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The recently opened Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso introduces Restaurant Fuka, offering exclusive course dining featuring premium Hokuriku ingredients for overnight guests starting April 1, 2026.
Starting February 19th, 2026, the 102nd edition of the popular luxury whisky lottery features the iconic Yamazaki 18 Years Old, along with other rare Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki 12 and Hakushu 12 in a limited 466-bottle selection.
Yomiuriland hosts Yozakura Jewellumination from March 20 to April 5, featuring cherry blossom illuminations combined with jewel-themed light displays. The event includes a special Ferris wheel light show and a 180-meter illuminated cherry blossom promenade.
A new large-serving instant ramen featuring newly developed "moist and chewy wide noodles" and fragrant chicken oil soy sauce soup is set to launch nationwide on March 16, 2026.
The lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea LIVING reveals the top 10 spring gift picks chosen by their 120 in-store gift concierges, along with new limited-edition wrapping and campaign details.
After three years of development, Allbirds introduces the Breezer Point, a pointed-toe flat that combines elegant design with the comfort of natural materials. The new model addresses common heel slippage issues while maintaining the breathability and washability that made the original Breezer series so popular.
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On March 15, the National Alps Azumino Park's Omachi-Matsukawa area will host a Park Supporter Trial Event for those interested in volunteer activities. Participants can experience hands-on programs to understand supporter roles and activities, while enjoying nature experiences, food preparation, and crafts firsthand.
The mobile puzzle game based on the TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian kicks off a special event featuring chocolate cafe staff outfits and a cumulative score ranking event starting February 19, 2026.
The mobile RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection introduces a new limited-time event featuring three new holy warrior characters, plus new gachas and challenges running through February 2026.
Booking.com has revealed the top 10 most welcoming cities in Japan for 2026, based on its annual Traveller Review Awards. The selection includes destinations from Hokkaido to Okinawa, featuring both UNESCO World Heritage sites and renowned hot spring towns.
Popular outdoor lifestyle brand CHUMS is introducing its first dedicated school bag series, the CHUMSchool Day Pack collection, featuring functional designs perfect for student commutes.
DIOR MAISON reinterprets 18th-century trompe-l'œil art through a collection of decorative ceramic objects, featuring motifs from croissants to literary classics.