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The schedule has been confirmed for Infiorata Kobe 2026, the spring tradition in which intricate floral pictures are created using tulip petals across two neighborhoods in the city.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a luxurious melon-themed afternoon tea from May 11 to July 12, 2026, with creative sweets made from both red and green fleshed melon.
Okage Yokocho in Ise is hosting the annual Isuzugawa Cherry Blossom Festival from March 28 to April 5, 2026, featuring a reservation-only premium flower-viewing terrace, a spring music concert with oboe and jazz, nightly cherry blossom illumination, and traditional craft workshops.
Two special viewing plans are available for the Johana Hikiyama Festival on May 5, 2026 — experience the festival's iconic "Iori-uta" performances from a comfortable tatami room or a reserved outdoor seat.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
On April 25, 2026, a one-day-only special event called "Forest Photo Session to Encounter Birds' Gaze" debuts at the Karuizawa Hoshino Area. Using the latest AI-powered camera technology, even beginners can capture stunning shots of wild birds in the spring forest.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing its new spring menu "KIHARU meets Spring 2026" from April 4, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like cherry salmon and sea bream paired with fresh herbs, alongside a Kobe beef lunch course and a shift to weekend-only lunch service.
Kikumasamune Sake Brewing, a historic brewery founded in 1659, has put its sake and salt bathing powder on general sale as of March 2, 2026, following a well-received limited preview release.
A new Hawaiian-inspired coffee brand, KNOWS COFFEE, has opened its first location inside Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture, drawing long lines from the very first day.
The "Rosé and Western Cuisine" seasonal pairing is back at KOBE DUCHAMP RESTAURANT in Sannomiya, Kobe, featuring carefully selected rosé wines from France and Italy alongside the restaurant's signature Western dishes.
Kurume Ikkon opens on March 26, 2026, in a renovated townhouse along Ikemachi River near Nishitetsu Kurume Station, offering fresh fish directly from Kurume Market, seasonal clay pot rice, and an interactive ingredient showcase experience.
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is hosting a complimentary English-guided night sakura walking tour from March 28 to April 10, 2026, taking guests through Kennin-ji Temple, Hanamikoji, Yasaka Shrine, and Maruyama Park.