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From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Tokyo-based specialty chocolate shop Minimal is launching a seasonal gateau chocolat featuring whole amanatsu mikan from Zenbee Farm in Wakayama, available from late March 2026 at its online store and in-store locations.
MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, is releasing its first photo book, "I myaku you.," on April 13, 2026. The 224-page full-color book features a 3-day trip to Okinawa and comes with a special photo card.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
Fashion brands Papas and Mademoiselle Non Non are joining TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 MARUNOUCHI with a special silkscreen printing workshop at their Marunouchi flagship store, running March 18 to 20.
NTT Solmare's new ARG title Poker Dolls has launched, drawing players into a web of mysteries scattered across websites and social media, centered on genius young poker players caught in a deadly tournament.
Restaurant Chambord on the 33rd floor of RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima is offering two limited-time French cuisine courses to celebrate the appointment of Chef Rei Watabe, who previously served as head chef at the reception hall during the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea with Parisian high jewelry maison CHAUMET, available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.
A seasonal Italian buffet "Primavera" runs from March 18 to May 25, 2026, at Terrace Dining Michela on the 1st floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa, featuring freshly baked pizza, pasta, acqua pazza, caprese, and a variety of Italian regional dishes.
The SEA SPICA sightseeing cruiser returns with a popular evening cruise around Miyajima's iconic torii gate in summer 2026, and launches a new short cruise connecting Miyajima and Kure.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is set to open a brand-new family area called "Wanpaku Republic" in summer 2026, featuring a 14-meter nostalgic toy sculpture and a 40-meter roller slider.
A free-admission light outdoor event is set for SENNAN LONG PARK in Osaka's Sennan City, offering bonfire experiences, hands-on workshops, laser tag battles, food trucks, and a fashion market.