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Arluis Wedding introduces Premier Photo Wedding packages in Guam, combining stunning chapel photography with luxury hotel stays. Service begins March 1, 2026, with bookings opening January 10, 2026.
Oyatsu Company releases a new snack capturing the essence of Kitakata Ramen, one of Japan's beloved regional ramen varieties, in wide noodle form with crispy texture and savory char siu flavor.
Starting January 6, 2026, five popular izakaya chains operated by Marche Corporation will offer a special Baby Star Ramen Potato menu, combining the beloved Japanese snack with classic fried potatoes.
Bandai Namco Experience launches exclusive BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! prize items featuring MyGO!!!!! members. The first-ever ★5 card illustration acrylic boards debut at Namco locations and online starting January 23, 2026.
Bobbi Brown's popular lip tint is reborn as the Extra Lip Tinted Balm with enhanced moisturization and skincare benefits. The new Extra Blushing Lip Oil delivers cooling freshness and mirror-like shine. Both products launch nationwide on January 23rd, 2026.
System Service Co., Ltd. will launch Bonobono prize merchandise at amusement facilities starting January 2026, celebrating the series' 40th anniversary and TV anime's 10th anniversary.
Fuji-Q Highland welcomes Thailand's viral character Butterbear for a limited-time collaboration featuring a revamped teacup ride, snow park, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot.
A new charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant, Fujisan, opens in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offering high-quality unagi at affordable prices with unlimited rice refills and diverse menu options.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
Popular illustrator COFFEE BOY, known for coffee-themed art, releases the 4th edition of exclusive TSUTAYA collaboration goods featuring new playing cards, stationery, and lifestyle items at TSUTAYA stores nationwide.
Coffee Kan introduces Guatemala Las Nubes, a sustainably sourced seasonal coffee with chocolate-like sweetness and smooth taste, available from January 13, 2026. The coffee is roasted in-house by CU Crew members as part of the company's DE&I initiatives.
DEAN & DELUCA introduces three hot chocolate drinks made with their signature House Chocolate, along with a Fondant Chocolat dessert, available from January 15th through late February 2026.