Tokyo
KochiKame Tokyo Beat Cops Museum Reaches 100,000 Visitors
The KochiKame Museum in Kameari, Katsushika, Tokyo, hit the 100,000 visitor milestone on March 7, 2026 — less than a year after its March 2025 opening.
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Nagano
Azumino Tea Kochouan's Long-Selling Nama Dorayaki Series Gets a Package Renewal After Surpassing 4.5 Million in Cumulative Sales
The beloved Nama Dorayaki series from Azumino Tea Kochouan, a Nagano-based confectionery brand, has received a refreshed packaging design across its three flagship flavors.
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Ishikawa
Enjoy the Otabi Festival in Komatsu, Ishikawa – The Town of Kabuki
The Otabi Festival is a spectacular spring event held annually in May in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring children's kabuki performed on ornate floats and a breathtaking golden float procession lit up at night.
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Hiroshima
Kurushima Kaikyo Sightseeing Boat & Tower-Top Experience (Kurukuru Climb) — 2026 Applications Now Open
The Kurushima Kaikyo Sightseeing Boat & Tower-Top Experience (Kurukuru Climb) tour returns for 2026, combining a boat ride through one of Japan's Three Major Tidal Currents with a rare visit to the top of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, approximately 180m above sea level. Applications for April through June sessions opened on March 6.
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Kyoto
Only 20 Servings a Day! Crystal-Clear Swimming Squid Sashimi at Hananeya, a Private Room Izakaya in Kyoto's Saiin
Hananeya in Kyoto's Saiin district is a private room izakaya offering an ultra-limited "swimming squid" sashimi — just 20 servings per day in March. With live squid prepared to order from a dedicated tank, the result is a beautifully transparent, strikingly fresh sashimi unlike anything else.
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Shizuoka
Handmade Gelato Shop L'ibisco Opens in Yaizu, Shizuoka on March 20
L'ibisco, the acclaimed handmade gelato shop recognized on the Tabelog Top 100 list, is opening its first Shizuoka location in the fishing port city of Yaizu on March 20, 2026, with exclusive local-ingredient flavors.
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LIFEEAR Launches "Obungu to Issho" Collaboration Nova Wired Earphones with Swappable Faceplates
Japanese audio brand LIFEEAR has released a collaboration model of its swappable wired earphones "Nova" featuring the popular character IP "Obungu to Issho," now available for pre-order.
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Tokyo
Spring Limited SAKURA Terrace Café & Bar Opens at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is opening a spring seasonal SAKURA Terrace Café & Bar on the 4th floor restaurant terrace from March 20 to April 26, 2026, offering sakura-themed desserts, cocktails, and a relaxing outdoor space open to all guests.
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Sammy Original Characters Join m HOLD'EM — Gold Nugget Battle Tournament Offers a 5g Gold Bar Worth 150,000 Yen as Prize
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
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Michi Nail Launches Three New Designs Featuring Magnetic, Marble, and Glitter Nail Chips
Michi Nail has released a vibrant collection of nail chips featuring three distinctive styles — heart holo magnetic, marble emerald, and fairy dust — each priced at ¥2,350 (tax included).
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Mignonne Brand Launches Shrink Leather Laptop Case and Accessory Pouch
Owltech has released two new items under its Mignonne brand — a 13–14-inch shrink leather laptop case and a mobile accessory pouch — blending stylish design with everyday practicality.
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Aichi
Baby Asian Small-Clawed Otters Born at Minami-Chita Beachland for the First Time in 29 Years
Two male Asian small-clawed otter pups were born at Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi Prefecture on February 6, 2026 — the facility's first otter birth in 29 years. The pups are currently being raised in a nesting box and are expected to go on public display around two months after birth.
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