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The retro game distribution service Project EGG has added Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen (MSX2 version) to its lineup — a falling-block action puzzle game originally released in 1991 where players build pipelines across 10 cities.
Three new merchandise items featuring drawn-down illustrations of the Nakano quintuplets in shortcake-inspired outfits are now available to order at AMNIBUS, including an A4 acrylic panel, acrylic magnets, and glitter can badges.
Saimyoji Temple in Kora-cho, Shiga Prefecture — selected by CNN as one of Japan's 31 most beautiful places — showcases the Natural Monument "fudan-zakura" cherry blossoms alongside plum, azalea, and rhododendron blooms in spring, with Omi wagyu dining spots nearby.
A cherry blossom-inspired pink colorway of the Salomon XA Pro 3D trail shoe launches exclusively through atmos pink, with a lottery opening March 20 and retail release on April 11, 2026.
Tiny calendar charms featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Pochacco are rolling out in capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late March 2026.
Regular tickets for the Sanrio Exhibition FINAL ver. 60 Years of Japan's Kawaii Culture, held at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi from April 9, went on sale March 16. New FINAL ver.-exclusive exhibits have also been announced, including a Sanrio Character Awards feature corner with 100 quiz questions.
A new PS5 Feature Trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been released, showcasing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 4K graphics that deliver an immersive anime-like experience across combat, exploration, and life content.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for six new Sgt. Frog merchandise items in its "Chokonto!" series, featuring newly drawn chibi-style artwork of 15 characters on acrylic stands, stickers, can badges, wobbling stands, hair clips, and keychains.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
Nagahama Distillery, Japan's smallest craft whisky distillery, launches its 8th single malt release — a limited vatting that fuses cherry barrel and amburana barrel spirits for a layered, exotic flavor profile.
Starbucks Japan is adding a new Ripe White Peach variety to its customizable My Fruits³ Frappuccino® lineup starting March 18, 2026, along with a new Fruit Mix base option.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.