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Tucked within the ancient Fukugi windbreak forest of Bise in northern Okinawa, the private villa resort "bise-enpu" completes its grand opening with all three villas—Blanc, Nero, and Kayu—available from March 20, 2026.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve two new drinks inspired by classical Japanese poetry as the latest installment in its long-running Hyakunin Isshu Cocktails series.
The unique smartphone RPG BOKU & DRAGONS is marking its 11th iOS anniversary with a packed second wave of campaigns, including a new Cost 23 Dragon, premium gachas, special item sets, login bonuses, missions, and more.
Borderlands 4's first paid story DLC launches on March 26, 2026, bringing a new area called Whispering Glacier, a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, new missions, enemies, and gear.
Caffarel, a historic Italian chocolate brand founded in Turin in 1826, is opening a new store at the Daimaru Kobe department store on Wednesday, March 18. The brand — originator of the beloved Gianduja chocolate — will bring fresh cakes exclusively available outside its Kitano main shop, along with special 200th anniversary commemorative items.
A new seasonal potato chip flavor, Scallop Charcoal-Grilled Butter Soy Sauce, arrives at the Tokyo Station-exclusive JAGA BOULDE shop from March 16, 2026.
The relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
CLOUDY is holding the fifth edition of its "I'm NOT perfect" event in Ebisu from March 20 to 22, 2026, selling imperfect products and donating all proceeds to NPO activities in Ghana.
Guests staying at hotels operated by Greens Co., Ltd. can earn a small gift by recording 5,000 steps or more a day during the spring event running through April 30, 2026.
A community-based sustainable market event, "COMMONs MARKET KAWAGUCHI 2026 SPRING," will take place at OKS CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama on April 12, 2026. The free admission event features a children-only flea market, organic farming workshops, KOMBUCHA brewing sessions, and a farmers and craft market with around 25 vendors.
Suntory's Craft Boss coffee brand is launching a collaboration campaign with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starting March 16, alongside a renewal of its three flagship products.
On March 14, 2026, four popular Tokyo sento (public bathhouses) are hosting a special collaboration with Dole, featuring coconut-scented milky-white baths, limited-edition stickers, and free coconut sampling for guests who post on social media.