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Mythologia the Oracle, the simultaneous battle card game available on mobile, has launched its Steam version for PC on April 14, 2026, featuring a mouse-optimized UI and multiple launch campaigns including a Start Dash Campaign offering up to 100 pack ticket pulls.
The Japan Hall at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno reopens its 1st floor south wing on April 21, 2026, after renovation work that adds new exhibits and enhances the display of the historic Mannen Dokei perpetual clock.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
nouto Factory Direct Store in Fuefuki City teams up with Kiyosato Milk Plant to launch two whey-based gelato flavors using Yamanashi-grown peach and strawberry, on sale from April 28, 2026.
Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has presented its 2026 new collection at Watches & Wonders Geneva, marking the maison's 30th anniversary with a world-premiere chronograph innovation and a tribute to its founding craftsmanship traditions.
The Spanish ballet flat brand Pretty Ballerinas is opening its second Osaka location at the new Quartz Shinsaibashi complex on April 25, 2026, featuring a store design making its Japan debut.
The revival of the special collaboration between Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku and Ensemble Stars!! is underway, featuring a limited gacha with four exclusive members running through April 27, 2026.
To mark one year since its Japan debut, Randy's Donuts is bringing back two fan-favorite Japan-exclusive items — the STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TEXAS and the LA BLUE CUSTARD CREAM RAISED — available for a limited time at all locations.
Global techno artist Richie Hawtin has collaborated with Fukushima craft sake brewery haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery- to create a limited sparkling sake called "SPARK 26," celebrating the 26th anniversary of Shibuya's iconic club WOMB. The sake makes its world premiere on April 24, 2026.
The 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival took place on April 12 in Kawanishi City, Hyogo, with around 250 participants in historical warrior costumes drawing approximately 23,000 visitors to witness a spectacular procession through the city.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
A Children's Day special exhibition runs at Shimoda Floating Aquarium from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing 42 fish from 17 species that completed Yogyo Aquarium's unique annual fish graduation ceremony.