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MAQuillAGE is releasing a limited edition summer primer in collaboration with NARUMIYA Characters. The Dramatic Skin Sensor Base NEO Cool comes in 3 shades with exclusive character packaging and launches on April 21, 2026.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
Four new Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 items are now available for pre-order on AMNIBUS, including Trading Scene Can Badges vol.2, a Roxy Migurdia-only badge set, Foil-Stamped Cards, and Bromides vol.2.
Nagasakido, an Osaka confectionery shop with over 100 years of history, has launched the "Castella Biscuit" — a new treat that combines the moist, fluffy texture of castella with the light, crispy bite of a biscuit. Available first at Shin-Osaka Station from March 2, 2026.
Merchandise from the New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT POP UP SHOP, previously held in Tokyo and Osaka, is now available for online order through the THEキャラ online shop until March 16, 2026.
Starting March 15, 2026, the Lobby Lounge at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago will offer a limited afternoon tea menu celebrating the shift from spring to early summer with domestic strawberry sweets and matcha creations.
Pre-orders are open for 11 types of Oshi no Ko merchandise at AMNIBUS, featuring drawn illustrations of Ai, Ruby, Arima Kana, Kurokawa Akane, and MEM-cho in both the Starry Sky Maid and Rock Band designs.
A limited-time online lottery, "Oshiracchi × LOVELY DOCTOR Scratch," goes on sale from March 9, 2026, featuring cute doctor-themed items available exclusively on DMM Scratch.
The fresh-baked cheese tart shop PABLO is launching two seasonal PABLOmini tarts at its Shinsaibashi flagship — a cherry blossom-inspired "Hanami" and a White Day-exclusive "White Opera" — available from March 1, 2026.
Starting March 4, 2026, all Pizza-La locations across Japan are offering a limited-edition Sumikkogurashi Special Pack. For an extra 360 yen (tax included) with any pizza, customers receive an exclusive ceramic bowl and original sticker set featuring a new "Tanuki no Manmaru Restaurant" theme design.
A frozen malatang inspired by Radon, the sky monster from the Godzilla franchise, has launched for nationwide purchase via the Ouchi de Maratan online store at ¥999. Part of a seven-monster collaboration series, it features a mild spice level and a double-broth base crafted with Japanese dashi.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.