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A special Valentine's event inviting visitors to write love letters to their loved ones will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from February 7 to 14, 2026. Participants can enjoy lottery prizes and a giant gacha machine for children.
The popular dress-up game Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen!, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, will host a collaboration event with illustrator Aki Akane starting January 27th. Exclusive collaboration set outfits White Moon Skeleton and Black Night Source will be available.
A 130-year-old traditional inn in Fukushima's Namie Town, closed since the 2011 nuclear disaster, launches a revival project with media experience tours on February 28, 2026.
MD Holdings introduces Tai no Aburi-yaki, a premium seafood snack combining three varieties of sea bream with a sweet, savory glaze and aromatic charred finish. The product launches nationwide on March 2, 2026.
New 2026 designs featuring Little My's composed face arrive as part of the annual March 1st Little My Fair. Products include mugs, cushions, bags, and various lifestyle items.
Morozoff Confectionery is releasing limited-edition chocolate sweets perfect for Valentine's Day. From rich chocolate pudding to elegant cakes, these treats are ideal for treating yourself or gifting to someone special.
Triton Foods introduces a new flavor to its popular Mugen Nori Series, featuring premium Seto Inland Sea seaweed seasoned with luxurious nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) dashi salt. The series has now surpassed 3.6 million units in cumulative sales.
A limited-time themed café based on Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! opens in multiple Japanese cities from March 2026. Enjoy Y2K-style décor, photogenic menu items, and exclusive character merchandise.
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, Nadaman restaurants at four locations in Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Nagoya, and Umeda feature special course menus highlighting premium Hakata wagyu beef and Hakata jidori chicken at affordable prices.
R.project's camping site search and reservation platform 'Nap' revealed the winners of the Nap AWARD 2025, recognizing Japan's most popular campsites across three categories.
New Era, the global sports and lifestyle brand, releases its debut collaboration collection featuring three beloved candy brands—Mentos, Chupa Chups, and Frisk—on February 5 at New Era stores and the official online store.
Nalkonal LLC has officially launched the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again! on January 28, 2026, featuring an action puzzle adventure with mini versions of beloved characters.