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Daikanyama Candyapple, a gourmet candy apple brand known for pairing carefully selected apples with handcrafted candy coatings, has opened its second Osaka location at AEON Mall Rinku Sennan.
The Korean vegan beauty brand CHASIN' RABBITS has arrived in Japan through Food Cosme Co., Ltd. as its exclusive distributor, with two new cover creams rolling out at Loft stores nationwide from April 18, 2026.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's Chewable Breath Care gummies get a limited-edition makeover with 10 Sumikko Gurashi character designs, featuring grape and yogurt flavors, available nationwide from April 30, 2026.
Chiikawa-themed postal goods, including frame stamps with postcards, date stamps, stamp pads, and stamp-shaped badges, are available for order through Japan Post's online shop from April 20, 2026.
Chubu Centrair International Airport has launched the 5th edition of its Nazotoki Stamp Rally series, inviting visitors to explore the terminal, collect six airplane-part stamps, and solve puzzles to revive a legendary aircraft.
Starting April 20, the Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 26 Campaign Phase 2 kicks off with limited edition packages for 18 participating nations, a "Happy Cap" vending machine promotion returning after about 12 years, and a guaranteed chance to win an exclusive Coca-Cola limited uniform.
Fine jewelry brand COCOSHNIK has released a new collection called "REFINED BOLDNESS," featuring bold yet refined K10YG pieces that are available from April 17.
The twin characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi are arriving on the Desktop Mate platform as individual DLC packs on April 24, 2026, bringing character voices, animations, and a special combo interaction system for those who own both.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has added a colorful "Rain Goods" lineup of 17 items to its stores starting April 17, 2026, featuring unisex umbrellas, rain ponchos, and rainy-day accessories that make wet weather a little more fun.
Fortnite: Save the World, the original cooperative PvE campaign that preceded Battle Royale, is now available at no cost for all players — including on Nintendo Switch 2 — with crossover quests linking both modes.
Fujiya Confectionery shops are releasing a new Bandai collaboration dessert on April 27, 2026. The "Fun to Dig! Peko-chan Charapaki Excavation Dinosaur Parfait" uses popular Bandai candy products and comes in a limited-edition Peko-chan x dinosaur design.
From April 24 to May 28, 2026, Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide are hosting the "SUNNY SIDE BEAR" fair, featuring a tropical fruit crepe and five colorful soda floats topped with a bear wearing sunglasses made from tea gelato.