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Shinjuku Takashimaya opens a new sweets corner on B1F featuring weekly and monthly rotating selections of trending desserts, including Barakura English Garden apple pie, Dubai chocolate, and freshly baked cheese tarts.
Square Enix announces the launch of merchandise featuring manga cover art from popular series including Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, and more. The collection will be available for pre-sale at AnimeJapan 2026 in Tokyo.
Spice mixology bar THE GREY ROOM in Ginza will host a special one-night guest shift featuring bartenders from Osaka's renowned speakeasy Bible Club Osaka on February 20, 2026.
A new resort hotel opens near Tokyo Disney Resort on February 13, 2026, featuring 750 rooms with exotic-themed interiors that evoke the excitement of traveling the world's oceans.
TOKYO SKYTREE presents THE Sakura SKYTREE 2026, a special cherry blossom event from February 26 to April 14 featuring sky-high sakura decorations, themed cafe menus, and exclusive nighttime illuminations at 350 meters above Tokyo.
Japanese leather bag brand TOFF&LOADSTONE releases their second Spring/Summer 2026 collection themed "New Old Things," featuring modern classics with brass hardware and traditional craftsmanship.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
The Top Lot auction house announces its 21st Wine Auction on March 7-8, 2026, in Toranomon, Tokyo, featuring 1,439 lots including exceptional Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Armand Rousseau wines.
Village Vanguard introduces an exclusive collaboration with Twin Princess of Wonder Planet, featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations themed around a Wonderland Tea Party.
Original print service UP-T introduces a new oil-in acrylic keychain featuring glitter that sparkles with every movement. The 50×50mm customizable keychain is perfect for personal use or as event merchandise.
The mobile cooking game Usamaru Kitchen launches a late February limited stage featuring new costumes, including "Oyasumi Maru" and "Safety First!" Themed login bonuses and seasonal ingredients also arrive.
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.