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Nagasakido, an Osaka confectionery shop with over 100 years of history, has launched the "Castella Biscuit" — a new treat that combines the moist, fluffy texture of castella with the light, crispy bite of a biscuit. Available first at Shin-Osaka Station from March 2, 2026.
Merchandise from the New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT POP UP SHOP, previously held in Tokyo and Osaka, is now available for online order through the THEキャラ online shop until March 16, 2026.
Starting March 15, 2026, the Lobby Lounge at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago will offer a limited afternoon tea menu celebrating the shift from spring to early summer with domestic strawberry sweets and matcha creations.
Pre-orders are open for 11 types of Oshi no Ko merchandise at AMNIBUS, featuring drawn illustrations of Ai, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEM-cho in both the Starry Sky Maid and Rock Band designs.
A limited-time online lottery, "Oshiracchi × LOVELY DOCTOR Scratch," goes on sale from March 9, 2026, featuring cute doctor-themed items available exclusively on DMM Scratch.
The fresh-baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching two seasonal PABLOmini tarts at its Shinsaibashi flagship — a cherry blossom-inspired "Hanami" and a White Day-exclusive "White Opera" — available from March 1, 2026.
Starting March 4, 2026, all Pizza-La locations across Japan are offering a limited-edition Sumikkogurashi Special Pack. For an extra 360 yen (tax included) with any pizza, customers receive an exclusive ceramic bowl and original sticker set featuring a new "Tanuki no Manmaru Restaurant" theme design.
A frozen malatang inspired by Radon, the sky monster from the Godzilla franchise, has launched for nationwide purchase via the Ouchi de Maratan online store at ¥999. Part of a seven-monster collaboration series, it features a mild spice level and a double-broth base crafted with Japanese dashi.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
SENSAI's new MOISTURE INTENSE LIPSTICK, going on sale March 4, 2026, uses the Moisture Intense Formula to deliver both rich hydration and vivid color in one lipstick.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion's TV broadcast, footwear brand SHAKA and RADIO EVA have teamed up on the "OTTER TRAIL AT SECOND WAY for EVANGELION" collection — three sneaker-sandal models inspired by EVA-00, EVA-01, and EVA-02, available from March 7, 2026.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku in Fukui's Awara hot spring town is upgrading its glamping area with Snow Peak's JYUBAKO mobile house, co-designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The area reopens April 4, 2026, with reservations available from March 2.