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L'OCCITANE Café has launched a seasonal collection of strawberry-inspired desserts, including the elegant Strawberry & Lavender Parfait and Croissant Waffle, available for a limited time.
At a tasting event held on January 20, 2026, Maison Givree's Chef Hiroyuki Emori presented new desserts featuring Aomori Prefecture's Steuben grapes and General Leclerc pears. The event was part of a collaboration with Aomori Prefecture to promote local fruits through innovative sweets.
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will publish a comprehensive guidebook for Mario Kart World on April 2, 2026. The 416-page guide features detailed course strategies, collection info, and driving techniques for both competitive play and completionists.
Warabiza presents Matsuri Theater HANA, an interactive non-verbal stage show featuring Tohoku's six major festivals, at Fukuoka Island City's Theater Soratoumi from April 11-19, 2026. Experience drumming, lanterns, and festival atmosphere with up to 1,000 children invited for free.
Life on Products introduces Deo Drops, a new deodorizing fragrance oil from the mercyu brand that eliminates unpleasant odors while adding a pleasant scent to your home.
The hotel celebrates its 4th anniversary under HMI Hotel Group management with a special 2-meal accommodation plan featuring open-kitchen buffet dining and all-you-can-drink options. Available from February 1 to April 28, 2026.
Moranbong Co., Ltd. introduces a large pack version of their popular Han no Shokusai Japchae, featuring twice the glass noodles and 190g of seasoned vegetable mix to serve 3-4 people. Available from February 15, 2026.
Moranbong introduces two yakiniku sauces crafted in Korea using premium ingredients. HAN Yakiniku Sauce Rich Fruit debuts with Korean pear and apple, while the Charcoal Grilled Flavor gets a fresh package design.
NOSE SHOP, Japan's first niche fragrance specialty store, will participate in MUJI VALENTINE'S DAY event at MUJI Tokyo Ariake on February 7, 2026, offering fragrance gacha and original drinks.
TESCOM Electric introduces the NIB400B hair dryer featuring innovative TriBalance Ion™ technology that reduces static electricity and enhances moisture, shine, and manageability. Available in early February 2026.
Thank You Mart, a shop offering kawaii character merchandise at a consistent 390 yen price point, announces a collaboration with San-X's popular character Nyan Nyan Nyanko. The collection features 19 items inspired by the Cat Day (February 22) and launches in stores late February 2026, with online pre-orders starting February 4 at 12 PM.
The popular strawberry festival, which attracted approximately 580,000 visitors in Yokohama last year, will be held in Osaka for the third time this March with both returning favorites and first-time vendors.