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Popular illustrator COFFEE BOY, known for coffee-themed art, releases the 4th edition of exclusive TSUTAYA collaboration goods featuring new playing cards, stationery, and lifestyle items at TSUTAYA stores nationwide.
Coffee Kan introduces Guatemala Las Nubes, a sustainably sourced seasonal coffee with chocolate-like sweetness and smooth taste, available from January 13, 2026. The coffee is roasted in-house by CU Crew members as part of the company's DE&I initiatives.
DEAN & DELUCA introduces three hot chocolate drinks made with their signature House Chocolate, along with a Fondant Chocolat dessert, available from January 15th through late February 2026.
DEK, a restaurant operated by a century-old fruit wholesaler in Omotesando, presents a limited-time Strawberry Afternoon Tea featuring carefully selected Japanese strawberries including the premium Amarin variety.
Starting January 10, 2026, Dhawa Yura Kyoto's GRILL 54TH restaurant introduces a winter lunch buffet centered around charcoal-grilled roast beef and artisan cheeses, offering a casual yet sophisticated Italian dining experience surrounded by bamboo gardens.
A new cherry blossom-themed collection featuring Winnie the Pooh and friends with big round eyes and cherry blossom petal motifs will be available at Disney Store locations, with items perfect for cherry blossom viewing and spring activities.
GREY Kobe, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings its viral soft serve ice cream to Usui Department Store in Koriyama, Fukushima from January 16-25, 2026.
An Emperor penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, reached its 100-day milestone at Adventure World on January 8, 2026, with special commemorative activities and its first outdoor walk.
Altplus Co., Ltd. announces the addition of new awakened form character Miryam to their mobile card RPG Eve of Oblivion, along with a new awakened form event starting January 8 (Thursday) at 6:00 PM.
New York-born brownie specialist Fat Witch New York introduces caramel-themed Valentine's brownies, featuring new Caramel Macchiato and Salted Caramel flavors alongside seasonal favorites at Kyoto and Tokyo locations.
Taito Corporation announces the first-ever crane game prize figures from Final Fantasy Tactics series, featuring beloved characters including Ramza, Delita, Agrias, and Chocobos. The miniature figure collection will debut at amusement facilities across Japan starting January 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi launches a collection of Valentine's Day sweets featuring Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco's cacao-inspired creations, along with special romantic packages.