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DEK, a restaurant operated by a century-old fruit wholesaler in Omotesando, presents a limited-time Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring carefully selected Japanese strawberries including the premium Amarin variety.
Starting January 10, 2026, Dhawa Yura Kyoto's GRILL 54TH restaurant introduces a winter lunch buffet centered around charcoal-grilled roast beef and artisan cheeses, offering a casual yet sophisticated Italian dining experience surrounded by bamboo gardens.
A new cherry blossom-themed collection featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends with big round eyes and cherry blossom petal motifs will be available at Disney Store locations, with items perfect for cherry blossom viewing and spring activities.
GREY Kobe, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings its viral soft serve ice cream to Usui Department Store in Koriyama, Fukushima from January 16-25, 2026.
An Emperor penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, reached its 100-day milestone at Adventure World on January 8, 2026, with special commemorative activities and its first outdoor walk.
Altplus Co., Ltd. announces the addition of new awakened form character Miryam to their mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion, along with a new awakened form event starting January 8 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
New York-born brownie specialist Fat Witch New York introduces caramel-themed Valentine's brownies, featuring new Caramel Macchiato and Salted Caramel flavors alongside seasonal favorites at Kyoto and Tokyo locations.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi launches a collection of Valentine's Day sweets featuring Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco's cacao-inspired creations, along with special romantic packages.
House Foods releases a limited-edition Fruiche dessert featuring the original three flavors from 1976, celebrating 50 years of the beloved Japanese dessert brand.
Akagi Nyugyo releases the first product celebrating 20 years of the Garigari-kun Rich series - a triple white chocolate treat combining white chocolate ice, white chocolate shaved ice, and white chocolate chips
Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing its popular winter-limited raw chocolate "Ginza no Renga" and other chocolate sweets from January 22, 2026. The collection features four flavors including Milk, Bitter, Amaou Strawberry, and Uji Matcha, all crafted for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.