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Items from the Kaii-san to Asuka-kun no Ohanashi POP UP SHOP, previously held at Shinjuku Marui Annex 7F, are now available through the THEキャラ online shopping site. Orders are accepted from March 3 to March 17, 2026.
The chewy upcycled gummy made with syrup from white peach processing is back at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10, 2026, featuring a new package inspired by Achi Village's scenic flower peach landscape.
The mimosa trees at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway are approaching peak bloom earlier than typical, with fluffy yellow blossoms gracing the promenade near the Herb Museum. The spot is a popular photo destination where visitors can enjoy mimosa flowers framed against sweeping views of Kobe city.
TOTTEI PARK Midori no Oka (The Green Hill) transforms into a cherry blossom wonderland as the Kobe TOTTEI Illuminite Spring - SAKURA PINK - illumination event lights up from March 20 (Vernal Equinox Day) through May 31, 2026.
The KODAK FLAGSHIP STORE in Harajuku has reopened following a full renovation, blending street, outdoor, vintage, and photo culture into a richer brand experience. The Kodak Charmera is on sale in limited quantities through March 8.
A new premium Japanese-style hot spring inn, Kyoto Omuro Kadensho, is scheduled to pre-open on May 24, 2026, in Kyoto's historic Omuro district — just a 2-minute walk from Omuro Ninnaji Station.
La Maison Shirokane, a Western confectionery shop from Tokyo's Shirokane neighborhood, is running a pop-up at Tokyo Solamachi® throughout March 2026, featuring a spring collection of macarons, chocolates, and baked sweets perfect for White Day gifts.
LINE Match Flight has kicked off a collaboration with Sanrio Characters starting March 3, 2026, featuring Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more in multiple in-game events running until March 30.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
A March 2026 update to the mobile MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient brings new weapons via the Job-Specific Albion Probability Up Gacha, along with limited-time events including the Poseidon School campaign and the Gigant Rogi boss battle.
New acrylic keyrings featuring characters from the TV anime Lycoris Recoil are now available for order through the charaON! online shop.
Popular Tokyo bakery MAISON ICHI is holding a week-long pop-up at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's B1F from March 4 to 10, 2026, featuring their signature croissants alongside new spring sakura-themed breads.