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During the 2026 Golden Week period, the 1F Sweets & Bakery "Sui" at Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi will be selling a special lineup of adorable animal-themed sweets and bread to celebrate Children's Day.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will be offering a seasonal afternoon tea called "Saison des jeunes feuillages" at its 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, from April 29, 2026, featuring teas from the 300-year-old Kyoto tea shop Ippodo Tea.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel is serving a hydrangea-themed afternoon tea set called "Purple Garden" from May 2 to July 5, 2026, featuring blueberry roll cake, melon tart, butterfly pea chocolate cookies, and more — all enjoyed while gazing at the garden.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out renewed versions of two popular cream puffs across its stores nationwide from March 24, featuring richer custard and improved shell texture.
From March 20 to April 5, 2026, Shimoda Floating Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special April Fools exhibition spotlighting fun true-or-false trivia about sea creatures, including whether the porcupinefish really has 1,000 spines.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Buffet Dining Prince Marché at Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers a seasonal buffet featuring spice-infused dishes and citrus-based desserts, plus a special Golden Week crab feast.
The jacket artwork for Shukatsu Club's "Tensei Ganbō," the opening theme for TV anime Yūsha no Rokkotsu, has been unveiled, featuring a special illustration of the goddess and the protagonist. The track is set for digital release on April 8 at 12:00 AM.
Japanese lifestyle goods brand Marna has added 7 new solid colors to its popular Shupatto Compact Bag, available in S, M, and L sizes starting March 17, 2026.
A collaboration event between Sonic Rumble and The Smurfs is now underway, running until April 15. Players can earn Smurf-themed skins, battle in a Smurf Village stage, and pick up exclusive items from the shop.
A new self-photo studio called studio SELFiE is set to open on April 23, 2026, in Kinshicho, Sumida, Tokyo. The studio offers professional camera equipment, eight themed backdrops, and a fully private space for couples, friends, families, and more.
BAKE INC.'s newest brand TeaDrop., which focuses on capturing the aroma, flavor, and lingering taste of tea in confectionery form, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuokatenjin Store from March 18 to 31, 2026—marking its first ever appearance in Kyushu.