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On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.
JAF Kochi announces a special strawberry picking event at Nishijima Garden on March 7, 2026, offering members a 50% discount on the all-you-can-eat experience with fresh strawberries.
Kagome introduces a new initiative to support local farmers and releases Yasai Seikatsu 100 Fukushima Akatsuki Peach Mix, a limited-edition vegetable and fruit juice celebrating Fukushima's renowned peaches.
The popular Cola flavor of Marosh, Kanro's immersive-texture gummy brand, returns with a fresh lemon twist. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from January 27, 2026.
KidZania Tokyo will open a limited-time clinic pavilion from February 20 to March 12, 2026, where children can take on the role of obstetricians, performing ultrasound examinations and vaccinations.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Kirin Beverage brings back the popular "Kirin Sekai no Kitchen Kara Torotoro Peach Furunyu" to vending machines nationwide on March 10, following customer votes.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
Moonbat launches the kowaza Lightweight Carbon umbrella series, featuring a folding guide for quick storage. The new model weighs only 173g while maintaining sun protection and water repellency.
TAIMATSU Co., Ltd., the company behind the Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN, has opened FUJI JAPAN in Kyoto Sanjo. The immersive cultural experience facility offers hands-on knife sharpening workshops, allowing visitors to truly engage with Japanese craftsmanship.
Kyoto-based RAU Patisserie & Chocolate, the only Japanese patisserie honored in La Liste 2025, unveils its 2026 Valentine's limited collection featuring artisanal chocolates, cookies, and desserts from award-winning chefs.