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AzuMaker has started accepting pre-orders for new products from the TV anime "Alma-chan Wants to Have a Family!" on the online shop "CharaON!"
From January 30 to May 11, 2026, SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will host a special collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
To commemorate the Tokyo Marathon 2026 on March 1st, ASICS Japan will release special limited edition versions of their NOVABLAST 5 and GEL-NIMBUS 28 running shoes, featuring bold graphics inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.
The bestselling posture correction chair Ayur Chair marks its 20th anniversary with the release of a special limited-edition Ice Gray stool type, following their commemorative 02 model and pressure-dispersion mat.
The online lottery for Beauty Pop merchandise launches on eeo Store online starting January 20, 2026. The lineup features official illustration items including protagonist Kiri Koshiba and the SP members.
Italian luxury brand BONAVENTURA opens a special pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi featuring new colors and exclusive personalization services from January 21 to 27.
Calbee introduces a new souvenir snack for the Tokai region, recreating the beloved miso katsu flavor of Nagoya with their signature hard-textured chips, launching January 26, 2026.
Can★Do introduces a delightful new Minnie Mouse series featuring 25 items including blind box charms, mini pouches, and gift bags, starting January 22nd at stores nationwide.
From February 4 to 14, Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store brings together four prestigious chocolate maisons showcasing exquisite chocolates in a unique Vories-designed space. This special Valentine's event features two brands making their first appearance at the store.
Elecom has released a new line of USB Type-C cables featuring magnetic wire that automatically coils for tidy cable management and easy storage. Available in three types, mesh, flat and mesh, and silicone.
AZ Maker has launched pre-orders for new Everyday Host anime merchandise on CharaON!, featuring hologram can badges, acrylic stands, and die-cut stickers.
Gaemizib, the popular Korean restaurant specializing in Nakgopsae (a spicy hot pot with octopus, beef intestines, and shrimp) from Busan, Korea, is set to open its third location at Hankyu Kappa Yokocho in Osaka's Umeda district on February 3, 2026. Online reservations are now available, and a special campaign offering complimentary MAERYO Makgeolli will be held at all three locations to celebrate the opening.