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Fairmont Tokyo introduces two cherry blossom-themed afternoon teas celebrating spring in both Paris and Tokyo, along with seasonal parfaits, cakes, and macarons at Vue Mer lobby lounge.
Ferragamo unveils its Valentine's Day 2025 campaign celebrating love and connection through a curated collection of accessories. The "Hug Me Close" campaign features the iconic Hug bag with Gancini closure, along with footwear, silk scarves, and fragrances for both women and men.
Amiami announces pre-orders for a new Final Fantasy VII Structure Arts Sephiroth figure featuring the character's iconic 1997 design, set to release in May 2026.
Discover a free premium night event at Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park on February 14th featuring Akane Takayanagi (ex-SKE48), MR technology, ukiyo-e art, and Tokyo's night views.
HoYoverse launches new character event wishes in Genshin Impact, featuring 5-star Zibai (voiced by Misato Fukuen) and 4-star Illuga (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), along with limited-time events and themed activities through February 24.
MAGES. launches the Go!! Go!! Zunda Girls!! online lottery featuring five popular characters from the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project, with original illustration merchandise including cushions, acrylic keychains, and limited-edition items.
A new collaboration between Godiva and Kumamoto's Antrême Kaju creates a stick-style florentine combining fragrant almonds, Shiranui citrus paste, and rich Belgian chocolate. Available from February 6, 2026, at Tsuruya Department Store.
A new greeting space dedicated to Gunma-chan, Gunma Prefecture's official mascot, opened on February 3rd at the Gunma Prefectural Government Office. The space offers regular meet-and-greet events where visitors can interact with the beloved character.
Häagen-Dazs Japan introduces a new mini cup ice cream featuring smooth cheesecake ice cream with crunchy caramel chips, available from February 3rd for a limited time.
A new Made-in-Hakata bag brings traditional Hakata weaving into daily use. The NABIKI bag, a collaboration between Fukuoka Canvas and Hakata Ori, features upcycled obi fabric and goes on sale February 21st at Hakata Machiya Furusatokan.
Hotel Okada in Hakone Yumoto has reopened its foot bath and viewing terrace with an enhanced design featuring panoramic mountain views and a spacious indoor relaxation area.
Krispy Kreme introduces two flower-themed donuts starting February 16, 2026. The "Sakura Cream" features cherry blossom flavors with ruby chocolate coating, while the "Flower Custard" showcases a delicate flower design on the popular Original Glazed donut.