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Rokko Mountain Athletic Park GREENIA is adding a new preschool-exclusive athletic area called Chibidoland and renovating the Yahhoy variety athletic zone, both launching when the 2026 season opens on March 20.
The Riverside Cafe at The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is hosting a cherry blossom lunch buffet featuring over 30 colorful spring dishes, running Thursdays through Sundays from March 26 to April 5, 2026.
Sakaba Tsumugido, the popular izakaya known for its quality food at accessible prices, is opening a new Ikebukuro location on March 11, 2026, just one minute from Ikebukuro Station's West Exit.
A spring-limited 8-dish Chinese course "Zuien (瑞宴)" is available from March 1 to May 31, 2026, at Chinese Restaurant Sangu on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka. Priced at ¥10,000 per person, highlights include domestic spare ribs in orange sweet and sour sauce and steamed cherry sea bream with seafood soy sauce.
A new dressing from Yamato Foods highlights the bittersweet character of Setouchi lemon peel, launching nationwide on February 24, 2026.
A new spring dinner course called "Haru" launches at Piacere, the Italian restaurant on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo, running from March 3 through May 30, 2026.
Sharecafe's "Limited Spring Edition" seasonal menu is now available at the Harajuku and Hakata locations, featuring plum and lavender-inspired drinks alongside a spring-themed fried bread sandwich.
Starting March 1, 2026, the bar VIVARIUM on the 19th floor of Sheraton Kagoshima is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
Pre-registration for the Smaslot Super Black Jack smartphone app is now available ahead of its February 27, 2026 release on App Store and Google Play, priced at 3,480 yen.
Starting March 1, 2026, Spa Treatment releases the Luxe Eye Cream — a rich formulation designed to address "zombie cells" and revitalize the delicate eye area through multiple beauty-focused ingredients.
The French restaurant La Belle Assiette at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji is launching a seasonal prix fixe dinner celebrating the aromas and textures of spring, starting March 16, 2026.
Square Enix has launched MARCH SALE Part1, with Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles—which has sold over 1 million units worldwide—discounted to 30% off, alongside up to 60% off on Kingdom Hearts, Octopath Traveler II, and more.