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For five days in late April and early May 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama opens its rarely seen Phoenix Room for a limited afternoon tea featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, with views of fresh greenery from the historic main building.
Three original watches inspired by the idol unit Legenders from THE IDOLM@STER SideM are now up for pre-order, each featuring subtle nods to the unit's colors and individual member themes.
A special spring food fair featuring over 70 dishes runs from March 18 to April 30, 2026, across the restaurant floors of JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower in Nagoya.
A limited-time pop-up from KENELE STAND, the capsule toy shop run by art goods maker Kenelephant, is opening at LUMINE EST SHINJUKU 2F connEst from March 21 to April 20, 2026.
Three new bread varieties from Kimuraya Sohonten's Ippin series — including Ume Shiso Chicken Pan and Yomogi Mushi Pan — go on sale April 1, 2026 at supermarkets and retail stores across the Kanto area.
A free outdoor event bringing flying car technology to Kobe's Akashimachi-suji on March 28, 2026, featuring model displays, VR experiences, workshops, and stage talks.
Kyoto Yoichi, a night market that has drawn a cumulative 100,000 visitors, is set to appear inside Fujii Daimaru for the first time, transforming the department store basement into a lively festival marketplace.
Japanese accessory brand LAPUIS releases an anniversary collection featuring the new Connect Coil accessory series and a special T-shirt co-created with Fruit of the Loom, available from March 19, 2026.
Lovetoxic, the teen girls' fashion brand by Narumiya International, has launched a collaboration collection featuring the beloved global character Monchhichi. Items are now available at Lovetoxic stores nationwide and through the official online shop NARUMIYA ONLINE.
A new Japan-exclusive Unikko home collection featuring a multicolor palette of orange-red, pink, and melon on a white base goes on sale at Marimekko stores and online from March 27, 2026.
ME-Q, a custom print-on-demand service, has published a dedicated guide page to help oshi-katsu beginners discover and create their own fan merchandise using just a smartphone — from popularity rankings to step-by-step how-to guides.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.