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A first-ever collaboration between renowned French chocolatier Michel Belin and Japan's beloved Ghana chocolate brand brings exclusive Valentine's sweets to JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
The pop-up shop will be held at Shinjuku Marui Men from January 23rd to February 1st, 2026, featuring newly illustrated merchandise with a Y2K fashion concept.
GOSHOW, a contemporary artist with a background in calligraphy, presents 43 new works at Ginza Mitsukoshi, visualizing invisible presences such as island voices and self-contours through uniquely blended ink.
In its 56th season, GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI ski resort in Shiga Prefecture recorded 31,328 visitors by the end of December 2025, marking the highest visitor count in its history. The early opening using artificial snow-making machines proved crucial to this success.
Hilton Yokohama presents a strawberry sweets buffet at Allday Dining Parade from February 1 to March 31, 2026. Featuring five types of whole strawberry cakes, chocolate fountain, and multiple strawberry varieties for tasting.
Myethos Japan online store begins accepting pre-orders for the new Gift+ series 1/8 scale Firefly Spring Gift Ver. figure from Honkai Star Rail starting January 7, 2026.
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo's restaurant "All Day Dining Shato" begins accepting pre-orders for handcrafted Valentine's chocolates starting January 14, 2026, with pickup available from February 7 to 14.
Cafe Terrace "Camellia" at Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch is renovating with 36 additional seats and a refreshed layout, reopening January 22, 2026. The renovation features new high-back sofas and special campaign offerings including upgraded buffet items.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet celebrating the pairing of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring over 14 varieties of desserts and pastries from February 10-12 and 17-19, 2026.
From January 15 to March 31, 2026, 12 popular cafes and restaurants in Omotesando will offer exclusive sweets and drinks featuring Saga Prefecture's premium strawberry brand "Ichigosan" in the 5th anniversary edition of "Ichigosan × Omotesandō Sweets Collaboration 2026."
IPSA releases a limited-edition beauty serum kit featuring their signature Serum Active and Protector Multi Shield, designed to promote healthy, glowing skin through an active lifestyle. Available from January 8, 2026.
kate spade new york unveils a romantic Valentine's Day collection for 2026, featuring heart-shaped jewelry including pendants, earrings, rings, and bracelets, along with the popular KSDuo, Deco, and Do it all bag series in a festive red jam color.