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The Leach Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka introduces two sophisticated limited-edition cocktails celebrating Valentine's and White Day. The Valentine's Grasshopper features white chocolate liqueur with pink pepper, while the White Day Margarita blends peach and mint with a special chocolate ring.
A5-grade wagyu specialist Steak House Daichi in Kanazawa reopened in December 2025 with a significantly larger seating capacity, from 48 to 62 seats. The renovated restaurant now features private dining spaces, counter seating for solo diners, and wheelchair-accessible tables to accommodate a wider range of guests.
ThreeZero's MDLX Zero articulated figure from the Mega Man X series is now accepting pre-orders at AmiAmi. Standing approximately 12.5cm tall with 36 points of articulation, the figure includes Zero Buster and Z-Saber accessories.
Ryusenji no Yu, the birthplace of Japan's super sento bath culture, is hosting collaboration events with the beloved bath toy character Ahiru Taicho at all 8 locations from November 2025 to September 2026. The events feature limited merchandise, collaboration drinks, photo sessions, and special bath decorations on the 26th of each month, celebrating 2026 as the Year of the Bath.
APEX has announced a high-quality scale figure of Chen Qianyu from the newly launched 3D real-time strategy RPG Arknights: Endfield. Pre-orders are now open for the November 2026 release.
A 1/7 scale figure of Ines from Arknights is now available for pre-order at major hobby retailer AmiAmi. The figure faithfully recreates the original game illustration with meticulous attention to detail.
Atelier Étoile is hosting a children's art workshop in conjunction with the two-person exhibition "Where Horses Meet Flowers" by Natsu Yamaguchi and Maihi at Daimaru Tokyo, running from February 4 to 17, 2026.
The SPRING 2026 collection features romantic items crafted with premium materials and refined silhouettes, perfect for celebrating special moments with loved ones.
The historic white-walled streets of Yoshii Town in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will transform into a vibrant hina doll festival from February 11 to March 20, 2026, featuring colorful flower arrangements and traditional "Okiage" dolls.
Kuroshio Sou, a hotel in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will host an exhibition by graphic design studio collé from February 19 to March 31, 2026, showcasing design works and spring-themed items.
Celebrate the theatrical release of Netflix's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! with exclusive merchandise at pop-up shops in Shinjuku Marui Annex and Joshin Nipponbashi, featuring newly illustrated goods and purchase bonuses.
The Dead Account TV anime pop-up shop is opening at Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F from February 20 to March 3, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, hologram badges, and special purchase bonuses.