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Gunma Prefecture's official mascot Gunma-chan will appear at a special pop-up event at KITTE Osaka on February 14th-15th, 2026. The event features exclusive merchandise including new hoodie colors, limited edition items, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the beloved character.
Unfilter Co., Ltd. has launched a pre-order sale on Makuake for "ZAININ BLACK" and "ZAININ WHITE," the first premium series of craft shochu "ZAININ (罪人)" developed in collaboration with Hachijojima's historic brewery, Sakashita Shuzo.
The Ito Ryokuyuu ryokan has opened new private dining rooms called "Fuji" where guests can enjoy a special onsen-steamed kaiseki course. A commemorative stay plan celebrating the early spring season is now available.
A new Korean restaurant specializing in seolleongtang, a traditional Korean soup made by simmering beef bones and meat for 48 hours, opens in Shin-Okubo on February 6, 2026. The restaurant features Japan's first colorful five-colored noodles made from natural ingredients.
Kayanoya has renewed its popular instant dashi soup lineup, enhancing the flavors to better complement meals. The three varieties now feature richer ingredients and improved taste profiles.
Plus One Education announces a hands-on day tour at Komorebi Mori no Ibaride theme park in Ibaraki, featuring craft-making, authentic pizza cooking, and playground activities for kindergarteners to elementary students.
Nijibox Corporation will host the major design conference 'UI UX Camp! 2026' online on March 5th and 6th. This year's theme is 'Rethinking Design Now,' exploring the essence and future of design in an era of rapid technological evolution.
The iconic Celtic lettered label returns for the 25th anniversary of Kingsbury's legendary collection. The final and greatest release, Laphroaig 1999 26-Year Rum Cask, has arrived in limited quantities.
Louis Vuitton expands its Escale watch collection with five new models featuring advanced complications, including the iconic World Time in platinum and the innovative Twin Zone travel complication.
The spectacular projection mapping event illuminating Matsumoto Castle has attracted over 100,000 visitors, featuring dynamic displays of cherry blossoms, Northern Alps flowers, traditional crafts, and historic artwork projected onto Japan's oldest five-story castle tower.
A luxury Tokyo hotel introduces an innovative chocolate collection designed to engage all five senses, developed in collaboration with renowned chocolatier Daisuke Yamauchi.
Korean beauty brand milktouch, with TWICE's JIHYO as muse, launches a limited-time pop-up at A:PERS in Tokyo, featuring exclusive sets and special gifts. The event runs from February 7 to February 26, 2026.