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ABEMA is airing a free non-stop broadcast of all 103 episodes of Tottoko Hamtaro Ham Ham Paradichu! starting at 6:30 AM on April 8, 2026, in celebration of the birthday of Panda, the Ham-Hams' resident master carpenter.
The beloved chewy baked wagashi "Tsubara Tsubara" from Kyoto's Tsuruyayoshinobu receives a seasonal matcha variant infused with stone-ground Uji matcha, available from April 11, 2026 through late June.
Uchu Sauna Teradacho, a large-scale wood-fired sauna facility located just one minute from Teradacho Station, is scheduled to open on April 26, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign has surpassed 3 million yen, and a pre-opening event for supporters is planned for April 18 and 19.
Two new projects are building on the legacy of null², the acclaimed signature pavilion from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo — a permanent immersive theater at Yokohama Landmark Tower set to open in 2026, and a new sculptural installation at the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan.
Abstract painter Hanako Yoshida will hold her solo exhibition "YOU in the ART" at ACTUS Aoyama from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing original paintings alongside limited-edition museum print artworks.
Milan-based jewelry brand ALIITA is holding a pop-up store at TOMORROWLAND LUMINE SHINJUKU from April 9 to 19, 2026, featuring a wide lineup including items not normally available.
Season 3 of the popular anime series "As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World" is confirmed for a Fall 2026 broadcast on CBC/TBS's nationwide "Agaru Anime" timeslot, with the first key visual and PV now available.
Avirex and UNIVERSAL OVERALL are launching their 4th collaboration collection on April 11, 2026, inspired by U.S. Navy postal service history. The lineup includes shirts, a cap, a bag, and denim pants — available at all Avirex stores and online.
A SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration design event is running in the arcade card printing game CARD CONNECT through May 31, 2026, featuring original print frames and hologram gacha cards.
A limited-edition capsule collection from Cole Haan and MEN'S BIGI merges urban tailoring with innovative footwear technology, featuring Japan-exclusive sneaker colorways available from April 10.
Craft beer featuring characters from the classic 1973 anime Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog has been released by OGA BREWING, available in two styles — Pale Ale and IPA.
Disney Pixel RPG has reached its 1.5-year service milestone, launching a series of limited-time events including login bonuses offering up to 7,000 Blue Crystals, a new cooperative mission feature, limited gacha banners with new EX characters, and several gift campaigns.