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The 2nd Sori-1 JAPAN Hokkaido Wood Sled Championship is set to take place at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort on March 22, 2026, as part of the Winter Sports Festival. Free to enter, the event features both an expert slalom division and a straight-speed challenge division open to participants of all skill levels.
Starting March 13, Starbucks Japan is bringing two new spring beverages to stores nationwide—the Choux Cream Frappuccino and the Choux Cream Latte—both inspired by the rich, custard-filled pastry.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
In conjunction with ART FAIR TOKYO 20, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will feature FILMS — a video art program — and a photo exhibition from March 8 to 19, while Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts the Dialogue ASK ART WHY talk series on March 15. All events are free to attend.
The Tokyo Station Hotel, just steps from Tokyo Station, is preparing cherry blossom-themed experiences for the spring season, including an original sakura map, an in-room afternoon tea plan, and seasonal menus at Bar & Café Camellia.
American dining restaurant Tomato & Onion is holding a limited-time Strawberry Fair from March 5, 2026. The seasonal lineup includes strawberry-packed parfaits, roll cake, shake, and more — with some items topped with popular Lotte snacks Sasa and Toppo.
Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu will offer a limited-time "Mango & Melon Bloom Afternoon Tea" from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring edible flowers grown in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
A new lineup of five Eau de Parfum bottles inspired by characters from the tokusatsu series Ultraman Nexus is now available for pre-order from March 6, 2026, covering Anphanse, Juness, Juness Blue, Dark Mephisto, and Dark Zagi.
Good Smile Company is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Manhattan Cafe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, dressed in the Japanese-style costume Yanagi Ryoku Sayo. Pre-orders are open at AmiAmi.
Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE L size figure of Neo Universe from Umamusume: Pretty Derby is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, with a scheduled release in September 2026 at ¥9,800.
U-TREASURE is accepting pre-orders for a new line of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX collaboration rings, with each design incorporating natural gemstones and character-specific engravings for four iconic duelists.