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PÂTISSERIE PINÈDE is releasing two limited-edition spring sweets from April 1, 2026 — a new "Strawberry Charlotte" featuring fresh domestic strawberries and vanilla mousse, plus a strawberry version of their popular crepe wrap.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture is hosting a special anniversary event for Pompompurin's 30th year, running from April 16 to December 31, 2026, including the opening of an all-new POMPOMPURIN DINER.
A triple collaboration between foil-stamping brand ROKKAKU, cat art brand 365CAT.ART, and popular SNS cats "Shizuwarahinata" delivers a new line of foil-stamped stationery, with pre-sales kicking off at Loft from March 7, 2026.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa is set to host an exclusive after-hours amusement park mixer event, featuring unlimited rides, drinks, and evening illuminations.
Starting March 6, 2026, Baskin-Robbins 31 is releasing the Sanrio Characters Palette 4, a palette-style ice cream cake featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi in a charming ice cream parlor theme.
Japanese artist Setsuo Kano brings his "YOHEN" exhibition to LIGHT BOX SATELLITE AOYAMA from March 26 to 29, 2026, presenting a new series of intimate works drawn from his monumental Indra Fifteen Deities paintings.
Shichimiya Honpo, a 370-year-old spice shop along the Kiyomizudera pilgrimage road in Kyoto, reopened its Kiyomizu main store on March 5, 2026, with a renovated interior designed for a more relaxed shopping experience.
A limited-time pairing dinner course, "Le Printemps," is available at Top of Yokohama Teppanyaki & Dining through March 31, 2026, pairing dishes made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients with wines selected from around the world.
A limited-time Star Wars merchandise store is opening at Ikebukuro PARCO's B2F from March 23 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive products including Grogu-themed items, a Mandalorian & Grogu shopping bag, and an Ikebukuro-limited pin.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha featuring punk-inspired fashion, including bold striped knits and rock-style items, available through May 26, 2026.
UHA Mikakuto is launching Gumidama Strawberry Flavor, a new gummy featuring a hard candy shell and chewy gummy center, at convenience stores nationwide starting March 17, 2026.
U-TREASURE has announced that motif necklaces inspired by three sisters from Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Cheval Grand, Virsina, and Vivlos — are currently in development, with pricing starting from ¥27,500.