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A new 1/5 scale painted figure of Wakayama Hiyori in a school swimsuit has been announced by Bfull FOTS JAPAN, with pre-orders now open through May 12, 2026, and a scheduled release in late September 2026.
PRIME 1 STATUE's Ultimate Premium Masterline lineup brings Empress [Black Rock Shooter] from the TV anime BLACK★★ROCK SHOOTER: DAWN FALL to life in 1/4 scale. The highly detailed statue features LED lighting, a moon backdrop stand, and a DX Bonus edition with a handgun-holding hand — with pre-orders now open and release scheduled for July to October 2027.
The Nendoroid figure of Mika Misono, a member of Trinity General School's Tea Party in the popular game Blue Archive, is back with pre-orders starting February 27, 2026, and a scheduled release in July 2026.
Starting March 5 at 12:00 PM, Biscuiterie Bretonne's official online shop will offer its popular Gâteau Nantes Classique in a cherry blossom cranberry spring flavor, limited to just 150 units.
The browser and smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten has launched a collaboration with Battle Vixens, bringing warriors Guan Yu Yunchang, Lu Bu Fengxian, and Lu Meng Ziming to the game from February 27 through March 13, 2026.
From March 6 to April 15, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is hosting CHANDON SPRING, a stylish urban hanami event featuring sakura decorations and Chandon Rosé available by the glass at five venues throughout the tower.
CHAPTER THE GRILL restaurant at The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Kyoto, has launched a new "Vegetable Buffet" for lunch, highlighting organic vegetables from the Kamigamo area prepared in a variety of cooking styles.
Tokyo bakery Comme'N is launching a Spring Collection for cherry blossom season, featuring a renewed Sakura Anpan, a new Strawberry Cream Cone in March, and picnic-perfect pizzas and sandwiches arriving in April.
Italian & Wine Bar CONA is hosting "Ohanami Bar 2026" from March 1 to April 30, 2026, where guests can enjoy full-bloom cherry blossom décor indoors alongside 5 spring-limited dishes featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
A seasonal "Spring Strawberry Afternoon Tea" is offered at The Lounge & Bar on the 16th floor of Courtyard by Marriott Fukui from March 2 to May 6, 2026, featuring a lineup of strawberry-inspired sweets and savories made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, a two-day entertainment industry networking event connecting creators, companies, and students across North Kanto, is set for July 31 and August 1 at LightCube Utsunomiya.
Two popular food brands from Fukuoka are opening their first locations in the Chubu region, with dacō launching inside Karuizawa Shoten and I'm donut ? at the newly opened Karuizawa T-SITE.