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A new Yayoiken restaurant featuring an upscale brand image opens in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, with tablet ordering, a drink bar, and exclusive dessert menu.
Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.
Konami Digital Entertainment launches the 4th anniversary celebration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, featuring login bonuses including an alternate art Royal Finish Dark Magician card, 1,000 gems, and new illustration cards for I:P Mascarena and S:P Little Knight making their OCG debut.
New merchandise for the TV anime Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! is now available for pre-order on the CharaON! online store. The lineup includes a B2 tapestry and character rubber mat featuring Alma.
Audemars Piguet announced a new Neo Frame Jumping Hour watch on February 3, 2026, at the AP Social Club in Andermatt, Switzerland. The timepiece combines modern craftsmanship with vintage appeal, featuring the manufacture's first automatic jumping hour movement.
Starting Monday, February 2, 2026, Azabudai Hills Cafe will offer three types of protein drinks developed in collaboration with members-only personal training gym Deportare Club.
Premium chocolate brands including CENTHO, Bruyerre, and Anthon Berg unveil their 2026 Valentine's Day collections at Chocolat Trouver and department stores nationwide. CENTHO's gold award-winning salted caramel leads the lineup.
MARU Corporation launches BellFrites at Candyapple AEON MALL Nagakute, offering authentic Belgian-style frites made with premium Hokkaido potatoes and over 10 specialty dipping sauces for a limited time.
FUMIKODA launches the BILLY business, a multi-functional business backpack featuring carry-on compatibility, instant shoulder conversion, and elegant design supervised by Ginza Tailor, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Starting February 26, 2026, the Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga offers spring lunch menus featuring Hyakunin Isshu-themed dishes and Omi beef specialties at their Japanese and teppanyaki restaurants.
CandemiNYA Gummy Candy Konekone Koneko features paw-shaped gummies with a chewy-hard texture and Shine Muscat soda flavor, launching February 10, 2026 for National Cat Day (Japan).
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston introduces a new spring collection featuring nostalgic floral art with cotton lace details and frilly accessories, available at stores and online starting February 6th.