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The official fan club for the multimedia project SHINEPOST has launched. Members will enjoy exclusive novels, livestreams, event ticket priority access, and original merchandise rewards.
Two renowned Kyoto shops team up to create unique sansho-flavored confections - Sansho Merengue and Sansho Financier - blending traditional Japanese ingredients with French pastry techniques.
On February 17th, Shiseido Parlour, a historic confectionery shop from Tokyo's Ginza, opened at Daimaru Kobe Store. The shop brings over a century of Western confectionery tradition to Kobe, with exclusive Ginza flagship store items available for a limited time through March 3rd.
SONO Hotels & Resorts Apac announces its first entry into Japan with SONO Moon Nagoya, a lifestyle hotel opening just 8 minutes from Nagoya Station.
Ginbis releases a new chocolate-coated cocoa biscuit version of the popular Tabekko Aquarium snack, featuring rich Venezuelan cacao and milk chocolate coating, available exclusively at convenience stores across Japan starting February 16, 2026.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. has launched post-event online sales for the Tada no Tomodachi ja naku naru Shunkan POP UP SHOP merchandise at THE Chara online store, featuring exclusive character goods and collectibles.
In mid-April 2026, the Tainai River Natsui Riverbed Thousand Cherry Trees will bloom along both banks, offering approximately 1km of stunning Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms.
Takara Shuzo will release a new limited-edition plum-flavored shochu highball with 5% alcohol content on March 10, 2026, featuring a refreshing dry taste perfect for spring dining.
The popular bagel specialty shop tecona bagel works, known for its lines and unique textures, opens at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited time from February 25.
viviON launches exclusive merchandise featuring original ballroom-themed illustrations for the anime "To Be Hero X" at select GEO stores nationwide and their online store viviON BLUE from February 19th.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
A new projection mapping show titled Tokyo Transformation Chronicle - Spirits of Tokyo debuts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on February 19th, featuring festive Japanese characters in a stunning light and sound display.