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The Starbucks GRAB & GO 500ml bottled coffee lineup — Brewed Black, Aroma Latte, and White Mocha — is being relaunched with richer flavors and refreshed packaging at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting March 24.
SWIMMER and GORO GURA are teaming up for a special campaign starting April 1, 2026, where lucky winners can receive exclusive original collaboration merchandise.
The Takarazuka Revue official shop Quatre Rêves is releasing its first collaboration goods with the bag and fashion brand Charmant Sac on March 26, 2026, featuring premium tweed bags and pouches inspired by the iconic stage world of Takarazuka.
Toraku has updated its popular "Old-Fashioned Firm Pudding" with a 2% increase in egg content, bringing an even richer egg flavor to the classic kissaten-style dessert rolling out across Japan from March 23.
A new acai bowl inspired by the sea, called the "Uminaka Bowl," has been created as part of the newly launched "Uminaka EAT Project" and will be available for a limited spring period from March 20 to May 17.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is launching a new accommodation plan "Love Story Stay" designed for proposals and special anniversaries, featuring a guaranteed high-floor room, in-room full-course dinner, and breakfast buffet.
Everything overseas visitors need to know about the Japanese tea ceremony (chado), from its centuries-old origins and proper guest etiquette to the best places in Kyoto and Tokyo where you can join a session in English.
A practical Kamakura itinerary for 1 or 2 days from Tokyo, with efficient walking routes covering Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi-dori, the Great Buddha, Hasedera, Enoshima, and spring cherry blossom spots like Dankazura and Genjiyama Park.
A practical guide to renting kimono and yukata in Japan, covering the best rental shops in Kyoto and Tokyo, what the dressing process looks like, typical prices, and tips for getting the most out of your experience.
A practical day-by-day Osaka itinerary covering Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai, Umeda Sky Building, Universal Studios Japan, and more. Includes suggested routes, opening hours, admission prices, and tips on getting around the city with the Osaka Amazing Pass.
A practical guide to Japan's regional ramen styles, from Hakata tonkotsu to Sapporo miso and Tokyo shoyu. Covers how to use ticket machines, ordering etiquette, and the best cities to eat ramen across the country.