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Starting January 15, 2026, Bvlgari Dolci introduces its limited-edition Valentine's collection featuring five exquisite pralines crafted by Maître Chocolatier Gianluca Fusto, blending luxurious fruits and aromatic spices for a celebration of love.
The museum café Café 1894 in Marunouchi, Tokyo introduces a color-themed afternoon tea set available from January 26 to February 17, 2026, celebrating winter flavors with a palette of red, white, and green.
arma bianca announces the "Case Closed Ani-Art Series 10 Animate Pre-Order Campaign" featuring new merchandise with exclusive illustrations, running from January 8 to January 25, 2026.
TO Books announces the anime adaptation project for the popular light novel series "The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead," which has surpassed 1.1 million copies in circulation and won the Piccoma AWARD 2025 Novel Division.
On January 8, 2026, Comici Inc. announced the global launch of "comici MANGA," a platform based on their app "Comimaga" and Web magazine manga BPaaS "Comici+," enabling readers to enjoy manga across multiple magazines and publishers.
Bandai Namco Experience launches an exclusive collection of Stitch plush prizes featuring soft cushions and miniature mascots in various costumes. Available from January 16, 2026 at Namco locations nationwide and online.
A special one-day event featuring floral-themed sweets and savories, paired with a Dilmah tea seminar and exclusive gifts for Valentine's Day.
Excelsior Caffe introduces two innovative desserts this January. Starting January 15, enjoy the "Crispy Chocolate Caramel Tiramisu" with a unique crackable chocolate top. From January 29, savor the "Triple-Layer Gateau Chocolat with Citrus," featuring Grand Marnier and three distinct chocolate layers.
FamilyMart and Suntory unveil their 6th limited edition craft beer collaboration, World Craft Fruity I.P.A., featuring a vibrant citrus aroma and fruity hop character. Available from January 13, 2026 at participating stores nationwide.
Women's fashion brand FURFUR has released the latest visuals for its 2026 Spring Collection. The collection will be publicly available on January 7th at noon, with pre-orders starting on January 14th at noon through the official online store and USAGI ONLINE.
On January 21, 2026, gelato pique cafe opens its third store in the Kyushu/Okinawa region and the only location in Fukuoka Prefecture at Solaria Plaza. The opening features an exclusive collaboration crepe with Hakata no Aji Yamaya mentaiko, a special Pique Bear Cookie Crepe with four cookies, and a limited-edition HAPPY BAG.
A first-ever collaboration between renowned French chocolatier Michel Belin and Japan's beloved Ghana chocolate brand brings exclusive Valentine's sweets to JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026.