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From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Westin Hotel Tokyo's international restaurant The Terrace will hold a weekday-only matcha dessert buffet featuring about 20 varieties made with premium matcha from Uji, Kyoto and Nishio, Aichi.
Tachibana E Sake Sales has launched the 8th edition of its Amazon.co.jp exclusive Whiskey Mikuji lottery, offering 466 lots at ¥4,880 each with the highly sought-after Hakushu 18-Year as the grand prize.
At WRESTLE KINGDOM 20 in TOKYO DOME held on January 4, 2026, attendees received exclusive commemorative NFTs powered by KIRIFUDA Inc.'s LINE-based web3 technology. The GPS-enabled system allowed 1,470 people to claim their digital souvenirs directly within Tokyo Dome City.
A limited-time "Matcha and Sakura Afternoon Tea with Gion Tsujiri" is available at two restaurants in the Kanto region from April 1 to May 11, 2026, featuring rich matcha confections and spring-inspired flavors with seasonal strawberries.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney's animated film Zootopia, Walt Disney Japan launches a special Nick Wilde-focused campaign featuring exclusive merchandise, a prize repost campaign on X, and new menu and goods at "Zootopia 2" OH MY CAFE.
A new experiential pop-up, "Ace Backpack Lab," is opening at the 3rd floor of Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji from March 3 to March 29, 2026, offering personalized backpack fitting sessions using a custom measurement device and expert consultations.
APA Hotel Uozu-Ekimae opened on March 2, 2026, just a 1-minute walk from Uozu Station in Toyama Prefecture. The 145-room urban hotel caters to both business travelers and tourists exploring the Hokuriku region.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a darkly charming mystery adventure game released under Happinet's Indie Collection label, has launched worldwide on Steam, accompanied by a limited-time 10% off launch sale running through March 10.
Popular Japanese fragrance brand AQUA SAVON is undergoing its first rebranding since its founding, repositioning its signature soap scents as a new avenue for everyday self-care.
Artevelo, Movic's card sleeve brand, has confirmed its 5th collaboration with art unit Project.C.K. The new lineup features four designs — "rage," "shiroakuma," "phantom," and "stickout" — launching on May 22, 2026.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
A lineup of BanG Dream! × ROUND1 collaboration merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations in bowling shirt and chibi character versions is now open for pre-orders at AMNIBUS, starting February 24.