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Hotel Metropolitan's Cake & Bakery Shop introduces the adorable "Ikechan Cake," inspired by the IKEBUS mascot character, now certified as one of Toshima Ward's official tourism souvenirs.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka presents a special promotion celebrating International Women's Day, featuring mimosa-themed gifts, lobby decorations, and exclusive dining experiences from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel is offering a special one-day accommodation plan on March 27, 2026, featuring a chartered IKEBUS tour visiting cherry blossom spots in Toshima Ward, including the birthplace of Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
La Boutique de Joël Robuchon introduces two delightful cherry blossom-themed petit gâteaux for spring 2026. The new Bear Choux Sakura and returning favorite Sakura Mousse are available at select locations from February 15th to early April.
On February 13, 2026, TONKACHI STORE began selling exclusive gift sets featuring a collaboration between Patisserie KIHACHI and Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson. The collection includes cookies, baumkuchen, and gift sets paired with mini towels and tote bags.
The contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" will display Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin sculpture at ROKKO Forest Music Museum's SIKI Garden. The large-scale bronze artwork opens to the public on March 14, 2026, ahead of the festival's opening.
Starting February 16, 2026, Kurashiki Coffee shops across Japan will offer limited-time desserts featuring Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream and fresh Japanese strawberries.
Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, announces the Kyoto Kameoka Balloon Festival 2026, running April 4-6. As the season opener for Japan's hot air balloon ranking system, this festival features competitive flights, tethered balloon rides, and family-friendly programs including the new Marker Challenge experience.
Maruyama Coffee will release a seasonal limited-edition coffee blend called "Marshmallow Blend" on February 15, 2026. This White Day special features a gentle cherry-like acidity and cashew nut richness with a light, fluffy texture reminiscent of marshmallows.
Mary Chocolate Company introduces "Sakura Spring," a seasonal collection celebrating Japan's cherry blossoms and strawberries. Available from February 16, 2025, at department stores and online, the collection features mille-feuille, truffles, and cookies perfect for spring gifting.
N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) returns to Matsuzakaya Ueno store for a limited time from February 18 to 24, featuring the new N.Y. Hazelnut Cacao Caramel Sand alongside their signature silky caramel cookies.
A new lineup of goods and apparel from New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is now available for pre-order. The collection features acrylic block figures of the angel sisters, demon sisters, and angel brothers, along with 65mm badges, stickers, t-shirts, and bags. Pre-orders are now open at COSPA Online Shop and other retailers, with products scheduled for release in mid-May 2026.