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URBAN RESEARCH DOORS is releasing an exclusive model of the adidas Originals Handball Spezial on April 3, 2026, with online store pre-orders opening on March 20.
Yojiya's traveling pop-up shop "Yojiya Furatto" is returning to Iyotetsu Takashimaya in Matsuyama, Ehime, for a second run from April 15 to 28, 2026. The event features limited-edition skincare items, the third wave of "Yojiko" character merchandise, and exclusive gift campaigns.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new limited gacha and in-game challenge event featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto.
An Emperor Penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, is reaching its half-birthday on March 30, 2026. A special celebration featuring an ice cake and a hands-on animal talk with a penguin robot is planned.
A collaboration between the isekai life RPG Angelic Link and Maou Karin-chan RPG ~Koi-Hime Kenkoku Honsouki~ has kicked off, featuring a limited collab event dungeon and a new limited-edition character in the gacha.
Aoyama Flower Market is opening a new branch at Oimachi Tracks on March 28, 2026. The store features the largest houseplant floor area in the chain, offering over 70 species including rare varieties and one-of-a-kind plants curated by the parkERs design team.
The Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026 opens at the Saitama Super Arena Exhibition Hall on March 25, marking the first time this goldfish art event comes to Saitama Prefecture.
Starting March 23, 2026, the Hanshin Umeda flagship store is offering spring limited-edition Asagiri Milk sets in limited quantities. From April 1, a special soft cream event with a secret phrase lets customers add a free butter cookie topping.
Asahi Beer has launched Asahi Zeidaku, a new unfiltered beer featuring a distinctive cloudiness, rich body, and deep umami. It is available in limited quantities through Asahi's test sales site "Asahi Kuuso Kaihatsu-kyoku" from March 23.
A new lineup of Bocchi the Rock! collaboration merchandise featuring original illustrations by Muuran is now open for pre-order on AMNIBUS, the character goods online shop run by arma bianca. Items include trading acrylic stands, keychains, glitter can badges, stickers, tote bags, desk mats, mug cups, and more.
Butter Butler's popular seasonal treat returns to stores on March 27, 2026, combining fermented butter and Uji matcha in a refined financier.
Image Magic's character print sheet brand Charapita has launched 14 new Chiikawa iron transfer sheet designs, available in four sizes starting from ¥385.