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The hotel will host an all-you-can-drink craft beer festival featuring 8 breweries from JR West Hotels' locations across Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nara, and Toyama. Priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
IKEA introduces a new collection inspired by Swedish folklore traditions from the 1800s, featuring 20 products designed for contemporary compact living spaces while honoring traditional craftsmanship.
CAMSHOP.JP announces the sale of a special Initial D ZIPPO lighter featuring iconic manga scenes, limited to 150 numbered units, at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 from January 9 to 11, 2026.
From January 10 to 12, 2026, Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari will hold a limited-time event called "Seal Story" in honor of the traditional Japanese Kagami-biraki (mirror-opening) ceremony, featuring insights into spotted seal health management.
Kagome introduces a limited-edition vegetable and fruit juice blend featuring white peach, yellow peach, and nectarine, available from February 3 to late June 2026.
Experience the ultimate warm sake event as premium breweries gather at Tokorozawa Sakuratown for a two-day festival featuring kan-zake tasting and gourmet food pairings. The second edition of this popular festival takes place February 28 to March 1, 2026.
Kinokuniya launches an exclusive campaign offering a limited-edition Strawberry Cat compact mirror to a total of 45 lucky winners through product purchases or X social media engagement.
Kinokuniya brings back their popular strawberry sweets bag for 2026, featuring a cute polka dot drawstring design filled with three delightful strawberry and raspberry treats.
Kobe Tea releases a special Valentine's limited edition tea blend featuring the sweet fragrance of chocolate and rich depth of cacao, available from January 6, 2026.
The popular Kyoto donut shop koe donuts introduces a delightful new treat - butter sandwich cookies inspired by their beloved original characters, featuring six diverse flavors with fruits and nuts sandwiched between buttery cookie layers.
A new rice flour bagel specialty shop using freshly milled rice flour from their own cultivated rice is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering completely gluten-free baked goods.
A special one-night-only collaboration dinner event titled "SAVEURS AU HASHI" (French for "Flavors Enjoyed with Chopsticks") will be held on January 23, 2026, at Hirakawacho Kanaya in Tokyo. This exclusive half-buffet-style event brings together chefs from La Rochelle and KANAYA RESORTS for a unique fusion of Western haute cuisine and Japanese culinary traditions.