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The third installment of the Zoff x Chiikawa collaboration arrives with seven eyewear frames featuring beloved characters, along with die-cut cloths and stand cases. Pre-orders open on March 10, 2026, with nationwide sales starting March 20.
3DME, the 3D figure studio already popular at Tokyo's Ginza and Shibuya LOFT locations, has opened its third Tokyo store on the 9th floor of Ikebukuro LOFT. The studio creates full-color custom figures of people and pets using a two-second full-body 3D scan.
The popular 3D figure studio 3DME, well known in Tokyo, has opened its first western Japan location at Welbe Rokkomichi in Kobe's Nada Ward. Visitors can have their full body scanned in just 2 seconds and turned into a full-color 3D figure.
The inaugural Arita MONO・NO・SU Table Coordinate Contest 2026 is coming to Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, with applications opening on April 1, 2026. The contest pairs table coordinators 1-on-1 with local Arita ware kilns in a hands-on collaborative format.
Three new matcha latte variations using matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, a long-established Kyoto tea house founded in the Genroku era, are available at BECK'S COFFEE SHOP locations from March 10 through April 20, 2026.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The Michi-no-Eki Gourmet Hyakkaten makes its debut at Daimaru Kobe Store from March 25 to 31, bringing together approximately 15 roadside stations from across Japan with their beloved local specialties and ready-made dishes.
The French alcohol-free sparkling wine brand French Bloom is set to go on sale in Japan from April 1, with wine retailer Enoteca signing on as its official domestic distributor. Four labels across six products will be available.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out 13 new spring/summer 2026 products and limited-edition flavors from March 9 onward, spanning the Asparagus Biscuit, Tabekko Doubutsu, Shimi Choco Corn, Edamame, GINZA RUSK, and Cake Biscuit lines.
The second story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle is now underway, featuring the Benizakura Arc and a new SSR character pickup gacha.
Gotokuji House, a new apartment hotel in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is now accepting reservations via Airbnb. Located just a 4-minute walk from Gotokuji Station, the property offers a stylish stay near the famous lucky cat temple.
A 1-night 2-day "Grinpa Waku-Doki Activity Camp" is scheduled for April 25–26, 2026, featuring athletic challenges, the popular "Picasso's Tamago" obstacle course, a night buggy ride, and various rides at the amusement park nestled at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji.