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On February 19th, 2026, Japan Trading Card Center introduced "Gacha Super," a new feature that turns everyday grocery shopping into an exciting gacha experience. The app-exclusive service lets users purchase snacks, daily necessities, and fresh produce through a lottery-style system.
Kamakura Beniya, famous for their beloved Kurumikko sweets, is holding a special pop-up at Daimaru Shinsaibashi from March 18 to 24, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition products.
Starting March 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will offer a curated wine tasting experience featuring Nagano Prefecture wines selected by their sommelier excellence. The spring edition features three wines from Kusunoki Winery.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo introduces a limited-time strawberry sweets semi-buffet lunch from March 1 to May 15, 2026, featuring French toast with strawberry jam, strawberry cheesecake, seasonal strawberry tasting, and an optional instant film camera plan for capturing spring memories.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
The resort hotel is transforming seven Japanese-style rooms into shower-equipped Japanese-Western rooms adorned with Echizen washi paper and Echizen lacquerware, opening March 25, 2026.
Two Tokyo restaurants are hosting a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected Kyushu sake and spring-themed dishes from February 24 to April 25, 2026.
The next-generation strategy RPG Last Origin has rolled out a major update featuring new character skins, a Total Force Battle new season, and limited-time sales events.
Louis Vuitton has released new men's hats showcasing the Maison's exceptional savoir-faire, including the Cap LV Flower Washed with signature embroidery and the reversible Bucket Hat Monogram Blast.
Love Liner introduces a new mascara featuring a unique "ponpon chip" brush that creates sophisticated bundled lashes without tweezers, available late February at select retailers.
Baby and kids gift brand MARLMARL releases special collaboration items featuring Sanrio Characters Hello Kitty and Hapidanbui, available online from February 19, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 21st point event featuring Ice Hockey Yukichi and exclusive rewards through March 2, 2026.