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Two new wagashi-inspired ice cream treats — a hojicha latte macaron sandwich and a kinako milk waffle cone with kuromitsu sauce — are rolling out nationwide at 7-Eleven stores in Japan starting February 24, in limited quantities.
A museum event for the TV anime Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table will be held at the AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F from February 27 to March 22, 2026, featuring panel exhibitions, exclusive merchandise, and a lottery event.
Shinwa Auction's WINE/LIQUOR sale held on February 21, 2026 totaled ¥92,138,000 in hammer prices across approximately 300 lots, with standout results for a 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti magnum and Ichiro's Malt Ace of Spades from the Card Series.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
New gift sets from the Sun Herb "Hiyodamari Gift" line are now available in three nature-inspired fragrances, perfect for spring occasions like farewell gatherings, welcoming parties, and White Day return gifts.
A new year-round addition to the Kudamono Torys Can series, the lemon highball combines a full-bodied lemon flavor with the smooth finish of Torys Whisky and goes on sale across Japan on April 21, 2026.
The "Karakuchi Zero Ball" non-alcoholic chuhai brand is expanding with a new Ginger Ale flavor and a new 500ml size, both going on sale nationwide from March 17, 2026.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.
Poland-based studio MythicOwl's puzzle truck simulator Truckful launches Demo 2.0 at Steam Next Fest, bringing new areas, characters, truck upgrades, and more.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the popular Atelier series has been announced, with Sophie, Ryza, and Yumia set to appear in the game starting February 27, 2026.
Bag manufacturer ace. has released the Silpack, a minimalist on-off backpack featuring a lightweight body packed with versatile pockets and essential functions.
ANA Pocket launches a winter check-in challenge in Hokkaido's Noboribetsu and Toya area, featuring character panels and promoting hot springs, geoparks, and local attractions from February 21 to March 23, 2026.