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Japanese apparel brand Re:EDIT is branching into beauty with SN repair, a salon-quality hair care line developed in partnership with a manufacturer boasting 70 years of history. The lineup goes on sale at Rakuten Ichiba on March 17, 2026.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
French-Japanese patisserie Sebastien Bouillet has launched two spring-themed baked goods assortments — the Assortiment Printemps and the Sablés Assortiment — available at their stores and official online shop.
The Shadowverse: Evolve Japan Championship 2026 concluded on March 8, 2026, with player Santime claiming the 2025 Japanese language champion title after a dramatic run from 8th seed in the Grand Finals.
ZelkovA Cake Boutique at The Strings Omotesando is releasing a limited-edition Spring Easter Gimmick Cake from April 1 to 12, 2026. When sliced, pastel-colored dragees spill out for a photogenic and joyful surprise.
Studio Alice's Super Mario photo sessions get a new addition — My Mario-designed baby costumes and backgrounds for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Toad are now available from March 9.
A new approximately 300mm TALL-size figure of Yuki from the anime Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table has been announced, based on the 30th death game in GOLDEN BATH ver., with a planned release in September 2026 at a reference price of ¥10,670.
A new viewing room dedicated to contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako is set to open on the 3rd floor of TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ in Tennozu, Tokyo, featuring large-scale works and an original pinball machine.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya's Sakae district is extending its popular strawberry afternoon tea, showcasing the rare Aichi-brand strawberry "Mai Ichigo," through April 12, 2026.
Tokyo Handaen (東京繁田園茶舗), a Japanese tea specialty shop in Suginami, Tokyo, is now accepting reservations for its beloved "Reservation-Only New Tea Hachijuhachiya." Orders are open through April 20, with shipping beginning around May 15. A newly designed 90g flat bag joins the lineup this year.
Tom Ford Beauty's Soleil Summer Collection 2026 arrives with new lips, cheeks, and eye products drawn from the sensuous light of the golden hour. New items go on sale from late March 2026.
Sesame Street Fun World, a beloved section of Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan since March 2012, will close on May 10, 2026. To celebrate 14 years of memories, a special farewell event called "Forever Friends" will run from March 20 to May 10, 2026.