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THANKYOUMART stores across Japan will begin selling Fresh Pretty Cure! collaboration merchandise from early March 2026. All items are priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax), with advance reservations starting February 5 at 12:00 PM on the official online shop.
Fukuya brings back the popular Hamtaro character lottery featuring exclusive angel-themed merchandise. The in-store lottery offers BIG plushies, multi-cases, and more limited items with no losing tickets.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
A new limited-edition GINZA RUSK flavor featuring stone-ground Uji matcha chocolate with a hint of sakura is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting February 9, 2026.
Godiva Japan releases the Chocolate Rose Collection for White Day 2026, featuring rose-shaped chocolates with rose hip ganache and heart-shaped treats with raspberry filling.
Gyutan Sakaba Tanto, known for its all-you-can-eat beef tongue for ¥550, relaunches as an experiential dining venue where guests can enjoy Murder Mystery games while dining and drinking in Kameido.
Whether you worked hard today or took it easy, HanamaruObake is here to give you a perfect score! Village Vanguard launches exclusive merchandise featuring this adorable character with special designs full of charm and healing vibes.
From February 6 to March 27, 2026, enjoy freshly baked pizza, beer, cocktails, and all-you-can-eat antipasto every Friday night at Garden Kitchen Caramelo.
Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will hold an artist talk and workshop with the featured artist on March 21, 2026, as related events for the ongoing exhibition HIRAKU Project Vol.17 Yamadakazuki "Echoes in the Earth."
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium unveils a limited-time Valentine's exhibit featuring the adorable Furisode shrimp, known for its heart-shaped back pattern, running from February 11 to March 14, 2026.
Gugenka has officially released a new version of HoloModels, a smartphone app that lets users carry, pose, and photograph digital figures of their favorite characters in everyday settings.
To celebrate its opening anniversary on March 24, 2026, Hotel GRANVIA Hiroshima SouthGate's 7th floor restaurant UmiShima Dining is hosting a special 1st Anniversary Dinner Buffet featuring popular menu items, live music, and a collaboration with sister restaurants.