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Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, a Universal Studios Japan Official Hotel, marks its 25th anniversary in July 2026 with exclusive merchandise, special accommodations, and unique collaborative items available only at the hotel.
Hotel Metropolitan's 25th-floor Dining & Bar Ovest introduces a curated Japanese Whisky tasting set featuring rare selections from Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Taketsuru. Available from March 1 to April 30, 2026, guests can enjoy premium tastings with stunning night views from 100 meters above ground.
A new collaboration between game streamer Hyoutarou and Village Vanguard brings festival-themed merchandise featuring exclusive, original artwork to fans.
From March 26 to March 30, 2026, Kyoto Kanzyo-kan "Miyako Messe" will host the first-ever Kyoto edition of the popular ice cream festival "Aipaku," featuring carefully selected regional ice creams from across Japan.
Mobile accessory brand iFace has released a new collection of Big Hero 6-themed products featuring Baymax and Mochi the cat in soft cafe colors. The lineup includes MagSafe-compatible iPhone cases, AirPods cases, and grip holders.
The highly sought-after Cheek 04 from INOUI, known for its warm soft beige color, returns as a permanent product on April 21, 2026, at cosmetics specialty stores and online shops nationwide.
Japan Trading Card Center is hosting a limited-time Valentine event where users can win luxury prizes including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with total prizes reaching up to 10 million yen based on community participation.
Fashion media JJ, celebrating its 50th anniversary, collaborates with Anna Sui for a special pop-up store at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya from February 18-23, 2026, featuring exclusive revival design items with the JJ 50 logo.
The Kutani Ware Kiln Site Exhibition Hall is hosting a winter exhibition tracing the development of red akae saibyo fine-line decoration in Kaga Kutani pottery, running through July 6, 2026.
CAPTAIN SWEETS BURGER, the sweets burger brand operated by Grapestone Co., Ltd., will begin accepting orders for Kirby's Strawberry Burger on their official online shop starting February 12, 2026.
Kobe Hankyu will host its first Knitting Craft Market from February 16 to 23, 2025, bringing together popular knitting artists, specialty yarn shops, and hands-on workshops for craft enthusiasts.
TOTTEI, Kobe's new entertainment district, is hosting a special sweets fair featuring strawberry and chocolate-themed menu items at five dining establishments. The fair runs through mid-March 2026, offering a perfect complement to the area's sports events, concerts, and seasonal festivities.