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AMNIBUS is now accepting pre-orders for six types of Princession Orchestra merchandise, including Ani-Art clear label acrylic accessory stands, trading scene acrylic stands, hologram cards, bromides, mini photo acrylic stands, and hologram can badge sets.
The classic 1988 pinball game Fire Ball for MSX2 has been added to the Project EGG retro game streaming service, priced at 550 yen.
Reincarnation no Hanabira BLOOM, an idle MMORPG based on the TV anime Reincarnation no Hanabira, has been revealed. Pre-registration is now open, and an SNS campaign offering Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000 is underway.
Starting April 24, 2026, RETOUCH men's hair cosmetics is rolling out FamilyMart-exclusive mini-size products at approximately 1,920 convenience stores across Japan, making the brand more accessible for everyday shoppers.
Japanese casual wear brand Right On has released its summer 2026 season visual collection under the theme "Find your true self, grow your smile," featuring light and active styles for the whole family.
La Baie, the French restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, has been recognized with one Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026 — marking the 9th consecutive year and 15th time the restaurant has received the distinction.
A free, two-day experiential exhibition celebrating Fukuyama's rose heritage takes place at Fukuyama Tsuun Rose Arena in May 2026, featuring expert stage talks, a cut rose contest, seedling sales, and a rose-themed cafe.
Two premium matcha smoothies — made with carefully selected matcha from long-established Japanese tea producers — are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan from late April 2026.
The multi-genre adventure game SHUTEN ORDER, created by DMM GAMES and Tookyo Games, launched its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physical package on April 23, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store for the beloved harp seal character Sirotan is set to open at Shibuya Sakura Stage from April 30 to May 13, 2026, coinciding with the exciting announcement of Sirotan's first-ever TV anime adaptation.
Biratori Town in Hokkaido — home to Japan's largest wild lily of the valley colony — is teaming up with Snow Miku for its 2026 Suzuran Viewing Event, featuring photo spots, a scavenger hunt, local restaurant tie-ins, and an SNS campaign.
Official event merchandise and additional cast have been revealed for SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~Natsugasumi~, a musical reading play scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Pre-order sales are open until April 30.