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The 101st Azuma Odori, the annual traditional geisha dance performance of Tokyo's Shinbashi flower district, will take place at Shinbashi Enbujo from May 22 to 25, 2026, with 8 performances over 4 days.
Yuraku Confectionery is adding the Granola Thunder Mini Bar to its popular Black Thunder Mini Bar series, launching nationwide at supermarkets and drug stores on March 16, 2026.
BLUE POND, a Hokkaido-born caramel milk sweets specialty shop, is releasing a limited-edition Strawberry Caramel Crispy from March 20, 2026, using summer strawberries grown in Yoichi, Hokkaido.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in Kyoto's Miyagawacho district on March 22, 2026, has begun accepting restaurant reservations. The hotel's dining lineup includes the first overseas outpost of California's Michelin three-star restaurant SingleThread.
Chalet Ivy Weiss, a mountain resort nestled in the primeval forests of Hanazono, Niseko, is offering a limited-time "Weekend Getaway" plan for spring weekends in April and May 2026, with 30% off regular room rates and exclusive perks.
Crepe to Espresso to Nakazakicho, a crepe specialty shop known for its crispy, cookie-like golden crepes paired with espresso, opened in Osaka's Nakazakicho neighborhood on March 5, 2026.
Six beloved Sanrio characters — Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, My Melody, and Kuromi — have arrived on the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate as individual DLC packs, released simultaneously on March 5, 2026.
The Japan travel series "Discover Japan With Insta360" wraps up its final chapter in Hokkaido, capturing the winter landscapes of Tomamu and Bibai over three days using the Insta360 X5, Ace Pro 2, and GO Ultra cameras.
A new online lottery featuring the quirky and lovable character designs from Koala's March is now available, with prizes ranging from cushions and mugs to acrylic keychains and badges.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai marks its first anniversary on March 25, 2026, with a new restaurant and a bayside afternoon tea limited to 30 servings per day, featuring Asian sweets and free-flow tea overlooking Sakai Old Port.
The "Elf Village Festival in AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store" runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, showcasing the Elf Village figure series by Vertex, including event-exclusive color figures and a purchase bonus for shoppers spending ¥10,000 or more.
Tokyu Plaza Kamata is hosting a collaboration event with the manga series Fami-res Iko from March 12 to 31, 2026, featuring limited-edition stickers, photo panels, and special in-store decorations.