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Virtual artist duo Kiepi has shared "Dream ver." Solo Concept Photos ahead of their debut single "Rocket Science," set for release on April 1st, revealing fresh new looks for members CEAR and RENA.
A dual-concept restaurant with a daytime cafe and an evening bistro bar is set to open in the Gran Festa underground shopping area in front of Himeji Station on March 20, 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover has launched a new school uniform-themed gacha featuring SSR characters Katia and Gabriel, alongside the "Passion Blooms at the Academy – Part 1" event running through March 30, 2026.
Good Smile Company is releasing 1/6 scale completed figures of Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue from Lycoris Recoil, based on the series' key visual. Pre-orders are now open at AmiAmi.
Marimekko's "Sakura Fair" kicks off on March 19, 2026, bringing a cherry blossom-inspired Unikko home collection and two Japan-exclusive Unikko knit bag designs to stores and the official online shop across Japan.
Mary Chocolate's Sweets Time series adds a seasonal treat — chocolate-coated cookies in a koinobori-themed package, perfect for Children's Day snack time or as a small seasonal gift.
Due to high demand, the Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise (March 20–April 12, 2026) has announced additional sailings. Enjoy viewing Tokyo's iconic cherry blossom tunnel from the water, with plans ranging from a guided standard cruise to a champagne-in-hand BAR Style Plan.
A new Miffy Drawstring Bag Collection featuring five adorable pouch designs is rolling out to capsule toy vending machines across Japan from late March 2026, priced at ¥400 per turn.
Izumo Taisha Sagami Bunsha in Hadano, Kanagawa, is holding its "Minami Hadano Mura Sakura Matsuri" from March 21 through April 12, 2026, featuring the 20-meter-tall "Ryoen Sakura" Somei Yoshino cherry tree in full bloom, light-up evenings, limited edition goshuin stamps, and strolling Kanagawa's longest cherry blossom avenue — some 700 trees stretching 6.2 km.
Specialty chocolate brand Minimal is releasing a spring-limited "Gateau Chocolat Soft -Lemon-" starting April 1, 2026, featuring tree-ripened lemons from Wakayama Prefecture's Zenbei Farm paired with fruity Peruvian cacao.
The Japanese haircare brand MOROCCAN BEAUTY is launching its first-ever character collaboration, featuring limited-edition packaging with Sanrio's Cinnamoroll and My Melody. The special kits, each containing a shampoo and treatment duo, are priced at ¥3,190 and will be available starting March 17, 2026.
Four acrylic character stand designs featuring Kitagawa Marin are now open for pre-order on the anime goods online store Chara-ON!.