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Plus 1 Co., Ltd., based in Nagasaki and operating restaurants, will soon open a new location called Yakiniku Reimen Fukutora in Kumamoto. This restaurant is the sister brand of Yakiniku Reimen Gensuke, a beloved establishment known for authentic meat dishes and handmade cold noodles that continues to draw crowds even eight months after opening.
Yamazaki Jitsugyo has launched a series of new home products, including microwave-safe cooking trays with connectable design, discreet pest control covers, and elegant key and jewelry trays.
Fukkan.com has launched a crowdfunding project featuring brand-new original replica artworks by renowned monster artist Yuji Kaida to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. The project offers limited-edition B3-size high-quality replicas of two new artworks.
513BAKERY, operating 15 stores across Mie, Aichi, Tokyo, and Hokkaido, launches a Chocolate Fair in February 2026. The fair features 9 chocolate-filled products including a chocolate version of the popular mille-feuille bread, chocolate cream melon bread, and pistachio chocolate Pan Suisse.
Oyatsu Company launches a new limited-edition Baby Star Ramen snack featuring spicy black pepper flavor, combining crispy noodles with savory peanuts for the perfect beer pairing
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
Starting January 27, 2026, select Don Quijote, Apita, and Piago stores are releasing a special puff snack featuring original clear cards from the anime Dark Moon: The Blood Altar, with 16 different designs including rare holographic cards.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings four popular soft serve ice cream flavors, Tea's Nama Chocolate, fragrant tea gelato, and lamingtons to Tobu Ikebukuro's Chocolat Marché from January 28 to February 14, 2026.
A one-night-only stage performance bringing together Noh theater, lacquerware artistry, and music will be held on February 8, 2026, at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. Special instruments featuring traditional maki-e lacquer decoration will be used in this unique cultural event.
The official store featuring Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise celebrates 25 years since the first film's release with a new permanent location at Tokyo Character Street.
From February 21 to April 12, 2026, the historic Heijo Palace in Nara hosts Heijokyo Hiina Festival, celebrating the origins of Japan's traditional Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) with a grand 51-day event featuring hina doll displays, traditional ceremonies, and illuminated night experiences.
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa Tokyo will offer a special three-layer Hinamatsuri cake from February 21 to March 3, 2026, with reservations starting January 29. The cake features strawberry and matcha sponge layers with fresh cream and Japanese strawberries.