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From January 16 to February 14, 2026, Hokkaido's beloved winter-only sweets brand SNOWS will showcase their largest Valentine's lineup yet at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat event, featuring Nagoya-exclusive items and new chocolate delights.
From January 5 to February 28, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring Hakata Amaou strawberries and the hotel's signature "Super Series" cakes at 100 meters above ground.
Starting January 10, 2026, Sweets Paradise introduces an all-you-can-eat brand strawberry course featuring premium strawberries shipped directly from contracted farms, plus unlimited strawberry tart and strawberry daifuku.
NetEase Games and ZhuRong Studio have announced the release of the New Year version update for the open-world MMORPG Sword of Justice, starting January 1, 2026.
Suntory announces the limited release of Teacher's Highball Can, featuring a renewed recipe with increased whisky content and smoky flavor, available nationwide from March 3, 2026.
Tim Ho Wan Umeda Chayamachi, the first Kansai location of the popular Hong Kong dim sum restaurant, has unveiled a new grand menu featuring seven new items to celebrate its first anniversary.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, a club event featuring 90s British music culture will be held at Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST on January 31. The film will also have a 2-week limited revival screening at theaters nationwide starting January 30.
Tully's Coffee Japan introduces two new Valentine's-themed beverages starting January 9th, including a barista contest-winning drink featuring the elegant pairing of chocolate and fruit.
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Tully's Coffee Japan introduces Valentine's season limited products starting January 9, including the Romance Roast blend designed to pair perfectly with chocolate.
A new line of shrine ritual items made from ceramic-resin composite material wins the 2025 Good Design Award. These unbreakable items maintain the appearance and feel of traditional pottery while offering durability and peace of mind.
Indulge in the rich flavors of snow crab, king crab, and hairy crab at this exclusive two-night kaiseki event on January 23-24, 2026.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, The Westin Miyako Kyoto offers a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring nine sweets and savory selections celebrating the peak of strawberry season.