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Kintetsu Retailing introduces a chocolate collection featuring Nara's premium Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins, and Yamato Kabuse tea. Four varieties launch January 20th at station shops and online.
From January 21 to February 14, 2026, Otaru confectionery LeTAO will host a limited-time pop-up at Osaka Takashimaya featuring Valentine-exclusive Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and other chocolate sweets.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
Mizkan releases the sixth installment in its successful Fibee Waffle series, introducing the first savory flavor in response to customer feedback. The new Cheese variety features three types of Hokkaido cheese and is available exclusively through Mizkan's official online store.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
MOON FOREST Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant in Azabu-Juban presents a limited-time Lunar New Year 2026 special course from February 2 to 28, featuring auspicious ingredients and modern Cantonese cuisine. A special Chinese instrumental performance event will be held on February 21.
Morokko House, the specialty products shop in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, is now selling "Yama no Mitsu," a wildflower honey collected from Japanese honeybees this fall. This rare natural honey is harvested through sustainable beekeeping methods that respect the bees' natural lifecycle.
nainen knit lingerie, known for raising body temperature by 1°C, hosts a wellness pop-up event from January 21 to 27 at Hanshin Umeda Main Store featuring collaboration products with Perfect Potion aromatherapy and Legare herbal tea.
New Balance announces the Australian Open 2026 Kit for tennis star Coco Gauff, a collection embodying the beauty of graceful movement and summer spirit. For the first time, fans can purchase versions inspired by Coco's custom kit.
A special collaboration pop-up shop featuring Oshi no Ko and Puyo Puyo opens at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. New merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a stamp rally event available from February 4 to March 1, 2026.
Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Valentine Chocolate Collection. This special collection features signature bonbon chocolates that reflect the hotel's refined lifestyle and sustainable values.
SEGA announces the start of the Puyo Puyo series' 35th anniversary "Dairensha!" project, unveiling commemorative key visuals, logos, theme art, and a teaser website with exciting new initiatives planned throughout the year.