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IKEA Japan will launch three spring-themed collections - SMÖRFISK, TJÄRLEK, and DOFTRIPS - at stores and online starting January 16, 2026, featuring tableware, decorations, and gardening items to celebrate the season.
Hollywood Co., Ltd. releases IT ALL NATURAL Charm Oil on January 15, 2026. This limited-edition multi-use oil features 99.99% natural ingredients, including Cacay Nut Oil and pomegranate seed oil, with a romantic blend of 11 essential oils.
Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, Hokuriku's largest idol festival, will be held April 18-19, 2026 in Kanazawa. The first lineup has been announced and ticket sales have begun.
The popular Kamen Rider arcade card game continues its success with the third volume of its comprehensive card encyclopedia, featuring over 400 cards including the latest Kamen Rider Zetts designs, released January 16, 2026.
KAMIHIME PROJECT announces new costume releases for Djehuty and Proserpina, alongside a special New Year campaign featuring daily roulette gacha with up to 100 free draws.
To celebrate the release of volume 5 of the manga "Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai" serialized in web manga magazine "comic POOL," a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced! Character-themed menus, original coasters with newly drawn illustrations, and exclusive goods will be available.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
After selling out instantly in Spring 2025, KILIAN PARIS's Angels' Share Paradis Extrait de Parfum is back as a permanent fragrance starting January 14, 2026.
Art merchandise manufacturer KenElephant and publishing agency Cloudbooks jointly operate the publishing label Kraken Comics, which has released Volume 6 of Konjiki no Gash!! 2 (by Makoto Raiku) in paper format on January 15, 2026 (the digital version of Volume 6 has been simultaneously released by BIRGDIN BOARD).
Otaru-based confectionery LeTAO opens a Valentine's pop-up at Entetsu Department Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and new chocolate sweets.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.