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A collection of limited collaboration merchandise featuring specially drawn artwork by illustrator Rubisama is now available for pre-order at the Village Vanguard online store, with items ranging from acrylic figures to T-shirts and embroidered caps.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
Takashimaya Archives TOKYO is looking for 20 people to join the Tojin (foreign envoy) parade at the Sanno Matsuri Shinkosai procession through central Tokyo on June 12, 2026. Costumes are provided free of charge, with applications accepted from March 13 to April 15.
The Japanese tea cafe brand Saryo Itoen is opening a new location within the Zenkoji temple grounds in Nagano City, featuring exclusive matcha sweets and a selection of Japanese tea drinks.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:Birth is teaming up with the globally popular TV anime Solo Leveling for its first-ever collaboration update, scheduled for March 19.
Shuri Castle Park is set to host the "Spring Castle Festival 2026" over three days from March 20 to 22, 2026, featuring traditional performances, hands-on workshops, and guided tours for visitors of all ages.
Sowa Seihon Co., Ltd. (SOWALABO) has launched the "Maarui Goshuincho Sakura," a circular goshuin book featuring a 130mm hinoki cypress wood cover and ink-resistant Japanese paper — now available via their official online shop for 3,300 yen.
A new Starbucks that blends coffee with rotating art exhibitions is set to open in the historic Yanaka neighborhood of Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring work by emerging local artists in theme, fair, and public show formats.
From Tsukiji's seafood skewers to Yanaka Ginza's cat-tail doughnuts, here are six Tokyo neighborhoods where you can graze your way through the city's best street food, plus tips on etiquette and what to eat at each spot.
A limited-edition collaboration tin combining Nagano's long-established spice shop Yawataya Isogoro with the beloved Suica Penguin character goes on sale at NewDays convenience stores across Nagano Prefecture on March 14, 2026.
Takagi Coffee has introduced a new seasonal coffee, the "Harukaze Blend," featuring Ethiopia's specialty Irgacheffe beans for a refreshing spring flavor.
A free outdoor projection mapping event at Tennozu Canal East will project yokai-themed digital animations onto buildings along both banks of the Tennozu Canal from March 20 to 23, 2026.