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An online lottery for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 goes on sale April 16, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mahiru Shiina dressed as a magical girl, along with plush toys and other merchandise.
Merchandise from the "New Theatrical Version Gintama -Yoshiwara in Flames-" booth at AnimeJapan 2026 is now available for post-event mail order at the THEキャラ online shop through April 23, 2026.
The "Arknights POP UP SHOP in Marui" is set to open at three Marui store locations across Japan, featuring new "Shopping" theme merchandise with original illustrations by artist Bodax.
A private villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa has launched its inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program, welcoming painter Yugo Kohrogi for a month-long creative stay from April to May 2026. A public art exhibition and oil painting workshop are also planned as part of the residency.
Ashikaga Flower Park's annual wisteria festival has launched a week ahead of schedule in 2026, with over 350 wisteria plants and more than 5,000 azalea bushes in bloom from April 11.
AVIOT has unveiled Cinnamoroll and Kuromi collaboration true wireless earphones based on the popular TE-Q3R model, featuring original character designs and over 40 newly recorded voice lines each. Pre-orders opened on April 9, 2026.
Belc supermarket is entering the Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Partner Division for the first time as "Belcook・Kuu・Guu・Ruu × Hapidanbui," with a collaboration campaign running at all stores starting April 10, 2026.
Benjamin Steakhouse at KITTE Osaka is serving a limited seasonal afternoon tea every weekend and public holiday from April 25 to June 28, 2026, featuring wagyu beef tagliata, matcha desserts, and one complimentary matcha cocktail or mocktail per guest.
Daimaru Tokyo, directly connected to Tokyo Station, is highlighting three brands of seasonal sweets — from carefully selected strawberry confections to limited-edition cookie tins from Nagoya.
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.
Fujiya is releasing a new matcha variety in its Chocolat Wafers lineup — a five-layer wafer chocolate filled with matcha cream and coated in smooth chocolate, available nationwide from April 14, 2026.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is launching a new concept room called "Chaplin's Room" on April 16, 2026 — Charlie Chaplin's birthday. The exclusive one-group-per-night plan includes film-inspired afternoon tea and an original key holder as a stay gift.