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Skincare brand EKATO opens its first Kyoto pop-up at JR Kyoto Isetan from January 6 to 12, 2026, featuring carbonated gas packs, body rollers, touch-up experiences, and exclusive event sets.
FamilyMart introduces two new noodle dishes in its Kyushu region stores, featuring an Ajisen Ramen-supervised tonkotsu ramen with black mayu oil and a luxurious udon topped with Kyushu chicken breast toriten, available from January 6, 2026.
Starting in January 2026, 15 acclaimed restaurants across Tokyo, Fukushima, and Kansai regions will showcase Fukushima's diverse sake culture through food pairings featuring wine, craft sake, craft beer, and gin from seven local producers.
From January 10 to 12, Nihonbashi Fukushima-kan MIDETTE will host a special fair featuring Fukushima's new strawberry variety "Yuuyake Berry," now in its fourth year since debut, offering tastings, sales, and original sweets.
Fukushima Prefecture is hosting fairs across the prefecture to introduce "YUYAKE BERRY," now in its fourth year of debut, to local residents. The events will feature sales of "YUYAKE BERRY" and other Fukushima-grown strawberries, PR activities by Miss Peach, and taste-testing comparisons.
Tirol Choco Co., Ltd. launches a special Hatsune Miku collaboration product featuring exclusive illustrations by artist Yumenouchi. The limited-edition "Tirol Choco Mikkumiku Milk Mint" will be available at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting January 26, 2026.
Hitachi Seaside Park's iconic "Ice Tulips" will reach full bloom starting January 6, 2026. This winter spectacle features 15,500 tulips across two locations, offering colorful displays through late January.
Blue Roof, a lifestyle shop and cafe in Itoshima, begins selling the Amaou Smoothie featuring Fukuoka's premium brand strawberries on January 6, 2026.
KEYUCA has launched a new collection of seven washable PP rattan storage baskets. These versatile organizers combine the warm look of natural rattan with the practical benefits of polypropylene - they're fully washable, moisture-resistant, and splinter-free.
JR Hokkaido Fresh Kiosk launches new Kitaca-branded writing instruments featuring the adorable Ezo flying squirrel mascot. The collection includes Kuru Toga mechanical pencils and uni JETSTREAM 4&1 multi-pens, available from January 9, 2026.
Kobe Hankyu department store will host the "Everyone's Galette Expo" from January 9 to 12, 2026, featuring Galette des Rois from popular patisseries and boulangeries across Kobe and beyond, along with various galette-themed events.
Koikeya releases seasonal potato chips featuring Japanese plum with fragrant Isewan seaweed topping, available for order until January 13th.