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Hanaori Hakone Ashinoko is launching a renewed spring dinner buffet for day visitors starting March 9, 2026, plus new strawberry and peach parfaits at the lobby lounge available through May 31.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2nd-floor cafe restaurant "Le Temps" will offer an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing the flavors of spring and Kyoto.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is running a special spring stay plan with guaranteed cherry blossom views of Osaka Castle Park, available for just 5 rooms per day from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo and Pierre Hermé Paris are collaborating on a limited-edition spring-to-early-summer afternoon tea featuring citrus and floral sweets, running from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
A LINE sticker pack featuring "Ichijin-chan," the official mascot born from Ichijinsha Inc.'s 20th corporate anniversary, is now available with 16 all-new original designs.
A collaborative exhibition for the anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk will be held at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from March 19 to May 31, 2026, featuring scene reproduction panels, a photo spot, and video displays.
A large-scale fireworks event is coming to Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka on April 4, 2026, featuring approximately 10,000 shells and a 300-meter-wide display. Umi Terrace Nishikinohama is offering exclusive overnight and day-trip BBQ plans to mark the occasion.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
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.