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FANCL Ginza Square features a special display of Kishu Temari, traditional Japanese hand-crafted ornamental balls from Wakayama, as part of a regional cultural collaboration. The display runs from January 20 to March 16, 2026.
Francfranc will launch a new lineup of lunch items designed to support meal prep habits with time-saving and space-saving features, available at stores nationwide from January 23, 2026.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
Sakai City's Mikuni Port marks a century of offering premium Echizen snow crab to the Imperial Family. Fish dealers say winter is the best season for this prized delicacy.
Gap unveils its Japan-exclusive SAKURA Collection on January 20, 2026, featuring cherry blossom-inspired designs across women's, men's, and kids' apparel and accessories, available at all Gap stores and online.
Garmin Japan announces a new French Gray color for the Venu X1 GPS smartwatch, featuring the largest 2-inch AMOLED display in Garmin's smartwatch lineup and the thinnest, lightest body. The new variant will be available from January 22, 2026.
GODIVA Japan will offer the original chocolate drink GODIVA 47 Chocolixir featuring specialty products from all 47 prefectures of Japan at the Hankyu Valentine Chocolate Fair 2026, held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, for a limited time from January 21, 2026.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Shueisha's JUMP Character REMIX series features Golden Kamuy protagonist Saichi Sugimoto with specially selected episodes, exclusive illustrations, and a double-sided poster. Two more volumes follow in February and March.
Amiami announces the fourth wave of MegaHouse's FigUnity series featuring Amate Yuzuriha (MACHU), Nyaan, and Shuji Ito from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, set for release in late September 2026.
Miyazaki Prefecture launches a stamp rally campaign featuring Hinatazaka46 members visiting various locations across the prefecture. Collect stamps at 9 spots for a chance to win exclusive merchandise and local prizes.
On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.