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A new lineup of goods and accessories from the Ultraman series is now available for pre-order through the online shop "THE CHARA." The 2026 Winter ver. collection includes sparkling can badges, acrylic cards, carabiners, figures, sticker sets, necklaces, earrings, and more.
The Lounge at Westin Hotel Tokyo is offering two matcha-themed afternoon tea experiences from May 1 to June 30, 2026. A weekend menu (¥8,900) features 8 varieties of matcha desserts, while a weekday menu (¥7,500) blends Japanese and Western sweets — both served with views of the hotel's lush garden.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
TachibanA E-Sake Shop's whisky lucky draw series marks a milestone of 50,000 sets sold with a special edition featuring double the chances to win Yamazaki 18 Year whisky. Series 108, with 466 tickets in total, goes on sale from March 17, 2026.
Starting April 6, Yomiuri Land Miharasshi Onsen Kakei no Yu will offer Special Night Admission Tickets for weekday evenings from 8:00 PM, priced up to ¥800 less than regular admission, making it a more affordable way to enjoy the panoramic night views from the outdoor baths.
A-FACTORY Cidre Workshop in Aomori is releasing a limited-edition cider, "AOMORI CIDRE AOMORI×NANAE2025," combining apples from Aomori Prefecture and Nanae Town, Hokkaido. Available from March 26, 2026, with only 2,262 bottles produced.
Eight Haikyu!! character print T-shirts featuring iconic quotes on the back and school banners on the front go on sale at approximately 100 Aeon and Aeon Style locations across Japan starting March 20, 2026.
The actual aircraft that competed in AIR RACE X will be on display at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi) from March 20 to 22, 2026, along with a LEXUS special edition vehicle and talk shows featuring pilot Yoshihide Muroya.
Five Assassination Classroom characters — Nagisa Shiota, Karma Akabane, Hiroto Maehara, Yuma Isogai, and Ryunosuke Chiba — are getting the nuipurike mini plushie treatment, dressed in Chinese-style outfits. Available at Mollyfantasy and PALO amusement facilities starting March 20, 2026.
A concept movie has been released for "MYSTERIO," an original immersive performing arts show produced by HITOHATA, INC. for the Lumiere Theatre aboard the newly launched cruise ship Asuka III. The show blends holographic screens, LED digital art, and dance performance with the theme of ancient Mexican civilization, and has been running since July 24, 2025.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
A light, seafood umami-flavored addition to the beloved Butamen series is now available at convenience stores across Japan, offering a new option alongside the existing four flavors.