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An exclusive online lottery featuring newly illustrated characters in winter outfits and checkered patterns celebrates the Winter Edition broadcast of the Undead Unluck anime series.
A new sky-high dining space overlooking Lake Toya will debut at The Windsor Hotel Toya. The restaurant renovation includes breakfast service, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests.
Starting January 5th, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers presents the luxurious Amaou Parfait at Lounge Sea Wind and the Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set at Sky Lounge Bay View, featuring premium Amaou strawberries.
Yokohama-based gift sweets brand Yokohama Vanilla opens its first Hyogo Prefecture location at Daimaru Kobe's Valentine event, running from January 21 to February 14, 2026, with special mascot sticker giveaways.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store is hosting a series of food-themed events from the end of the year through the New Year period, featuring the two-week Strawberry Weeks event from January 7 to 20, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store kicks off its 2026 New Year Sale on January 2nd with special events, fukubukuro lucky bags, and unique Year of the Horse experiences.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
AVIOT announces special edition TE-V1R wireless earphones celebrating the 15th anniversary of Uta no Prince-sama. Featuring exclusive voice recordings and original designs, pre-orders begin December 25th.
AMNIBUS, the online shop selling original anime and manga merchandise, has started taking pre-orders for 12 types of Banana Fish products featuring Ash Lynx, Eiji Okumura, and BABY BANANA designs.
A Bathing Ape (BAPE®) introduces a special New Year hamaya (demon-breaking arrow) novelty for customers spending ¥50,000 or more at select stores starting January 1, 2026.
Nihon Bungeisha has released 'Bonsai Illustrated Guide' (co-authored by Yukio Hirose and Nobuyuki Hirose), a comprehensive guide to cultivating small bonsai with detailed step-by-step photography.
Cafe comme ca launches a special cake featuring Kumamoto-grown Yūbeni strawberries to celebrate the fruit's 10th anniversary. The limited-edition cake will be available from January 16 to February 14, 2026.