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Experience a unique winter camping adventure at Rikuzentakata Watami Organic Land in Iwate Prefecture. Set up tents inside a wooden house and enjoy BBQ with local ingredients, complete with new solar-powered illuminations.
To commemorate the 1st anniversary of the Sado Island Gold Mines' World Cultural Heritage registration, a special "Trial at Oshirasu Court Innocent Release Prize Campaign" is being held in the "Time Slip to Edo-era Sado Metaverse" until March 2026.
Di Techno has started accepting pre-orders for original merchandise featuring anime illustrations from TV anime SANDA, available through Charalog and anime shops nationwide.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe in Ueno, Tokyo introduces a winter menu featuring customizable afternoon tea sets, chocolate honey toast, Korean ttung waffles, and seasonal drinks available until late February 2026.
SMELLY's nail polish line undergoes its first renewal since the brand's inception, featuring a refined design with 10 new shades including 6 spring-inspired colors and 4 popular classics. The collection launches with a new nail care oil.
A real-life exhibition event featuring popular Webtoon works from SORAJIMA will be held at GALLERY ZENON in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. The event showcases seven popular titles with exclusive Japanese-style character illustrations.
Popular seasonal flavor becomes a year-round product as Suntory releases -196°C Sugar-Free Pink Grapefruit & Orange nationwide on February 24, 2026.
Tenkaippin, the ramen chain famous for its rich kotteri soup, has begun taking pre-orders for the special YEAR Donburi 2025. Featuring pink and indigo colors symbolizing bonds and connection, these commemorative bowls celebrate the relationships built with customers throughout the year.
The popular Maple Chocola Cookie, previously exclusive to Gransta Tokyo, is now available for a limited time at all The MAPLE MANIA stores starting January 4, 2026.
Anique Inc. announces a collaboration cafe for the TV anime Tis Time for "Torture," Princess at Share CAFE in Harajuku from January 16 to February 1, 2026. Features exclusive menu items, original merchandise, and limited coasters.
A new branch of TONTON, known for its savory Obihiro-style pork bowl, opens in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture in late January 2026.
Creative Plus has released official LINE stickers and themes for the TV anime 'Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right', featuring the charming vampire character Tsukina Ishikawa.