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Eye Up is releasing the Gintama "Utatatane Series," a lineup of 6 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations of fan-favorite characters. Pre-orders are open now at the Eye Up Official Online Store, with nationwide retail sales beginning late March 2026.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Gojiham-kun Quiz Battle 2026 Spring event at its Godzilla Interception Operation attraction on weekends and public holidays from April 4 to May 31, 2026. Children can meet Gojiham-kun in person, take commemorative photos, and win original Godzilla Interception Operation erasers through a fun quiz challenge.
Multiple new shops are set to open at GREEN SPRINGS, a wellness-themed complex near JR Tachikawa Station North Exit, throughout spring 2026 — from an apparel boutique in April to a café and dining spot in June.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at Fujiya Hotel in Hakone's Miyanoshita is offering a spring lineup — including a matcha canelé and slow-fermented baguettes — available through May 31, 2026.
Perched on the rooftop of Hilton Kyoto, the Cloud Nest Rooftop Bar returns for its spring season on March 20, 2026, featuring a refreshed menu of signature cocktails, bites, and desserts with views of the Kyoto skyline.
Dining & Bar TENQOO on the 27th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is hosting a "Fukushima Fair" from April 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring a 9-course French-style dinner crafted with ingredients from Fukushima Prefecture.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
Japan's compact robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Mini, is now available in two spring-inspired colors — cherry blossom pink "Sakura" and fresh "Wakaba" — starting March 13, 2026.
A practical guide to the Izu Peninsula covering onsen towns, dramatic coastlines, early cherry blossoms, mountain viewpoints, and seafood — with access info from Tokyo.
A new karaoke spot with a retro cafe-inspired interior and a community-focused open counter space is set to open in Hirano Ward, Osaka on March 27, 2026.
A month-by-week guide to visiting Japan in May, covering wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park, Golden Week logistics, Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa, Hakata Dontaku in Fukuoka, Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto, the Tateyama Snow Wall, Kamikochi hiking, May Grand Sumo in Tokyo, seasonal food, and weather tips.