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Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre offers monthly theater tours to discover and experience the venue's various attractions. In March, tours include a special edition exploring Bon Cri Fes venues and the standard tour featuring access to the Concert Hall before performances.
Tombow Pencil's contemporary design pen ZOOM L2 expands with five new colors inspired by business suit tones, available from February 10, 2026.
Sanwa Direct has launched transparent organizer pouches designed to simplify small item management during business trips and travel. The clear design lets you find what you need instantly without opening the pouch.
VIVAIA unveils the upgraded Margot 3.0, featuring enhanced cushioning, anti-slip technology, and sustainable materials. Available at stores in Tokyo and Osaka from February 4th, 2026.
Weather Map Co., Ltd. has released its second Cherry blossom Forecast for 2026, predicting cherry blossoms across 53 locations from Kyushu to Hokkaido. Western Japan is expected to bloom around the average date, while Eastern Japan will see slightly earlier blooms, and Northern Japan is forecast to experience early blossoming. The first cherry blossoms nationwide are predicted to appear in Tokyo around March 19th.
Whisky Culture Institute will hold a special tasting seminar covering its original Hyakunin Isshu Series bottles on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM at their seminar room in Hiroo, Shibuya.
A new occupation-themed skin pack featuring seven detailed HD character designs launches on the Minecraft Marketplace, bringing fresh style to survival gameplay.
SEGA has released a mini album CD featuring six new vocal tracks from Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties on February 4, 2026.
The popular whisky lottery series featuring rare Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki 18 Years Old, Yamazaki 12 Years Old, and Hakushu 12 Years Old is now available for purchase starting February 5, 2026.
Yanaka Craft Cola, a craft beverage born in Tokyo's historic downtown area, is opening a limited-time pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 17, 2026.
A new Yayoiken restaurant featuring an upscale brand image opens in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, with tablet ordering, a drink bar, and exclusive dessert menu.
Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.