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A new spring dinner course called "Haru" launches at Piacere, the Italian restaurant on the 28th floor of Shangri-La Tokyo, running from March 3 through May 30, 2026.
Sharecafe's "Limited Spring Edition" seasonal menu is now available at the Harajuku and Hakata locations, featuring plum and lavender-inspired drinks alongside a spring-themed fried bread sandwich.
Starting March 1, 2026, the bar VIVARIUM on the 19th floor of Sheraton Kagoshima is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
Pre-registration for the Smaslot Super Black Jack smartphone app is now available ahead of its February 27, 2026 release on App Store and Google Play, priced at 3,480 yen.
Starting March 1, 2026, Spa Treatment releases the Luxe Eye Cream — a rich formulation designed to address "zombie cells" and revitalize the delicate eye area through multiple beauty-focused ingredients.
The French restaurant La Belle Assiette at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji is launching a seasonal prix fixe dinner celebrating the aromas and textures of spring, starting March 16, 2026.
Square Enix has launched MARCH SALE Part1, with Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles—which has sold over 1 million units worldwide—discounted to 30% off, alongside up to 60% off on Kingdom Hearts, Octopath Traveler II, and more.
An all-day acai café from SUGARY has opened its first Tokyo location in Ebisu, offering customizable acai bowls made with premium "grosso" grade acai puree supplied by FrutaFruta.
Japan's largest teamLab museum welcomed its 500,000th visitor just five months after opening, drawing international guests from around the world and ranking No. 1 in Google's 2025 Kyoto Year in Search.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is bringing back its popular cherry blossom season event "Tide of SAKURA" this spring, featuring a boat cruise along the Oyokogawa River lined with approximately 270 cherry trees and a rickshaw stroll through the Shiomi area.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers is set to open at Ikebukuro P'PARCO 3F, running from March 27 to April 13, 2026, with new merchandise from the Selfie lineup available for purchase.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.