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GRANDUO Tachikawa presents Valentine Collection 2026, featuring import chocolates from around the world, artisan chocolatier selections, and special collaborations with popular Tama region influencers. The event runs in two phases from January 23rd to February 14th.
Crypton Future Media announces new merchandise based on music videos from the official Hatsune Miku YouTube channel, featuring stunning artwork of MEIKO, KAITO, and Megurine Luka. Items will debut at SNOW MIKU 2026.
HAYAMA AROMANCE releases "The Birth of Venus," a new room fragrance inspired by Botticelli's masterpiece, Respighi's music, and the myth of Venus. Available in 50ml and 18ml sizes from January 25, 2026.
Original Hetalia: World Stars merchandise featuring cute balletcore-themed illustrations will be released in late March 2026, including acrylic dioramas, stands, keychains, and stickers.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for an accommodation plan featuring a premium seafood ehomaki (lucky roll) supervised by Japanese head chef Hashimoto for Setsubun 2026 (February 3). The plan allows guests to enjoy the traditional ehomaki in the quiet privacy of their hotel room.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is offering exclusive THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS merchandise, including specially illustrated tapestries and collectibles featuring winter-themed artwork.
Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari hosts Heartful Winter 2026 from January 31 to March 15, 2026, featuring seal presentations, chocolate-themed fish displays, and the enchanting underwater dolphin performance Art of Dolphin.
Three Kajitsuya Coffee locations in Tokyo begin serving a seasonal winter menu featuring chicken and three types of mushrooms in a rich cream soup, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will offer an afternoon tea set themed around the original Saitama strawberry "Amarin" and the Queen of Hearts from March 11 to May 6, 2026.
Kikkoman Soy Foods launches its first-ever children's soy milk "Soy Milk Kids Lightly Sweet Milk Flavor" with popular Pikachu packaging, making it fun and delicious for kids to enjoy nutritious soy milk.
FIVECROSS Corporation has launched a limited-time event in the 3D basketball game Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals featuring the new character Shogo Haizaki (SF).
KYUKAMURA RIKUCHU-MIYAKO offers a special accommodation plan to experience Kuromori Kagura, a 300-year-old traditional ritual performance, with a special performance at the hotel on February 14, 2026.