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A new 1-night, 2-day retreat plan launches in Iga-Ueno, Mie Prefecture, combining aromatherapy, traditional Iga kumihimo braiding, and stays in architectural treasures designed by master architect Junzo Sakakura.
A new immersive planetarium program featuring Claude Monet's masterpieces opens at Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering visitors a chance to experience the Impressionist master's world of light across a full-dome projection.
The Ishikari Fair showcases Hokkaido's specialty foods and tourism information at Coach & Four stores in Inagi, Tokyo and Tsukuba, Ibaraki from February 20 to March 25, 2026.
Korean natural skincare brand ISOI's "Intensive Eye Care Gel Patch" has won the WINNER award in the moisturizing category at Hwahae Awards in Tokyo 2026, recognizing its innovation, quality, and brand story.
Iwaki City's Taira district will host its first cosplay tourism event on March 7, 2026, featuring photo shoots at unique locations including a hotel chapel and castle town streets, plus an evening party with performances and local cuisine.
The donut specialty shop JACK IN THE DONUTS at Yodobashi Akiba reopens on February 26th featuring the brand's vibrant new design. This marks the second Tokyo location to showcase the company's total rebranding launched in November 2025.
On February 19th, 2026, Japan Trading Card Center introduced "Gacha Super," a new feature that turns everyday grocery shopping into an exciting gacha experience. The app-exclusive service lets users purchase snacks, daily necessities, and fresh produce through a lottery-style system.
Kamakura Beniya, famous for their beloved Kurumikko sweets, is holding a special pop-up at Daimaru Shinsaibashi from March 18 to 24, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition products.
Starting March 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will offer a curated wine tasting experience featuring Nagano Prefecture wines selected by their sommelier excellence. The spring edition features three wines from Kusunoki Winery.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo introduces a limited-time strawberry sweets semi-buffet lunch from March 1 to May 15, 2026, featuring French toast with strawberry jam, strawberry cheesecake, seasonal strawberry tasting, and an optional instant film camera plan for capturing spring memories.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
The resort hotel is transforming seven Japanese-style rooms into shower-equipped Japanese-Western rooms adorned with Echizen washi paper and Echizen lacquerware, opening March 25, 2026.