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ZAPPA Village in Himeji, Hyogo hosts its annual "ZAPPA Day" festival from March 7-9, 2026, celebrating International Women's Day with local artisans, food vendors, workshops, and mimosa flowers. The three-day event brings together the region's best in crafts, cuisine, and community activities.
Hotel New Omi in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga, launches its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from February 13 to May 6, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries, hotel-made strawberry desserts, and a full lunch menu in a nostalgic retro cafe setting.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo announces a special two-night culinary collaboration between Chef Francisco Araya of Araya and Chef Agustín Balbi of Sefino, featuring an 11-course menu on March 13-14, 2026.
LANVIN en Bleu unveils a new collection of accessories featuring delicate cherry blossom designs with vintage charm. The collection includes necklaces, brooches, pierced earrings, and clip-on earrings in soft pink hues, celebrating the arrival of spring.
A unique free event in Shibuya allows visitors to power up a 4-meter cherry blossom illumination by pedaling bicycles, celebrating energy and new beginnings from February 22 to 23.
The anime film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express: Local Train to the Theater is collaborating with YURINAN dorayaki specialty shop, offering exclusive collaboration food, drinks, and merchandise from February 20 to April 5, 2026.
Saisai Malatang, a malatang specialty restaurant in Osaka's Umeda area, has introduced a new menu option featuring a milder, beauty-focused soup. The "Truffle-Infused White Fermented Soy Milk Soup with Collagen" can be added for an extra ¥150.
On February 12, 2026, TOKACHI WINE from Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, launched a new sweet red wine "Sachiiro Akanohitotoki" made from 100% Yamasachi grapes, an internationally registered variety developed by the town.
The third collaboration between TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 and Village Vanguard is back with a renewed lineup, featuring hospital-themed original artwork and a variety of character merchandise available for limited pre-order.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. began post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime "The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom" POP UP SHOP at THE Chara online store on February 12, 2026.
Yamazaki Corporation has unveiled new home products, including a film hook mouthwash dispenser with mini tumbler, a magnetic wrap case with slide cutter, and a wooden amenity storage box.
Ten popular fashion brands from Adastria are launching their seventh collaboration with Sanrio Characters on February 27, 2026. Over 120 items ranging from apparel to accessories will be available across brands including GLOBAL WORK, studio CLIP, and LOWRYS FARM.