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The light novel and manga series Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What! has surpassed 1 million copies in circulation. A special commemorative site launched on February 12, 2026, featuring exclusive content, giveaway campaigns, and outdoor advertisements in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
VIVAIA unveils evolved versions of their popular autumn/winter Sneakerina series with new spring/summer models Carol and Ayla, featuring the trending slim sneaker silhouette and butter yellow colorway.
Tokyo News Agency will release the Weekly TV Guide March 20, 2026 edition on March 11 (Wednesday), featuring a special collaboration with the hit anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie Tears of the Azure Sea. Purchasers from Animate Online Shop will receive an exclusive original square bromide.
The Westin Osaka's Lobby Lounge introduces a luxurious parfait showcasing Amarin, an extraordinarily sweet rare strawberry variety from Saitama Prefecture, available from March 9 to May 6, 2026.
COLOPL Inc. announces a new Valentine's Day-themed event in their smartphone 3D action RPG, featuring idol versions of Iksia, Noah, and Cure with special binaural audio content.
Tochigi's Yunishigawa Onsen inn Oyado Yunotoki offers winter-only accommodation plans with complimentary shuttle service from Kinugawa Onsen Station through March 31, 2026, eliminating the stress of snowy road driving.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the popular YouTube channel "Yasashisa Parktown" will be held at Tokyo Station's Character Street from February 13 to February 26, 2026.
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.