A of the top hits from the April 2012 Oricon charts?
The PlayStation Vita was in its first spring cycle, and mobile gaming via platforms like GREE and Mobage began to seriously challenge traditional consoles in the daily commute lifestyle.
Retailers began revealing the massive shopping complex at the base.
Domestic hits like Thermae Romae (released late April) dominated the box office, showcasing the Japanese love for "quirky-meets-historical" storytelling. Fashion: The "Ura-Hara" Evolution
Opening in Odaiba in April 2012, this became a lifestyle landmark, famously housing the Life-Sized Gundam statue.