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Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Shueisha's JUMP Character REMIX series features Golden Kamuy protagonist Saichi Sugimoto with specially selected episodes, exclusive illustrations, and a double-sided poster. Two more volumes follow in February and March.
Amiami announces the fourth wave of MegaHouse's FigUnity series featuring Amate Yuzuriha (MACHU), Nyaan, and Shuji Ito from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, set for release in late September 2026.
Miyazaki Prefecture launches a stamp rally campaign featuring Hinatazaka46 members visiting various locations across the prefecture. Collect stamps at 9 spots for a chance to win exclusive merchandise and local prizes.
On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.
JAF Kochi announces a special strawberry picking event at Nishijima Garden on March 7, 2026, offering members a 50% discount on the all-you-can-eat experience with fresh strawberries.
Kagome introduces a new initiative to support local farmers and releases Yasai Seikatsu 100 Fukushima Akatsuki Peach Mix, a limited-edition vegetable and fruit juice celebrating Fukushima's renowned peaches.
The popular Cola flavor of Marosh, Kanro's immersive-texture gummy brand, returns with a fresh lemon twist. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from January 27, 2026.
KidZania Tokyo will open a limited-time clinic pavilion from February 20 to March 12, 2026, where children can take on the role of obstetricians, performing ultrasound examinations and vaccinations.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Kirin Beverage brings back the popular "Kirin Sekai no Kitchen Kara Torotoro Peach Furunyu" to vending machines nationwide on March 10, following customer votes.