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Creative Plus announces the second round of the online lottery for "The Ghost Doesn't Show Up," featuring exclusive merchandise including big towels, acrylic stands, mini pouches, omamori-style keychains, square can badges, and mini sticker sets.
The parfait specialty shop THE NEW NORMAL has launched a limited-edition Black Chocolate Parfait featuring the elegant aroma of osmanthus paired with rich chocolate. This winter-only dessert is available from November 25, 2025.
Starting January 1, 2026, guests can decorate the baths at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA and ofuro cafe HITOMA with illustrations of their favorite characters. This unique event celebrates 2026 as the "Year of Baths" (026 = ofuro) and runs through January 12.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring TO Books' popular light novel and manga series opens at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from January 9 to February 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a lottery event.
Tokyo City Keiba announces the lineup for the Tokyo Daishoten, Japan's premier dirt racing championship on December 29. The race features 16 elite horses including rising 3-year-old stars challenging experienced veterans in a battle for dirt racing supremacy.
A new digital magazine comprehensively covers Tokyo Station's exclusive souvenirs, bento boxes, and dining spots, making shopping easier than ever.
T-BASE JAPAN will release the "Sonic the Hedgehog" blind BOX designed by TOUMA starting December 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the T-BASE Ikebukuro P'PARCO store. This collaboration with soft vinyl artist TOUMA features 10 types of original art pieces showcasing Sonic characters with TOUMA's signature deformed style.
The Gosetsu Set returns for its fourth year, delivering authentic Tsunan snow alongside premium sake. This unique winter offering celebrates the heavy snowfall that defines the brewery's craft, shipping sake buried in snow directly from one of Japan's snowiest regions.
Ufufu Donatsu, a handmade donut specialty shop, is now accepting pre-orders for three types of lucky bags filled with limited-edition donuts, unreleased flavors, and other Ufufu items. Available for purchase at Kanazawa Main Store, Kyu-Karuizawa Store, and the official online shop.
Vendome Boutique, a costume jewelry brand showcasing the beauty of natural materials, will refresh its JR Nagoya Takashimaya store on December 26, 2025. The reopening features spring-themed accessories and a special Noritake collaboration.
Wako Annexe's Cake & Chocolate Shop introduces Premier Bijoux de fraise, a luxurious strawberry shortcake featuring premium Amaou strawberries, available from January 3 to March 31, 2026.
Tachibana E Shuhan has launched the 92nd edition of its popular whiskey lottery "Luxury Whiskey Mikuji" on Amazon, Rakuten, and other e-commerce platforms starting December 25, 2025. The lottery features premium Japanese whiskeys with the grand prize being Yamazaki 18 Years Old.