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Shobido's cosmetics brand Meica and flower company Hibiya Kadan have launched a special collaboration series featuring nail oil, hand cream, lip care, and accessories with floral-inspired designs.
A special 2-day fair at Michi no Eki Rennyo no Sato Awara featuring sweet potato taste comparisons, unlimited egg rice, and Fukuchi chicken soup from February 14 to 15, 2026.
Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is showcasing a vibrant indoor flower display featuring ice tulips, violas, cyclamen, and other blooms. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026, offering visitors a taste of early spring during the cold winter months.
Minimal, Japan's specialty chocolate shop, introduces a new seasonal gateau chocolat made with ONIBUS COFFEE's STEP BLEND and white chocolate, available from February 21, 2026.
A new lifestyle brand Montagna sacra has launched, bringing precision cutting technology expertise to everyday products. The brand's debut product is a titanium sake cup featuring a 3D replica of Mount Ishizuchi.
From March 13 to April 13, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite presents the 69th edition of their signature Adult Reward Parfait series, featuring seasonal strawberries and cherry blossom flavors with a hidden strawberry daifuku surprise inside.
The National Bunraku Theatre's traditional Rōkyoku performance by leading performers returns on February 21, 2026. Leading performers discuss their enthusiasm for this special event, which includes the first-ever explanatory segment and commemorates the designation of Rōkyoku as an Important Intangible Cultural Property.
Nekochef, a sweets brand specializing in cheese and forest fruit flavors, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Ecute Shinagawa from February 16 to March 1, 2026, featuring their new paw-shaped cheddar cheese and chocolate financiers.
Nesta Resort Kobe unveils Blaster Battlefield, a revamped team battle activity featuring Nerf blasters and flag capture gameplay, opening February 14, 2026 in the new SUNRISE ROAD area themed after Route 66.
From February 18 to 24, Matsuya Ginza will host the NEW FUKUI exhibition, showcasing traditional Fukui crafts including Echizen lacquerware, Sabae woodcarving, and Echizen washi paper reimagined for modern lifestyles. The event features hands-on workshops, artist demonstrations, and a special solo exhibition.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu introduces new environmental programs including disposable hand warmer recycling, renewable energy usage, and local resource utilization as part of their "Value up NISEKO 2030" sustainability project.
A pop-up store featuring original character goods from boys' love manga artist Ogeretsu Tanaka opens at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro from March 6 to 29, 2026.