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From January 27 to February 16, 2026, ESTNATION stores in Roppongi Hills and Osaka are hosting a European sweets pop-up featuring historic marzipan from Germany's Niederegger, truffle chocolates from Italy's Urbani, and more delightful treats.
Azumaker Corporation has launched pre-orders for new Everyday Host anime merchandise, including metallic can badges featuring CLUB★ONE characters and scene photo acrylic stands of all main characters.
A commemorative print exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved manga series Fairy Tail will open in Ikebukuro from March 12-17, 2026. The exhibition features newly created prints based on original illustrations by Hiro Mashima, along with exclusive merchandise.
Italian luxury brand Fendi unveils a digital campaign featuring Sienna Spiro, Amber Mark, Kilo Kish, and Kitty Cash for the new Fendi Way bag, celebrating independent spirits and creative confidence.
G-MODE Corporation releases Flash Motor Karen, a strategic puzzle game featuring fantasy illustrations and a sci-fi storyline, on Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 5th. The game offers over 100 stages with a 10% launch sale.
Starting February 6, 2026, Flower Miffy's drink stand introduces two seasonal beverages celebrating spring's arrival with sakura and matcha flavors at Asakusa and Tennoji Mio locations.
JR Kyūdai-gakken-toshi Station, in partnership with AEON MALL Fukuoka Ito, Fukuoka Flower Market, and JA Yatsushiro Flower Division, will hold its first-ever Flower Valentine event to express gratitude to customers who regularly use the station and the mall.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto introduces a spring-themed Lemon & Honey Afternoon Tea from March 1 to May 31, featuring seasonal sweets and savories, alongside limited matcha parfait and cherry-themed takeaway items.
THANKYOUMART stores across Japan will begin selling Fresh Pretty Cure! collaboration merchandise from early March 2026. All items are priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax), with advance reservations starting February 5 at 12:00 PM on the official online shop.
Fukuya brings back the popular Hamtaro character lottery featuring exclusive angel-themed merchandise. The in-store lottery offers BIG plushies, multi-cases, and more limited items with no losing tickets.
SEGA has launched the iOS/Android RPG Gintama Sumaho Battle Chronicle on February 4th, 2026, featuring the full Gintama experience in a command battle game.
A new limited-edition GINZA RUSK flavor featuring stone-ground Uji matcha chocolate with a hint of sakura is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting February 9, 2026.