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New Monchhichi door plate-style charms featuring various daily life scenes are coming to capsule toy vending machines across Japan in mid-December 2025. The collection includes 10 different designs with dual-sided plates showing activities like studying, cooking, bathing, and sleeping.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
GreenFlash Co., Ltd. launches limited pre-order sales of Panda! Go Panda! merchandise through Village Vanguard Online. The collection features embroidered pouches, letter sets, and various lifestyle items showcasing heartwarming scenes from the beloved anime.
Bar Granada at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer "Kazamigusa," a seasonal cocktail inspired by early spring plum blossoms, from January 1 to February 28, 2026.
Risonare Kohamajima, a private island resort in Okinawa, will host the "Brown Sugar Lab" from March 1 to May 31, 2026. This unique activity offers over 96 pairing combinations to explore the deep world of brown sugar through observation, hypothesis, and verification.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka launches luxurious strawberry-themed offerings starting December 26, 2025, featuring the Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge and the Strawberry Afternoon Buffet - Salon du Strawberry - at Italian restaurant Splendido.
The second edition of SEGA Lucky Draw Online celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Like a Dragon" is now available, featuring fashion items inspired by the series including iconic shirts, sarashi neck warmers, and various daily accessories.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1 floor presents a festive collection of New Year gifts for 2026, featuring zodiac-themed packaging and special limited-edition sweets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Maecy's popular 2013 pachislot machine Slot Puella Magi Madoka Magica launches on the SloPachi Spirit virtual hall app, featuring faithful recreation of the original machine with virtual hall exclusive features.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
SPANISH DINING Rico brings premium Spanish dishes featuring Kumamoto Akaushi beef and luxurious seafood paella to Isetan Shinjuku's New Year Taste Festival from January 2-6, 2026
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba introduces a limited-time parfait combining fresh seasonal strawberries with rich Basque cheesecake, available through January 31, 2026, at their first-floor café lounge.