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To celebrate the release of volume 5 of the manga "Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai" serialized in web manga magazine "comic POOL," a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced! Character-themed menus, original coasters with newly drawn illustrations, and exclusive goods will be available.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
After selling out instantly in Spring 2025, KILIAN PARIS's Angels' Share Paradis Extrait de Parfum is back as a permanent fragrance starting January 14, 2026.
Art merchandise manufacturer KenElephant and publishing agency Cloudbooks jointly operate the publishing label Kraken Comics, which has released Volume 6 of Konjiki no Gash!! 2 (by Makoto Raiku) in paper format on January 15, 2026 (the digital version of Volume 6 has been simultaneously released by BIRGDIN BOARD).
Otaru-based confectionery LeTAO opens a Valentine's pop-up at Entetsu Department Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and new chocolate sweets.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
Paris-born diamond jewelry maison Messika opens a popup at Ginza Mitsukoshi from January 14 to 20, celebrating its 20th anniversary with exclusive early releases including the non-pavé Move Uno collection.
Japanese bedding brand Minamoto Bed opens its second Osaka popup store from February 19-24, 2026, featuring mattresses, pillows, and hinoki wood beds. Visitors can test products with professional sleep consultations and receive a 5% discount.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel presents "Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set Vol.2" from February 1 to March 14, 2026, featuring unique sweets and a tasting of three varieties of locally-sourced Ibaraki strawberries.
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoke will hold a POPUP SHOP at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28 to February 10, 2026. Featuring toys, plushies, picture books, apparel, and more baby goods.
The new co-op event Everyone's Secret Exploration Wind-Scented Flower is now available in Monster Hunter Puzzles Felyne Isles for iOS and Android. Players can explore secret locations with friends using pickaxes earned from quest clears.