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PROOF's new 1/7 scale figure of Yanagi Uzaki in an angel-motif design from Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, scheduled for release in November 2026.
From March 20 to April 6, 2026, Wappen Factory is hosting a pop-up event on the 2nd floor of Seibu Shibuya's A Building, where visitors can customize bags and pouches with their choice of patches on the spot.
An online raffle lottery for the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break is now available on RAFFLE, featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations inspired by the Hyakki Yakou (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) theme.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is releasing its Easter Collection at all Läderach stores in Japan from March 23, 2026, featuring hand-painted bunnies, FrischSchoggi Easter sticks, and stylish egg-shaped chocolates.
Kasamatsu Town in Gifu Prefecture hosts its annual spring festival, featuring a cherry blossom festival from March 21 to April 5 and the traditional Honmatsuri on April 12.
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.
Acecook is set to release "Sansho-Scented Scallop Broth Salt Noodles" on April 13, 2026, blending the rich umami of Hokkaido scallop broth with a distinctive kick of sansho pepper.
A completed figure of Manaka Laala from "Aikatsu! × PriPara THE MOVIE -A Miraculous Encounter!-" is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Part of the Lucrea Light series by MegaHouse, the figure is scheduled for release in late September 2026.
The smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party! has introduced bunny girl versions of Ayano and Yuki, along with a limited-time cumulative score ranking event running through March 25.
Fashion brand AMERICAN HOLIC is opening two new stores in the Yokohama area in March 2026, along with exclusive collaboration items created in partnership with Taiwanese fried rice restaurant Minsen Chao Fan, available at four Yokohama locations.
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.
AQUA SAVON For me is expanding with a new Fragrance Mist lineup in four scents for use on both body and hair, including a limited-edition collaboration with popular hair care brand ululis.