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A limited-time pop-up store for URUOI FACTOR, a skincare brand focused on deep moisture retention, has opened on the 1st floor of Kobe Marui. The brand was created by a founder with atopic dermatitis who wanted to enjoy skincare.
A 1/7 scale figure of Tsuki Uzaki in an angel-themed design from the anime Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ω is now available for pre-order through AmiAmi, scheduled for release in October 2026.
Hashy Top-in releases the third installment of the popular WAKUKU series, featuring mini-size numbered mascot charms. Pre-orders start February 6, with general release in mid-February 2026.
The Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2026 runs through March 1st at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, featuring a record 46 stores, customizable crepes, regional strawberry direct sales, and the iconic giant strawberry photo spot.
AND THE FRIET, a French fry specialty shop, introduces the "Goimo-Yaki: JAPAN-BELGIUM BOX Ⅱ" set, featuring innovative potato snacks baked one by one by traditional Kyoto craftsmen.
RED MAKER Corporation is participating in planning for the Asahifuji Dojo Premium Sumo Experience, a special event where participants can experience Japan's traditional culture of sumo up close. The event includes training practice on the dohyo, watching matches by former makuuchi wrestlers, and enjoying chanko-nabe with former wrestlers.
AUDREY, the strawberry specialty shop known for its 120-minute wait lines at events, launches its first fresh pastry online. "Strawberry Mountain" becomes available nationwide for a limited 3-day sale starting February 6, 2026.
Daimaru Tokyo Store, directly connected to Tokyo Station, introduces the latest sweets including two types of cat can chocolates from CACAOCAT, botanical matcha chocolate sweets from TREEE'S KYOTO, organic chocolates from Jean-Michel Mortreau, and more.
Chisato East, maker of the popular Moutamarun boiled egg series with over 10 million sold, unveils a limited-edition Tomato Basil flavor in collaboration with Nagano Tomato, launching nationwide on March 1st, 2026.
DAN's sixth T-shirt collection features designs based on the original 1997 Medabots game packages from Imagineer. The Kabuto and Kuwagata versions will be available for pre-order through February 28.
COSPA Inc. releases three new Danganronpa Monokuma items featuring sketch-style artwork - a newspaper bag, art t-shirt, and pass case, available from mid-April 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.