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LOFT launches a special collaboration with The Powerpuff Girls featuring 33 exclusive items across 172 stores in Japan. The Glitter Sweet Collection includes charms, pouches, mugs, and stationery with Valentine's Day-themed pastel designs.
Lotteria hamburger shops are offering a limited-time Rilakkuma Kids Set featuring popular San-X characters, complete with collectible toys.
From January 16 to February 12, 2026, a limited-time pop-up shop featuring cyberpunk-themed merchandise for VTuber group Luminaria Production will be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA's IP SHOTEN on the 6th floor.
Marimekko marks its 75th anniversary with special Japan-exclusive tote bags featuring fusion designs of iconic Unikko and Vihkiruusu prints. The new Maridenim collection and home goods are now available for pre-sale on the official online store starting January 16th.
Japan's first melon specialty workshop "Melon and Roman" in Kagurazaka is introducing a new winter parfait featuring their signature melon pudding, alongside their cream soda now available in both green and red melon varieties, starting January 7th.
Following the popular Revival Collection, Mezzo Piano Junior launches the second wave featuring brand character Berrie-chan in Heisei-era POP art designs. Pre-orders begin January 6, 2026, on NARUMIYA ONLINE with delivery in late January to early February 2026.
Mister Donut launches a special collaboration with Godiva Chocolatier, introducing five premium chocolate donuts featuring truffle chocolate and fresh chocolate French cruller varieties, available for a limited time starting January 9, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Confectionery company Morozoff releases a new winter-limited pudding featuring elegant sweet chocolate and tart raspberry flavors, available at select stores from January 9 to February 28, 2026.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, launches its New Year event featuring a new SSR Chiyuru Tsukigase character with special costume and abilities.
Naboso introduces a new self-care ball that combines their patented texture technology with cooling therapy, designed to support athletes and active individuals in their pre- and post-workout conditioning routines.
Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.