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C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
ILY COCO, a new total nail brand for professional nail artists from IBIS Nagoya Office, launches on April 8, 2026, combining high-performance nail equipment with high-quality nail gel in a coordinated lineup.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen has unveiled a newly drawn illustration of Edel, the character selected in the first official character design contest, who will appear in the game as a cook character after a scheduled maintenance on March 26, 2026.
Starting April 1, 2026, Isomaru Suisan rolls out a new grand menu at all locations nationwide, spotlighting a lavish boat platter, an expanded oshi-zushi lineup, garlic toast, and several new additions to the signature silver-tray selection.
The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren is reviving its tent sauna event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring aufguss performances by 10 Aufgiesser alongside an outdoor heated pool for cooling down.
Life on Products has released the "Ice Freeze Stamp" (LCACL010), a compact device that instantly freezes a damp towel into an icy cooling cloth with a single press. Available from March 25, 2026.
Hotel Listel Inawashiro in Fukushima's Aizu region is offering a range of spring experiences to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, from cherry blossom viewing along Kannon-ji River to illuminated night sakura and a strawberry-filled dinner buffet.
The upcoming TV anime "Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room" will have a special video screened at AnimeJapan 2026, with original flyers distributed at two booths and a Hedgehog manga café membership SNS campaign running March 28 through April 3.
Louis Vuitton's Color Blossom fine jewelry collection expands with 28 new pieces, introducing sodalite — a rare deep navy blue stone — alongside new pavé designs to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Monogram canvas.
The Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching its spring seasonal collection, MUSICAL COLLECTION, featuring limited-edition aroma fresh chocolates and fresh chocolate cookies inspired by the sights and sounds of the new season.