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For the first time, Celeo Kokubunji and Kokubunji Marui are joining forces to host a joint bread festival featuring around 20 bakeries over 8 days from March 15.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka is undergoing its second major renovation since opening. Starting March 26, 2026, 30 new and renovated stores will open in phases, including the first Kansai location of Adidas Store by ABC-MART.
Crafted by an Okinawa Prefecture-certified master of Ryukyuan cuisine, the "Kariyushi Ryukyuan Set Meal" is served exclusively on Ryukyuan Cuisine Day — the third Thursday of each month — at Ryukyu Dining Hanafu.
On March 21, 2026, Lumine Tachikawa will host a hands-on kids event featuring a children-run flea market, workshops with Ome-area artisans, and free train tickets to explore the Ome Line.
Collaboration goods featuring newly drawn illustrations by artist Shinonome Nashi are available for pre-order via the Village Vanguard Online Store until March 8, 2026.
Zenrin Co., Ltd.'s stationery and goods brand Map Design GALLERY will be exhibiting at the Stationery Girls Expo in Osaka 2026 from March 5 to 8, offering event-exclusive stationery featuring an antique map-inspired design of the Kinki region.
The former Matsumotokiyoshi Shibuya Part 1 store has been fully renovated and reopens on March 7, 2026 as "SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FLAG," a white-themed flagship that forms a striking black-and-white twin tower with the existing SHIBUYA DOGENZAKA FLAG.
To mark International Women's Day on March 8th, the sustainable jewelry brand mi luna is running a special campaign called "Choose to Be Myself. — A Day to Choose Who I Am —" featuring empowerment jewelry, mimosa-colored pieces, and a director interview.
MICHAEL KORS has released a Japan-exclusive "Lucky Charm Capsule" collection in lemon and light bouquet colorways, featuring the LAILA crossbody bag and three styles of small leather goods, available from February 25.
In celebration of Minion Day on March 20, MIGNON (Mini Croissant Specialty Shop) is rolling out a second Minions collaboration — a "Choco Banana" mini croissant available at all stores nationwide from March 1, 2026.
Mr. Ito's popular cookie series gains a new addition — the 9-Piece Langues de Chat, featuring buttery thin-baked cookies accented with sugar crystals, launching nationwide on March 2, 2026.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.