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A luxurious afternoon tea featuring strawberries and spring flavors debuts at Waldorf Astoria Osaka from February 1st, created by Bocuse d'Or Japan finalist Chef Tsuchiya.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto and craft brand SHITSURAE KYOTO are hosting a special exhibition titled "POST-TRAD Exhibition 2026" from February 14 to February 23, 2026, featuring traditional Buddhist altar craftsmanship reimagined as contemporary art.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo is offering a collaboration afternoon tea themed after the movie Wicked: For Good from February 16 to April 30, 2026. The afternoon tea features sweets and savories inspired by Elphaba and Glinda's key colors of green and pink, along with items representing the Yellow Brick Road and iconic elements from the film.
Michi-no-Eki Kazuno Antler in Akita Prefecture hosts a winter festival featuring snow activities, snow candles, campfires, and winter fireworks on February 7, 2026, with collaboration from local junior high school students.
Woodford Reserve launches The Wonderful Race 2026, a cocktail competition for young bartenders themed around creating seasonal Old Fashioneds that showcase the bourbon's signature 200+ flavors and aromas. Applications open from January 28 to February 25, 2026, with the Japan Final taking place on March 30, 2026.
A showcase of Yamaguchi Prefecture's finest gourmet products comes to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 10, 2026, featuring local specialties like Kawara Soba, Choshu Chicken, and premium fugu dishes.
Starting February 1, 2026, couples can book a unique photo wedding experience at Yokohama International Pool, featuring exclusive access to the basketball court, player entrance gate, and VIP areas of the professional B.LEAGUE team's home arena.
Yokohama Vanilla, a gift sweets brand from Yokohama, has announced the launch of its second gift product, the Salt Vanilla Creamy Sable, at EXPASA Ebina and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
A special regional version of the YOSISTAMP exhibition opens at Shizuoka PARCO on February 7, 2026, featuring local collaborations and exclusive merchandise.
From Saturday, February 7, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring TV anime Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break will open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store, offering exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated designs.
A century-old tea shop from Saga Prefecture challenges convention with an innovative tea blend designed specifically to pair with bread, debuting at Tokyo Big Sight this February.
Suntory launches a renewed version of Akadama Punch Can with enhanced flavor and retro-modern packaging design starting April 7, 2026.