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Beyond Properties Inc., with the support of Okishima Construction Co., Ltd., hosted the 2nd GOLVI PRINCESS CUP at Mana Country Club (Chiba Prefecture) on April 3rd and 4th, 2026. Saori Iijima won the tournament after a fierce playoff. The event aims to provide practical experience and serve as a gateway for young female professional golfers.
Singer-songwriter Yoshiko Hanzaki held her 9th-anniversary concert, "HANZAKI Chorus Festival 2026," on April 5, 2026, at Yomiuri Otemachi Hall in Tokyo. This was the first chorus festival format for her anniversary, featuring 123 choir members from three schools: Kansai University Elementary School, Saitama Prefectural Kawagoe Girls' High School, and Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Nishi High School. The event consisted of a piano live section and a chorus festival section. Hanzaki plans to continue her chorus activities, including annual chorus festivals and a "Chorus Festival Tour." Her new album, "Utoben 5," will be released on April 22, followed by the "Chikyu e" concert tour 2026. A collaboration concert tour with Yomiuri Shimbun, "Jinsei Annai to Watashi vol.3," is scheduled to start on September 12.
Bushiroad Music Co., Ltd. reported the successful conclusion of "BanG Dream! Special LIVE in TAIPEI," held on April 11-12, 2026, at Dajia Riverside Park in Taipei. This marked the "BanG Dream!" project's first outdoor overseas concert, attracting approximately 26,000 attendees over two days. DAY1 featured MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica, while DAY2 showcased Poppin'Party and Roselia, with both days concluding successfully under different concepts. Following the event, an additional Taipei performance for Ave Mujica's LIVE TOUR and a joint live for Poppin'Party and Roselia at Ariake Arena in May were announced.
Thailand's Songkran Festival (Buddhist New Year) was held from April 11-15, with an estimated 140,000 people participating in water fights on Bangkok's Silom Road. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the government aims to enhance the festival's influence by showcasing diverse regional traditions. During the period, Bangkok's highest temperature reached 37°C, with some areas potentially reaching 42°C, and authorities warned of heat and air pollution threats, urging caution against heatstroke.
On April 10, 2026, Ethel Cain appeared wearing Dior at 'COACHELLA 2026' held in Indio, California, USA. She performed in a look consisting of black denim pinstripe overalls, a black cotton T-shirt, and leather boots.