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Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the golf fashion event "HOLE No.19 WINTER EDITION" from December 17 to 25. The event features pre-sale of "TW" collaboration items and 8 brands making their Hankyu debut.
Art goods manufacturer Kenelephant releases its first room light featuring the popular character Pukpuku by plush toy artist Munyu.
The Medalist TV anime pop-up shop merchandise is now available for online purchase through THE Chara website, featuring PALE TONE series items.
Seven-Eleven introduces a new Rich Chocola series featuring four chocolate-filled treats launching from December 16th. The lineup includes a Chocolate Whipped Croissant, Chocolate Brownie Pie, Chocolate Cream Donut, and Rich Chocolate Bar, all designed to satisfy winter chocolate cravings.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters comes to Sapporo Factory from March 13 to April 19, 2026. Experience the Rainbow Amusement Park with photo spots, games, attractions, and exclusive merchandise.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Toba International Hotel will offer a limited-edition afternoon tea collaboration between Mie Prefecture and Oshawott, featuring local ingredients and delightful sweets.
Tsuruyayoshinobu, a historic Kyoto confectionery shop, releases adorable horse-themed handmade monaka for the 2026 New Year, featuring three lucky designs and allergen-free ingredients with a one-year shelf life.
Ticket sales have started for the Winter Sweet Potato Expo 2026, Japan's largest sweet potato festival featuring roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato sweets from across the country, to be held at Makuhari Messe from February 11 to 15, 2026.
Kawade Shobo Shinsha has released official Harry Potter chocolate kits, allowing fans to create iconic wizarding sweets at home. The lineup includes the Chocolate Frog Kit and the new Golden Snitch Chocolate Kit, with limited-edition sets featuring an exclusive A5 notebook.
AMNIBUS announces pre-orders for 10 new Sakamoto Days merchandise items featuring original "Seasonal Journey" artwork. The collection includes trading acrylic stands, can badges, postcards, and other character goods featuring Sakamoto Taro, Shin Asakura, Nagumo, Shishiba, and Natsuki Seba.
COCORIS, the nut-focused confectionery brand, releases a special New Year gift package featuring three popular baked goods. The elegant selection includes hazelnut and raspberry sandwich cookies plus maple marron financiers.
FamilyMart launches a nationwide campaign where customers can receive exclusive Pokémon Frienda collectible picks when purchasing bread at participating stores across Japan.