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Online shop PepperMint has launched a double-sided shoulder bag combining a rice ball and a panda face — a fun, lightweight bag designed for parent-child outings and beyond.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
The Spring '26 seasonal event is now live in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2, bringing a new limited-time quest, new rarity ★14 weapons, special scratches, and spring-themed decorations to Central City.
New merchandise from The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has gone on pre-order at the online shop "CharaON!", featuring a B2 tapestry and thick acrylic stands with characters Raphtalia, Filo, and Naofumi Iwatani.
From March 23 to April 12, 2026, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi in Roppongi is hosting a special cherry blossom event where guests can enjoy grilled chicken and seasonal dishes while viewing Somei Yoshino trees framed by the restaurant's large windows.
A seasonal parfait blending cherry blossom aromas and vibrant strawberries is on offer at THE BAR on the 24th floor of The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Tokyo Shiodome, running weekdays from March 9 to April 30, 2026.
Kikusui Sake Brewery in Shibata, Niigata is offering a two-day "Kurabito Experience Program" on May 21 and 22, 2026, where participants can work alongside actual brewery workers to wash rice, cultivate koji, and perform hands-on sake brewing within a historic warehouse setting.
The Sky Lounge Top of Prince on the 28th floor of Sapporo Prince Hotel is serving the second in its strawberry afternoon tea series, "RUBY MOMENTS," featuring ruby-red strawberries and chocolate from March 15 to May 14, 2026.
A collaboration between Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Okuen Shinshi~ and Ayakashi Rumble! is now underway on DMM GAMES, bringing a limited campaign, a collaboration event, and exclusive pickup characters through March 10, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is celebrating spring with a seasonal fair featuring strawberry and cherry blossom-themed sweets, bakery items, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet throughout March 2026.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
The classic New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is opening its first Japan location in Ginza. Reservations open on March 27, 2026, ahead of the May 1 grand opening.