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The first pop-up store for the latest Love Live! series project, Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird, will open at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA from February 13 to March 1, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and special bonuses.
Calbee's Jagabee brand teams up with bonito flakes specialist Ninben to launch a new umami-rich salt flavor featuring authentic hon-kare katsuobushi powder, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9, 2026.
A unique accommodation featuring trailers built with Antarctic-tested technology opens adjacent to Hakodate Station, offering unobstructed views of trains and the turntable.
Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture is recruiting participants for the samurai parade at the 53rd Kameoka Mitsuhide Festival on May 3rd, 2026. Experience becoming the legendary warlord Akechi Mitsuhide in full authentic armor.
KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo, a scent-themed hotel, now offers a special accommodation plan including tickets to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, just a 1-minute walk away. A limited-time pop-up cafe collaboration also opens in February 2026.
Kinshicho Station hosts a month-long bar hopping event across six facilities with special drink sets, LINE stamp rally, and bathhouse ticket prizes.
A popular food event featuring over 160 kitchen cars will be held at Ama Historic Park in Takatsuki City over five days in February, offering diverse gourmet experiences from across Japan.
Koikeya is offering a unique Valentine's alternative with its "Nama-Chee" cheese pies, targeting those looking for savory gifts instead of sweet chocolate.
Kushikatsu Tanaka is opening a new restaurant in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture on February 3rd, 2026. The new location will offer their signature kushikatsu and Osaka specialties with a grand opening campaign featuring draft beer at ¥319.
The second volume of the Let This Grieving Soul Retire! online lottery features exclusive illustrations by manga artist Rai Hebino, offering fans special tapestries, acrylic plates, and collectible items.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, exclusive Lisa Larson merchandise inspired by the Swedish painting exhibition goes on sale at Ueno Park.
LUCUA Osaka will open 10 new stores starting February 13, featuring Western Japan's first permanent G Butters' location, Kansai's first SATUR store, and popular Hokkaido Soup Curry Suage.