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kate spade new york unveils a romantic Valentine's Day collection for 2026, featuring heart-shaped jewelry including pendants, earrings, rings, and bracelets, along with the popular KSDuo, Deco, and Do it all bag series in a festive red jam color.
Kogepan and Mikan Bouya mascots are coming to Namco amusement facilities nationwide from January 16, 2026. This is Mikan Bouya's first prize appearance in 8 years!
Krispy Kreme Japan introduces a pink smile donut with ruby chocolate coating to this year's popular Valentine's Mini Box collection. The limited-edition set includes five adorable mini donuts perfect for gifts.
The Hawaiian resort-style cafe restaurant +LEI Kitchen near Awaji IC introduces new warm menu items from January 9, 2026, along with an Instagram follow campaign and weekly Friday specials.
Sonido Co., Ltd. has launched general sales of "Lilight Raspberry," a low-alcohol liqueur combining vodka and sake. About 40% of Japanese people are genetically sensitive to alcohol, and this product aims to make sake more accessible to everyone.
Lindt introduces two new Dubai Style Chocolate tablet flavors and a special Valentine's heart-shaped box, available for a limited time with exclusive campaign pricing.
L'OCCITANE's popular personalized gift service "MY SHEA" and "My Hand Cream" have been renewed with fresh packaging and expanded product lineup, now available exclusively through the official online store.
The fifth collaboration between THE LOFT CO.,LTD. and Mary Chocolate brings adorable cat-themed NEKO mya~MIRE stationery and merchandise to 131 stores across Japan starting January 10, 2026.
The multi-use Artist Color Crayon, beloved for face, lip, and eye makeup, launches a new pastel pink shade that brings soft, luminous beauty to any look.
Discover the rich flavors of premium Koicha sweets from Malebranche at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's chocolate event, running from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces a Japan-exclusive home collection featuring the iconic Unikko pattern in soft yellow-green and pink. Pre-orders begin January 16th on Rakuten Fashion, ahead of the general release on January 23rd.
UNI COFFEE ROASTERY, the Yokohama-based cafe and roastery, will launch a Valentine's season limited edition "Strawberry Chocolate Basque Cheesecake" exclusively at their MARK IS Minato Mirai location starting January 14, 2026. This special dessert features rich couverture chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry chocolate toppings.