immersive exhibition featuring bizarre "cosmic plants" tied to Mt. Rokko's urban legends opens at the Shizen Taikan Observatory Rokko Shidare from April 17 to August 16, 2026.
The Unreal Engine 5-powered MMORPG Legend of YMIR is set to officially launch on Steam on April 7, 2026, alongside the introduction of the new "Rune Fighter" class. Wishlist registration is now open on Steam.
A new character, Satanachia, has joined the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, with a limited-time pickup gacha running from March 23 to April 6, 2026.
Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park resort has announced a new manga series titled Anchoring Dutchman, created in collaboration with award-winning manga artist Kan Takahama. Serialization on Torch Web is planned to begin in May 2026.
Hong Kong-based BBGame's strategy simulation game Romance of the Three Kingdoms - War of Kings is officially launching across all platforms in Japan on March 28, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with renowned Three Kingdoms historian Yoshihiro Watanabe.
A hands-on slime park, Slime Wonderland, is set to open at the WHATAWON entertainment complex in Kishiwada, Osaka from March 25 to April 4, 2026, offering interactive slime experiences for families and visitors of all ages.
Starting September 30, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland's Showbase in Tomorrowland will host a new stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group "The D-Groovationz4" alongside beloved Disney characters — including the debut of Vanellope and Baymax at Tokyo Disney Resort.
Seven Knights Idle Adventure has received a major 2.5th anniversary update, introducing the new Legend Hero "On Stage Dellons" along with a series of limited-time events running through early April 2026.
On May 16, 2026, Okazaki Red Diamond Stadium will host the Anime Classics Anison Fire FES Okazaki — an immersive entertainment event syncing classic anime footage from the Showa and Heisei eras with world-class fireworks.
A city-inspired scent named "Urban Garden," selected by citizen vote, will be used for spatial presentation at the Art Aquarium exhibition held at Saitama Super Arena from March 25 to May 10, 2026—the first time a designated city's original fragrance features in a large-scale cultural event.
DINO SAFARI 2026, a live dinosaur entertainment experience, runs at Shibuya Hikarie Hall (9th floor) from April 24 to May 6, 2026 during Golden Week. The show features the DINO-A-LIVE debut of Parasaurolophus — a dinosaur recognized by its distinctive long crest — alongside fan favorites like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus, all brought to life through award-winning mechanical dinosaur suits.
Harmonyland's limited-time event "Harmonyland 35th Anniversary" kicks off on April 24, 2026. The latest announcement reveals the event's key visual for the first time, along with a brand-new anniversary costume for Hello Kitty.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is holding its "Haruyashiki 2026" spring festival from March 20 to April 5, 2026, featuring cherry blossoms, a rooftop garden reopening, character events, world champion game exhibitions, and discounted passes for families and students.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
TAITO ONLINE CRANE (TAITO OLCG) is teaming up with Million Production VTuber Amakami Konomi for its first collaboration, featuring five exclusive prizes using a newly drawn "Nightwear" illustration, available starting March 26.
Mamoru Hosoda's beloved anime classic, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, is getting a nationwide revival theatrical run in summer 2026, this time in 4K for the very first time, to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.
The fourth permanent UNKO MUSEUM location is set to open on the 2nd floor of Yokohama World Porters in Minato Mirai, featuring photogenic spaces, new content for all ages, and exclusive limited-edition goods.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is hosting the summer event "RIDE ON SUMMER '26" from July 17 to September 13, 2026, featuring a new 8K Neon Genesis Evangelion ride attraction, the world's only Miffy-themed area, and a brand-new European-style resort pool zone.
Virtual artist duo Kiepi has shared "Dream ver." Solo Concept Photos ahead of their debut single "Rocket Science," set for release on April 1st, revealing fresh new looks for members CEAR and RENA.
Three planetarium shows are on at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho this spring, with online tickets for April 1 through May 31 now available.
The jacket artwork for Shukatsu Club's "Tensei Ganbō," the opening theme for TV anime Yūsha no Rokkotsu, has been unveiled, featuring a special illustration of the goddess and the protagonist. The track is set for digital release on April 8 at 12:00 AM.
A concept movie has been released for "MYSTERIO," an original immersive performing arts show produced by HITOHATA, INC. for the Lumiere Theatre aboard the newly launched cruise ship Asuka III. The show blends holographic screens, LED digital art, and dance performance with the theme of ancient Mexican civilization, and has been running since July 24, 2025.
The life support game Fleur Days is running the "Classy Lips" in-game event alongside a limited-time gacha from March 16. New SSR and SR cards debut, and a White Day Story has also launched.
Kyoto Yoichi, a night market that has drawn a cumulative 100,000 visitors, is set to appear inside Fujii Daimaru for the first time, transforming the department store basement into a lively festival marketplace.
The retro game distribution service Project EGG has added Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen (MSX2 version) to its lineup — a falling-block action puzzle game originally released in 1991 where players build pipelines across 10 cities.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
A new urban amusement center dedicated to crane games is opening at the entrance of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, becoming the third Taito Station location in the area.
A special collaboration event between 17LIVE and the beloved LINE sticker character Mofupiyo is now underway, running from March 16 to 30, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
A no-lose online lottery featuring exclusive limited merchandise celebrating VR idol group Enogu's 8th anniversary runs from March 16 to April 4, 2026.
The strategy roguelite RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has received a major 1.3 update, introducing Quick Expeditions, a new Enemy Mastery Level difficulty system, and the all-new Phantom Arena mode.
Ahead of its April TV broadcast, the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly screens at 10 AEON CINEMA locations across Japan from March 20, with exclusive original merchandise also available at all theater stores nationwide.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
A practical day-by-day Osaka itinerary covering Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Umeda Sky Building, Universal Studios Japan, and more. Includes suggested routes, opening hours, admission prices, and tips on getting around the city with the Osaka Amazing Pass.
CANDY SPIN, a fully automated colorful cotton candy vending machine, has made its debut at Aeon Mall Urawa Misono in Saitama City as of March 13. With 24 design options and 4 flavors for ¥500, it offers a fun new stop for shoppers of all ages.
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
Borderlands 4's first paid story DLC launches on March 26, 2026, bringing a new area called Whispering Glacier, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, new missions, enemies, and gear.
A new karaoke spot with a retro cafe-inspired interior and a community-focused open counter space is set to open in Hirano Ward, Osaka on March 27, 2026.
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
The cozy survival game Outbound, developed by Square Glade Games, is getting a physical edition for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026, complete with an exclusive "School Bus Adventure" DLC.
Tickets for "Torofes – Toro Inoue's Birthday Party 2026," a fan event for the Doko Demo Issyo series, are now available via LivePocket. Taking place on May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall, this year's stage event centers on a dramatic reading play, and merchandise will be available at the largest scale ever.
The key visual has been unveiled for Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project, a special one-day-only live event where the two-time Olympic gold medalist will re-perform past programs with his current body, scheduled for April 11 and 12 at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
A limited-time sale on downloadable games is now live, featuring popular titles like DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO and LITTLE NIGHTMARES 1 & 2 at up to 75% off on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
Pearl Abyss has released the official launch trailer for Crimson Desert, showcasing epic boss battles, character-specific combat, and dragon-riding action in the vast open-world continent of Faywell.
An idle tower defense battle game featuring Cthulhu Mythos-themed girls is launching on DMM GAMES on March 18, 2026, with pre-registration already surpassing 200,000 sign-ups.
The timetable has been announced for Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, taking place across five venues in Kanazawa on April 18 and 19, 2026, with a total of 85 acts performing over the two days.
Kumamon's 2026 birthday event at Kumamon Square in Kumamoto City brought a big surprise — the release of English, Korean, Chinese, French, and Thai versions of the hit song "Come On! Kumamon!"
Lineage 2M is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a major update set to arrive on March 25, 2026. Heroes from Records of the Three Kingdoms are teased, and an official anniversary livestream is scheduled for March 19.
The TV anime "Monster Eater" has announced its opening theme "Shouki no Sata" by exotic rock band NEE, along with the release of the 3rd teaser PV ahead of its April 2026 broadcast.
An update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S on Nintendo Switch 2 has added internet and local communication support to the Puyo Tetris Doubles mode, where two players control a single field together.
The popular keyboard customization app Simeji is teaming up with Sumikko Gurashi for a limited-time collaboration featuring exclusive keyboard skin parts through a gacha campaign and special input effects, running through March 31, 2026.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Super Hook Girl: Ultra Challenge!!, a high-speed 2D hook action game from Studio Hookshot. A full remake of the 2016 freeware hit, the game is heading to Steam with new actions, stages, and multilingual support.
The Le Tour de France 2025 Special Box (Blu-ray 2-Disc Set), featuring a digest of all 21 stages from the 112th edition of the world's premier cycling road race, is set for release on March 18, 2026. The set includes 218 minutes of main content plus 94 minutes of bonus footage from Paris-Roubaix 2025 and Vuelta a España 2025.
The BEMANI Spring KONAMI AMUSEMENT GAME STATION Thanksgiving Festival 2026 launches on March 12, offering players the chance to earn special goods including metallic e-amusement pass cards and acrylic stands.
Hibiya Kadan is releasing a limited-edition WICKED Special Collection of five floral items to celebrate the release of the film Wicked: For Good, with orders opening on March 16, 2026.
HOTEL INTERGATE OSAKA UMEDA will hold a one-day special event on April 1, 2026, featuring live Daikagura performances and Osaka's iconic local dishes to celebrate the hotel's 5th anniversary.
The mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched its 9th Anniversary Festival on March 10, 2026, offering players up to 1,050 free gacha pulls over 21 days, along with two new sub-generals and a lineup of limited-time events.
A free outdoor projection mapping event at Tennozu Canal East will project yokai-themed digital animations onto buildings along both banks of the Tennozu Canal from March 20 to 23, 2026.
On April 4, 2026, a procession of participants dressed as yokai will march through Asakusa Rokku Broadway in the Asakusa Hyakki Yako Parade, presented by YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition TOKYO – Imagination of Japan. Costume participants can apply to join the free parade, and a cherry blossom fragrance collaboration with brand Hatenkou is also planned.
An official live broadcast for Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, covering details about the upcoming in-game "Enmusuri" event, campaigns, and updates.
On March 9, 2026 — known among fans as "Miku Day" — YouTube's top page logo temporarily transformed into a Hatsune Miku-themed Yoodle, accompanied by a special playlist and a dedicated program featuring prominent VOCALOID creators.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a special after-hours orca performance on select weekends and holidays from April through September 2026, featuring dynamic orca jumps set against seasonal sunset skies. Tickets start at ¥1,000 per person.
Kiepi, a virtual artist duo consisting of CERA and RENA, has released their Solo Concept Photo "School ver." ahead of their April 1st debut with the single "Rocket Science."
To mark March 9th "Miku Day," Niconico has revealed the top 5 most-commented scenes from "Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing," exclusively available for unlimited streaming to Niconico Premium members.
The Ogimachi Sakura Festival takes place at Ogimachi Park in Osaka's Kita Ward from April 3 to 5, 2026, featuring night cherry blossom illuminations, sakura-colored sky lanterns, Japanese traditional music and street performance shows, sake tasting, and food trucks.
Plan your Osaka trip with this practical guide to the city's top 20 attractions. From Dotonbori's neon-lit food scene and Osaka Castle's hilltop views to the retro lanes of Shinsekai and Umeda's rooftop gardens, here's everything you need to know about getting around, what to eat, and where to go.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is marking the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with a special event called "Invitation from Hogwarts," running from March 18 to September 6, 2026, and featuring limited-edition dishes and sweets inspired by iconic scenes from the film.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
The Shadowverse: Evolve Japan Championship 2026 concluded on March 8, 2026, with player Santime claiming the 2025 Japanese language champion title after a dramatic run from 8th seed in the Grand Finals.
The 101st Azuma Odori, the annual traditional geisha dance performance of Tokyo's Shinbashi flower district, will take place at Shinbashi Enbujo from May 22 to 25, 2026, with 8 performances over 4 days.
Situation-based voice content featuring .LIVE and VPI members is now on sale at the APPLAND OFFICIAL SHOP from March 6 to March 19, 2026, priced at 1,000 yen each.
An experience-based food festival themed around "noujiru" — the brain chemicals that surge when excitement peaks — is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days in May 2026. Admission is free.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its 13th Anniversary CrossOver HEART of ART event, bringing new characters, gacha, and a range of celebration campaigns to mark 13 years of the beloved mobile game.
The blockchain game Brilliantcrypto is set to unveil Region 3 "Northern Tanzania" on March 11, 2026, introducing 9 types of gemstones including rare colored diamonds and finalizing the game's total gem supply.
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a specialty crane game store by AEON Fantasy, is coming to Komatsushima City, Tokushima — marking the brand's first location in Shikoku and its third nationwide.
A first-of-its-kind cheering screening event for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is coming to Shibuya HUMAX Cinema on March 20, 2026, with FNAF fan and official pamphlet writer IshiiNiki as special guest.
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have revealed plans for Marvel Rivals in 2026, including collaboration events tied to the Avengers film series and a brand-new 1vs6 asymmetric battle mode featuring Loki.
Ofuro Café Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is dedicating all of March 2026 to sauna, with special aufguss performances, post-bath dashi broth service, a sauna lottery, cherry blossom aroma röyly, and new dryers in the women's changing room.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa is set to host an exclusive after-hours amusement park mixer event, featuring unlimited rides, drinks, and evening illuminations.
A new smartphone game that lets players experience daily life with a rabbit is now accepting pre-registrations, with the official service launch scheduled for April 24, 2026 on iOS and Android.
Gugenka's 3D spatial video platform "Spatial Disk" now features Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!!, offering four individual songs plus a bundled set with exclusive MC footage, available from March 4, 2026.
Bonno Shooting is a free browser-based shooting game for smartphones and PC where players control an adorable monk named Bon-chan and shoot down "bonno" (worldly desires), naturally learning about Buddhist teachings along the way.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
A new permanent tabi-shibai theater, Gion Gofukuza, is set to open at Gion Kaikan in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward in May 2026 — the first permanent venue of its kind in Kyoto.
KOHARU, a member of the seven-member girls group HANA, takes the stage in THE FIRST TAKE's new segment "HIGHLIGHT" with a breathtaking performance titled "Still Afraid, Still Alive."
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
Thirty years after its original release, Mr. Big's fourth studio album "Hey Man" returns in a remastered 30th Anniversary Edition across three formats, featuring extensive bonus content and a limited Japan tour by vocalist Eric Martin.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
The Spring '26 seasonal event is now live in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2, bringing a new limited-time quest, new rarity ★14 weapons, special scratches, and spring-themed decorations to Central City.
At WRESTLE KINGDOM 20 in TOKYO DOME held on January 4, 2026, attendees received exclusive commemorative NFTs powered by KIRIFUDA Inc.'s LINE-based web3 technology. The GPS-enabled system allowed 1,470 people to claim their digital souvenirs directly within Tokyo Dome City.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney's animated film Zootopia, Walt Disney Japan launches a special Nick Wilde-focused campaign featuring exclusive merchandise, a prize repost campaign on X, and new menu and goods at "Zootopia 2" OH MY CAFE.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a darkly charming mystery adventure game released under Happinet's Indie Collection label, has launched worldwide on Steam, accompanied by a limited-time 10% off launch sale running through March 10.
KONAMI's latest medal game Fortune Trinity: Jurassic Treasure is now rolling out at amusement facilities across Japan, bringing a dinosaur-era theme, a redesigned 4-screen center unit, and three new jackpot chances.
The Japanese social networking app GRAVITY has surpassed 10 million downloads as of the end of February, and is marking the milestone with a series of large-scale events in March 2026, including an official livestream, gacha releases, an Animedia magazine feature, and more.
Starting March 3rd, "Tristan" and "Galahad" have arrived in new costumes in Legend Clover. An in-game event, gacha banners, and new shop items are all available during the limited period.
Singer-songwriter Lilas Ikuta, also known as ikura from YOASOBI, will provide the original theme song "stay with me" and narration for the new Rilakkuma anime produced by Production I.G, set to air on TBS from April 4.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
Toyohashi City in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a special collaboration event marking the Ultraman Series' 60th anniversary, running from February 28 to April 26, 2026. Highlights include a world-premiere VR experience, Tokaido Shinkansen AR photo frames, a city-wide stamp rally, and limited-edition merchandise and local specialty collaborations.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has kicked off its first-ever brand campaign since opening, with the tagline "Let's embark on a magical journey," timed to the Harry Potter film series' 25th anniversary year.
Bunny girl versions of Arisa Mikhailovna Kujou and Chisaki Sarashina are now available through a limited pickup gacha in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party, with a cumulative score ranking event starting March 3, 2026.
Collaboration cocktails produced for the live streaming avatar app REALITY-Become an Anime Avatar are on sale through March 31, 2026, on the Miyashita Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. EC site. A non-alcoholic option is also available.
Tokyo Dome City is running a limited-time "Spring Afternoon Discount" campaign on its Complete Passport from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering access to 10 attractions starting at 2:00 PM at reduced prices — weekday tickets from ¥5,000.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams marks its 11th anniversary on March 9, 2026, with a new key visual and a series of anniversary campaigns including daily free gachas and login bonuses.
A special collaboration event featuring the popular otter character Kawauso Usoyan is now live on 17LIVE, running from February 27 to March 15, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
A new Blood-attribute close-range healer, Kaisa, has been added to ASTRA: Knights of Veda alongside the launch of Shadow Waters Season 2 and new beginner missions ahead of the game's second anniversary.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, set to retire on May 17, 2026, will host a special one-night farewell event called "Dreamy Night" at Shin-Shimonoseki Station on March 28, featuring DJ Hello Kitty, a live talk show with SCANDAL, exclusive shopping, and more.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of Golden Week events in 2026, led by a new evening buffet featuring live magic and piano performances, alongside a garden display of 100 koi streamers, a honey harvest stay, bread-making workshops, and a morning yoga session.
Virtual talent Kizuna AI dropped a new single "KAMACHO" along with an official music video featuring an updated 3D model, and confirmed an online live on April 11, 2026.
The mobile idle RPG LINE Omakase Rangers is holding a collaboration event with Hatsune Miku from February 27 to March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive collaboration rangers including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and Yuki Miku 2026.
A breathtaking fusion of music and fireworks is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, on August 22, 2026, as the "SBI Maihanabi in Osaka, Sennan" makes its debut.
From March 6 to April 15, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is hosting CHANDON SPRING, a stylish urban hanami event featuring sakura decorations and Chandon Rosé available by the glass at five venues throughout the tower.
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, a two-day entertainment industry networking event connecting creators, companies, and students across North Kanto, is set for July 31 and August 1 at LightCube Utsunomiya.
Disney STEP, the Disney walking app, is approaching its first anniversary on March 3. A new lifelog feature that stamps a monthly calendar based on daily step counts and awards exclusive character badges launched on February 27, 2026, alongside special anniversary events.
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY, a new team battle smartphone game featuring iconic warriors from the Final Fantasy series set in modern-day Tokyo, has opened pre-registration on App Store and Google Play ahead of its March 2026 launch.
Girls Creation, the turn-based strategy simulation game on DMM GAMES, has kicked off a limited-time event featuring new Memory rewards, a special box gacha, and two pickup gachas running through March 12.
Kodomo Fukka Park (Fukaya City Children's Center), one of the largest indoor play facilities in Saitama Prefecture, opens in Fukaya City on April 1, 2026. Spanning approximately 3,200 m², the facility offers a wide range of play and learning experiences for children aged 0 to 18.
The first title from game label maxilla games — a collaboration with pro esports team ZETA DIVISION — is now available worldwide on Steam, offering a new kind of desktop companion experience.
The mobile strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shinsen kicks off its S2 season 'Contest for Supremacy' on February 28, 2026, introducing eight new generals, a Council of Advisors system, Military Studies system, and a new Incident system to deepen the Sengoku era experience.
The Pretty Series franchise expands with Onegai AiPri, a new title featuring a TV anime premiering April 5, 2026 on TV Tokyo, amusement games starting April 2, 2026, and related toys releasing in spring 2026.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi visits Benitsuya in Shimbashi, Tokyo for an authentic geisha dinner experience. Read her honest review of the kaiseki cuisine, traditional dance performances, and exciting ozashiki asobi (parlor games) at this welcoming venue popular with international visitors.
The first indoor Sylvanian Families shop and experience facility on the Miura Peninsula opens at Nagai Umi no Te Koen Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa on March 6, 2026.
The mobile action game Three Kingdoms Smash! is marking its 11th anniversary with a series of in-game campaigns, including up to 250 free gacha tickets, login bonuses, a new equipment feature, and a chance to win Amazon gift cards.
The immersive LED installation TIME LEAP GARDEN – A Garden Through Space and Time Woven by Video – returns in a rebuilt form at JAPAN SHOP 2026, running March 3–6 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Tokyo Revue 2026's Haru no Odori (Spring Dance), presenting the authentic revue style inherited from SKD Shochiku Kagekidan, will be performed at Asakusa Hanagekijo on March 27 and 28, 2026.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the Atelier series has launched, bringing Sophie Neuenmuller, Reisalin "Ryza" Stout, and Yumia Liessfeldt into the White Cat world. The event runs through March 17, 2026, featuring daily free gacha pulls and special jewel packs.
BAR KIZUKI in Shibuya, staffed entirely by active professional dancers, is set to host high-energy dance show events over two consecutive weekends beginning February 27, 2026.
A new in-game event titled "Protected by Love, Bound by Love" is now underway in Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, running through March 5 with special rewards including stories, costumes, and character items.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has launched a limited-time School Days collaboration featuring new character Sekai Saionji and a collaboration outfit for Dian Cecht, plus a free daily 10-pull gacha offering up to 320 free draws.
At Yoyogi Park's SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026, 75 influencers, athletes, and performers dressed as cats rallied crowds to eat fish from Fukushima, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, driving a combined follower reach of over 2.86 million in support of disaster recovery.
The popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
The naval battle game Soen no Kantai marks its 8.5th anniversary with up to 850 free salvage attempts and the simultaneous launch of two new ships — Carrier Taiho and Battleship Myogi.
Soulworker received a major update on February 26, 2026, completing Episode 2.5 with a new Level 85 quest, opening the new district Etheldreydar, launching the 8-player raid Rebellious Star, adding a secondary class upgrade for Dhana Opini, and kicking off the service transfer 2nd anniversary event.
A new character, Lancelot, has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG TECHCRONOSS. Alongside the new character pickup gacha, a Side Story event and a daily campaign have also launched.
The fifth annual YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR 2026 takes over Yokohama's Minato Mirai waterfront on April 4 and 5, featuring free concerts at Cosmo Clock 21, hotel DJ nights, and music-filled boat cruises.
ABEMA has released a new key visual for the Grand Sumo March Tournament 2026, showcasing ozeki Yashoairiki — who is chasing a yokozuna promotion — alongside Atamifuji, who earns his first-ever san'yaku ranking. All bouts will be streamed for free.
An interactive science event where visitors explore the human body through hands-on attractions, video, and graphics is coming to Twin Messe Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026 — the event's first appearance in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Pre-registration for the Smaslot Super Black Jack smartphone app is now available ahead of its February 27, 2026 release on App Store and Google Play, priced at 3,480 yen.
Nagai Uminote Park Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, is launching an immersive mystery experience called Trailer House Mystery from March 1, 2026, where overnight guests can solve a story-driven puzzle right inside their trailer house cabin.
Chocolate Parade, an indie roguelike action game featuring candy-themed characters, has opened its Steam store page and released an official trailer. Supporting solo play as well as online cooperative play for up to 3 players, the game is priced at around 1,000 yen.
At the 2026 British Academy Film Awards ceremony held in London on February 22, 2026, EJAE wore a Dior gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. Photographs by Sophie Carre reveal the craftsmanship behind the look.
The TDK Tokyo E-Prix 2026 night race double-header is set for July 25-26 in Ariake, Tokyo. Advance ticket lottery registration is open from April 11 at 10:00 AM through April 20 at 11:59 PM via the e+ ticketing platform.
Pre-registration is now open for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, Netmarble's action-adventure RPG based on HBO's hit series, with exclusive in-game rewards available to players who sign up ahead of the 2026 Asian launch.
Poland-based studio MythicOwl's puzzle truck simulator Truckful launches Demo 2.0 at Steam Next Fest, bringing new areas, characters, truck upgrades, and more.
Following the Tokyo venue, the DECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku EXHIBITION will be held in Osaka at Namba Marui from April 10 to 19, 2026, featuring original artwork, music video displays, and exclusive merchandise.
The 4th eSports Game Creator Academy 2026 Spring will take place on March 21-22, 2026, at Izumisano Ochi Arena. This hands-on career experience event for elementary and junior high school students offers opportunities to meet professional eSports players, game creators, and influencers.
Official GANGLION anime merchandise including acrylic stands, employee pin badges, and office goods launches at Yoshimoto Entertainment Shops nationwide and FANY Mall online store.
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will perform in London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Madrid in November 2026 with a steampunk theme.
Yomiuriland hosts an interactive dinosaur event featuring a research institute with real fossils and a maze forest with moving dinosaurs. Special night version available on select dates from March 20 to May 25.
A new 30-second short anime series based on the classic 1983 arcade game Mappy will begin streaming on TikTok and YouTube starting February 22nd.
The second phase of the Monster Hunter Wilds and hololive collaboration brings new prize items to Capcom amusement facilities and collaboration cafes opening in Ikebukuro and Umeda.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro hosts an immersive mystery event from March 7 to April 5, 2026, where visitors become detectives, assistants, or clients investigating disappearances in a retro Showa-era setting.
The smartphone game app P Sengoku Otome LEGEND BATTLE has launched on the virtual hall app Slot Pachi Spirit, offering players a faithful recreation of the popular pachinko machine featuring dramatic battles between legendary Sengoku maidens.
The Royal Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to Japanese cinemas from February 20 to 26, featuring principal dancers Mayara Magri and Reece Clarke in Tchaikovsky's timeless winter classic.
Netmarble announces a special co-viewing event featuring hololive VTuber Nakiri Ayame on February 26, coinciding with ABEMA's free marathon broadcast of The Seven Deadly Sins TV anime series.
The popular mobile action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE is teaming up with the globally renowned battle royale game Fortnite for a limited-time special collaboration event featuring exclusive character-themed items.
The light festival TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 will illuminate West Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, 2026, featuring an international projection mapping competition and immersive light art installations at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Central Park.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Kuromi short drama series launching February 20, 2026. The series follows Kuromi and her band BLACK DREAMS BLOOM as they prepare for a new live show under the theme "Discover U!!!"
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter introduces the third edition of its popular Sakura Collection, featuring cherry blossom-themed merchandise including exclusive Japan-only items, plush toys, apparel, and accessories available for a limited spring season.
Aquaworld Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium is launching a completely redesigned Dolphins and Sea Lions Ocean Live show featuring synchronized twin jumps, a massive screen, and live camera feeds starting March 12, 2026, alongside a renewed souvenir shop.
The popular mobile RPG BOKU & DRAGONS launches its 11th anniversary celebration with exclusive gachas, special missions, and generous rewards for players starting February 20, 2026.
A special premiere screening of Cinema Kabuki's latest work The Love Suicides at Sonezaki will be held at MOVIX Kyoto on March 23rd, featuring a stage greeting by Nakamura Ganjiro and Nakamura Ichitaro before the film.
Dream Tower and Sleepless Butterfly hosts a special birthday celebration for character Tsubaki Fuyuzumi with limited-time story events and exclusive gacha featuring new character cards with voice lines.
The gal magazine 'egg' will host a major event celebrating the latest gal culture and the graduation of five central models who have led the magazine for years.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan- kicks off a 5-title joint campaign featuring new collaboration characters and a revival event where players can earn exclusive Memory items through February to March 2026.
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki will host Miffy Birthday Month from May 29 to June 28, 2026, featuring collaborations with Miffy cafes and shops nationwide, exclusive birthday goods and food, a special flower dress greeting, and a birthday show with Miffy and friends.
A new immersive planetarium program featuring Claude Monet's masterpieces opens at Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering visitors a chance to experience the Impressionist master's world of light across a full-dome projection.
On February 19th, 2026, Japan Trading Card Center introduced "Gacha Super," a new feature that turns everyday grocery shopping into an exciting gacha experience. The app-exclusive service lets users purchase snacks, daily necessities, and fresh produce through a lottery-style system.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 21st point event featuring Ice Hockey Yukichi and exclusive rewards through March 2, 2026.
A special event featuring the Melpetite new member audition finalists and popular member Ririka's graduation celebration will be held at Fuji-Q Highland on March 29, 2026.
The insect exploration and collection game app Mushi Master! 3 has released a major update featuring renewed exploration mechanics and is hosting a renewal commemoration campaign.
The store pages for the upcoming novel game PATONEKO QUEST Ⅱ are now live on Nintendo eShop, Steam, and DLsite, ahead of its February 26, 2026 release.
Pre-orders have begun for the new Nintendo Switch title Peaceful Fishing Story, a charming fishing slow life game featuring pixel art graphics set to launch on February 26, 2026.
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 FINALS brings together top teams from across Asia and beyond for the ultimate esports showdown in Yokohama this March
A celebration of Okinawan traditional performing arts returns to Seijo Hall after five years, featuring Living National Treasure Nishie Kiharu and renowned dancers in a program honoring the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.
Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the legendary defensive character Radgrid, along with new PvP content and story events in its February 19 update.
The popular pachinko title SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2 is now available to play for free on the 777Real mobile app, bringing classic and modern machines to players anytime, anywhere.
Four commercial facilities around Kobe Municipal Subway Myodani Station join forces to host "SUMAQUEST," an interactive mystery-solving adventure where participants collect four treasures and discover a secret spell. The event runs from February 21 to April 5, 2026.
The popular 3D dungeon RPG brings back its Blade & Bastard collaboration with fresh content, introducing the new adventurer AINIKKI and an alternative style for Belkanan, running until March 25th, 2026.
Yomiuriland hosts Yozakura Jewellumination from March 20 to April 5, featuring cherry blossom illuminations combined with jewel-themed light displays. The event includes a special Ferris wheel light show and a 180-meter illuminated cherry blossom promenade.
The mobile puzzle game based on the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian kicks off a special event featuring chocolate cafe staff outfits and a cumulative score ranking event starting February 19, 2026.
The mobile RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection introduces a new limited-time event featuring three new holy warrior characters, plus new gachas and challenges running through February 2026.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss officially launches on February 19, 2026, celebrating with generous rewards and an upcoming live stream event.
DMM GAMES launches a collaborative campaign featuring five titles from Creative Team Kumasan, including Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan-, with special events, collaboration characters, and bonus rewards running until March 5th.
Experience the aquarium after dark at Kobe Suma Sea World. The Night Aqua Live event runs from March 21 to April 5, 2026, featuring atmospheric lighting and nocturnal marine creature observations.
The smartphone Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM announces the return of its collaboration with the popular pachinko and slot series Sengoku Otome, running from February 23 to March 15, 2026.
Minamichita Beachland & Minamichita Toy Kingdom presents spring events from March 14 to June 28, 2026, featuring the rhythmic SPLAP dolphin show, goldfish exhibition, Sakana-kun talk show, and special 20th anniversary celebrations.
MIXI Corporation is launching a new Monster Strike experience store "Monspot in ZeroBase Shibuya" from March 20 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and voice recordings by popular voice actors.
EXNOA LLC and KMS Inc.'s Muv-Luv Girls Garden launches the second half of its Muv-Luv Alternative collaboration event "STRANGERS II" with the addition of SSR character Mikoto Yoroi.
An illustration exhibition by poshichi featuring adorable yet absurd cat behavior has attracted unprecedented crowds to a small Shibuya gallery, with visitors lining up for up to 40 minutes and merchandise selling out on opening weekend.
The popular rhythm and adventure game adds a new original song by Namiguru, along with in-game events and new character cards.
The new mobile casual game featuring mini characters of SM Entertainment artists begins official service on February 25, with pre-registration rewards available until February 23.
The Special Exhibition "Super Dangerous Creatures" opens March 14 to June 14, 2026 at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Features a 6-meter saltwater crocodile replica, rare army ant queen specimen, and exclusive character collaborations.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a new pickup gacha featuring Valentine's-themed characters in their mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
The mobile game Attack on Titan: Brave Order launches the second half of its 4th anniversary celebration, featuring new gacha characters, missions with exclusive costumes, and special boosts for players.
DMM GAMES celebrates Hinamatsuri with Tenshoku Maou, featuring the new character Hinamatsuri Annemarie and a special 500-day anniversary step-up gacha starting February 18th.
Godzilla Store Umeda is moving to NU Chayamachi 7F on April 6, 2026, with an impressive blue-lit Godzilla (2023) Heat Ray Version statue welcoming visitors to an enhanced shopping experience.
Crypton Future Media announces the release date for Hatsune Miku V6, the latest version of the iconic vocal synthesis software. Pre-orders begin today for both Starter Pack and Voice Bank editions.
The contemporary art museum in Hanno, Saitama celebrates its first anniversary with a major exhibition by Sebastian Masuda, pioneer of Japan's KAWAII pop culture. Running from March 14 to August 30, 2026.
Mercari is hosting a unique experiential flea market event in Shibuya from February 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring 200 obsession-driven items, artist MON7A's limited flea market, and immersive participant experiences.
PANDORA launches its first VTuber under Project YOHANE, featuring Yowano Tsuki, and introduces the new shared V-model Yohane Asora to expand opportunities for aspiring VTuber talent.
Sagamiko MORI MORI amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host a one-night-only matchmaking festival on May 16, 2026, featuring exclusive rides, illuminations, and networking opportunities for singles.
Tabayama Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, with a population of just 500, launches its second immersive tourism experience - an immersive restaurant where local ingredients and narrative intertwine to create a unique dining adventure.
TOHO Retail is opening a new entertainment complex at NU Chayamachi in Osaka's Umeda area on April 6, 2026. The store features Godzilla merchandise, anime goods, and theater memorabilia all in one location.
Tokyo Dome Hotel participates in Earth Hour 2026 on March 28 with a limited-capacity immersive theater performance, candlelight displays, and a 3-month sustainable food program featuring ethical ingredients and eco-friendly spirits.
The otherworldly life RPG Angelic Link is hosting its 4.5th Anniversary event through March 19th, featuring daily free 10-pull gacha and limited edition characters.
DMM GAMES announces new limited-time characters and a special event for the intercept-style skill battle RPG Ayakashi Rumble!, featuring ★5 Rashaten and ★5 Momo, along with an exclusive equipment event running until February 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives a major update on February 16, 2026, featuring the new one-month event Shinsou no Parallel Messiah - Lamenting Moon Princess, new gacha characters, and character quests.
Starting February 17th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces Valentine-themed characters Claudette and Anastasia in limited-time gachas, along with the "Normal Noble Valentine" event running until March 2nd.
DMM GAMES' Mugenrou to Nemurenu Chou features new in-game event Miwaku no Shokora Ranjerii and Valentine Gift Gacha Part3, along with limited-time Valentine Mini Story Sets.
The popular pachislot title Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 is now available on the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online gaming service 777TOWN.net, bringing classic gameplay and new features to players.
Starting February 21, 2026, GiGO group stores will offer the second wave of exclusive Uruchuru POP SEAL stickers featuring new designs including sea creatures, hamsters, and hedgehogs across approximately 300 locations nationwide.
A new mystery adventure game "Dark Auction" becomes available through Game-Maid, a unique service offering Steam activation codes bundled with collectible bromide prints at convenience stores.
Interior decoration event launches with new character Unikko debut! Isekai Kitchen's preserved food-themed event "Save As Preserved Food" is now underway, featuring event-exclusive interior designs and a pickup gacha with new 3-star chef Unikko.
Jump+ Jumble Rush welcomes two new series with limited-time events, introduces new characters, and announces a half-anniversary celebration starting in March 2026.
The Monster Hunter fan festival scheduled for February 22 will feature live stage events, web streaming, and special content at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The event includes game updates, developer appearances, and the Hunting King Championship finals.
Japan Trading Card Center has launched a collaborative original pack (Oripa) project with popular YouTuber Purotan, starting February 13, 2026. Several packs sold out in less than three hours, marking a rocket-start to the campaign.
QINOCOP announces the launch of an online lottery service featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime Fire Force Season 3. The lottery offers exclusive merchandise including life-size tapestries and acrylic stands.
On May 30, 2026, a spectacular fireworks entertainment event will take place at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba, featuring live performances synced with fireworks, ticket information, and various seating options.
The official fan club for the multimedia project SHINEPOST has launched. Members will enjoy exclusive novels, livestreams, event ticket priority access, and original merchandise rewards.
A new projection mapping show titled Tokyo Transformation Chronicle - Spirits of Tokyo debuts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on February 19th, featuring festive Japanese characters in a stunning light and sound display.
Good Smile Company opens the Steam store for the visual novel game Valkyrie Tune Mechanized Ai and begins shipping the first PLAMATEA plastic models Lisa Caster and Iris Bruckner.
CRAVE SAGA marks its 3rd anniversary with a massive celebration featuring up to 200 free gacha pulls with SSR guarantees, a new main story chapter, popularity voting, special packs, and multiple limited-time campaigns running until March 5th.
The beloved ReoNa deformed rubber figure collection makes a comeback on Soreosu crowdfunding! All 11 designs based on past CD costumes available again from February 16 to March 31, 2026.
Hashy-Topin Co., Ltd. launches pre-orders for the new Legends of Akedo Powerstorm series on February 14, 2026. Customers purchasing through the official online store can receive exclusive can badge sets based on order amount, with three bonus tiers available.
The mobile game Browser Sangokushi Ten has introduced a new 5-star character Han Dang in a limited-time gacha event, along with special value packs for players.
From February 21 to 23, 2026, Chubu Centrair International Airport will host a special 3-day event featuring ninja performances, airline staff in ninja costumes, and the popular Tokoname City mascot Tokotan to celebrate the unique "Ninja Day" and "Cat Day" on February 22.
Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo will celebrate the birthdays of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura with an exhibition featuring original artwork, exclusive merchandise, and special birthday cafe menu items from March 26 to April 19, 2026.
A special exhibition celebrating 15 years of Danganronpa comes to Tokyo's Ueno and Osaka's Umeda with exclusive displays, merchandise, and interactive mystery challenges.
The popular mobile action game Datsugoku Gokko launches an exciting collaboration with the beloved otter fairy Chiitan☆, featuring exclusive skins, accessories, and in-game missions running until March 27, 2026.
EXNOA LLC and TECHCROSS have announced the February 19th release date for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG. The game features an early gameplay showcase on Wasyagana TV and a special pre-registration campaign offering rewards for sister titles.
HoYoverse space fantasy RPG Honkai Star Rail has launched Ver.4.0 on February 13th, introducing the new world Planarcadia, limited 5-star character Yao Guang voiced by Kana Hanazawa, and special login rewards including 20 free pulls and a limited 5-star character selection.
ClaN Entertainment announces that Asahi Kambara from the VTuber project Parast! will hold her first solo live performance as a parallel artist in her real form at Harajuku RUIDO on February 21, 2026.
GungHo Online Entertainment announces that Ragnarok Online 3, the latest installment in the beloved MMORPG series, will be available in Japan for smartphones and PC.
Sega Fave will showcase nearly 80 prize figures spanning three decades at the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary festival event, featuring a special video recreating iconic scenes using prize figures from 1997 to 2025.
Experience the spectacular Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitori Dochu Gojusantsugi" with premium seating and hotel dining from May 3 to 26, 2026
VSPO!, a next-generation virtual esports project, has launched a special Valentine's Day 2026 website featuring a quiz campaign where fans can win original chocolates in 23 different designs. The campaign runs from February 13th to February 23rd, with new Valentine's goods and voice recordings available for purchase.
Yumeminana, the center of the 5-member AI idol group from "Yumekairo Production," has reached 10,000 YouTube subscribers within a month of channel launch. The AI-generated idol is set to debut with her first live stream on February 15, 2026.
The 2026 Autobacs Super GT Round 2 Golden Week Special will be held at Fuji Speedway on May 3rd-4th. Featuring 300km/h races, camping, gourmet food, and live music entertainment.
At Nijigen no Mori's Dragon Quest Island attraction on Awaji Island, enjoy a special spring-limited craft event where you can decorate Slime and Dracky figurines with colorful flowers from March 7 to June 7, 2026.
The relocated MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills reaches its 2nd anniversary, having welcomed over 3.24 million visitors from 170+ countries. Around 1 in 10 travelers from the US and 1 in 8 from Australia have visited the museum.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the Windows/Mac version of Browser Sangokushi Ten on DMM GAMES platform, complete with special campaigns and rewards for players.
Arc System Works has launched preorders for the top-down gun action adventure DAMON and BABY, featuring a Deluxe Edition release on March 26, 2026, and a Steam early access demo starting February 20.
DMM GAMES has released Fleur Days, a new life support game for women, on February 12th, 2026. Collaboration details with popular titles including A3!, Starry☆Sky, Ikemen Sengoku, and Mugenlou to Nemurenu Chou have been announced.
Orphans Order, the turn-based command battle RPG, launches its 5th anniversary celebration with special campaigns, limited characters, and exclusive bonuses.
The popular mobile strategy game Dr. STONE Battle Craft launches its second revival event, offering players the chance to earn exclusive SSR characters and rewards through February 24.
Pre-orders begin for digital figure expansion packs featuring 28 idols from 283 Production performing live to the popular song Shinography -28 colors- with original dance motions, available March 2026
SEGA's new mobile RPG Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle kicks off its first-ever story event, featuring the Yoshiwara in Flames Arc with exclusive character pickups and special collaboration with the theatrical release.
Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas will host a special one-day re-screening of Given the Movie on March 14 (Saturday) at 5:00 PM, coinciding with a signing event by creator Natsuki Kizu at Animate Ikebukuro.
CyberStep has released the music video for "I'll never say never," the theme song of the novel game 'Houkago .LIVE -Tasogare no Kagami-' performed by the three lead voice actresses.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new character costumes for Samael and Frigg, introduces Eris as a playable character, and updates the Premium Pass with exclusive rewards.
The National Bunraku Theatre's traditional Rōkyoku performance by leading performers returns on February 21, 2026. Leading performers discuss their enthusiasm for this special event, which includes the first-ever explanatory segment and commemorates the designation of Rōkyoku as an Important Intangible Cultural Property.
Niantic announces Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Tokyo, running May 29 to June 1 at Odaiba Seaside Park and surrounding areas. The 10th-anniversary event introduces a world-first Town Exploration Ticket for city-wide gameplay across Tokyo.
Quiz RPG The World of Mystic Wiz launches its Valentine's Day event St.Valentine 2026 starting February 13, 2026, featuring new characters voiced by popular voice actors including Ruriko Aoki, Kaori Ishihara, Kaori Sadohara, and Saori Ohnishi.
The Royal Ballet's beloved Cinderella returns to Japanese theaters for one week from February 13. Japanese prima ballerina Fumi Kaneko shines in the title role, bringing Frederick Ashton's enchanting choreography to life with elegant costumes and stunning sets in this anniversary production.
Netmarble has announced the official worldwide launch date for their new open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The game will launch on all platforms on March 24, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Steam versions becoming available earlier on March 17, 2026.
The mobile cooking game Usamaru Kitchen launches a late February limited stage featuring new costumes, including "Oyasumi Maru" and "Safety First!" Themed login bonuses and seasonal ingredients also arrive.
The light novel and manga series Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What! has surpassed 1 million copies in circulation. A special commemorative site launched on February 12, 2026, featuring exclusive content, giveaway campaigns, and outdoor advertisements in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
Tokyo News Agency will release the Weekly TV Guide March 20, 2026 edition on March 11 (Wednesday), featuring a special collaboration with the hit anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie Tears of the Azure Sea. Purchasers from Animate Online Shop will receive an exclusive original square bromide.
COLOPL Inc. announces a new Valentine's Day-themed event in their smartphone 3D action RPG, featuring idol versions of Iksia, Noah, and Cure with special binaural audio content.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series features special gacha events and a cumulative score ranking event running through mid-February 2026.
An exhibition featuring works by Charles Fazzino, the official Major League Baseball artist known for his unique 3D layered pop art technique, will be held at Tsuruya Department Store in Kumamoto from February 18 to 23, 2026. Admission is free.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss will officially launch on February 19, 2026. To celebrate the release, the game is offering 4x appearance rates for the highest rarity ★3 characters in the pre-registration gacha, plus 5 additional daily gacha pulls.
Creative Lounge MOV hosts its annual MOV ICHI festival on February 28, 2026, featuring startup pitches, hands-on workshops, interactive installations, and unique prototypes. This working adults' cultural festival brings innovation and creativity to Shibuya Hikarie.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a spectacular year-long celebration starting March 2026, featuring limited-edition collaborative foods with iconic Japanese brands and exclusive commemorative merchandise celebrating 25 years of memories.
Marvelous Inc. announces the addition of Main Quest Next Generation Adventure Chapter 8 "Conspiracy of Great Polynea" to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on February 9, 2026, alongside new gacha events and Valentine's Day campaigns.
Quality Confidence Corporation (Animate Group) announces a new lottery featuring Date A Live V with exclusive merchandise including acrylic stands, posters, and limited-edition items.
The popular turn-based RPG Orphans Order celebrates its 5th anniversary with a special livestream event featuring voice actors, original scenario writer Okada Shinichi, and exciting campaign announcements on February 10th.
The mobile game Dr.STONE Battle Craft is hosting a limited-time event where players can collect exclusive items and earn SSR guaranteed tickets by completing event stages featuring Taiju Oki.
GiGO Entertainment launches an exclusive collaboration campaign with Superhuman Sharehouse Story "Charisma" featuring limited-edition prizes, a must-buy campaign, and a repost campaign from February 21 to March 15, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents Hibiya Blossom 2026, a spectacular spring event featuring a massive flower dome collaboration with the film Wicked For Good. Running from March 3 to April 4, 2026, the event includes over 15,000 artificial flowers, tulip fields, the Yellow Brick Road, and magical nighttime illuminations.
A new collaboration between game streamer Hyoutarou and Village Vanguard brings festival-themed merchandise featuring exclusive, original artwork to fans.
Japan Trading Card Center is hosting a limited-time Valentine event where users can win luxury prizes including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with total prizes reaching up to 10 million yen based on community participation.
The globally popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace kicks off a special event featuring new limited 5-star memories, exclusive costumes, and rewards including 10 wish tickets.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
Nagatanien is running a campaign where 3,000 customers can win an adorable 110cm panda body pillow. The campaign runs until March 14, 2026, and the new TV commercial featuring comedian Tetsuro Degawa is now airing.
The premium package 'Yours-Only Box' for the ASMR-equipped novel game Rica Mode, which sold out in just 15 minutes, is now accepting additional pre-orders starting February 9, 2026.
On March 1, 2026, violinist Ryoma and artists performing live music inside the Immersive Digital Art Theater Ukiyo-e RE:BORN - The Spirit of Edo and Timeless Japonism venue for a special one-night concert event.
Tokyo Tower launches Valentine's Day celebrations from February 11th to 15th, featuring pink illumination, a special nighttime exterior staircase opening on Valentine's Day, City Pop DJ event on February 13th, and a food truck festival with over 20 gourmet options including chocolate-themed treats.
ambie, the innovative ear cuff earphone brand, marks its 9th anniversary with a special campaign featuring limited edition Socks gacha sets and exclusive discounts on starter sets through February 16th.
The multiplayer flag-capture battle game Jelly Troops has launched a major update introducing Spectator Mode and AI Battle features. A digital soundtrack is also now available, with a limited-time 30% discount running on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
A new exhibition celebrating the popular mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland opens at Roppongi Museum from March 6 to 29, 2026. Experience the world of villains-inspired characters through limited-time event displays, original merchandise, and exclusive animation materials.
DMM GAMES announces that their upcoming tower defense game "Jashin Senki Rlyeh Shoujotai -Cthulhu Mythos TD-" has surpassed 100,000 pre-registrations, with the pre-registration gacha reaching 1 million total spins.
Konami Arcade Games announces a collaboration between pop'n music High☆Cheers!! and Ensemble Stars!! Music, featuring songs from Valkyrie, Ra*bits, Switch, and Knights starting February 9th.
The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive Issei Trial event offers members unlimited play of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin from February 6 to February 12, 2026. Save data can be transferred to the full version.
From February 13 to May 6, 2026, Osaka Metro and Monster Hunter collaborate to bring an audio AR quest experience to subway stations across Osaka. Explore the city while completing digital quests featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
The Gallery Harajuku in Harajuku presents a solo exhibition by ANI from Scha Dara Parr, showcasing collage works created over decades, from February 13 to February 22, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
Prime 1 Studio's high-end PRIME 1 STATUE brand releases a 1/4 scale statue of Lucy MacLean from the Fallout drama series. Pre-orders start February 5, 2026, with product release scheduled for June to September 2027.
The spectacular projection mapping event illuminating Matsumoto Castle has attracted over 100,000 visitors, featuring dynamic displays of cherry blossoms, Northern Alps flowers, traditional crafts, and historic artwork projected onto Japan's oldest five-story castle tower.
The Pokémon Company opens PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, at Yomiuriland amusement park with a grand opening ceremony.
Coinciding with Shodoshima Town's 20th merger anniversary celebration featuring fireworks, drones, and lanterns, the newly opened edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel offers guests a luxurious vantage point to enjoy the spectacular evening displays.
Sammy Networks launches a mobile version of the popular Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 pachislot machine on 777Real, accompanied by TV commercials and a Quo Card campaign.
Square Enix has launched the SQUARE ENIX FEBRUARY SALE, featuring PARANORMASIGHT The Seven Mysteries of Honjo at a coin price, along with major discounts on popular download titles including the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III and CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION.
Tokyo Dome Hotel begins accepting reservations for its popular Giants Game Package 2026 on February 18. The package includes game tickets, accommodation, and breakfast, with limited collaboration rooms available.
From February to March 2026, an innovative traveling screening project will showcase 18 art films and experimental videos at three prestigious art venues in Sendai, Yamaguchi, and Nagasaki.
CRAVE SAGA introduces a new Twelve Saints Raid event featuring Hasanaak ULTRA difficulty, special gacha, limited-time packs, and a collaboration mission with XXL Otokodamashii Nichome.
Disney Pixel RPG launches a special Monsters, Inc. event featuring new characters and campaign rewards running until February 18th.
EXNOA, the operator of DMM GAMES, announces new in-game events for "The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly," including the "New Costume Showcase Event Part 2" story event and two limited-time gachas running through February and March 2025.
A commemorative print exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved manga series Fairy Tail will open in Ikebukuro from March 12-17, 2026. The exhibition features newly created prints based on original illustrations by Hiro Mashima, along with exclusive merchandise.
G-MODE Corporation releases Flash Motor Karen, a strategic puzzle game featuring fantasy illustrations and a sci-fi storyline, on Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 5th. The game offers over 100 stages with a 10% launch sale.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
Gyutan Sakaba Tanto, known for its all-you-can-eat beef tongue for ¥550, relaunches as an experiential dining venue where guests can enjoy Murder Mystery games while dining and drinking in Kameido.
Gugenka has officially released a new version of HoloModels, a smartphone app that lets users carry, pose, and photograph digital figures of their favorite characters in everyday settings.
Animate announces the release of Jujutsu Kaisen The Culling Game Part 1 Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1-4, starting April 15, 2026, with four consecutive monthly releases. Fans who purchase all volumes at Animate will receive three exclusive bonus items featuring newly illustrated artwork of Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu.
Poplar Publishing has released "Nekoiru! Iiru!", the latest work by popular picture book author Tanaka Hikaru. This is the second installment of the acclaimed "Nekoiru!" series, which has sold over 200,000 copies.
Team Entertainment begins sales of original Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond merchandise through the online lottery service Marukuji, featuring newly illustrated chibi characters in American casual style.
The highly anticipated Blu-ray BOX for the third series of the popular Magical DoReMi franchise is now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp through a request-based system. The project will proceed if 500 or more pre-orders are received by March 31, 2026 at noon.
The NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, has attracted 50,000 visitors in just 26 days since its opening at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
SAT-BOX Co., Ltd. has opened pre-orders for the competitive puzzle game 'BLOCLASH' on the Nintendo eShop, featuring refined visuals, deep strategy, and online multiplayer battles.
Party Boxx, the popular party game app, has reached 150,000 total downloads. In response to user demand, a new game pack called 'Minato Ward Pack' has been released in January 2026.
The popular puzzle RPG celebrates Puyo Day 2026 with the first wave of commemorative campaigns, featuring new characters Circus Magicians Arle & Carbuncle and Darkness Issen in a special gacha event.
Sanrio Puroland will host a special spring event PUROSPRINGPARTY from March 19 to June 2, 2026. The event features a new parade with characters dressed in bunny costumes, a collaboration with Korean character Esther Bunny, photo spots, special greetings, limited-time food menus, and exclusive merchandise.
The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park Site 11 showcases innovative sound-synchronized lighting technology illuminating Snow Miku and Oshi no Ko sculptures from February 4-11, 2026.
EXNOA LLC is running a collaboration campaign between Slayers and Millennium War Aigis on DMM GAMES starting after the maintenance on February 5th.
Tokyo Disneyland presents the sixth installment of Disney Pal-Palooza from April 9 to June 30, 2026, featuring a colorful sweets-themed celebration with parade, special menus, exclusive merchandise, and park-wide decorations.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre offers monthly theater tours to discover and experience the venue's various attractions. In March, tours include a special edition exploring Bon Cri Fes venues and the standard tour featuring access to the Concert Hall before performances.
A new occupation-themed skin pack featuring seven detailed HD character designs launches on the Minecraft Marketplace, bringing fresh style to survival gameplay.
SEGA has released a mini album CD featuring six new vocal tracks from Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties on February 4, 2026.
Konami Digital Entertainment launches the 4th anniversary celebration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, featuring login bonuses including an alternate art Royal Finish Dark Magician card, 1,000 gems, and new illustration cards for I:P Mascarena and S:P Little Knight making their OCG debut.
Popular event returns! Experience Cinema Kabuki screening with expert commentary, guided tour of Kabuki-za, lunch, and souvenirs on February 24, 2026.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service "Kujibikido" is re-releasing the Dengeki Bunko 30th Anniversary Sword Art Online Online Lottery starting February 10, 2026, featuring luxurious prizes with illustrations by original illustrator abec.
Tenshoku Maou kicks off its Valentine's Day campaign on February 4th, featuring login bonuses with 1,000 Dragon Stones, the new lightning-attribute character Valentine Sera, and a revamped Abyss Coliseum with Ranked Match mode.
Bunmeido launches special dorayaki featuring Doraemon Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil with a chance to win matching parent-child marine towel sets. Pre-orders begin February 3, 2026.
EXNOA LLC's DMM GAMES has launched pre-registration for Evil God Chronicle R'lyeh Girl Squad - Cthulhu Mythos TD on February 2, featuring battles alongside Vise with tentacles and evil god powers.
Kakao Games has started global pre-registration for "SMiniz," a new casual puzzle game featuring characters inspired by SM Entertainment artists. The game is scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.
To celebrate the second season broadcast of the TV anime 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess, Karaoke Pasela is hosting a special collaboration event at four locations from February 13 to March 15, 2026.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish a comprehensive guidebook for Mario Kart World on April 2, 2026. The 416-page guide features detailed course strategies, collection info, and driving techniques for both competitive play and completionists.
Warabiza presents Matsuri Theater HANA, an interactive non-verbal stage show featuring Tohoku's six major festivals, at Fukuoka Island City's Theater Soratoumi from April 11-19, 2026. Experience drumming, lanterns, and festival atmosphere with up to 1,000 children invited for free.
Bushiroad unveils character costume cast visuals for the May 2026 stage production of ZERO RISE. Ticket pre-sale runs until February 8.
E-VENT Inc. presents Dai Yankee Exhibition, an immersive experience celebrating Japan's Yankee subculture from the Showa to early Heisei era, with exclusive collaborations featuring Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Nameneko. The event runs February 6–15, 2026, at Omiya Marui's 7th floor event space.
EXNOA LLC announces the addition of new Jewel Princess Emerald Cat's Eye (Shadow Star) to the 3D idle RPG 'Jewel Princess Reincarnation' starting February 1st, 2026. A new Jewel Princess pickup Jewel Tales event is also underway.
From February 3rd, DMM GAMES' Legeclo: Legend Clover launches a collaboration with Marshmallow All the Way Home, featuring limited-edition characters Asaka Ushio and Kasukabe Kanon. The event includes a free 10-pull gacha daily for up to 50 pulls, special collaboration gacha, and a story event Memorable Sweets for Everyone.
The pre-registration gacha for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG by DMM GAMES and TECHCROSS, has surpassed 20 million total spins. Players will receive 20 gacha tickets at service launch, with doubled ★3 character rates and increased House Coin rewards during the ongoing campaign.
Team Entertainment has launched a new online lottery featuring original character goods from the TV anime 'Everyday Host' with the Midnight Harness theme, available for purchase starting January 30, 2026.
Discover a free premium night event at Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park on February 14th featuring Akane Takayanagi (ex-SKE48), MR technology, ukiyo-e art, and Tokyo's night views.
HoYoverse launches new character event wishes in Genshin Impact, featuring 5-star Zibai (voiced by Misato Fukuen) and 4-star Illuga (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), along with limited-time events and themed activities through February 24.
MAGES. launches the Go!! Go!! Zunda Girls!! online lottery featuring five popular characters from the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project, with original illustration merchandise including cushions, acrylic keychains, and limited-edition items.
Konami Arcade Games launches a collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku in Sound Voltex Nabla and Polaris Chord, introducing new songs by popular Vocaloid producers and exclusive in-game items.
The pivotal third game of the 75th Ōshō Match between Sota Fujii and Takuya Nagase will be live-streamed on U-NEXT, taking place on February 3-4, 2026 at Auberge Tokito in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
Gakken released a new digital edition of the popular children's reading series Osu Shikamen Salmon on January 30. The latest story features the justice hero facing new enemies and traps at a mysterious Karakuri Castle.
Tokyo Disney Resort announces the second wave of merchandise from the "Imagining the Magic" photography project, featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's vibrant shots of Fantasy Springs. Items include mirrors, spa bags, room fragrances, backpacks, and more, available March 6.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian introduces special gacha featuring Masha and Sayaka in chocolate cafe staff outfits, plus a cumulative score ranking event starting February 3rd.
The popular fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl receives a major update on February 2, 2026, introducing the new event The Divine Tree Shines Brilliantly and new characters.
Five titles from DMM GAMES' Creative Team Kumasan are hosting a joint campaign from February 2nd to February 16th, featuring collaboration events, relay missions, and special rewards.
The popular puzzle game SUMI SUMI Matching Puzzle marks its 8th anniversary with exclusive events, featuring the highest-scoring characters in series history and fan-voted new character campaigns.
Samantha Thavasa launches a new collaboration collection featuring bags and charms inspired by the world of the upcoming film Wicked For Good, opening March 6th. The collection captures the essence of Elphaba and Glinda with dress-inspired colors and character motifs.
DMM GAMES announces a joint campaign for five popular titles from Creative Team Kumasan, featuring new collaboration characters, mini scenarios, and special missions from February 2 to April 20, 2026.
Infold Games has released the Ver2.2 "Chromatic Beings Everbright" major update for the open-world RPG Infinity Nikki on January 30. The hidden wonder realm of Linlang is now open for the first time, featuring new ☆5 set outfits and content themed around "Mahjong" and "Hot Pot."
The mobile game SD Gundam G Generation Eternal is distributing 1,000 diamonds to all players to celebrate the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. Special events and pickup gachas are also underway.
Wonderia Yokohama, an immersive experience facility in the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai complex, is set to open on March 19, 2026, with ticket sales beginning February 10, 2026.
The latest episode of BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026 reveals exciting updates for BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!, including new gacha banners featuring limited characters, a collaboration with Arknights, and details about the 7th Garupa Cup tournament.
Marvelous Inc. announces a new limited-time event "Birth of the Battle Empress Dark Hera" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, featuring new characters Dark Hera and Bakutoroma Omega. A damage challenge event and new gacha also begin.
HIKE Inc. created illustrations for the Blue Archive music video celebrating the game's 5th anniversary. The music video for "Yearned-for Days" premiered at the live event "Blue Archi Fes! ~Go! Go!! Sensei♪~" and is now available on the official Blue Archive YouTube channel as of January 21st.
Content Seed Co., Ltd. has started post-event online sales for merchandise from the BOYS be MAID! Kougi Academy Maid Boy Club Activity Report event held at TFT Hall 500, available through the official online store.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
Actor Will Price attended the premiere of The Only Living Pickpocket in New York at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City on January 28, 2026, wearing a stylish Dior ensemble.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - welcomes new artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir with a free ★3 style for all players, plus the limited-time Unhappy Painter event running until February 12th, 2026.
HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced the second collaboration between Dolphin Wave and Atelier Ryza Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, launching on January 30th with new gacha featuring Claudia, scenario events, tournaments, and login bonuses.
Following its successful run in Tokyo that drew approximately 130,000 visitors, The Fear Exhibition is coming to Osaka. The exhibition, created by horror writer Nashi, Yami Inc., and TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori, opens March 27, 2026 at Grand Front Osaka's Event Lab.
Hot Toys Japan has unveiled three 1/6 scale collectible figures from Netflix's global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, featuring HUNTR/X members Lumi, Mira, and Zoe. These high-end figures boast 28 points of articulation and are now available for pre-order.
A special collaboration event between JR Tokai and the Ultraman Series celebrating its 60th anniversary will be held in Toyohashi City from February 28 to April 26, 2026, featuring VR experiences, exclusive merchandise, and city-wide decorations.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT welcomes Byatis and Shamash in stunning new costumes. The update also includes refreshed Premium Pass benefits featuring exclusive skins and memorial illustrations.
KADOKAWA's Kujibikido online lottery service brings back the KonoSuba 10th anniversary lottery on February 5th, 2026, featuring nearly life-sized fabric posters, mini art boards with novel cover illustrations, and exclusive collectibles for fans.
LINE Yahoo Corporation announces a new collaboration event between the defense battle game LINE Rangers and the anime Record of Ragnarok III, featuring exclusive Rangers and special in-game content.
Public voting has started for the Mega Man: Dual Override Boss Character Design Contest. Choose from 20 nominated designs to help select 6 winners, with the top design becoming an in-game boss!
Aeruta, a hybrid action RPG combining dungeon exploration and bakery management, has won the Best Visual Art Award at Taipei Game Show 2026. The game's charming Japanese anime-inspired art style and memorable character designs earned high praise from the judges.
From February 13 to March 12, 2026, SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 6F IP Bookstore will host a limited-time POP UP SHOP for the singer group Seijin Dansei 3ningumi, featuring exclusive Neo China-themed merchandise and in-store announcements.
From January 31 to March 31, 2026, enjoy upgraded gourmet menus and scratch lottery prizes at this limited-time collaboration event.
The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026, running from January 30 to February 23, features the "Winter Border Festival" stage event showcasing traditional performing arts from three prefectures.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
Immerse yourself in the world of the upcoming movie Wicked For Good at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel. A limited-time collaboration featuring themed room stays, sweets buffets, original parfaits, and cocktails awaits guests from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
From February 16 to April 30, 2026, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower offers exclusive collaboration menus inspired by the upcoming film Wicked For Good, making it the only hotel in Japan to partner with this highly anticipated movie.
Bandai Namco Experience announces a special campaign running from February 13 to March 22, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities and online crane game service, featuring exclusive prizes and bonuses to celebrate the movie release.
Niconico reveals the top 10 most popular winter 2026 anime based on early streaming performance. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 claims the top spot, followed by Fate/strange Fake and Frieren Season 2.
Japan's only hotel collaboration with the film Wicked For Good brings themed desserts to Shinagawa Prince Hotel from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
The popular SQUARE ENIX POP UP CAFE locations in Osaka and Nagoya will feature a limited-time collaboration with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, celebrating over 6 million copies sold worldwide.
A special regional version of the YOSISTAMP exhibition opens at Shizuoka PARCO on February 7, 2026, featuring local collaborations and exclusive merchandise.
The globally celebrated live concert series featuring candlelit performances of classical music launches in Yokkaichi, with inaugural shows paying tribute to Joe Hisaishi scheduled for late January.
The RPG game Detarikiz: Tokubetsu Boueikyoku Taiin no Nichijo introduces new member Minato Moegi. To celebrate, a campaign offering a total of 1000 gems and a 10-pull gacha ticket is underway.
IGG announces that Doomsday Last Survivors has surpassed 100 million player shelters worldwide and launches a special gift code distribution and gold bonus campaign to celebrate this milestone.
The popular anime series A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation will release its Blu-ray & DVD BOX set on April 24, 2026, featuring luxurious bonus content and exclusive store-specific purchase bonuses.
Experience the cyberspace world with AR navigation and next-generation mobility robots at Ghost in the Shell Exhibition in Toranomon Hills. A three-day immersive entertainment experience blending 5G, AR, and UNI-ONE mobility technology.
The manga anime adaptation of Gonron Egg, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, has been released on the Shonen Jump Channel, featuring voice actors Mutsumi Tamura as Gonron and Yumiri Hanamori as Oma.
Limited-time special collaboration menus featuring iconic characters from the KAMEN RIDER and Super Sentai series are coming to select venues in Tokyo and Yokohama from January 29 to March 2, 2026.
Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.
Japanese rapper and producer PUNPEE announces his first solo single of 2026, "Mornin'26," ahead of his upcoming solo concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on February 7th.
Ragnarok M Eternal Love kicks off a new seasonal event featuring daily login bonuses, enchantment materials, and Valentine-themed equipment spanning three periods from January 27 to February 28, 2026.
Nippon Columbia will showcase two titles at Nintendo of Taiwan Co., Ltd.'s booth during Taipei Game Show 2026. Visitors can try both Sumikkogurashi Create a Wonderful Sumikko Island! and the upcoming Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG where four time periods intersect, has added new characters Lily and Koharu to its pre-registration gacha. A My House screenshot campaign is also underway with original playmats up for grabs.
Universal Music releases the third installment of the Tokyo Disney Resort music compilation series, featuring 10 tracks including 3 first-time releases and 5 first-time CD releases celebrating the resort's 2025 seasonal entertainment.
To celebrate the March 6, 2026 Japanese release of Wicked: For Good, 20 official design T-shirts are now available on Amazon Merch on Demand, featuring character portraits and playful designs.
To celebrate the Japanese release of the film Wicked For Good, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is offering a special collaboration stay plan from March 6 to May 31, 2026, featuring themed room decorations and exclusive sweets.
Fukkan.com has launched a crowdfunding project featuring brand-new original replica artworks by renowned monster artist Yuji Kaida to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. The project offers limited-edition B3-size high-quality replicas of two new artworks.
A one-night-only stage performance bringing together Noh theater, lacquerware artistry, and music will be held on February 8, 2026, at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. Special instruments featuring traditional maki-e lacquer decoration will be used in this unique cultural event.
The official store featuring Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise celebrates 25 years since the first film's release with a new permanent location at Tokyo Character Street.
A collaboration cafe featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen opens at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe offers character-themed menu items like Yuji's Black Flash Pasta and new original merchandise including acrylic figure stands with newly drawn illustrations.
On February 8th (Sunday), Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture hosts "Kaso no Utage 2026," a unique event where participants can run the actual horse track in horse racing-themed costumes.
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia theme park will host the Sanrio Character Fest from February 21 to June 21, 2026, featuring character greetings, photo spots, digital activities, and exclusive merchandise.
A special bunko anthology collecting the thrilling first chapters of Ishinomori Shotaro's iconic transformation hero manga, including Kamen Rider, Gorenger, and more, is now available to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider's birth.
Bandai Namco Filmworks launches a new Blu-ray series featuring iconic anime titles in oversized 32cm x 32cm jackets, starting with Gundam trilogy, Ghost in the Shell, Space Battleship Yamato, and Love Live! The School Idol Movie
arma bianca has launched an online lottery featuring newly illustrated cheerleader versions of characters from the TV anime Hikaru no Go, available on DRAW!DRAW! starting January 21, 2026.
The arcade game THE IDOLM@STER TOURS announces its 4th major update featuring Ranko Kanzaki from CINDERELLA GIRLS and Mizuki Makabe from MILLION LIVE!, along with new songs, 93 original cards, and special SP Parallel cards.
To celebrate VTuber Karasuma Pyoco's birthday on January 27th, 2026, special limited edition voice sets will be available for purchase at the APPLAND OFFICIAL SHOP.
A limited-time official shop for the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam - Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Circe opens in Shibuya on January 30, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and original character illustrations.
On February 14, 2026, STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO will host a special one-night-only musical storytelling event featuring stories from baristas, curated by Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimonogakari) with guest performer Hana Sekitori.
The Blanket Cats (Asahi Bunko) by Kiyoshi Shigematsu is now being sold at bookstores across Japan with a special US edition cover design.
On February 15, 2026, VIBENATION brings international hip-hop and Afrobeat artists to ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku. Featuring DeJ Loaf, Babyboy AV, Khalil Harrison, and more, this event promises an unforgettable night of music and culture.
Experience Japan's traditional yokai art brought to life through cutting-edge digital technology. The world's first immersive digital art museum combining yokai paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods with 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and intricate sculptures opens for a limited run from March 27 to June 28, 2026.
KADOKAWA celebrates the manga magazine ASUKA's 40th anniversary milestone with an exhibition at Tokorozawa Sakura Town featuring original artwork, collaboration goods, signed books, and special latte art.
Asobiholic Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming release of a demo version for their free-to-play sandbox MMO 'Neden', featuring early access to the Deathmatch Mode.
Bandai Namco Experience is hosting the "Disney Campaign in Namco Valentine's 2026 - GO FOR IT!" from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and Namco Online Crane.
The mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion celebrates its half-anniversary with special campaigns, new awakened forms, and a major Ver1.5 update featuring refreshed daily content and new PvP modes starting February 5, 2026.
The latest installment of the Himitsu no AiPri arcade game launches on February 5, 2026, featuring new Princess Buzrium Change transformation and special collaboration cards.
The serialization of "Hokou Danshi The Comic" has begun on Comic Earth Star. This manga adaptation brings the popular voice drama project to life with engaging characters and educational romance.
Bandai Namco Experience releases new Personal Pub Mirror collectibles featuring Fuka Asano and Kate from The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, available for pre-order starting January 22nd with delivery in April 2026.
G.O.P Inc. has released District 13 Part 5 of the main story in the strategic RPG Last Origin, along with a new mermaid-inspired skin for the battle unit Emily.
Starting January 24, 2026, the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck will offer a VR experience allowing visitors to virtually explore the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu with dynamic motion seats and immersive visuals.
From January 31 to February 14, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa presents Aqua Valentine Week featuring heartwarming animal interactions, romantic jellyfish displays, and a special Valentine Night event.
Nalkonal LLC announces the official service start date for the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro Futtobi Puzzle no Dan Again on January 28, 2026, with release commemoration campaigns.
Experience the world of the beloved picture book series at Pan Dorobo Hiroba, opening January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Exclusive merchandise, themed food, and special photo opportunities await fans.
PROJECT YOU will release exclusive collaborative merchandise at the Rolling Stone Korea x MISAMO pop-up event, featuring original artwork by popular artist Cotoh. The special event runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026, at Ginza Novo.
Konami Digital Entertainment's PROJECT ZIRCON has begun trial version game development after reaching 20,000 X followers. Participate in game creation via Discord and meet the newly selected official VTuber, Rune Salois.
Popular characters including Natsuki Subaru and Emilia make their debut in the puzzle RPG, featuring special dungeons, exclusive items, and a giveaway campaign for 1,000 players.
Shadow Beat, a collaborative project between Plott and CoroCoro Comic, releases its second track 'Teen spirits' featuring COMA-CHI and Sitissy luvit, with beats by DJ Mitsu the Beats.
Shimoda Aquarium's popular Setsubun tradition returns with a diver dressed as a red demon performing fish feeding shows from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
Tinder partners with Paris-based fashion brand EGONLAB to debut a capsule collection during Paris Fashion Week Menswear 2026-27 Fall/Winter, with proceeds supporting the NGO Safe Place.
The Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra presents a festive New Year Concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall on February 5, 2026, featuring a diverse program of contemporary Chinese music, classical masterpieces, and beloved film scores.
VISION８ will host a special 10th anniversary exhibition for Yurikuma Arashi from February 6-15, 2026 at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku. The exhibition will feature newly commissioned artwork, iconic anime scenes, original concept illustrations, and setting materials.
animate is launching a book cover illustration contest on Pixiv starting January 22, 2026. Winning designs will be used on book covers distributed at animate stores nationwide, with cash prizes and poster displays for winners.
A special pop-up shop for Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion opens at Tower Records from February 6 to 15, featuring music-themed merchandise and exclusive event benefits.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is offering exclusive THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS merchandise, including specially illustrated tapestries and collectibles featuring winter-themed artwork.
Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari hosts Heartful Winter 2026 from January 31 to March 15, 2026, featuring seal presentations, chocolate-themed fish displays, and the enchanting underwater dolphin performance Art of Dolphin.
FIVECROSS Corporation has launched a limited-time event in the 3D basketball game Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals featuring the new character Shogo Haizaki (SF).
The second phase of MapleStory's winter update "ASSEMBLE" launches, featuring job revamps for Hayato and Kanna, a new event, and powerful Ascent Skills.
UNCHAIN Inc. announces the official release of Mousou Shojo, a viewer-participation game featuring the THIRD system that allows viewers to directly intervene in live streams, launching on February 8th with free beta access starting today.
The first lineup has been revealed for Orion Island Waves -Beachside Music Festival-, a two-day music festival taking place on April 18-19, 2026, at the outdoor special venue on Senaga Island in Okinawa. The beachside festival features popular artists including ORANGE RANGE, KREVA, MONKEY MAJIK, and more.
Seven-Eleven Japan has launched a new web service that lets you create customized fan support messages in adorable lettering styles. Perfect for concert uchiwa and boards!
Commseed Corporation has released the pachinko machine app P Sengoku Otome 7: The End of Sekigahara on the social game Guri Pachi, making it available to all users for free starting January 22nd at 12:00 PM.
Bushiroad releases The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game Booster Pack Vol.5 Progressing Daily Life and Victory Prayer Decks (5 types) marking the start of the game's 2nd Season with exclusive cards and original artwork.
A new online lottery for School-Live! featuring original illustrations by Sadoru Chiba goes on sale January 29th. Prizes include extra-large sheets, tapestries, acrylic stands, and more exclusive items.
The first Skip and Loafer exhibition featuring both manga and anime will be held at Telepia Hall from January 31 to March 1, 2026. Experience original artwork, exclusive video screenings, and immersive photo opportunities celebrating this beloved coming-of-age story.
The new CD for the Snow Miku 2026 festival has been released, featuring 9 unique tracks with a "mysterious sweets" theme including the event theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" by Iyowa.
lf, a Utsunomiya-based company, released the izakaya card game ENTERtei in December 2025. The game features collaboration with 43 sake breweries, wineries, and breweries across Tochigi Prefecture, offering a new way to experience local sake culture through entertainment.
From February 10 to March 29, 2026, nine facilities around Tokyo Station in Chiyoda and Chuo wards will host the Tokyo Street Piano Festival, featuring carefully selected pianos for public performance across multiple venues.
DMM Online Crane Game launches original merchandise for SHIGA BEAT CRUISIN' Vol.3 performers SHOW-WA and MATSURI, including exclusive fan events at the live venue.
Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA announce their second collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, special menus, and more across 24 locations starting February 5, 2026.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen kicks off a Setsubun-themed interior event featuring new costume Raui (Setsubun) and limited-edition decorations.
The beloved Pretty Series franchise announces its newest project, Onegai Aipuri, scheduled to begin in spring 2026. The logo has been unveiled with full details coming in February.
DMM GAMES announces a snow campaign for Tenshoku Maou featuring login bonuses totaling 10,900 Dragon Stones, new wind attribute attacker Kazamaki Shigure with consecutive attack skills, and the Dark Series equipment set.
HorIn Love Books is hosting a special campaign to celebrate the release of Yukiharu's latest comic "Ookii Kimi ga Ichiban Kawaii." Purchase the eligible product and enter for a chance to win a hand-signed A2 poster from the author!
Akihabara will host AKIVALENTINE, a unique Valentine's event featuring anime character goods, stage performances by voice actors and idols, VTuber meet-and-greets, and special collaborations across the district.
The popular romance game Bakumatsu Ishin Amakakeru Koi marks its 5th anniversary on January 19, featuring special in-game events, exclusive items, and commemorative campaigns themed around "Weaving an Everlasting Love with You."
Cake.jp announces a collaboration with Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, releasing character-themed birthday boxes, cake cans, and other collaborative sweets featuring all 18 members.
Miyazaki Prefecture launches a stamp rally campaign featuring Hinatazaka46 members visiting various locations across the prefecture. Collect stamps at 9 spots for a chance to win exclusive merchandise and local prizes.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
A special collaboration between Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and Karaoke no Tetsujin will take place from February 4 to March 8, 2026, featuring concept rooms, collaboration drinks, exclusive merchandise, and challenge campaigns across nine locations.
PONOS Corporation has launched the new mobile puzzle game Puzzle Harvest! Cat Village for iOS and Android, featuring adorable characters from The Battle Cats.
Seibuen Amusement Park offers special discounted all-day passes to residents of nearby cities and towns on February 14-15 and 21-22, 2026. Enjoy the limited-time "Nostalgic Aquarium," thrilling attractions, and exciting entertainment shows.
AppleOne Inc. releases a collection of SpongeBob SquarePants jigsaw puzzles featuring colorful designs in 108, 300, and 500-piece sets, available from January 22nd at toy stores and online shops.
Universal Studios Japan brings back the Wicked For Good Celebration featuring exclusive greetings with Elphaba and Glinda, costume exhibits, and themed merchandise from February 20, 2026.
The first independent performance by the China National Acrobatic Troupe, "Rai Rai Rai! 2026," will be held on March 13, 2026, at Chofu City Green Hall.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
SEGA announces the start of the Puyo Puyo series' 35th anniversary "Dairensha!" project, unveiling commemorative key visuals, logos, theme art, and a teaser website with exciting new initiatives planned throughout the year.
Sun Hoseki and GiGO Entertainment have teamed up to open Hoppe-chan★Cafe at GiGO Collaboration Cafes nationwide. The limited-time cafe features Instagram-worthy original menus, exclusive merchandise, and special perks for fans from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with Discover U!!!, a year-long celebration featuring historic movie cars, the return of Blues Brothers, and the beloved Jurassic World Journey event.
Popular LINE Stamp characters Boneless Dog and Boneless Cat arrive as exclusive prize items at namco locations nationwide. The adorable duo appears in oversized plush form, capturing their signature round shapes.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment launches a collaboration cafe featuring Hoppe-chan, the popular character from Sunhoseki's "Sun Hoseki" brand. The cafe runs from January 24 to February 15, 2026, offering themed food, drinks, and exclusive merchandise.
Starting January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Marukuji online lottery service begins selling new original merchandise featuring TV anime Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season characters in elegant classical style suits.
Melta Corporation has officially launched its Original Figure Production Service for businesses and creators. The service supports clients from the initial idea stage, using materials like photos, illustrations, rough sketches, or PowerPoint presentations, even without formal specifications, and offers flexible production from single prototypes to mass production.
Marukuji online lottery service begins selling new original Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun merchandise featuring cute pop-themed chibi character illustrations.
Sanrio Puroland launches the Colorful Puroland special event from January 16 to March 16, 2026, featuring colorful character costumes, themed photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and special collaboration rooms including an Ado-Rosa Tourmaline space.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a revival ranking event in Dr. STONE Battle Craft, featuring exclusive SSR character rewards and special login bonuses running until January 27th.
A new capsule toy shop called gashacoco opens at Big Echo Seishin-Chuo Plenty in Kobe on January 30, 2026, combining karaoke entertainment with capsule toy collecting.
From January 30 to April 5, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills hosts the first major Ghost in the Shell exhibition across all anime series. Visitors can experience an expanded artwork viewing using XREAL AR glasses, simulating the iconic "cyberization" featured in the series.
A 4-day panda exhibition celebrating the Spring Festival will be held from February 20 to 23, 2026, at JMF Building Takadanobaba. Features a special talk show with Panda Fan from "Weekly Xiang Xiang," latest photo displays, merchandise sales, and workshops.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kobe Municipal Subway, a collaboration campaign with the location-based game Station Memories! is coming in March 2026. Features digital stamp rally, special exhibitions, and exclusive merchandise.
A fusion of Noh theater and video projection comes to Hangi Hall in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture. Contemporary artist Yukihiro Yamagami presents the traditional art form in an accessible new way.
The 46th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV will stream on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM, featuring gameplay from the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties and revealing behind-the-scenes stories from Yakuza 5.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
AGM announces the AGM Open Buds 1, new open-ear hook-type Bluetooth earphones designed for sports, commuting, and entertainment, providing comfortable wear and ambient awareness with clear sound quality.
A new fantasy RPG Bug Three Kingdoms launched on January 14th for iOS and Android, featuring Three Kingdoms warlords reimagined as adorable insects. Players can enjoy up to 3,000 consecutive gacha pulls and exclusive Japanese launch rewards.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
MIXI announces the second collaboration between TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Monster Strike, starting January 17, 2026. New character pairs including Frieren & Himmel, Frieren & Fern, and Fern & Stark join the limited-time gacha, with collaboration quests featuring Viabel, Übel, Denken, and more.
A new immersive music experience museum, House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~, opens in Shinjuku from February 5 to March 16, 2026. Visitors become part of ENHYPEN's vampire-themed story through cutting-edge 3D LED displays and multi-sensory effects.
Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, Hokuriku's largest idol festival, will be held April 18-19, 2026 in Kanazawa. The first lineup has been announced and ticket sales have begun.
The popular Kamen Rider arcade card game continues its success with the third volume of its comprehensive card encyclopedia, featuring over 400 cards including the latest Kamen Rider Zetts designs, released January 16, 2026.
KAMIHIME PROJECT announces new costume releases for Djehuty and Proserpina, alongside a special New Year campaign featuring daily roulette gacha with up to 100 free draws.
To celebrate the release of volume 5 of the manga "Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai" serialized in web manga magazine "comic POOL," a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced! Character-themed menus, original coasters with newly drawn illustrations, and exclusive goods will be available.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
The new co-op event Everyone's Secret Exploration Wind-Scented Flower is now available in Monster Hunter Puzzles Felyne Isles for iOS and Android. Players can explore secret locations with friends using pickaxes earned from quest clears.
A new Monster Strike event featuring survival battles, stage performances, and interactive challenges will be held at ATC Hall on February 11, 2026.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen's winter tradition features a fantastical light and sound entertainment event inspired by the poetry of Misuzu Kaneko.
Orion Island Waves, a new beachside music festival, debuts on April 18-19, 2026, at Senagajima in Okinawa. Experience live music, local food, and island culture in a stunning seaside setting.
Ragnarok Online kicks off a special campaign where players can get Ultimate Refining Tickets and bonus items by purchasing from the Ragnarok Net Store.
Popular streamer Shinori teams up with Village Vanguard to release exclusive merchandise featuring special illustrations by artist denQ.
Netmarble released a major update for Solo Leveling: ARISE on January 15th, introducing new SSR hunter Cyan Hararut (Igris), new story content, and a fresh PvP event.
The popular pachislot machine Smart Pachislot BAKEMONOGATARI arrives on PC gaming platform 777TOWN.net, recreating the series' unique gameplay and evolved Happy Time system.
Bushiroad announces details for Card Game Festival 2026, taking place May 3-4, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring major TCG exhibitors and live performances.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen launches a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 Buna (Adventurer) with increased appearance rates, running from January 14 to 27.
A sustainability-focused community event will take place at Higashi-Itabashi Park, featuring a marché, workshops, acoustic live performances, and an original SDGs board game.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka will host Animal Adventure, a special collaboration event with Tennoji Zoo featuring LEGO animal models, interactive building experiences, and exclusive workshops from February 6 to April 19, 2026.
The popular social game Mysterious Forest Bakery marks its 15th anniversary on the GREE platform with a special memorial event featuring limited-edition Galaxy recipes and exclusive anniversary bonuses.
Konami Digital Entertainment announces a new mobile game in the Pawapuro series, set in a fantasy world of swords and magic. Pre-registration is now available for the spring 2026 release.
Celebrating the birthday of Banri, the eldest daughter of the Shiunji family, KADOKAWA's "Kuji-biki-do" online lottery service is launching a special birthday lottery featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations.
The puzzle game Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ launches its winter update featuring SNOW MIKU SKYTOWN-themed paid DLC and special costumes, along with free updates including new puzzles and an assist-free challenge mode.
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City announces details for the Space Brothers Exhibition 2026, running January 16 to April 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed cafe menu, VR content, and special exhibition focusing on the theme of "doors of dreams."
Universal Studios Japan reveals exciting details about the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration as part of Universal Cool Japan 2026, featuring exclusive food, merchandise, and two different story ride experiences running from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
Colopl announces the Half-Anniversary event "ZERO:PROLOGUE" for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, featuring new playable characters and special campaigns running through February 13, 2026.
The special cafe celebrating Disney Animation's latest film Zootopia 2 introduces new menu items and merchandise featuring Nick in a tuxedo, starting January 23, 2026.
IGNITION M has released its latest mobile game "Animal Mafia," a chaotic survivor action RPG featuring adorable animals in wild combat, now available worldwide on iOS and Android platforms.
Marvelous Inc. announces the full release of main quest Chapter 22 in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, introducing new characters and limited-time events.
Bridge Corporation's online lottery service Kujitomo will begin selling Evil Prince and the Puppet original goods starting January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM, featuring 32 exclusive items including A4 memorial art and mugs.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation announces the second revival collaboration event with Girls Symphony Ec, featuring new styles, pickup gacha, and exclusive event rewards. The event runs from January 13th to January 24th, 2026.
Liberty Resort Kunozan presents IMMERSIVE WORLD® Season4, a multi-sensory digital entertainment experience featuring projection mapping, surround sound, and scents. Opening February 21, 2026, visitors can explore Kunozan's strawberry culture and Tokugawa Ieyasu history through immersive exhibits, mystery-solving adventures, and fantasy worlds.
To celebrate the release of three OVERNIGHTZ titles, a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced. Order collaboration menu items to receive original coasters, and based on your total spend, you can get exclusive short story papers.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
The Cardfight!! Vanguard 15th Anniversary Bushiroad New Year Grand Presentation 2026 will be streamed online in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the event in real time.
The first joint original artwork exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of manga artists Ai Minase and Kyoko Kumagai, who are active in Shogakukan's women's comic magazine "Sho-Comi," opened at Yurakucho Marui today.
Virtual MIYAZAKI, a metaverse space recreating Miyazaki Prefecture's tourist attractions, unveils its new Western Miyazaki Area on January 10th. Visitors can explore scenic spots like Ikoma Plateau, Sekino-o Falls, and Rokkannonmiike by E-bike in the virtual world.
Bandai Namco Experience launches exclusive BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! prize items featuring MyGO!!!!! members. The first-ever ★5 card illustration acrylic boards debut at Namco locations and online starting January 23, 2026.
Altplus Co., Ltd. announces the addition of new awakened form character Miryam to their mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion, along with a new awakened form event starting January 8 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
HAC Corporation will release cute pastel-colored digital toy cameras and camera-equipped drones in February 2026, designed for fun and creativity from children to adults.
The popular Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM brings back its collaboration with TV anime HIGH CARD, featuring returning and new character costumes, plus exclusive in-game items.
System Service Corporation is rolling out an adorable lineup of mojojojo prize items at amusement facilities across Japan. The collection includes fluffy blankets, plush pouches, XL cushions, and hair accessories, launching from January 2026.
KONAMI Arcade Games announces a collaboration between their arcade card game Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE 2 and the popular anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End, starting January 15, 2026.
AEON Cinema Minatomirai will host a special one-day premium screening event on January 29, 2026, featuring the concert film and live string quartet performance.
Self-photo brand Photomatic launches a collaboration with the popular anime Mr. Osomatsu. Five exclusive frames will be available at 11 locations nationwide from January 14 (Wed) to February 1 (Sun).
Audio-Technica and PLAY! PARK present a three-month interactive event where children can see, touch, hear, and feel sound vibrations through innovative play equipment and workshops.
PONOS Corporation has launched the limited-time 2026 New Year Gacha in The Battle Cats, featuring representative characters from various gacha series along with numerous secret characters.
Station Memories! and Station Memo! Our Rails original goods will be available for limited-time sale at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Tokyo Character Street from January 30 to February 12, 2026.
TO Books announces the anime adaptation project for the popular light novel series "The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead," which has surpassed 1.1 million copies in circulation and won the Piccoma AWARD 2025 Novel Division.
On January 8, 2026, Comici Inc. announced the global launch of "comici MANGA," a platform based on their app "Comimaga" and Web magazine manga BPaaS "Comici+," enabling readers to enjoy manga across multiple magazines and publishers.
Bandai Namco Experience launches an exclusive collection of Stitch plush prizes featuring soft cushions and miniature mascots in various costumes. Available from January 16, 2026 at Namco locations nationwide and online.
Kogepan and Mikan Bouya mascots are coming to Namco amusement facilities nationwide from January 16, 2026. This is Mikan Bouya's first prize appearance in 8 years!
An immersive exhibition exploring life lessons from My Melody's honest approach to life opens at Omotesando Hills from January 15 to 21, 2026. Create your own wish list and discover hints for living more authentically.
Sega Fave launches a new online lottery featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Max in original cool outfits, with prizes including rings, bracelets, and collectible merchandise.
SEGA has released the third paid DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds featuring PAC-MAN characters, a collaboration course, and an in-game festival event starting January 9.
Following the sell-out success of its winter edition, Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO's immersive jazz experience returns February 6 to May 29, 2026, featuring live piano, saxophone, and contrabass performances under 360° starry skies.
Karimoku Furniture announces the sale of premium remade products using materials from the temporarily closed Imperial Theatre. The "Teigeki Premium Remake" collection, featuring 30 items by 6 creators, will be available at ZOZOVILLA starting January 17, 2026.
NC Japan announces two special New Year events for The Tower of AION starting January 7, 2026, featuring special missions and monster hunting campaigns with valuable rewards.
New commemorative merchandise celebrating Ultraman's 60th anniversary will be available at ULTRAMAN WORLD M78 starting January 17, 2026, including exclusive pins, apparel, and limited plush toys.
The popular smartphone game app Break My Case is teaming up with ZOZOTOWN for an exclusive collaboration. Limited-edition collaboration items will be available for pre-order exclusively on ZOZOTOWN starting January 9th, and an in-app event featuring original story content will run from January 9th to 25th.
HoYoverse's space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail kicks off Ver.3.8 Phase 2 today with the return of limited 5-star characters Fugue and Lingsha in revival warp events, plus new in-game events for players to enjoy.
Mobile Factory announces the opening of Station Memories! Official Web Shop, offering better value on in-game currency purchases with bonus items starting January 21, 2026.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the 2025 Boss Challenge "Holy Demonic Festival" event in the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection. New characters Super Zeus and Yamato Bakushin are now available through special gacha events.
A large-scale Identity V collaboration campaign will be held at 40 bathing facilities across Japan from January 23 to February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited novelties.
ZLONGAME announced a collaboration between the popular simulation RPG Langrisser Mobile and the hit TV anime Fairy Tail, featuring iconic characters Natsu, Lucy, and Erza in exclusive collaboration events.
From January 16 to February 12, 2026, a limited-time pop-up shop featuring cyberpunk-themed merchandise for VTuber group Luminaria Production will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA's IP SHOTEN on the 6th floor.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, launches its New Year event featuring a new SSR Chiyuru Tsukigase character with special costume and abilities.
Hochi Shimbun will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the first broadcast of TV anime Ronin Warriors on January 9 in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara) and January 12 in Osaka (Nipponbashi).
NetEase Games and ZhuRong Studio have announced the release of the New Year version update for the open-world MMORPG Sword of Justice, starting January 1, 2026.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, a club event featuring 90s British music culture will be held at Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST on January 31. The film will also have a 2-week limited revival screening at theaters nationwide starting January 30.
San-ei Publishing announces the re-release of Shinji Mizushima's legendary baseball manga "Dokaben" in 24 volumes over one year, featuring newly scanned artwork and original page layouts from the series that debuted 55 years ago.
Di Techno Corporation has launched pre-orders for Ultraman Z original merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork. Pre-orders are available at Chara-Log and anime shops nationwide starting December 25, 2025.
The complete first season of the romantic comedy anime Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You is now streaming free on YouTube until January 11, 2026. Watch all 12 episodes before the highly anticipated second season premieres on January 8, 2026.
Shogenji Yoko, Fujishima Kaho, and Watanabe Rina grace the cover and lead feature of B.L.T. March 2026 issue, showcasing their endearing bond and growth as the fourth-generation youngest members of Hinatazaka46.
The TV anime Maebashi Witches has launched a collaboration with Natural Hot Spring Yurabu in Ota, featuring life-size character panels, original merchandise, collaboration menus, and special campaigns running through January 2026.
Starting January 22, 2026, GiGO arcade stores nationwide will feature exclusive mascot plushies designed by beloved artist mojojojo, known for creating adorable characters with relaxed expressions and nostalgic charm.
EGGRYPTO, a popular NFT game developed by Kyuzan and GameWith, is hosting various exciting campaigns from December 26, 2025, including free 5-star guaranteed gacha, new monster releases, and special events.
A real-life exhibition event featuring popular Webtoon works from SORAJIMA will be held at GALLERY ZENON in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. The event showcases seven popular titles with exclusive Japanese-style character illustrations.
Creative Plus has released official LINE stickers and themes for the TV anime 'Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right', featuring the charming vampire character Tsukina Ishikawa.
Cygames launches a nostalgic new commercial for Uma Musume featuring free-spirited characters racing along coastal roads with Mt. Fuji in view, recreating the iconic opening of The Unfettered Shogun II.
An exclusive online lottery featuring newly illustrated characters in winter outfits and checkered patterns celebrates the Winter Edition broadcast of the Undead Unluck anime series.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
AVIOT announces special edition TE-V1R wireless earphones celebrating the 15th anniversary of Uta no Prince-sama. Featuring exclusive voice recordings and original designs, pre-orders begin December 25th.
Bauhutte's gaming furniture brand has expanded its Winter Gaming Fortress Sale to include the latest DAMEGI wearable blanket series and other warm gaming furniture at special prices.
Starting January 30, 2026, three Konica Minolta Planetarium venues will bring back the popular "Doraemon-Universe Model" show. Join Nobita and friends on an exciting space adventure across the solar system and beyond, complete with post-show photo opportunities.
An online lottery for Fate/Grand Order - You've Lost Ritsuka Fujimaru launches on Kujibikido December 25, featuring original illustrations and memorable scene merchandise.
Seiryusyuppan will publish The Little Mouse and the Owl, a new picture book illustrated by legendary World Masterpiece Theater animator Seki Shuichi, at bookstores nationwide on January 25, 2026.
A limited-period art exhibition showcasing Italian artist Giorgio Saulini's ROMANs series will be held at Salon de Fleur Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo from January 27 to February 1, 2026. The exhibition features contemporary human figures depicted in pop art style, including collaborations with Tatsunoko Production.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched the "Lucky Lottery Campaign" where players can win prizes including up to 54,900 Holy Stones, along with luxurious New Year campaigns offering up to 228 free gacha pulls in their shooting game app Gothic wa Mahou Otome ~Sassato Keiyaku Shinasai!~.
A special collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku Symphony will open at À La Mode Palais & The Resort in Kobe from December 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
The popular anime Hetalia: World Stars collaboration with Round1 entertainment facilities has begun online pre-orders for exclusive original merchandise through the Cocoani e-commerce site.
Ocean Park Hong Kong presents a special collaboration with six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon from December 13, 2025 to August 23, 2026.
From December 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" will host an enchanting Christmas illumination event featuring NAKED's innovative laser mapping technology, creating a magical "forest of falling stars" experience in the center of Omotesando.
The official game app for Strawberry Prince, Sutopuri With!!, announces a second limited-time collaboration event with Sanrio Characters featuring special gachas, login bonuses, and original story content.
GreenFlash is launching a vibrant collection of Teletubbies goods featuring cute expressions and iconic designs in pink and purple. Pre-orders are now open on Village Vanguard Online.
Creative Plus announces the second round of the online lottery for "The Ghost Doesn't Show Up," featuring exclusive merchandise including big towels, acrylic stands, mini pouches, omamori-style keychains, square can badges, and mini sticker sets.
Tokyo City Keiba announces the lineup for the Tokyo Daishoten, Japan's premier dirt racing championship on December 29. The race features 16 elite horses including rising 3-year-old stars challenging experienced veterans in a battle for dirt racing supremacy.
The Capcom Creation exhibition showcasing the game creator's craftsmanship from its origins to cutting-edge technology is now open at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Yaesu Central Exit. Following successful runs in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Tokyo venue features new additions including over 200 rough sketch displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed cafe collaborations.
The latest smartphone game based on the popular delinquent manga series Crows and Worst has officially launched, featuring character training simulation gameplay and cross-generation team battles.
The new anime project for Is the Order a Rabbit? announced on March 1, 2025, has been confirmed as a full-length theatrical film. The first teaser visual featuring Cocoa and Chino, designed by character designer Akane Yano, has been unveiled along with the production staff.
ABEMA will launch a limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen official free channel from January 1-13, 2026, featuring all 47 TV series episodes and the theatrical film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, celebrating the upcoming Culling Game (Part 1) broadcast.
THE Chara online store has started accepting orders for Haikyu!! anime merchandise from Jump Festa 2026, featuring hologram badges, clear cards, mini acrylic stands, and keychains.
Contents Seed Corporation launches online post-event sales for Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise from Jump Festa 2026, featuring badges, clear cards, acrylic stands, and keychains with special purchase bonuses.
On December 31st, visitors to Minami Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture can shake hands with show-performing dolphins in a special New Year's Eve event. The free experience runs after the 3 PM dolphin show.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo announces a collaboration event with Puella Magi Madoka Magica featuring new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food from January 30 to March 15, 2026.
seven x seven Ishigaki will present a special New Year's show featuring 500 drones and fireworks against the Ishigaki night sky, running for three days from January 1 to 3, 2026.
The TV anime "Maid-san wa Taberu dake" will begin broadcasting in April 2026. Winter holiday artwork featuring Suzume has been revealed, and a special campaign offering autographed shikishi from the original manga creator Susumu Maeya and the voice cast is now running on the official X account.
Oguri Cap and Tama Cross from the hit anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray are now available as adorable KuiKui sitting plushies that tilt their heads to look up at you. These charming merchandise items will be released in June 2026.
The 40th anniversary commemorative collection for Valkyrie no Bōken includes comprehensive series documentation, a 4-disc soundtrack, and exclusive original artwork by Hiroshi Fuji. Pre-orders close on January 13 (Tuesday) at 11:59 PM.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series launches a special Santa-themed pickup gacha featuring seven characters in festive costumes, along with a countdown login bonus campaign offering tickets for the 2025 All-Stars gacha.
caseplay announces a new collection of smartphone accessories featuring popular NAMJATOWN Characters from Sunshine City's indoor theme park NAMJATOWN, including slim protection cases and various tech accessories.
The first official merchandise collection for "Chiikawa Pocket," the first smartphone app based on the popular "Chiikawa" series, will go on sale on January 16, 2026. Pop-up stores will also open in Tokyo, Sendai, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
KONAMI releases Combine Me!, a mobile block puzzle game featuring action and logic modes, 700+ puzzles, and collectible pixel art characters. Free-to-play with in-app purchases on iOS and Android.
The visual novel game KANADE is celebrating its Nintendo Switch download release with a 20% off sale until January 31, 2026. The PC package version has also launched, with limited special editions featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus content.
Photomatic self-photo booths are offering collaboration frames featuring the popular school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!! at 12 locations nationwide from December 26, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Maecy's popular 2013 pachislot machine Slot Puella Magi Madoka Magica launches on the SloPachi Spirit virtual hall app, featuring faithful recreation of the original machine with virtual hall exclusive features.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery featuring original merchandise from the TV anime 'The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten' with a winter animal theme, available on the Kujico platform from December 24, 2025 through January 18, 2026.
A special heartwarming event opens at Yurakucho Marui featuring exclusive knight certificates from 153 beloved characters. Experience exhibits, photo spots, and unique merchandise through January 12, 2026.
The Ace of Diamond series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) with over 45 million copies in circulation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Great Ace of Diamond Act II Original Artwork Exhibition will be held at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from January 24 to March 14, 2026.
RAGE, Japan's largest esports event brand, will broadcast the official Apex Legends tournament Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship in Japanese starting January 15, 2026. The tournament will be held at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with 11 corporate sponsors supporting the broadcast.
Gold Star Co., Ltd. launches a limited-time campaign in collaboration with global music artist BLACKPINK and 3D Fruit Ice, offering fans a chance to win concert tickets and official tour merchandise through product purchases from December 19, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
GiGO POKER Shinjuku and Roppongi host the second collaboration event with the battle royale online poker game Poker Chase, featuring exclusive tournaments, original merchandise, and a special offline event weekend.
Ragnarok Online launches its New Year 2026 event "Climb On!! Amatsu Progressive Shrine Visit" starting January 1st at Amatsu's Kouzan Mountain. Players can exchange items with the Year of the Horse deity, enjoy seasonal foods like mochi and ozouni, and participate in the New Year's Eve Mochi Pounding event.
The popular characters from the Teikou Penguin short anime series are now available as soft, squishy capsule toy mascots featuring Penguin, Panda, Orca, and Monitor Boss in a playful new form.
Tokyo Skytree will host its first-ever Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration event from January 8 to April 6, 2026, featuring original illustration tickets, special decorations, limited cafe menu items, exclusive merchandise, and character-themed lighting displays.
Due to sold-out tickets for the venue, melodic speed metal band HAGANE's Full Album Release Tour "TOP OF THE TOWER" finale at Zepp Shinjuku will be exclusively live-streamed on Niconico Live on December 25 at 6:30 PM. The first half will be free to watch, with the second half available for premium members.
Di-Techno launches a revival edition of the Hunter x Hunter "Hatsu" WEB lottery featuring exclusive merchandise with original artwork of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, and Hisoka activating their Nen abilities
New LINE stickers featuring characters from the TV anime "Yano-kun's Ordinary Days" are now available, allowing fans to enhance their chats with Yano-kun, Yoshida-san, and other beloved characters.
SNK Corporation announces a massive 67% OFF Winter Sale on FATAL FURY City of the Wolves SPECIAL EDITION across all platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The sale offers the game with Season Pass 1 featuring guest fighters Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter series at just 2,613 yen until early January 2026.
Experience a magical bath time! Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA team up with Puella Magi Madoka Magica for an exclusive collaboration featuring limited merchandise, themed baths, and special menu items across 19 locations.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. will sell Tokimeki Memorial merchandise at two special events opening January 16, 2026, at Shinjuku Marui Annex and Tokyo Dome City.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
Asunarosha Co., Ltd. launches pre-orders for the official EXPO 2025 MYAKU-MYAKU and EXPO 2025 Sanrio Characters collaboration merchandise starting December 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Following last year's successful tour across four locations in Japan starting with Tokyo's Ikebukuro venue, the Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary exhibition event is set to return to Marui City Yokohama.
MEINOHAMA STEPS, a commercial facility in Meinohama, Fukuoka City, is hosting a Nordic Christmas event from December 1 to December 25, featuring special soups, DJ events, and workshops.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
An immersive exhibition celebrating Studio Chizu's latest film "Scarlet" opens at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, featuring interactive experiences based on seven beloved Mamoru Hosoda films.
FUN VILLAGE in TOKYO-BAY, a candy-themed indoor family park featuring Sakuma Seika's beloved Ichigo Miruku candy, opens on November 28, 2025. Located at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall in Chiba, this unique attraction brings candy making to life through interactive play areas, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
A special exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary anime "Angel's Egg" opens at Shibuya Cine Quinto on November 21, featuring 4K remastered screenings, image board displays, and exclusive merchandise.
From December 20, 2025 to March 21, 2026, Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro offers themed concept rooms featuring all 18 characters from the movie in exclusive hotel concierge illustrations.
An exhibition showcasing characters and memorable scenes from all eight animated short stories by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto, known for Chainsaw Man and Look Back, will be held at Seibu Shibuya from December 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026.
Team Entertainment announces the launch of an online lottery featuring newly drawn character merchandise from the TV anime 'SAKAMOTO DAYS' on their Marukuji service starting November 7, 2025.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is introducing two new services - full aquarium private rental for corporate events and parties, and location rental for video shoots and private events.
Poké Park Kanto, a new permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction spanning approximately 2.6 hectares, will open at Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo on February 5, 2026. The park features two main areas where visitors can explore a forest trail and enjoy attractions, shops, and shows.
AEON Fantasy introduces the seventh installment of the Sanrio Characters Poyoyon Airport BIG plushies series, featuring cabin attendant Kuromi and pilot Badtz-Maru at Molly Fantasy and PALO locations across Japan.
Yomiuriland amusement park will host a special collaboration event with the beloved anime "Assassination Classroom" from December 12th to 28th, featuring exclusive merchandise, photo spots, and recorded voices from popular characters.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido launches an exclusive merchandise lottery featuring luxurious illustrations from the popular Hyouka manga series, running from November 18 to December 16, 2025.
Ikspiari, a shopping facility at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrating its 25th anniversary, welcomes a Christmas tree inspired by Disney's latest film Zootopia 2, releasing December 5, 2025.
LEGOLAND Japan Resort announces its final night event of 2025, 'Christmas Night,' taking place December 19-20. The special evening features exclusive shows, over 30 attractions lit up at night, and festive activities perfect for families.
On December 7, 2025, Meriken Park in Kobe will host a special music event featuring 12 selected artists competing for the Grand Prix, as voted by the audience.
A special collaboration event between popular Harajuku influencer Shinako and Sapporo TV Tower will be held from November 22 to 30, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise, a word rally, and special campaigns.
KADOKAWA's Kujibiido online lottery service launches an exclusive "Tougen Anki" anime lottery on November 18, 2025, featuring original after-school themed character artwork with prizes including tapestries, acrylic stands, and badges.
Following the successful 30th anniversary celebration in January 2025, the popular series Kodoku no Gourmet expands internationally with a limited-time pop-up shop in Seoul's HEIGHTS store, running November 13-16, 2025.
From December 2 to December 14, 2025, THE Chara CAFE STAND at Tokyo Dome City will feature an exclusive collaboration with beloved MIND WAVE characters, offering themed menu items and special merchandise.
Asakusa Hanayashiki announces the launch of A3 (Asakusa Amusement & Arts), a new art entertainment project featuring a fusion of traditional and contemporary performing arts. The first stage production opens in January 2026.
We hosted a special art experience event with influencer Kinchikuka Yuuki at artbar Yokohama Motomachi. It was a unique event where participants enjoyed creating art while interacting with Kinchikuka Yuuki.
Touch, taste, and contemplate plants at WORKSIGHT's first-ever market event at FabCafe Osaka this November
We held an exclusive 274ch. members-only autumn bus tour visiting the sword exhibition and filming locations from Okayama Funanomix. Join Funassyi, the unofficial local character from Funabashi City, Chiba, as we explore Okayama's history, culture, food, and sword love!
From November 12 to December 25, 2025, KITTE Nagoya transforms with a stunning aurora-inspired illumination where music becomes visible light. Experience an immersive AI-powered installation that turns handbell melodies into unique color patterns across a 25-meter aurora display.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will host a special collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan from December 1, 2025, featuring exclusive stay plans and a themed restaurant experience.
Enish announces the launch of the "Harvest Festival Second Half Gacha" featuring Twilight Hour versions of Mikasa Ackerman and Louise in the Attack on Titan Brave Order mobile game, running from October 30 to November 18, 2025.
Nijigen no Mori in Awaji Island announces a special Mothra exhibition at the Godzilla Museum, running from December 20, 2025 to September 13, 2026, featuring authentic props from the Heisei Mothra series.
Village Vanguard Corporation announces two exciting Tom and Jerry pop-up shops opening in November 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise and experiential bowling entertainment
Japan's first fixed-wing VTOL drone race event combines next-generation education programs and large-scale drone shows at Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki on November 29, 2025.
Tokyo Disney Resort will host special New Year celebrations from January 1 to January 12, 2026, featuring greetings from Disney characters in traditional Japanese attire, exclusive merchandise, and festive fireworks.
Konami Arcade Games has announced the development of a card action arcade game based on the popular anime series Demon Slayer. The game will be showcased at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025 in November.
Kura Sushi is holding its first collaboration campaign with the popular TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS. Get exclusive character merchandise including rubber charms, can badges, and magnet sheets at all Kura Sushi locations across Japan from October 31 to November 27.
A special collaboration cafe featuring themed menu items will run alongside the Kuroko's Basketball 15th Anniversary Exhibition at Nagoya PARCO from November 15 to December 7, 2025.
The spectacular winter light show returns to Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture for the 2025-2026 season, featuring dynamic projection mapping on one of Japan's oldest surviving castles from December 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
The immersive VR horror experience Senritsu Meikyu Mayoi will embark on a nationwide tour starting mid-November 2025, bringing spine-chilling adventures to Hirakata Park in Osaka and Kohrinbo in Kanazawa.
ROUND1 entertainment centers across Japan are hosting a collaboration campaign with the anime "Uma Musume Cinderella Gray" from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. Enjoy special menu items, collaborative room decorations, exclusive merchandise, and unique bowling games featuring characters from the hit anime series.
The official YouTube channel for the beloved anime "Atashin'chi" will release new episodes of "Atashin'chi NEXT" starting November 20th, 2025. Five new episodes will be released monthly on the 20th of each month through March 2026.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host Sagamiko Illumillion, one of the Kanto region's largest illumination events featuring 6 million lights, starting November 15, 2025.
Starting November 7, 2025, Tower Records will host a limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Witch Watch across four locations in Japan.
LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA hosts Press, Start! Enter the MIGHTEEZ WORLD POP-UP featuring the 8 superpowered fairy characters from November 7-24, 2025.
Tokyo Anime Artifacts has added Attack on Titan The Final Season to its Digitelier digital collection platform, offering 50 limited-edition original animation frames from the acclaimed MAPPA production.
The innovative flower park HANA・BIYORI launches an enhanced version of its Japanese-style illumination event featuring bamboo lanterns and beautifully lit trees, running from October 23, 2025.
A 40-meter-long, 9-meter-high Godzilla monument will debut at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 as part of the HANEDA GODZILLA GLOBAL PROJECT, transforming the airport into a unique entertainment destination.
A new online lottery featuring original Tokyo Revengers merchandise with retro cafe-themed illustrations will be available from October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
A collaboration cafe featuring the heartwarming manga White Tiger and Black Tiger opens at Tokyo Parade goods&cafe in Shibuya PARCO for a limited time, offering themed menu items and original merchandise.
San-X Corporation has announced the first overseas exhibition celebrating their 90th anniversary will be held in Taiwan in 2026. The exhibition will showcase over 1,000 characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
Opening November 1st, 2025, Osaka Castle Illuminage returns with the theme "Toyotomi's Dream...Unification of the Realm." Experience a spectacular fusion of light, history, and culture at one of Japan's largest illumination events.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.
A major trading card game festival featuring ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and other popular TCG titles will take place across multiple venues in Tokyo's Ariake district from March 20-22, 2026.
An immersive digital art museum featuring over 300 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and other legendary artists will open at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026.
An experiential Tamagotchi store featuring exclusive merchandise, customizable products, and character greetings will reopen at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku on November 22, 2025.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
A blog post about our visit to KidZania Tokyo, a hands-on edutainment facility where children can try various occupations through realistic role-play experiences.
The official ONE PIECE flagship store, ONE PIECE BASE SHOP, is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Main Building on December 5, 2025. This large-scale experiential retail facility spans 1,185 square meters and will feature approximately 500 exclusive original products.
A limited-time pop-up featuring Dreamiez, the official collaboration characters of NCT DREAM, opens at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA this October. The event runs from October 24 to November 4, 2025.
A limited-time Hello Kitty event featuring an English garden atmosphere, photo spots, and fragrance experiences will be held at Roppongi Hills Ohyane Plaza from October 29 to November 14, 2025.
A collaboration café themed Stargazing Camp opens at ORBcafe Ginza Hakuhinkan from October 7 to November 9, 2025, featuring exclusive menus and merchandise inspired by the popular anime series.
Team Entertainment has launched an online lottery service featuring original merchandise from the popular anime Mirumo de Pon! with a Halloween theme. The lottery includes blankets, cushions, acrylic stands, and more adorable character goods.
GAAAT's first PAC-MAN art exhibition in Kyoto opens October 15th at Gallery An, featuring exclusive artworks blending the iconic game character with Japanese cultural elements.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo will host a special collaboration event with the anime "3-Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei" from October 24 to November 30, 2025, featuring exclusive mini-games, original merchandise, and themed food items.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring the popular anime "Kaiju No. 8" will open at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi from October 24 to November 3, 2025, offering exclusive Halloween-themed merchandise and special benefits.
ABEMA will host a popup store for the popular TV anime "Togen Anki" at SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo from October 24 to November 3, 2025, and at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka from November 20 to December 2, 2025.
A limited-time Blue Lock collaboration cafe will open at Pepper PARLOR in Shibuya's Tokyu Plaza from October 17 to November 16, 2025, featuring character-themed menu items and original trading cards.
The second collaboration event between the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro features 10 new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food items running from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
An immersive exhibition celebrating the nationwide re-release of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" will be held in western Japan for the first time from October 13 to October 26, 2025.
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched a special collaboration between the eFootball™ series and Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, featuring exclusive Neymar items and special campaign events running from September 25 to October 23, 2025.
Studio Ghibli Park will renew its popular "Ghibli Famous Scene Experience Exhibition" on December 17, featuring new scenes from "The Boy and the Heron," and display the Savoia S-21 aircraft from "Porco Rosso" at Rotunda Kazegaoka starting November 1.
Universal Studios Japan will host a special countdown event featuring up to 26 hours of park thrills, spectacular fireworks, and premium VIP experiences to welcome 2026 in style.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho, Tokyo will host an innovative relaxation experience that fuses planetarium and camping starting October 7th, 2025.
Evangelion Racing collaboration bikes featuring popular characters are now available for limited rental at Rental819 Odaiba starting October 4th, 2025.
Culture Entertainment announces the launch of new original merchandise featuring characters from TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS in intellectual "Glasses Style" illustrations. Pre-orders begin September 19th at 12:00 PM through FAN+Life.
Alma Bianca has started taking pre-orders for collaboration items featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and Asakusa Hanayashiki on their original goods online store AMNIBUS. These items feature original yukata-style illustrations of popular characters.
A special exhibition featuring the hit animated movie "Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle" opens at Daimaru Sapporo Store from October 15 to November 3, 2025. The exhibition showcases original drawings, materials, and exclusive merchandise from the film that recorded over 20 billion yen worldwide.
A special pre-event for Naruto's birthday will be held at Nijigen no Mori's "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on October 9th, featuring exclusive challenges and a private photo session with Naruto himself.
Umeda Sky Building's Christmas illumination event featuring "THE CIRCUS OF LIGHT" theme with a stunning 25-meter-tall symbol tree covered in 130,000 LEDs, opening November 14, 2025.
The anime merchandise brand AMNIBUS will make its debut at China's premier anime goods exhibition with exclusive Inuyasha collectibles available for the first time in the Chinese market.
A new sticker lottery featuring original artwork from the popular manga series "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth" will be available starting September 19th at select bookstores and theaters nationwide.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movie is now available at Animate stores nationwide starting September 19, 2025, along with a special commemorative fair.
The highly anticipated Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra goes live on September 10th across multiple platforms including App Store, Google Play, PlayStation 5/4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Players can now enjoy cross-platform gameplay and save synchronization across different devices.
Japanese taiko drum performance group DRUM TAO will open a dedicated theater in Kyoto in spring 2026, offering year-round performances in an intimate 320-seat venue near Kyoto Station.
The Ghost Party version of the HORIPAD TURBO for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is now available, featuring a delightful party design with Gengar and Mimikyu and new features for enhanced gaming.
CRAZY GOLF, a new entertainment facility, opens on September 12 at Yokohama World Porters' rooftop. Experience the popular European and American crazy golf sensation with no skill required.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, featuring a brand-new parade, festive entertainment, and special holiday decorations.
Studio Ghibli Park will host its fourth annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" event on November 1st and 2nd, featuring live performances by GLIM SPANKY and Ohara Sakurako, along with screenings of beloved Ghibli films.
The beloved Sailor Moon performance show returns to Japan after successful international tours, featuring innovative electronic ticketing and official ticket trading services for the October 2025 performances at Sunshine Theatre.
A unique sumo-show restaurant with authentic clay dohyo and endorsements from two former Yokozuna has opened in Sapporo, offering year-round traditional entertainment.
A limited-time Halloween afternoon tea experience featuring the Queen of Hearts opens at the Alice-themed restaurant in Osaka Umeda from September 5 to October 31.
Universal Studios Japan launches its Halloween Event 2025 on September 4th, featuring an all-new Pokemon dance party show with DJ Pikachu, DJ Gengar, and ghost-type Pokemon characters.
A new exclusive after-hours private viewing plan becomes available at Karuizawa Ando Museum for guests staying at "fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze" and "fufu Kyukaruizawa Seiyou no Mori"
The typically private Kamishichiken Kaburenjo theater will open to the public for the 74th Kotobukikai traditional dance performance, featuring geiko and maiko from November 12-18, 2025.
Discover Osaka's legendary Shinsekai district at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower! From authentic kushikatsu restaurants to retro game parlors and the world-class Spa World complex, this comprehensive guide reveals all the deep attractions of this nostalgic neighborhood packed with Osaka's authentic charm.
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November in Osaka is a wonderful season where you can enjoy the deepening autumn foliage and the city’s vibrant illuminations. In this article, we will introduce events and sightseeing spots you can enjoy in Osaka during November. *Please check the official websites for the accurate dates and details of the events. About November in Osaka […]
December in Osaka is the season to enjoy winter illuminations and hot gourmet food! With Christmas markets and year-end festivities, there’s a lot of unique winter experiences to be had. *Please check the official website for the latest information on the exact dates and details of events. Enjoy Illumination Events “Midosuji Illumination” “Midosuji Illumination” is […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in December in Hokkaido for those who wish to do so. To learn more about […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in February in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more […]
Let’s explore these spots filled with Hokkaido’s unique charm and culture! On this page, we have carefully selected six of Hokkaido’s coolest spots for you to explore. From spots woven with magnificent nature to vibrant local shopping streets and even a bear park! Please use this article as a reference to make your Hokkaido trip […]
On this page, we introduce a selection of spots where you can learn about Hokkaido’s history and culture, as well as spots with spectacular views of Hokkaido’s natural beauty! We also feature spots where you can learn about the history of the famous Sapporo Beer, the Ainu culture, Hokkaido’s indigenous people, and the only museum […]
Hiroshima is filled with many attractions that you should not miss. In this article, we have carefully selected the things to do and places to visit that you should not miss when visiting Hiroshima. From historical spots, to gastronomic experiences unique to Hiroshima, to the sacred sites of anime productions set in Hiroshima Prefecture, we […]
Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is easily accessible and rich in nature, history, and culture, attracting many tourists throughout the year. Especially in September, the climate becomes milder, making it a great time to enjoy various events and activities. This article introduces the nature, activities, events, festivals, and fireworks that you can enjoy in Chiba […]
If you’re planning a trip, you’d want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in October for those who are interested. Note: The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
About Chiba in August Chiba Prefecture in August is a season full of summer charm. You can enjoy swimming in the sea, fireworks festivals, and the beauty of nature. Especially because of the abundance of summer activities and events, it is worth visiting. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in March for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules are subject […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
Please check the official pages for details on each event. Features of Osaka in July July in Osaka marks the height of summer, with temperatures averaging between 25°C to 30°C and high humidity, necessitating thorough heat precautions. While sunny days are common, it is wise to carry an umbrella to be prepared for sudden rain […]
This time we visited “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which opened next to Toyosu Market on Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are many new experiences to enjoy throughout the day, such as an open-air bath with one of the best bay views in Tokyo and food experiences at restaurants gathered from all over Japan! Let us introduce […]
Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club, a bathing facility at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai opened in 2024, is a spot where you can refresh yourself with a spectacular urban view and a bath. We will introduce in detail the facilities full of attractions, including an open-air bath with a panoramic bay view and a rooftop footbath that is […]
Note: Please check the official websites for event details and the latest information. Characteristics of Osaka in February In February, the winter cold in Osaka starts to ease, but there are still chilly days. This month is rich with events like Valentine’s Day and Setsubun. Additionally, plum blossoms begin to bloom, heralding the arrival of […]
Please check the official pages for details on each event. Characteristics of Osaka in May May in Osaka is a refreshing season transitioning from spring to early summer. The temperatures are mild, making for comfortable days. In Japan, this period includes “Golden Week,” a large holiday season when many people travel and enjoy events. Golden […]
Characteristics of Osaka in January January in Osaka is characterized by its severe cold, but the city is filled with New Year’s energy. Many events such as “hatsumode” (the first shrine visit of the New Year) and New Year’s festivities are held, attracting numerous tourists. Despite the cold, you can enjoy warm indoor activities and […]
Osaka experiences a series of hot days in August, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city. This article provides detailed information on the temperature, fashion, events, and recommended sightseeing spots in Osaka in August. *Events may change. Please check the official website for details. About Osaka in August Temperature In August, Osaka […]
September in Osaka still retains the summer heat, but it gradually begins to cool down. This time of year sees a slight decrease in tourists and is packed with events! Here is some recommended information for fully enjoying the charm of Osaka. *Please check the official websites for the latest information on exact event dates […]
Fukuoka is a city that offers a wide variety of shopping experiences. With many stores offering the latest fashions, delicious gourmet foods, and local specialties, there are plenty of spots for shopaholics to enjoy. This article focuses on popular large-scale shopping facilities in Fukuoka that both children and adults will enjoy. Click here to learn […]
It often rains during your trip. Many famous sightseeing spots in Fukuoka seem to be outdoors, but in fact there are also many indoor spots close to the station. There are plenty of commercial facilities, amusement parks, and shopping malls where you can enjoy the whole day even on rainy days. If you are looking […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
What is Takehara City & Okunoshima Island? Takehara City is located in south-central Hiroshima Prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea and rich in nature. The historical landscape of the town is tasteful, and visitors can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the rich nature of the Seto Inland Sea. A small uninhabited island with a […]
Hiroshima Prefecture, which attracts tourists from all over the world, is the largest tourist city in the Seto Inland Sea region, home to two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. Many popular spots are concentrated along the Seto Inland Sea coastline, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing while gazing at the calm, […]
Hiroshima is filled with park facilities, museums, and entertainment facilities that are perfect for family trips and for parents and children with young children. This article will introduce some family-friendly spots that children can also enjoy, and we hope you will find them useful for your trip. Click here to learn more about Hiroshima Museum […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for December in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Asakusa and Oshiage are located on the east side of Tokyo, and are home to popular tourist spots such as Senso-ji in Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage, attracting many people from Japan and abroad everyday. In this page, we will introduce in detail the popular areas of Asakusa and Oshiage, including tourist spots and […]
Although Kyoto is home to many historical shrines and temples, there are actually many other attractive spots such as aquariums, zoos, and fashionable complexes! In this article, we will introduce recommended spots other than shrines and temples in Kyoto in three different genres. Please take a look at them as a reference for your trip. […]
Kyoto has many historical spots for adults, such as shrines, temples, and Japanese gardens, but in fact, there are also many facilities that children can enjoy. This article introduces spots where the whole family, from children to adults, can play together! Many of the facilities are indoors, so we recommend using them on rainy days. […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Summary I went to Minato 83 Banchi in Numazu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture.We ate a lot of delicious deep-sea fish and took a peek into the secretive world of the deep sea. A must-see for fish lovers! Whether you’re traveling with family, on a date, or alone! These are recommended spots. Please refer to it! […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. Here is the plan for the first day.Take a sightseeing train with a very nice design from Okayama Station and get off at Kasaoka Station, where the train stops for a limited time only. After filling our stomachs with popular local […]
“Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which just opened in 2024, is a popular eating spot where you can enjoy various kinds of gourmet foods. In this issue, we introduce six gourmet restaurants in the “Toyosu Menuki Odori” area that are recommended for eating and walking! From salty to sweet, we feature reasonably priced gourmet foods that are […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Summary This time, I rode my bicycle around Hiruzen in a circle.It felt really good to pedal my bicycle and run through nature while feeling it with my whole body, The smell of grass, soil, and flowers, the gushing cold springs, the vast greenery, and the animals… I was once again reminded how wonderful and […]
Point! Fully immersive experience theme park to open in Odaiba on March 1, 2024 (Friday)The main attraction is the Immersive Theater, a cutting-edge trend in live entertainment!The event will feature a variety of attractions in collaboration with popular content! Immersive Fort Tokyo, scheduled for grand opening in Odaiba on March 1, 2024 (Friday), is a […]
Tokyo is rich in museums that deal with a variety of themes and have interesting exhibits and collections. In this issue, we would like to introduce 10 museums dealing with history, culture, chemistry, etc., which we particularly recommend, as they have different attractions from art works in museums! We hope you will enjoy touring museums […]
This article introduces 10 entertainment facilities in Tokyo! From spots where you can enjoy various characters to spots where you can enjoy Japanese culture, there are many entertainment facilities in Tokyo, so be sure to check them out. Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Spots where you can enjoy Japanese characters Japan is home […]
About Hiroshima City The urban area stretching from Hiroshima Station is the central part of Hiroshima prefecture. It is located about 45 minutes away from Hiroshima Airport. The convenient transportation system makes it possible to easily tour around the city by train and on foot. For souvenir shopping and okonomiyaki, Hiroshima’s famous gourmet food, you […]
Summary This time, I heard about an event in which trolleys run on a discontinued JR line, I went to the town of Onan in Shimane Prefecture, about an hour and a half drive from Hiroshima City.What a surprise, this Uzui station is a “station in the sky” located 20 meters above the ground.This is […]
Tokyo is home to a variety of zoos and aquariums, each with its own unique charm. This page introduces some of the zoos and aquariums that we recommend you visit when sightseeing in Tokyo! Many of Tokyo’s zoos and aquariums have parks and shopping malls in the surrounding areas, so there are many attractions to […]
Explore Tokyo’s unique cultural experiences! This page is dedicated to introducing you to some of Tokyo’s coolest spots. From art to accommodations to entertainment, Tokyo has a lot to offer. Please use this article as a guide to make your trip to Japan even more special and memorable! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. […]
Tokyo’s appeal lies in its blend of tradition and modern subcultures. In this article, we will introduce you some of the city’s most distinct spots that capture the essence of Japan. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, we’ve curated a list of must-see destinations tailored for those craving an authentic Japanese cultural […]
In this article, we have picked out 10 of the hottest new spots in Tokyo that are packed with the latest trends. From entertainment facilities to commercial facilities, be sure to check out the latest information on Tokyo! We hope you will find it useful when sightseeing in Tokyo. Click here to learn more about […]
On this page, we pick up spots in Tokyo that can be enjoyed without admission fees. From gardens that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city to unique museums, we present a variety of facilities that can be accessed without admission fees. These spots are great alternatives when you have unplanned […]
Tokyo is full of fun spots that you should not miss! On this page, we have picked out six exciting places, from animal cafes where you can interact with fluffy owls, to museums full of eye-catching exhibits, to special spots where you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Whether with family, friends, a loved one, […]
Tokyo is a metropolis with deep cultural attractions. On this page, we introduce six must-see cultural spots in Tokyo, a city where tradition and modernity merge, from old Japanese traditions to landmarks that symbolize and allow you to experience Japan’s unique culture! Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Kabukiza Theatre (歌舞伎座) Kabuki is a […]
Summary This time, we went on a tour of famous tourist spots in the Miyoshi and Shobara areas of Hiroshima Prefecture by car.Delicious sake souvenirs, great views…it was a fulfilling day. Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 9:00am Miyoshi Station（三次駅） This trip starts […]
Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]
Summary Introducing the third day of a weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa.Plan to leave Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and tour the island on Saturday and Sunday.I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it is surprisingly easy to get there! On the last day, we […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Summary This time, we made a one-day trip to Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its udon noodles.Use your car to enjoy the spots you are interested in.This is a too-luxurious one-day trip to a place that seems to be in the sky, a beautiful sunset, an aquarium, and gourmet food in Kagawa. Please refer to this […]
When a rainy day comes while sightseeing, you may be at a loss as to where to play. However, Tokyo has an abundance of places where you can fully enjoy yourself even indoors. This article introduces five amusement park-type facilities in Tokyo that you can enjoy without worrying even on a rainy day! Please take […]
Saitama Prefecture is dotted with fascinating tourist spots. In this issue, we have compiled a list of three hot spots that are sure to be a hit with enthusiasts. This article will surely make you want to visit them. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located north of Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train […]
Saitama Prefecture is located in the northern part of Tokyo, and is very conveniently accessible from central Tokyo in about 30 minutes by train. In this issue, we will introduce some of the most attractive spots that can only be found in Saitama Prefecture and that are easily accessible by train from Tokyo. Why not […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. This time, we will take a 2-day/1-night road trip to the mountain side of Okayama Prefecture.We were blessed with fine weather, ate a lot of delicious food, went to a hot spring, and had a […]
Table of Contents Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. From Kojima Station, rent a car and drive to various spots for […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, I went alone to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is a famous sightseeing spot and especially popular among tourists. I knew it would always be really nice✨You will definitely […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed “sunny Okayama” by its residents, is characterized by its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we will take you on a one-day trip to four such castles in Okayama Prefecture, where you can also enjoy gourmet food.The castle is recommended as a fun place to walk or hike […]
Summary Naha City is the central city of the main island of Okinawa and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. In this issue, we introduce popular spots that can be reached from the airport without using a rental car.You can enjoy shopping, delicious food, beautiful scenery, and much more without […]
Summary This time, we visited Yamaguchi Prefecture, dotted with historical spots, and Shimane Prefecture, famous for tourist attractions such as Izumo-oyashiro Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.Since the prefectures are adjacent to each other, you can spend two days and one night traveling alone to Yuda Onsen and the Hofu area in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and […]
Tokyo is a deep and diverse city with plenty of spots beyond the usual tourist trail. We have carefully selected 40+ of the best spots in Tokyo that we recommend you visit at least once, from classic landmarks to local hidden gems.
Gunma Prefecture’s Ikaho Onsen is known throughout the country as a famous hot spring. It is a popular hot spring tourist destination surrounded by nature in the mountains of Mount Haruna. In addition to souvenir shops and ryokan (Japanese-style inns), the townscape with its stone steps in Ikaho still retains spots where visitors can play […]
Summary Motobu Town is famous for the earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination as an area rich in nature, including Mt. Yaetake, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Minna Beach, which boasts one of the clearest beaches in Japan.It was a relaxing and peaceful trip, healed by nature […]
Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, is a city with urban sophistication yet having a rural mood. It is a prosperous port town with many tourist attractions and beautiful scenery.In this page, we introduce famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama such as Chinatown and the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as seaside restaurants, retro cafes […]
A one-day Kanazawa itinerary covering the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashi Chaya District, Omicho Market, the Ishikawa Prefectural Library, and local cafes. Practical tips on hours, access, and seasonal highlights like cherry blossoms in spring.
Summary Oarai, located in Ibaraki is a coastal town known for its scenic beaches, fresh seafood, and the iconic Oarai Isosaki Shrine. With its tranquil atmosphere, visitors can enjoy seaside strolls, explore the local fish market, and experience the cultural charm of this beautiful coastal destination! This time, my friend and I decided to visit […]
What is SUMIDA AQUARIUM? Sumida Aquarium is located directly under the Tokyo Skytree in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, and was built in conjunction with the opening of the Tokyo Skytree. Located on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Skytree Town, a shopping and dining complex, it is completely indoors and can be enjoyed on rainy days […]
Discover the best things to do in Tokyo, from iconic landmarks like Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple to the newest attractions in Azabudai Hills. Our updated guide for 2026 covers parks, museums, shopping spots, cherry blossom viewing, and unforgettable experiences across the city.
Ueno is one of Tokyo's most popular sightseeing districts, packed with museums, markets, and historic spots. This guide covers 30 of the best things to do in Ueno, from Ueno Park and Ameyoko to major museums, shrines, and Yanaka-area strolls.