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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd., which develops inbound business centered on the Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN, opened a new store, MUSASHI JAPAN Hiroshima Hondori, on December 1, 2025.
Rellionte Co., Ltd.'s craft chip brand "Yamato Karari," launched in spring 2025, has surpassed 20,000 boxes in cumulative sales. The snacks use Nara-grown produce and are now available at 25 stores across the prefecture.
NICI, the beloved German plush toy brand, marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. The celebration kicks off with the revival of the popular Color Bear keyring series, launching in May 2026.
Ocean Park Hong Kong presents a special collaboration with six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon from December 13, 2025 to August 23, 2026.
From December 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" will host an enchanting Christmas illumination event featuring NAKED's innovative laser mapping technology, creating a magical "forest of falling stars" experience in the center of Omotesando.
Kodansha's Otomodachi magazine February/March/April 2025 issue comes with a special supplement allowing children to create fruit-decorated sweets using rice clay, featuring exclusive molds and an extruder set
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Pasco) will release "Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France" (Domestic Wheat Rich Milk France), a new product in the ArtisanSelection series, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions on January 1, 2026, for a limited time.
The beloved chick-shaped dessert Piyorin will make a special appearance at Keio Department Store Shinjuku from January 15-16, 2026, featuring live demonstrations and exclusive merchandise.
Restaurant Ukai's online shop begins pre-orders for a luxurious seasonal hot pot set featuring king crab on January 1st, 2026. The set includes a course-style experience with ginjō crab tofu and king crab in soy milk white miso broth.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka announces its Valentine's Day Collection 2026, featuring 27 chocolate items from three brands including the newly launched Passirée. Sales run from January 4 to February 14, 2026.
Riviera Zushi Marina presents a special kaiseki dinner on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, featuring winter delicacies prepared by former embassy chef Yasuhiro Ito
Thank You Mart will release exclusive KIRIMI-chan and Cogimyun items at all stores from late January. Online pre-orders start December 26th at 12 PM. All items priced at ¥390 (tax included ¥429).