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The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026 festival opens on January 30, featuring a new Snow Park where visitors can enjoy various snow activities without bringing their own equipment. The park includes gentle snow slides for families and thrilling banana boat rides.
TRAVALO JAPAN introduces the highly anticipated New Classic and New Classic Set in a sleek Titanium color, perfect for Valentine's Day gifting. Available from January 20, 2026.
Azumaker Corporation has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the TV anime "The Shiunji Family Children" on their online store "CharaON!".
Year-round wearability meets iconic UGG comfort in fresh new styles
Watami Farm will showcase its Bihoro Peak Ranch Grassfed Milk Ice Cream at a special exhibition and sale event in Sapporo from January 23 to 29, 2026, promoting local products from Hokkaido's Bihoro Town.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has launched a new overnight stay plan allowing guests to choose from Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine on the day of their stay.
A new winter-limited product combining 100% cacao pure chocolate with crispy persimmon chips made from Nara's Nishiyoshino Fuyu persimmons. The bitter chocolate enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, creating a luxurious treat without added sugar.
Azumaker has launched pre-orders for new YAIBA: Samurai Legend merchandise on the Chara ON! online store, featuring thick acrylic stands and die-cut stickers.
Kobe-based baked goods shop Yakigashi Taka announces pre-orders for their new "Adult Gateau Chocolat" series, featuring chocolate and matcha flavors designed to pair beautifully with alcoholic beverages, just in time for Valentine's Day.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
HorIn Love Books is hosting a special campaign to celebrate the release of Yukiharu's latest comic "Ookii Kimi ga Ichiban Kawaii." Purchase the eligible product and enter for a chance to win a hand-signed A2 poster from the author!
Colorful kanten sweets meet three types of chocolate in this special limited-edition treat from Zen Kashoin's Kyoto flagship store.