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ABEMA has released a new key visual for the Grand Sumo March Tournament 2026, showcasing ozeki Yashoairiki — who is chasing a yokozuna promotion — alongside Atamifuji, who earns his first-ever san'yaku ranking. All bouts will be streamed for free.
Alice in Fantasy Land, the Alice in Wonderland-themed fantasy restaurant near JR Osaka Station, is hosting a limited-time Easter afternoon tea and course menu from March 1 through April 30, 2026.
A 1/7 scale completed figure of Chen Qianyu from Arknights: Endfield, produced by APEX, is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 28cm tall, the figure is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Myethos has released a deformed figure of Arknights operator Yu, depicted wielding a ladle with golden fried rice soaring from the wok. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi with a planned September 2026 release at a reference price of 7,480 yen.
Korean global beauty brand Biodance has introduced two new gel-based mist products that bring the deep hydration of hydrogel sheet masks into a single-spray format.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Black Nikka brand, Nikka Whisky is launching a new canned highball alongside packaging updates for its core lineup.
BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto's Shijo Kawaramachi has revealed newly created and renovated art rooms featuring works by Masako Fujikura, Mon Koutaro Ooyama, Akiyoshi Mishima, and AOKI Takamasa, with room-specific bookings opening March 1, 2026.
Asahi Group Foods is releasing Calpis® Assorted Candy on March 16, offering four flavors in one pack—original, white peach, strawberry, and Kyoho grape.
Flower Miffy, the Miffy-themed flower shop, will start accepting reservations for Mother's Day delivery flower gift sets on March 19, 2026. Four exclusive sets featuring limited-edition items are available, with early-bird pricing for orders placed through April 19.
A new collection of 36 animal and symbol-motif stationery items from Flying Tiger Copenhagen is now available at all Japan locations, including ultra-soft fluffy notebooks, adorable pen cases, and more conversation-starting designs.
A limited-time Strawberry Milk Tea is launching at select Foresty Coffee and Foresty Cafe locations along the Odakyu Line from February 26, 2026.
A highly requested flavor from the popular Fruits Therapy® jelly series is making its comeback — the Golden Pineapple variety goes on sale nationwide starting March 1, 2026, in limited quantities only.