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The strategy roguelite RPG Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch has received a major 1.3 update, introducing Quick Expeditions, a new Enemy Mastery Level difficulty system, and the all-new Phantom Arena mode.
For the first time in 10 years, Lotte introduces a completely new ice cream brand with four Asian dessert-inspired flavors, including Black Sugar Oolong Milk Tea and Mango Lassi.
LA-based lifestyle brand madhappy and PUMA have unveiled their Spring 2026 collaboration, featuring the iconic Speedcat Plus sneaker reimagined in satin jacquard with a micro-floral pattern, alongside a range of everyday apparel pieces.
Ahead of its April TV broadcast, the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly screens at 10 AEON CINEMA locations across Japan from March 20, with exclusive original merchandise also available at all theater stores nationwide.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Tokyo-based specialty chocolate shop Minimal is launching a seasonal gateau chocolat featuring whole amanatsu mikan from Zenbee Farm in Wakayama, available from late March 2026 at its online store and in-store locations.
MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, is releasing its first photo book, "I myaku you.," on April 13, 2026. The 224-page full-color book features a 3-day trip to Okinawa and comes with a special photo card.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
Fashion brands Papas and Mademoiselle Non Non are joining TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 MARUNOUCHI with a special silkscreen printing workshop at their Marunouchi flagship store, running March 18 to 20.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
Restaurant Chambord on the 33rd floor of RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two limited-time French cuisine courses to celebrate the appointment of Chef Rei Watabe, who previously served as head chef at the reception hall during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea with Parisian high jewelry maison CHAUMET, available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.