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A collaboration cafe featuring the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen opens at two locations in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafe offers character-themed menu items like Yuji's Black Flash Pasta and new original merchandise including acrylic figure stands with newly drawn illustrations.
Kaga Onsen hot spring area offers discounted lift tickets to two popular ski resorts, Hakusan Ichirino and Hakusan Seymour, for guests staying at participating ryokan through March 22, 2026.
On February 8th (Sunday), Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture hosts "Kaso no Utage 2026," a unique event where participants can run the actual horse track in horse racing-themed costumes.
Kimuraya Sohonten introduces "Nekochan" (Little Cat), a chocolate cream-filled cat bread perfect for Cat Day on February 22nd, and "Shushu Yakushima Tankan," a seasonal anpan featuring tangy-sweet citrus from Yakushima Island. Both products are available from February 1st at directly-operated stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Kuzefuku Shoten introduces a new winter-limited confection, "Mikan Chocola-zome," featuring freeze-dried Satsuma mandarins infused with white chocolate. This unique sweet offers a surprising contrast between its citrus appearance and rich chocolate flavor.
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima launches a new buffet plan featuring grilled Sanriku seafood, including oysters, scallops, and crab, available from February 1 to April 10, 2026.
Sacri, a bakery pre-order service, celebrates its 5th anniversary with Oyasumi Bakery - limited-edition huggable bread pillows inspired by signature items from top bakeries across Japan.
To celebrate the Longines Archive Exhibition showcasing the Swiss watchmaker's heritage, Conrad Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea inspired by the Longines PrimaLuna collection. Running from March 1 to April 30, 2026, at the 28th floor TwentyEight Bar & Lounge.
Fashion brand LOWRYS FARM announces its debut houmongi collection, blending traditional kimono elegance with modern design sensibilities through a partnership with kimono specialist Kyoto Marubeni.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring baked cheesecake, strawberry montblanc, and strawberry eclairs at Restaurant & Guest Lounge Palmière.
E-Come Group has released the MLB PIGMENT TOTE BAG SERIES featuring vintage-look bags with bold team logos. The collection includes popular teams like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, available nationwide for ¥3,090.