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Four TSUTAYA BOOKS locations across Tokyo are hosting the "SPRING SWING 2026" spring fair from March 20 to April 7, 2026, featuring beauty, wellness, art, and lifestyle pop-ups along with a stamp rally offering an exclusive sticker gift.
Uokyu, the Tokyo-based kashiduke specialist founded in 1914, launches its spring-limited Hon Sawara Sake Lees White Miso Sakura Leaf Marinade — sawara fish marinated in sake lees and white miso, then wrapped in the fragrance of pickled cherry leaves. Available in strictly limited quantities starting March 2026.
Three restaurants at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande in Tochigi Prefecture are presenting special spring menus and limited-time events from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine, afternoon tea, teppanyaki courses, and a dessert buffet.
A new cookie featuring a printed white fox design can be hooked right onto the rim of a cup, making it a fun souvenir pick at shops across Japan.
The 107th edition of the "Deluxe Whisky Lottery" by Tachibana E-Sake features Yamazaki 18 Years Old as the top prize, with 466 limited entries available from March 12, 2026, at ¥3,980 plus shipping.
Starting March 15, 2026, the restaurant and bar Komyuniti at YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is offering a spring afternoon tea menu centered on cherry blossom and matcha, with 10 items combining Japanese and French culinary techniques.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS brand is releasing a 1/7 scale completed figure of Ishizu Ishtar from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, available for pre-order at Amiami with an August 2026 release date.
The key visual has been unveiled for Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project, a special one-day-only live event where the two-time Olympic gold medalist will re-perform past programs with his current body, scheduled for April 11 and 12 at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi.
A 1/6 scale figure of Misaki Shokuhou from A Certain Scientific Railgun T in a negligee design is now available for pre-order at AmiAmi, featuring interchangeable sleepy face parts and an optional plushie set.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching a new electric bike tour through its safari area in collaboration with local mobility company glafit, starting March 21, 2026. Riders aged 16 and older can explore the animal zone and enjoy feeding experiences — no driver's license required.
Afternoon Tea LIVING is launching its first collaboration with Korean artist YEYE, featuring a collection of items inspired by the artist's beloved dog Moonge. Pre-sales start March 30, 2026 on the official online store.