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Kinnotake Resort, operating five ryokans and three restaurants in Hakone, has introduced plant-based kaiseki cuisine at three of its properties since December 2025. This initiative goes beyond religious and allergy accommodations to create an inclusive dining environment where all guests can equally experience Japanese food culture.
During the Hita Oyama Plum Blossom Festival period from February 15 to March 15, 2026, Umeshu-gura Oyama will host special events including free tastings of plum amazake and umeboshi tea, bonsai plum displays by local farmers, and a photo contest celebrating the beauty of plum blossoms.
From February 16, HOTEL AO KAMAKURA introduces a special dinner course highlighting Hayama Beef, a rare Kanagawa Prefecture brand known for its exquisite marbling and rich flavor. The course is paired with fresh Shonan seafood and seasonal spring ingredients.
Hotel Chinzan-so Tokyo's lobby lounge Le Jardin presents an afternoon tea collaboration with the historic Tsujiri tea house, featuring Uji tea paired with two types of chocolate across different periods.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel Kintetsu Universal City near Universal Studios Japan will host a Spring Gourmet Fair, featuring fresh pasta, strawberry desserts, and special Golden Week menu items including kushikatsu and sushi.
Hotel Resol Ueno hosts a limited-time panda-themed event to express gratitude to the pandas that departed from Ueno in January 2026, featuring special rooms and lobby decorations.
CyberStep has released the music video for "I'll never say never," the theme song of the novel game 'Houkago .LIVE -Tasogare no Kagami-' performed by the three lead voice actresses.
Frontier Works announces the third edition of the Identity V POP UP SHOP in Hands stores, featuring RE Series and Identity V Kindergarten merchandise for advance sale starting March 5, 2026.
IL DESIGN, the Japan general distributor of Copenhagen-based design brand UMAGE, has launched the Japanese website, bringing Danish furniture to Japan for the first time.
A new group-oriented hotel opens in Toranomon, accommodating up to 6 guests per room. With refined emerald-themed interiors and complete home-like amenities, illi Eme Tokyo-Toranomon brings a fresh hospitality concept to the redeveloped district.
AmiAmi is now accepting orders for two new plastic model kits from Isekai Ryoko no Techo by PR-Production. The SP01 New Warrior Lennie Brown New Year Ver. and Expansion Pack SPE01 Legendary Auspicious Lion will be released in July 2026.
Kameyama Corporation has released two new fragrances in their popular 'Incense-Style Senkou' series - Sandalwood & Amber and White Sage & Geranium - perfect for cleansing rituals, yoga, and meditation.