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Fat Company is releasing a 1/6-scale figure of Yumia Liessfeldt in a swimsuit, based on a special bonus illustration drawn by Benitama for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. Priced at 26,800 yen, it is scheduled for release in February 2027.
A 1/6 scale figure of Regensburg from Azur Lane in The Dark Dragon's Dungeon Ver. design is now available for pre-order at Amiami, with a planned release in January 2027.
A new 1/4 scale figure of St. Louis from Azur Lane in a special bunny outfit, based on the Don Quijote collaboration illustration, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Scheduled for release in August 2026 at 38,500 yen (tax included).
Swiss-born backless earring brand Baqless has released its third WA Collection on March 13, 2026, featuring four new designs rooted in the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.
Tucked within the ancient Fukugi windbreak forest of Bise in northern Okinawa, the private villa resort "bise-enpu" completes its grand opening with all three villas—Blanc, Nero, and Kayu—available from March 20, 2026.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve two new drinks inspired by classical Japanese poetry as the latest installment in its long-running Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails series.
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
Borderlands 4's first paid story DLC launches on March 26, 2026, bringing a new area called Whispering Glacier, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, new missions, enemies, and gear.
Caffarel, a historic Italian chocolate brand founded in Turin in 1826, is opening a new store at the Daimaru Kobe department store on Wednesday, March 18. The brand — originator of the beloved Gianduja chocolate — will bring fresh cakes exclusively available outside its Kitano main shop, along with special 200th anniversary commemorative items.
A new seasonal potato chip flavor, Scallop Charcoal-Grilled Butter Soy Sauce, arrives at the Tokyo Station-exclusive JAGA BOULDE shop from March 16, 2026.
The relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
CLOUDY is holding the fifth edition of its "I'm NOT perfect" event in Ebisu from March 20 to 22, 2026, selling imperfect products and donating all proceeds to NPO activities in Ghana.