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Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.
New Era launches a new collaboration collection featuring iconic artwork by renowned Japanese artist Taro Okamoto and the legendary Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes baseball team logo.
A magical three-day winter event featuring lantern releases, market stalls, mochi-pounding demonstrations, and bonfire marshmallow experiences awaits visitors at Sunpu Castle Park from January 9th to 11th, 2026.
Starting January 7, Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO is offering an exclusive all-inclusive anniversary plan for ¥3.9 million, featuring luxury suites, private dining, and winter experiences in Niseko.
Two Kyoto companies team up to bring traditional pickle culture to textiles, launching unique fabric designs and crafting workshops starting January 11, 2026.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku hosts a spectacular cookie event from January 7-12, featuring 65+ brands, collaboration tins with cookie can researcher Puu Nakata, exclusive releases, and adult-oriented savory cookies.
Due to the popularity of its Korean Fair, the day-trip onsen facility in Kamikawa Town, Saitama, is introducing three new menu items combining Korean cuisine with their signature aged brown rice, available from January 13 through March 1, 2026.
A special campaign by JR Kyushu offers exclusive clear files to visitors who take the train to the exhibition at OPAM, running from January 17 to March 31, 2026.
PETEMO launches a limited-edition collaboration with Peko-chan, featuring adorable pet toys inspired by popular Fujiya sweets. Available at PETEMO stores and online from January 7, 2026.
RORRY's stylish mobile battery series is on sale during Amazon's Smile SALE from January 3-7, 2026, featuring keychain-equipped models at up to 42% off with additional discounts for multiple purchases.
A French-Japanese cultural fusion brings a premium collector's item featuring Astro Boy in Paris Saint-Germain colors, crafted by renowned French sculpture studio Leblon Delienne.
Seven-Eleven stores across Japan will begin selling the PUPPET SUNSUN Happy Bag, featuring exclusive flocked figures of Sunsun and Nonnon along with a reusable clear bag designed with Sunsun's face.