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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.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is offering Pokémon-themed stay plans from June 20 to August 26, 2026, with Pokémon-decorated rooms, themed meals, and exclusive collaboration amenity gifts to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
To celebrate Loco Musica's birthday (April 8), a new online lottery featuring original goods based on specially drawn illustrations from the TV anime Gushing over Magical Girls has launched on Kujibikido.
S-FIRE, the hobby brand by Sega Fave, has opened pre-orders for a new customizable Hatsune Miku figure featuring swappable face parts and adjustable poses. Orders are accepted through May 18, 2026, with delivery planned for November 2026.
The Steam store page for Nna-tan's Pixel Princess, a pixel puzzle game featuring hololive production's 4th Generation member Himemori Luna, is now live through holo Indie. Wishlist registration is open ahead of the scheduled May 28, 2026 release.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
FIVE – Grill & Lounge at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is offering a "Blissful Melon Afternoon Tea" from May 18 to June 30, 2026, showcasing seasonal melon in both sweet and savory creations.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
In Another World with My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect, an idle battle RPG based on the popular anime series In Another World with My Smartphone 2, officially launched on April 7, 2026. All users receive two SSR+ characters to commemorate the 100,000 pre-registration milestone.
The Kai Annual Onsen Pass 2026 offers guests aged 70 and over 12 nights across 23 Kai ryokan locations nationwide for a flat fee, with sales opening from April 8, 2026.
Kanro is releasing a seasonal limited edition of its popular Marosh gummy series — the Orange Splash flavor — combining a refreshing orange taste with enhanced carbonation for a light, addictive fizzy-sour experience.
The quasi-flagship store Kawai Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on April 18 with a refreshed look, featuring a grand piano showroom, music school, and an intimate music salon.