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Takagi Coffee has introduced a new seasonal coffee, the "Harukaze Blend," featuring Ethiopia's specialty Irgacheffe beans for a refreshing spring flavor.
A free outdoor projection mapping event at Tennozu Canal East will project yokai-themed digital animations onto buildings along both banks of the Tennozu Canal from March 20 to 23, 2026.
Pre-orders are open at AMNIBUS for six types of The Summer Hikaru Died merchandise featuring the grunge CANVAS series, including square acrylic keyholders, acrylic cards, matte can badges, canvas boards, BIG acrylic stands, and A3 matte posters.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO is serving a matcha-themed afternoon tea inspired by Kyoto's lush new greenery and traditional garden aesthetics from April 17 to May 24, 2026.
Tokyo Banana is marking its 35th anniversary with a special collaboration featuring the beloved Monchhichi character. A limited-edition keychain goes on sale in March 2026 at Tokyo Station stores and via the official online shop.
Animals from Gokatsura Ike Animal Park are heading to VISON's kiond facility in Mie for two days of hands-on experiences, including feeding, crafts, and campfire marshmallow roasting.
Tsubameya, the wagashi shop famous for its fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth warabi mochi, is opening a long-term pop-up at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting March 18, 2026 — its first foray into the Kansai region.
Three freshly harvested Brazilian coffee varieties are arriving at Tully's Coffee locations across Japan, including the rare Yellow Bourbon variety and a high-altitude single-origin bean.
Naidai Unatoto is launching a limited-time "Sushi Push Pop" featuring three layers of eel and salmon sushi in a transparent cup — no chopsticks needed, perfect for hanami and food walks.
Two new restaurants are opening at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, offering seasonal ohaw soup dishes, Hokkaido game meat, and local ingredients inspired by Ainu culture.
AMNIBUS has opened orders for three types of utagoe johny merchandise, including trading mini instant-style photo cards, acrylic stands, and bromide 3-piece sets, all featuring exclusive cast photography.
A Japan-limited edition design, WAKuKu (Macha Shibainu), joins the popular plush mascot series and will be available first at a Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda pop-up store from March 14 to 22, 2026, followed by nationwide general sales from March 23.