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Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store presents a wide variety of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun 2026, from fresh seafood to unique ethnic flavors. The lucky direction this year is south-southeast.
From February 19 to March 1, 2026, Wako in Ginza will showcase works by four internationally active ceramic artists based in Japan, featuring tea ceramics, flower vases, and unique sculptures.
GREEN SPRINGS, a complex facility in Tachikawa, will undergo its first renewal in spring 2026, with multiple new shops opening sequentially. The facility celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2025.
WAVE's POP UP PARADE BEACH QUEENS series introduces Rikka Takarada from Gridman Universe in an exclusive swimsuit design by Curtain Damashii. The L size figure is scheduled for release in June 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro launches three new banquet party plans featuring formal, casual, and buffet styles. Available from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Pâtisserie SATSUKI offers an exquisite Valentine's collection featuring collaboration bonbons with Pierre Hermé Paris, Super Series chocolate desserts, and Chiba-inspired treats from February 1-14, 2026.
A new relaxation facility opens in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, featuring a Starbucks cafe, botanical garden, rooftop garden, and direct sales store. The facility utilizes renewable energy from sweet potato fermentation and coffee grounds recycling.
Koikeya's popular "The Kunshio" series introduces a winter-exclusive flavor smoked with apple wood chips, available in limited quantities through the Koikeya Online Shop starting January 22, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown presents MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2026, a spring celebration featuring approximately 100 cherry trees, outdoor lounge dining, illuminations, and flower art exhibitions from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
The luxury cruise ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will embark on a 47-day journey exploring the southern paradise from February 3 to March 21, 2027, departing from and returning to Yokohama.
Asobiholic Co., Ltd. has announced the upcoming release of a demo version for their free-to-play sandbox MMO 'Neden', featuring early access to the Deathmatch Mode.
Original Mind releases the GOIGOI2, an upgraded desktop manual punch press that enables sheet metal punching without pilot holes. The tool features improved stability and ergonomics for effortless metalworking.