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The second series of "PACHIMON TOMODACHI!" — the official self-bootleg mascots from SIO's art toy project "The TOMODACHI!" — launches at VINYL inside GranSta Tokyo on April 30, 2026, with three new designs.
New character Kotaro has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, bringing a pickup gacha, a new side story event, a collaboration cafe in Akihabara, and a commemorative campaign — all running at the same time.
TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar in Kita-Aoyama is introducing a new Twilight High Tea experience from April 23, 2026 — an exclusive terrace-only dining plan featuring savory-led tea stands, NEWBY tea selections, and sweeping Tokyo skyline views as the sun sets.
A plum experience workshop is taking place at Ume no Mise Senrianin in Minabe Town, Wakayama — one of Japan's top plum-producing regions — on May 4 and 5, 2026. The 1.5-hour session includes a plum orchard visit, hands-on plum syrup making with a bottle to take home, and making your own ume onigiri from a choice of 10 plum varieties.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Ryutenmon at Westin Hotel Tokyo serves a weekday-only dim sum afternoon tea featuring 20 items including freshly steamed dumplings, Hong Kong sweets, and matcha desserts for ¥8,200.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped sweet from Nagoya, is coming to Hokkaido for the first time at AEON MALL Sapporo Hassamu as part of the Aichi/Tokai Fair, with limited sales on April 18 and 19, 2026.
Starting March 2026, JAL's international business class flights now feature 2Snack Kaoru Truffle — a plant-based, non-fried snack from Japanese food brand 2foods that delivers bold truffle flavor without the guilt.
An online lottery featuring official anime illustrations from "A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation" has launched on RAFFLE, with exclusive merchandise including acrylic panels, ring stands, keychains, and more available through April 24, 2026.
AFURI's souvenir ramen series welcomes its newest flavor, a smooth and creamy Tori Paitan ramen with Yuzu Raajan. Available at AFURI stores and online from April 11, 2026, with nationwide rollout from April 15.
From April 24 to May 6, 2026, over 31 brands and 140 varieties of regional ice cream from across Japan gather at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building's Sankaku Hiroba, along with event-exclusive menus, a mini ice cream museum, and craft soft serve.
Four new merchandise items from The All-Devouring Whale: Homecoming are now available for pre-order at AMNIBUS, including trading hologram can badges, a canvas board, BIG acrylic stands, and a matte poster.