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The quirky, hand-drawn advertising signs that have become a local legend in Nagaoka, Niigata are heading to Ginza for their first-ever exhibition outside of Niigata Prefecture, running from March 29 to April 6, 2026.
Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Pompompurin, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll face designs are featured on new insulated nonwoven lunch bags released by Skater in late February 2026.
Sogo Yokohama is offering a curated lineup of cherry blossom-themed Japanese and Western sweets, cafe desserts, and spring lifestyle goods through March 31, 2026, letting visitors get a head start on the sakura season.
Over 100 types of exclusive exhibition goods, a new art book, and collaboration items from brands including NEW ERA, XLARGE, MIZUNO, and URUOTTE will be on sale at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO from March 14, 2026.
Eight students from the Art & Media Lab at Tokyo Polytechnic University's Department of Interactive Media are presenting an immersive exhibition exploring The Great East Japan Earthquake through interactive artworks, archival displays, and dialogue programs — open through March 22, 2026, free of charge.
Suntory's popular -196 "fruit-forward chuhai" series adds a new limited-edition flavor — Okinawa Pineapple — releasing nationwide from May 5, 2026.
Suntory is set to release 12 summer gift products from late May 2026, featuring whisky, gin, and plum wine options including SUNTORY WHISKY "Ao," Ballantine's 17 Year Tribute Release, The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Year, and more.
Suntory is rolling out its 2026 Beer Summer Gift lineup from early May, featuring The Premium Malt's varieties, a preview of the limited-edition Master's Dream Umenomi Kinari, and a newly added Suntory Nama Beer set.
Suntory is releasing a new limited-edition beer inspired by the Japanese seasonal term "Umenomikinari," meaning the time when plums ripen and begin to turn golden. It goes on sale nationwide on June 16, 2026.
Everything you need to know about eating sushi in Japan, from the different types and regional styles to etiquette tips, price ranges, and how to find great sushi at every budget.
Sushiro is offering its never-frozen Cherry Sea Bream at a discounted price of 150 yen (tax included) starting March 11, 2026, along with the richly marbled Jumbo Toro Salmon at 110 yen (tax included).
Swatch is opening a limited-time pop-up store in Kanazawa's Korinbo Daiwa department store from March 19, marking the brand's first appearance in the Hokuriku region.