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A new Esther Bunny pouch assortment capsule toy is set to roll out at vending machine locations nationwide from mid-April 2026, featuring five cute and functional designs.
Max Factory has announced a figma of Morgan, the Berserker-class Servant from Fate/Grand Order, depicted in her First Ascension appearance. The non-scale articulated figure is planned for release in January 2027 and is available exclusively at Amiami and select retailers.
Granvaux Spa Village at Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-cho, Chiba, is bringing back its popular Firefly Viewing Night Tour from May 23 to July 12, 2026, with nightly guided walks through firefly-lit nature trails for staying guests.
Nemophila and moss phlox have reached peak bloom at Flower Village Hanayume no Sato in Sera, Hiroshima. The Moss Phlox and Nemophila Hill event runs through May 10, 2026, with more blooms still expected in the coming weeks.
A handle customization service for the popular BANK LIGHT suitcase series is now available at FPM Milano's Limited Concept Stores, offering 20 leather handle colors including 5 Japan-exclusive options.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE figure of Übel from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in September 2026.
FUFUTIETIE, an art figure brand reimagining Buddhist and mythological motifs from East Asia, opens its first-ever Asakusa popup store at Tokyo Rickshaw's Kaminarimon-dori branch starting April 1, 2026.
The day-trip hot spring facility "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari" near Mt. Fuji in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi, has introduced spring-limited menus at its two restaurants starting April 8, 2026.
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.