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Lotte's new "The" series launches on March 24, 2026 in East Japan, featuring a proprietary "junwari" technique that creates a richly moist texture reminiscent of specialty patisserie.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is making its first-ever appearance in Kanto at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. Running from March 19 to 30, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods and exclusive event-only items, all wrapped in the theme color red.
A new overnight stay plan with a canal cruise experience is now available at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, letting guests explore the city's industrial waterfront and the historic Ami Lock from the water.
Starting April 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will roll out a renewed breakfast buffet spotlighting local Nagoya specialties and creative hotel-original arrangements.
Nara-based Japanese lighting brand NEW LIGHT POTTERY holds a pop-up exhibition at CIBONE in Omotesando from March 28 to April 12, 2026, featuring around 25 products including a CIBONE-exclusive limited edition of the "Como" washi paper floor stand.
NEWoMan SHINJUKU marks its 10th anniversary with two special celebrations — the fashion flea market event NEW YAMI-ICHI featuring around 40 vendors, and the food festival NEW JUBILEE complete with a fan-voted "Oshi Gourmet General Election" and 10th anniversary limited menus.
A new concept area called MIMURE opens at NEWoMan Takanawa on Saturday, March 28. Here's a preview of notable menu items, a limited-time pop-up shop, and upcoming events.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has announced its Japanese Sake Event Calendar for April 2026, featuring a lineup of sake tasting events held across Tokyo, Gunma, and other regions.
A collaboration cafe celebrating Nishimura Yuji's 10th anniversary is coming to Cafe Fan Base at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The event features special plushie-friendly dining setups, interactive table technology, and a full character-themed menu running from April 15 to May 10, 2026.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
Cafe & Dining ZelkovA at The Strings Omotesando will be offering a limited-time strawberry and apple parfait dressed in soft cherry-blossom pink, available from April 1 to April 20, 2026.