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A new Comfort Hotel will open in Chitose, Hokkaido on June 15, 2026, marking the 100th Choice brand hotel in Japan. The 12-story property features 142 guest rooms, a library cafe, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
KONAMI Arcade Games begins selling the "Dead Account TV Anime Kuji" on KONAMI PREMIUM KUJI ONLINE, featuring exclusive Dead Account merchandise including glitter acrylic art boards, BIG acrylic stands, and more.
Lifestyle store Dessin is holding an in-store fair featuring Moomin goods from February 20th, with embroidered pouches, plush toys, and perfect gift sets for spring outings.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
Dream Tower and Sleepless Butterfly hosts a special birthday celebration for character Tsubaki Fuyuzumi with limited-time story events and exclusive gacha featuring new character cards with voice lines.
Dubai's tourism continues to boom with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2025. Emirates announces twice-daily Narita flights starting May 2026, FIX Dessert Chocolatier unveils new chocolate flavors, and Dubai restaurants shine in the MENA Best Restaurants 50 list.
The gal magazine 'egg' will host a major event celebrating the latest gal culture and the graduation of five central models who have led the magazine for years.
Kodansha's first-ever Esther Bunny sticker book hits shelves on February 24, featuring 384 stickers including large character decals and holographic designs. The book saw pre-release reprints due to overwhelming demand from Gen Z fans.
ON SUGAR is selling a limited-edition Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary donut box at Yokohama Arena from February 21 to 23, 2026. The box features three specially designed donuts inspired by the series, along with exclusive stickers.
FUJIYA CO., LTD.'s beloved characters welcome new friends in January 2026, now featured on adorable sweets and merchandise including gift bags, cream puffs, and acrylic charms.
Kazeno Heritage will launch a cafe, party venue, and wedding business at Fukuyama Castle and Fukuju Kaikan, a registered tangible cultural property, starting April 2026.
A cozy new collection of roomwear and knit accessories inspired by Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart is now available for pre-order from Palude, featuring designs based on Mepple, Mipple, Pollun, and the Pretty Cure characters.