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A limited-time accommodation plan featuring mimosa bath amenities, hand cream, and Alain Milliat grape juice is now available at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, coinciding with the MIMOSA FESTA 2026 event and International Women's Day.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo will offer exclusive White Day desserts from March 7 to 15, 2026. The limited-edition White Chocolate and Berry Mousse and White Chocolate and Raspberry Cream Puff celebrate the season with elegant white confections.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto, marking its 20th anniversary on March 15, 2026, introduces a special à la carte menu featuring items inspired by the number "20" — including a 2kg tiramisu, wagyu T-bone steak, and grilled king crab.
JR Kyushu is offering a special day trip on the KAWASEMI YAMASEMI Limited Express from Hakata to Iizuka. The tour includes lunch at the popular Kaho Terrace, visits to the historic Former Ito Denemon Residence with its impressive seated hina dolls, and shopping at the Cacao Research Institute. Departing March 1, 2026.
Seven JR West Hotels across Japan are serving special strawberry sweets this spring, featuring fresh strawberry tastings, award-winning patissier-supervised buffets, and local strawberry specialties from February through May 2026.
Kanro announces the limited release of the Kuso Kajitsu Fruit of Itopis Imaginary Fruit Lab Special Box, featuring 5 gummy packs and exclusive collectibles from the popular imaginary fruit series.
Jun Maeda, owner of Japanese tableware and knife specialist Kappabashi Maeda in Tokyo's Kappabashi area, held his debut solo calligraphy exhibition 'Fuhe' at Gallery Aviant in Sumida Ward from February 2 to 8, 2026. The exhibition featured 22 works combining traditional calligraphy with antique textiles and attracted 102 visitors during its run.
A delightful spring collaboration between Patisserie KIHACHI and Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson debuts with charming cookies, baumkuchen, and gift sets featuring adorable animal characters.
The popular cat-shaped croquette is back! From February 15th to 25th, Kobe Croquette offers its charming Nyanko Rokke—perfect for photos, decorating, and enjoying with friends and family.
German stationery brand KUM® is launching a new colorful stationery collection featuring 7 items including pen cases, notebooks, and organizational accessories, available in early March 2025.
JR Tokai launches its 2026 Spring Campaign featuring special temple access at 8 historic sites including Toji and Daigoji, plus innovative nighttime cherry blossom illuminations combining digital art and traditional beauty. The campaign runs from February 10 to April 30, offering exclusive early-entry visits, private viewings, and collaboration events showcasing Kyoto's seasonal flowers.
British natural cosmetics brand LUSH releases its Easter collection featuring 31 items including bunny-shaped bath bombs, honey-infused cleansers, and sweet-scented bath products from February 19, 2026.