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Hublot has launched the Big Bang Reloaded, a 44mm collection that brings the Unico movement to center stage with enhanced color contrasts and five distinct material variants marking significant brand anniversaries.
Union Creative is releasing a 1/6 scale completed figure of Tenka Osaki from THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS in the Gardienne Amethyst costume, scheduled for January 2027, with a suggested retail price of ¥33,000 (tax included).
A new lineup of Easter-themed merchandise from Inu X Boku Secret Service, featuring newly drawn illustrations, is now accepting pre-orders on the "THE キャラ" online shop through April 27, 2026.
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.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time stay plan featuring teamLab Borderless admission, a rickshaw tour, and transfer services, available from April 21 through September 30, 2026.
Koikeya has renewed its long-selling Polinky corn snack brand, launching three updated flavors with redesigned packaging nationwide from April 13, 2026, alongside new character merchandise and a campaign to win a Polinky Knapsack and snack set.
Legeclo: Legend Clover is running a 4.5th anniversary event starting April 14, 2026, featuring daily 10-pull free gacha for up to 100 total pulls, the new combo characters Andromeda & Cassiopeia, and new characters Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.
Kenelephant is releasing an oversized flocky figure series based on artist Takuma Fujisaki's Mall Mutant characters, with six designs going on sale from April 17, 2026.
Starting April 15, 2026, Land of MASTERWAL Yokohama begins selling vinyl records at its in-store café, creating a lifestyle destination where furniture, coffee, and music come together as a single living experience.
The "Medetai Densha Sachi," Nankai Electric Railway's charming sightseeing train on the Kada Line in Wakayama City, marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day event on April 25 and 26, 2026, featuring a sea bream food marché, train wash experience, kids' uniform photo shoots, and a special 10-yen all-day ride ticket for children.