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FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL has launched the second half of its major month-long "Deep Parallel Messiah" event, featuring new characters, gacha additions, and character quests running through March 16, 2026.
KONAMI's latest medal game Fortune Trinity: Jurassic Treasure is now rolling out at amusement facilities across Japan, bringing a dinosaur-era theme, a redesigned 4-screen center unit, and three new jackpot chances.
On March 25, the 192nd Nagaragawa Concert takes place at Gifu Grand Hotel, offering a seasonal French lunch followed by a violin, cello, and piano ensemble performing works by Bizet and Fauré.
Ginbis is launching the Animal Shaped Gummy Peach Flavor on March 9, 2026, at convenience stores nationwide. The gummies feature a unique crunchy outer layer with a chewy interior, and come in 10 different animal shapes with a convenient resealable bag.
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, GODIVA is launching the limited "Passion de la Lune" cake at ATELIER de GODIVA locations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka from March 4, 2026.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a spring accommodation plan that includes entry tickets to Awaji Green Hall and Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park, available to book from March 2 through May 23, 2026.
The Japanese social networking app GRAVITY has surpassed 10 million downloads as of the end of February, and is marking the milestone with a series of large-scale events in March 2026, including an official livestream, gacha releases, an Animedia magazine feature, and more.
AMNIBUS, the online store for everyday-use character merchandise, began accepting pre-orders on February 24 for 11 Hatsune Miku GT Project products featuring Racing Miku 2025 Ver. artwork in the Ani-Art style.
The iconic Hoppe-chan character from Sun Hoseki is getting its first-ever brand mook, featuring a practical quilted pouch and hair clip as special extras, set to go on sale April 22, 2026.
Western restaurant Bella Vista on the 40th floor of Hotel New Otani Tokyo is adding two spring dishes to its menu from March 10, 2026 — white asparagus fritto and a sakura shrimp spaghettini.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is offering a limited-time "Fresh Greenery Afternoon Tea" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories in vibrant early-summer green hues, enjoyed alongside the courtyard's fresh green maple leaves.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.