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N.Y.C.SAND introduces a sophisticated Valentine's chocolate featuring raspberry caramel and white chocolate sandwiched in strawberry cookies, wrapped in milk chocolate. Available from January 17th at select Tokyo and Yokohama locations.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami announces additional details for its collaboration with the popular character series Nandemo Ikimono, featuring themed drinks, donuts, facility decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
Three adorable character mochi designs featuring a hibiscus-wearing otter, a kariyushi-clad axolotl, and a seal with "OKINAWA" on its belly are now available at Okinawa World's souvenir shop.
French brand Repetto introduces new colorways for its Tennis Silk sneakers, featuring delicate design elements inspired by the graceful beauty of ballerinas.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka launches a Strawberry Fair at Gourmet Boutique Melissa, featuring 10 varieties of strawberry cakes and breads available from January 10 to April 14, 2026.
The craft beer maker releases its popular limited-edition set featuring chocolate-flavored beer and an edible chocolate glass, selling out annually on the first day.
A stamp rally event featuring four facilities in Shisui Town, Chiba Prefecture, runs from January 10 to May 6, 2026. Collect stamps to win original stickers and exclusive prize sets.
SHOGUN PIZZA, the sister brand of SHOGUN BURGER, is opening its first Tokyo location on Shibuya's Spain Slope. This gourmet pizza specialty shop, originally launched in Toyama Prefecture in December 2020, offers authentic one-hand pizzas crafted individually by pizza artisans, making it easy to enjoy high-quality pizza on the go.
The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone introduces an innovative audio guide experience powered by Yamaha Corporation's Sound xR Core and GATARI Inc.'s Auris platform, bringing the voices of the hotel's founders to life through immersive spatial audio technology.
The University., a fashion brand inspired by an imaginary university, is opening its first solo pop-up store in the Kansai region from January 14 to 20, 2026.
Tom Ford Beauty introduces two highly anticipated new shades to the FUCKING Fabulous Lip collection, including Asia's most popular F2 Blush, expanding the lineup to 10 bold colors.
Yu-toria Etchu inn in Toyama launches a limited winter detox stay plan featuring Toyama Yakuzen-certified fermented medicinal hot pot, specialty seafood including the rare deep-sea fish "genge," natural hot springs, and yomogi-mushi herbal steam therapy.