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The Ritz-Carlton Osaka opens reservations for their 2026 Valentine's collection featuring elegant chocolates and sweets with the theme "Dressing Up," alongside special dining promotions at Splendido restaurant and The Bar.
Hochi Shimbun will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the first broadcast of TV anime Ronin Warriors on January 9 in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara) and January 12 in Osaka (Nipponbashi).
Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi introduces limited-time offerings from January to February 2026, featuring a Twilight Afternoon Tea with 30 types of all-you-can-drink beverages and a special Strawberry Cocktail Fair at Royal Scots bar.
ROYCE' Confect releases a special Valentine's collection on January 7, 2026, including spoonable Nama Chocolate "Precious" with champagne and red wine, tiramisu-flavored Nama Chocolate, and limited-edition Italian Fair items available at ROYCE' online shop and directly-operated stores.
Four adorable Sanrio character-designed mini fragrances featuring the popular Nude One scent are now available at Don Quijote stores across Japan. Each 8mL bottle features heart-filled designs of beloved characters.
KOSÉ's global skincare brand SEKKISEI introduces a daytime whitening UV lotion that combines three functions in one product, launching on March 16, 2026.
From January 7 to 11, 2026, 7-Eleven stores across Japan are offering all steamed buns at 20 yen off the standard price. This limited-time promotion includes popular items like meat buns, pizza buns, and sesame paste buns.
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo showcases traditional Japanese crafts in its latest exhibition, featuring oshie hagoita paddles and karakami decorative paper from December 1, 2025 to March 8, 2026.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, experience Ishikawa Prefecture's rich food culture at Buffet Dining Kechel in Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, featuring traditional Kaga cuisine and rare local ingredients.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel presents a limited two-day special dinner event featuring Executive Chef Akiyo Abiko and Chinese Restaurant Chef Nobuhiro Fujii, celebrating the arrival of spring with an innovative fusion of Chinese and French culinary artistry.
The third edition of the Shinjuku Mapo Tofu Department Store brings together 9 specialty restaurants, including first-time appearances from Michelin-starred chefs, offering diverse takes on the beloved Sichuan dish from January 7 to 12, 2026.
From January 16 to February 14, 2026, Hokkaido's beloved winter-only sweets brand SNOWS will showcase their largest Valentine's lineup yet at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat event, featuring Nagoya-exclusive items and new chocolate delights.