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The 46th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV will stream on January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM, featuring gameplay from the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties and revealing behind-the-scenes stories from Yakuza 5.
IP Four Co., Ltd. announces the release of the adorable "Sanrio Characters Sushi Keychain" series featuring six beloved characters as sushi, available at capsule toy corners nationwide from late January 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special three-day dinner event from February 13 to 15, 2026, featuring a course menu inspired by the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with each dish representing a scene from the story.
Stone wall strawberry picking begins in mid-January on Kuno Street and Strawberry Coast Street in Shizuoka City, the birthplace of strawberry cultivation with a history of about 130 years.
Tokyo-based Japanese-Western confectionery shop Shorakuen opens a limited-time pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's BEYOND WORLD from February 4 to 14, featuring unique chocolate creations including edible moon and mountain-themed confections.
A chocolate wonderland with over 100 brands opens at Sogo Hiroshima, featuring 15 debut brands, international chocolatiers, sandwich chocolates, and exclusive soft serve ice cream available only during the event.
Starting January 21st, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya introduces a limited collaboration room featuring ReFa's premium beauty products. The package includes a take-home ReFa recovery wear set, exclusive room amenities, and breakfast buffet to commemorate the hotel's 10th anniversary.
Suntory introduces two new Horoyoi flavors with a light and refreshing taste, along with refreshed packaging for nine popular varieties to appeal to today's younger drinkers.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
The Prince Hotels in Takanawa will host the Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 from March 6 to April 19, featuring 210 cherry trees, traditional cultural experiences, and seasonal cuisine.
PONOS Corporation has launched a limited-time "Beginner Support Campaign" event in the mobile game app The Battle Cats starting January 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Hirofu Co., Ltd., a World Group company, unveils the 2026 Spring & Summer Collection Vol.1 for TOFF&LOADSTONE, a Made in Japan leather bag brand, on their website starting January 16 (Friday).