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Regular tickets for the Sanrio Exhibition FINAL ver. 60 Years of Japan's Kawaii Culture, held at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi from April 9, went on sale March 16. New FINAL ver.-exclusive exhibits have also been announced, including a Sanrio Character Awards feature corner with 100 quiz questions.
A new PS5 Feature Trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been released, showcasing haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 4K graphics that deliver an immersive anime-like experience across combat, exploration, and life content.
AMNIBUS has launched pre-orders for six new Sgt. Frog merchandise items in its "Chokonto!" series, featuring newly drawn chibi-style artwork of 15 characters on acrylic stands, stickers, can badges, wobbling stands, hair clips, and keychains.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
Nagahama Distillery, Japan's smallest craft whisky distillery, launches its 8th single malt release — a limited vatting that fuses cherry barrel and amburana barrel spirits for a layered, exotic flavor profile.
Starbucks Japan is adding a new Ripe White Peach variety to its customizable My Fruits³ Frappuccino® lineup starting March 18, 2026, along with a new Fruit Mix base option.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.
The luxury writing instrument brand TACCIA is set to release a new fountain pen ink collection inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's iconic "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," featuring 8 colors drawn from the masterwork's vivid palette.
A new urban amusement center dedicated to crane games is opening at the entrance of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, becoming the third Taito Station location in the area.
Takano Fruit Tiara in Shinjuku offers a flower-inspired afternoon tea featuring strawberries and mango, paired with a 120-minute all-you-can-eat cut fruit buffet, running from April 1 to May 7, 2026.
A seasonal outdoor dining destination is coming to the hills of Fukuoka. THE GARDEN BRASSERIE at HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA will open for a limited time starting April 18, 2026, offering panoramic city views alongside BBQ and fusion buffet dining.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.