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To mark the 20th anniversary of the Shugo Chara! manga, Kotobukiya has released a 1/7 scale completed figure of Amulet Heart. Pre-orders are open at Amiami, with the figure scheduled for release in September 2026.
To celebrate the release of Slay the Spire 2 on March 6, 2026, INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is holding a follow and repost campaign on X, offering a set of two Youtooz figures as prizes to two lucky winners.
Sodegaura Spring Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to strong winds forecast during the event hours, with the safety of visitors, nearby residents, and vendors as the top priority.
The 2nd Sori-1 JAPAN Hokkaido Wood Sled Championship is set to take place at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort on March 22, 2026, as part of the Winter Sports Festival. Free to enter, the event features both an expert slalom division and a straight-speed challenge division open to participants of all skill levels.
Starting March 13, Starbucks Japan is bringing two new spring beverages to stores nationwide—the Choux Cream Frappuccino and the Choux Cream Latte—both inspired by the rich, custard-filled pastry.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
In conjunction with ART FAIR TOKYO 20, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will feature FILMS — a video art program — and a photo exhibition from March 8 to 19, while Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts the Dialogue ASK ART WHY talk series on March 15. All events are free to attend.
The Tokyo Station Hotel, just steps from Tokyo Station, is preparing cherry blossom-themed experiences for the spring season, including an original sakura map, an in-room afternoon tea plan, and seasonal menus at Bar & Café Camellia.
American dining restaurant Tomato & Onion is holding a limited-time Strawberry Fair from March 5, 2026. The seasonal lineup includes strawberry-packed parfaits, roll cake, shake, and more — with some items topped with popular Lotte snacks Sasa and Toppo.
Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a limited-time "Mango & Melon Bloom Afternoon Tea" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring edible flowers grown in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
A new lineup of five Eau de Parfum bottles inspired by characters from the tokusatsu series Ultraman Nexus is now available for pre-order from March 6, 2026, covering Anphanse, Juness, Juness Blue, Dark Mephisto, and Dark Zagi.