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Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi marks its 300th anniversary with a special dining event from March 6-31, featuring adult versions of the beloved children's lunch plate. Thirteen restaurants offer spring seasonal menus with desserts, drinks, and commemorative flags.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has launched pre-orders for new TV anime "Dead Account" merchandise, including can badges and acrylic keychains, available through February 17 to March 10, 2026.
Creative Yoko Co., Ltd. launches a new spring/summer collection of cat products featuring Marie from Disney's The Aristocats, available at Pet Paradise stores nationwide starting February 13, 2026.
DMM GAMES celebrates Hinamatsuri with Tenshoku Maou, featuring the new character Hinamatsuri Annemarie and a special 500-day anniversary step-up gacha starting February 18th.
DyDo Drinco is relaunching its popular Zeitaku Kocha Iced Tea on March 2, 2026, featuring a luxurious blend of Darjeeling, Uva, and Dimbula teas with a refreshing taste.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto's main dining restaurant "EMBA Kyoto Grill" has launched a new Sunday-exclusive brunch service. Guests can order unlimited appetizers, mains, and desserts, with an optional free-flow package including champagne.
Garrett Co., Ltd. announces the release of the ATHLETIC FORMAL DOUBLE SUIT, developed in collaboration with Fashion Director Keiji Kaneko and Kosuke Kambara, following the ATHLETIC FORMAL SUIT released in 2025. This new setup features a double-breasted jacket and two-tuck pants, creating a more formal style.
The popular shopping event hosted by FUDGE magazine returns to Higashi Honganji Temple's Shōsei-en Garden on March 7-8, 2026. Featuring 50 brands of handmade accessories, pottery, vintage fashion, and the new FUDGE Style Portrait service.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
Character goods featuring the popular Chipoke chibi running designs from New Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames are now available for pre-order from February 17, 2026.