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Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.
Faith Inc. has begun accepting pre-orders on Rakuten Market for a limited edition metal keychain featuring the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34), with only 5,000 units being produced.
Connect with regional nature through eating. NOYAMA Inc.'s new Chikyu Gibier features Yezo sika deer from Mukawa, Hokkaido in beautifully illustrated cans, available on Makuake from January 27, 2026.
Nuvielle Co., Ltd. has launched "NUVIELLE," a luxury towel brand from Japan that pursues quality that quietly complements daily life, on January 28, 2026 (Wednesday), with sales starting on the same day through the official e-commerce site.
The Obungu to Issho POP UP SHOP opens at Shinjuku Market Space on February 19, 2026. New merchandise featuring pastel pop versions of the characters, including mascot keychains, will be available.
Novotel Okinawa Naha announces its first-ever wedding consultation event in partnership with Okinogu Shrine, one of Okinawa's Eight Ryukyuan Shrines, offering couples the chance to plan traditional Japanese engagement ceremonies and wedding celebrations.
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park introduces a unique onion soup faucet in the lobby during the Sapporo Snow Festival period from February 4-11, 2026, offering guests a warm welcome with locally-sourced Hokkaido onions.
Patina Osaka releases its second collaboration with world-renowned artist VERDY on January 31, 2026, featuring sweatshirts and socks at the hotel's first-floor retail shop.
From February 4, 2026, Pâtisserie PROUST debuts at Salon du Chocolat 2026 at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. Exclusive limited edition products supervised by PATISSIER eS KOYAMA will be available.
From March 1 to April 19, 2026, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will offer a limited Japanese-style afternoon tea set in its historic "Saryō" tea house, a sukiya-style architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Murano Togo.
Japanese rapper and producer PUNPEE announces his first solo single of 2026, "Mornin'26," ahead of his upcoming solo concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on February 7th.
Ragnarok M Eternal Love kicks off a new seasonal event featuring daily login bonuses, enchantment materials, and Valentine-themed equipment spanning three periods from January 27 to February 28, 2026.