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To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
THE LOBBY LOUNGE on the 29th floor of THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection will offer a cherry-themed afternoon tea from April 27 through May 31, 2026, featuring desserts, a parfait, and savory bites inspired by the season's first cherries.
Starting March 26, 2026, the pachislot title Eureka Seven AO from Sammy joins the free smartphone pachinko and pachislot app 777Real, bringing the beloved anime-themed slot machine to mobile.
PARIYA DELICATESSEN is launching "Pariya Cookie Sandwich Gelato" in three flavors at its Ebisu store on a limited-time basis from March 27, 2026, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Atre Ebisu West Building.
A special collaboration between Pepper Lunch and the Sengoku walk game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shutsujin brings limited-edition Pepper Rice dishes inspired by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Akihabara Chuo-dori store from April 2 to May 6, 2026.
Painter and picture book author Rimako Horikawa holds her 8th solo exhibition at Wako's Seiko House Hall in Ginza, presenting around 60 works including paintings, ceramics, and original picture book illustrations, from April 23 to May 6, 2026.
The 7th book in the "Oshiete! Sanrio Characters" series, featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi, launches with a food education theme to help young children learn about vegetables, fruits, and the joy of eating.
The Shibuya River Street promenade is getting its first illumination renewal in three years. Starting April 1, 2026, a nature-inspired lighting concept called "SHIBUYA FLOWSCAPE" will transform the riverside walkway with light that responds to water, wind, and air conditions.
The Station Café Bar at Shinjuku Prince Hotel is offering a hands-on pizza making event for elementary school children, paired with a special lunch buffet, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
Sisley's new Color Cloud is a creamy mousse formula that melts onto the skin for a feather-light, velvety matte finish on both lips and cheeks. Available in three shades at ¥9,020 each.
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is offering a limited-time stay plan that includes a one-day pass for BayBike, Yokohama's community cycle-share service. The plan runs from April 1 through May 31, 2026, covering the city's peak cherry blossom and tulip seasons.
A new Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery opens in Yanaka, Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring an inaugural group exhibition by three emerging artists — Karin Hosono, Shotaro Sanada, and YU SORA — all exploring the shared theme of "Yanaka."