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Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa, a highland resort hotel overlooking the majestic Zao mountain range, is now offering an accommodation plan with lift tickets for nearby Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort this winter.
Approximately 3,000 ice tulips will bloom at Metsa Village in Hanno this winter. The limited-time event runs from late January through February, featuring colorful displays, boat rides, and photo contests.
Performance artist Mineki Murata presents his solo exhibition "BAR" at void+ in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, running from January 17 to February 7, 2026. The exhibition features new installations and ceramic works exploring the act of "drawing."
Form Co., Ltd. announces the Japanese debut of the Mini Bestie, a carabiner-equipped stainless steel bottle featuring adorable character designs from the popular Canadian brand asobu.
System Service Corporation is rolling out an adorable lineup of mojojojo prize items at amusement facilities across Japan. The collection includes fluffy blankets, plush pouches, XL cushions, and hair accessories, launching from January 2026.
Come Across, a 30-year-old umbrella manufacturer, has launched the monaka Shape-Stable Folding Umbrella that eliminates common frustrations with folding umbrellas through special heat-processing technology.
KONAMI Arcade Games announces a collaboration between their arcade card game Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE 2 and the popular anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End, starting January 15, 2026.
Fiskars Japan launches two new Moomin Arabia collections on February 18, 2026, inspired by the 30th anniversary of the Love mug, featuring diverse expressions of love from the Moomin stories.
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing the Morinaga Hi-Chew Seven Color 3-Color Mix on January 13. This limited edition features mango, kiwi, and strawberry flavors in one piece, selected by Seven-Eleven staff as the second collaboration flavor for Hi-Chew's 50th anniversary.
MOS Burger launches two limited-edition burgers featuring double slices of Kumamoto-grown tomatoes at 18 stores across Kumamoto Prefecture from January 17 to February 2, 2026, celebrating the traditional "Winter Doyo no Hitsuji Day" custom.
MOS Burger announces limited edition sets featuring adorable My Melody and Kuromi mascots paired with chicken nuggets and MOS Chicken, available for pre-order from January 14th.
THE VILLAS NAGASAKI presents a seasonal dessert buffet featuring strawberry and chocolate from January 8 to February 28, 2026, with a second strawberry and cherry blossom theme running March 1 to April 30.