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TEA MARIA, a tea sweets brand specializing in fragrant tea confections, is opening its first permanent store at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on February 20, 2026. The shop features signature Earl Grey macarons, Darjeeling hard baumkuchen, and Uva milk tea langues de chat.
A new dining concept celebrating Ibaraki's natto culture opens at Excel Minami, offering authentic natto set meals at lunch and a community bar experience in the evenings.
Thermos Corporation announces the release of new vacuum insulated cups featuring ceramic coating technology and stylish pop colors. The cups come in 300ml and 400ml sizes with four color options.
Bird lovers can enjoy TORIFES festivals in Kyoto on February 21-22 and in Mito on February 28 to March 1, 2026, coinciding with the beautiful plum blossom viewing season in both cities.
The Club Building Lounge at The Lake View TOYA Nonokaze Resort has been renovated with a fresh new look, offering guests a refined space to enjoy Hokkaido's culinary delights.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
A luxury beachfront hotel in Atami is being transformed into UMITO Atami Hontei, offering shared vacation ownership with stunning ocean views. Pre-sales begin early March 2026.
A unique winter experience in Uonuma offers snowy forest night walks and snow tent sauna sessions for those seeking alternatives to traditional winter sports, taking place on March 7 and 14, 2026.
A special gourmet event will be held at the renowned Japanese restaurant Yoshimura in Itabashi, featuring a live tuna dissection show by Toyosu Yamayoshi and an all-you-can-drink special course. Limited to 30 guests.
Poppin Games Japan has launched a new pickup gacha featuring Valentine's-themed characters in their mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
adidas TERREX introduces the Agravic franchise of trail running shoes, featuring four models designed for different distances and race plans, from ultra-distance races to daily training.
AGRIKO is launching a rooftop farm at Yoyogi Park BE STAGE in spring 2026, utilizing eco-friendly aquaponics cultivation. This urban farm offers a space to reconnect with nature through farming and food experiences in the heart of Tokyo.