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MAISON CACAO, the chocolate brand from Kamakura, will sell its Christmas-limited SNOW GARDEN collection of five items from November 14 to December 25 at all stores and the online shop.
For Valentine's Day 2027, Morozoff is releasing Yoruneko Tsubocha, a new chocolate brand themed around a mysterious hideaway cafe that opens only on quiet nights. Sales begin in early January 2027.
From November 13, 2026, niko and ... COFFEE will sell three limited-time items made with Lotte's Ghana Chocolate at all 17 of its stores, through January 24, 2027.
Patisserie & Cafe DEL'IMMO is taking reservations from November 6 to December 20, 2026 for six Christmas cakes themed "ESSENTIEL," each made with chocolate, with pick-up from December 23 to 27 at its Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Mejiro and LaLaport Toyosu stores.
SEBONSTAR San-X Collab ver. (セボンスターサンエックスコラボver.), a collaboration between Kabaya's pendant toy candy SEBONSTAR and San-X Universe, goes on sale at some stores from November 24, 2026 and nationwide from December 22, 2026, in 10 designs and 50 types in total.
Shiseido Parlour's Haneda Airport-exclusive La Ganache chocolate sets, in Strawberry and Café au Lait flavors, have been renewed with a new airplane-motif package, new piece counts and new prices, and are rolling out to stores by November 12, 2026.
From December 5, 2026, LOST AND FOUND in Tomigaya, Shibuya sells limited-quantity "TIN & TREATS" sets of chef Tetsuo Ota's AMAZON CACAO sweets packed in an original tin made with Kato Seisakusho, from ¥4,730 including tax. Online pre-orders open on November 25, and a Holiday Table cooking class with the chef is held on release day.
From December 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, TEA LOUNGE MAYFAIR at The Westin Miyako Kyoto serves a Chocolate & Berry Parfait, a cocoa cookie basket of strawberries and raspberries over layers of chocolate and berries, for ¥3,500 (tax and service charge included).
Aoyama Decarbo's "Christmas Limited Tin," inspired by an antique jewel box with a music box, goes on sale on November 18, 2026 for ¥4,620 including tax. It comes with a miniature tin padlock that opens with a key, four magnetic "Jewel Box Feet," and rice-flour almond tuile chocolates, and is sold at Isetan Shinjuku and Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei, a Kyoto chocolate brand, releases seasonal Stick Chocolat in three flavors, Gingerbread, Sparkling Rosé and Bûche Noire, from Friday, November 6, at ¥540 each (tax included), with 3-piece and 5-piece gift boxes.
Chocolate sweets specialty shop Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier holds a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin from November 11 to 17, 2026, its first appearance at the store.
On December 24 and 25, 2026, the Fujisan View Express sightseeing train will serve a mini version of Highland Resort Hotel & Spa's chocolate cake "Lumière" in a Christmas Cake Plan limited to 10 servings per day, alongside a Christmas-themed Japanese Sweets Plan.
Royce' Confect started selling two limited chocolates on November 4, 2026, a Nama Chocolate with The Classic Laddie 10 Year Old and a Bar Chocolate with raisins soaked in Port Charlotte Scottish Barley, through mail order and directly-operated stores.
FONDAN, a "melt-in-your-mouth sweets" brand sold only at its Tokyo Station shop, will hold its first pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka from November 11 to November 18, 2026.
Royce' will start selling its limited Christmas chocolates on November 4, 2026, including Christmas Selection boxes in new designs, a petit set with Christmas-limited Pop Chocolate and more, through mail order and directly-operated stores.
Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo holds its winter illumination "Sweet Illumination 2026 – 50th WINTER WITH LOVE –" from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a large heart-shaped main tree, new illumination areas, a lighting ceremony on opening day, and limited-time sweets.
The Hokkaido chocolate brand CACAOCAT will release a second round of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon collaboration products in November 2026, December 2026, and January 2027, including embossed tins, Complete Sets with a mini bag, and items with an acrylic keychain or satin pouch.
On Monday, November 16, Paris-born chocolate specialist Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris opens a new boutique on the B1 floor of Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi alongside its sister biscuit brand Alain Ducasse Biscuit Paris, with Nagoya-exclusive assortments and an eat-in space serving soft serve.
The EXPO2027 Tunku Tunku Pouch Crunch, a drawstring pouch featuring GREEN×EXPO 2027 mascot Tunku Tunku and filled with seven pieces of chocolate crunch, rolls out in stages from October 28, 2026 at select EXPO 2027 Official Stores, with a suggested retail price of ¥1,700 (tax included).
Cacaotier Gokan, an Osaka chocolatier that also makes bean-to-bar chocolate, is running a pop-up on the B1F of Hanshin Umeda Main Store from October 28, 2026 to May 11, 2027, selling Hanshin Umeda-exclusive petit gâteaux and taking reservations for its Advent calendar.
From December 4 to 25, 2026, Lounge & Bar 1867 at Dhawa Yura Kyoto serves "BERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS 'CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON TEA'" on Fridays through Mondays, pairing cacao-black sweets and red berries with charcoal-grilled savories.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO in front of Nijo Castle serves a limited-time afternoon tea of Kyoto-grown strawberries and chocolate at THE GARDEN BAR from December 26, 2026 to February 28, 2027, for ¥7,800 per person.
Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier Otaru Main Store (ヌーベルバーグ ルタオ ショコラティエ小樽本店) will start an advance sale of the winter-only sweet Kakaosshu (カカオッシュ) on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at ¥1,998 (tax included) for 5 pieces, with frozen delivery available across Japan.
To mark 100 years since the 1926 launch of Meiji Milk Chocolate, an exhibition runs December 23 to 30, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum, featuring historic packaging and advertisements plus original illustrations by 40 manga artists and works by 21 artists. Advance tickets go on sale October 29.
Oriental Chocolat by côte cour will release the limited-time Oriental Chocolat Rouge on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at its Haneda Airport Terminal 1 shop. Raspberry sauce is blended into moist baked chocolate batter and wrapped in a mellow chocolate coating, in a 5-piece box for ¥2,268 (tax included).
Four winter-limited Nama Chocolates from ROYCE' Confect, including packages illustrated with a Christmas townscape and snowflakes, go on sale from November 4, 2026, for a limited period and quantity.
From November 17, 2026 to February 28, 2027, THE LIVELY BAR at THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata serves its limited winter menu, with three monthly chocolate Basque cheesecakes, including ones made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou strawberries and Yame hojicha, plus seasonal drinks and a stay plan.
The Chocolat & Haute Pâtisserie brand GABRIELE RIVA and its flagship GR caffè will open on October 30, 2026, in a historic building near Komoro Station in Nagano, with a workshop, Komoro Labo (小諸Labo), attached.
A GODIVA concept shop created in collaboration with the fashion and textile brand minä perhonen will open on December 2, 2026, in the Main Building basement of Isetan Shinjuku, with collaboration-exclusive sweets and freshly made items from a live kitchen.
Nestlé Japan's Santa-shaped KitKat Holiday Santa goes on sale for the season on Monday, November 2, 2026 in four pack types from ¥648 to ¥3,348, and a limited-time KitKat Holiday Santa Cafe runs at Ueno Onshi Park from November 18 to December 25.
Nutella, the hazelnut spread born in Italy, will have a booth at Pan Marche (パンマルシェ) at Oasis 21 (オアシス21) in Nagoya on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with arranged bread tastings and Nutella products on sale.
Royce' is releasing its Advent Calendar 2026 on November 4, with 24 types and 42 pieces of chocolate confectionery, with small trinkets hidden on some days, priced at ¥3,780 including tax.
RURU MARY’S (ルル メリー) of Mary Chocolate Company will begin selling the limited Holiday Chocolate Sablé (Chocolate) on October 28, 2026 at its Aoyama-dori store, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and its online store. Packs of 8 pieces (¥1,620) and 2 pieces (¥410) are available, tax included.
Through October 31, 2026, the Depachika Sweets & Gifts floor at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo is selling Halloween sweets, including pumpkin pudding and tarts, black cat and mummy cakes, limited-design baked treats, and Japanese confections.
Shiroi Koibito Park will hold its winter event "Animals' White Christmas" from November 1 to December 25, 2026, with animal-themed original sweets, a Christmas-topping workshop, and appearances by Santa from Finland.
SOBAP GRANSTA Tokyo, a palm-sized buckwheat crepe shop inside Tokyo Station, has been selling the Suica Penguin Chocolate SOBAP since October 10, 2026, at ¥500 (tax included) while supplies last.
From November 2, 2026, Starbucks Japan sells three tea beverages for its "Let's par-TEA!" holiday season, plus a Be a Santa Cookie Topping and a Santa-hat Bearista glass tumbler. Three tea-themed food items also join the lineup.
From October 30 to November 8, 2026, Okinawa Prefecture hosts a pop-up cafe and shop at Spiral in Omotesando, Tokyo, with TIMELESS CHOCOLATE from October 30 to November 1 and rokkan COFFEE CREATORS from November 6 to 8.
Belgian royal warrant chocolate brand WITTAMER (ヴィタメール) will sell Christmas-limited gifts in stages from November 1, including an advent calendar, a tree-shaped package of chocolate sweets, and assortments of baked sweets and chocolates.
Fran's Chocolates will begin selling its 2027 Valentine Collection in January 2027, with fuchsia pink chocolate assortments and baked sweets. Flavors from the Kyoto BAL flagship store will also appear at department store events across Japan.
Finnish design house Marimekko teams up with GODIVA on café menu items and crêpes decorated with the Kukasta kukkaan print, on sale from November 1, 2026 at GODIVA café, GODIVA Crêpe, and GODIVA Dessert.
GODIVA Japan's 2026 holiday lineup, available from November 1, features the Petit Four Collection chocolates, three limited baked sweets, and the 100 Years of Playfulness Luxury Box with 85 pieces, plus an original mug giveaway campaign.
From October 22, 2026, Captain's Bar & Lounge at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba serves a Shine Muscat Seasonal Parfait for ¥2,500 and a year-round Chocolate Parfait for ¥1,800, both in limited quantities.
From November 1, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka takes reservations for four Christmas cakes and its original fried and roast chicken. Pickup runs from December 1 to 25, with Christmas sweets and bread on sale at Swiss Gourmet on the 6th floor.
From November 1, 2026, the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake" at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro offers a new Seasonal Parfait that pairs Japanese and Italian chestnuts with chocolate, with a topping that changes between November and December.
L'espoir, the Western confectionery brand from Kobe Fugetsudo, releases its Christmas-limited "TENDRE NOEL" series on November 1, 2026, in Western book-style packaging. A gift-with-purchase campaign for the brand's 50th anniversary runs from November 1 to 3.
Mary Chocolate (メリーチョコレート) will sell limited-time Christmas sweets in stages from November 1, 2026 at department stores, retailers, and its online shop nationwide. The lineup includes fancy chocolates, an advent calendar, millefeuille, and a cat pouch of cookies.
Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo has started taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes, running until December 17 with pickup from December 19 to 25 at its Pastry Shop. The lineup includes a Strawberry Decoration Cake, a Christmas Baked Cheesecake, a Christmas Chocolate Cake, and eight Christmas-exclusive piece cakes.
Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills will serve its "Minimal Chocolate Afternoon Tea 26 Christmas" on weekends from December 5 to December 27, 2026. The menu features a 9-layer chocolate opera, savory dishes made with chocolate, and a five-chocolate tasting. Reservations are scheduled to open on November 1.
Belgian chocolatier NEUHAUS will open member-only pre-orders for its 2026 Winter Holiday Collection on October 22, with general pre-orders starting October 29 at its official online shop. The lineup includes four advent calendars and a Christmas-limited souvenir book.
SNOWS, a winter-only sweets brand from Hokkaido, begins its 2026-27 season on November 1, 2026, at its online shop and four New Chitose Airport stores, with the new "Snow Ball Kuro Kuro" and a Daimaru Tokyo pop-up store from November 4 to 17.
Hotel Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture will sell two new Christmas cakes, "Berry Merry Christmas" and "Caramel Chocolate Tree," from December 19 to 25, 2026. Reservations are open until December 15.
From November 1 to December 7, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" serves a three-tier afternoon tea set built around chestnut, chocolate, and black tea, with views of Tokyo Bay from about 100 meters above ground.
The online wagashi store Tabiwaga is now selling the second and third installments of its reward wagashi collaboration series, with chocolate-covered thunder donuts from 餡焚き屋中井 in Osaka and a revived Sanbai Mochi tiger-skin roll from 菓子司つじや in Akita, each limited to 100 units.
Asakusa View Hotel in Tokyo has started taking reservations for five takeout Christmas cakes for 2026, alongside a party set and stollen. Reservations run until December 17, with pickup on December 19, 20, 24, and 25 at Sweets & Bakery Honoka on the 1st floor.
GODIVA Japan launches the "GODIVA × Marimekko Collection" from November 1, 2026, featuring chocolates, baked sweets, Chocolixir drinks, and ice cream in the Kukasta kukkaan print in GODIVA-exclusive colors.
The Royal Park Hotel ICONIC Tokyo Shiodome will serve a Christmas afternoon tea pairing strawberries with chocolate at its 24F bar lounge "THE BAR" and all-day dining "Harmony" from November 1 to December 31, 2026.
On October 23, 2026, the moon-viewing event "Shoseien Jusanya" invites visitors to stroll Kyoto's Shoseien Garden by moonlight, with THE THOUSAND KYOTO serving four drinks, including a cocktail and mocktail made with Shoseien plum syrup, and Pecan Nut Chocolat.
Two chocolate ice creams arrive at 7-Eleven stores nationwide this autumn and winter, the four-layer Seven Premium Rich Nama Choco Bar from October 13th and the 7-Eleven-exclusive MOW Special Fondant au Chocolat from October 20th.
Cacaotier Gokan in Osaka's Koraibashi will begin taking reservations on October 14, 2026 for a limited run of 200 Advent calendars holding 24 chocolates and baked sweets, priced at ¥15,000 including tax.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach releases its 2026 Christmas Collection at its stores from November 2, 2026, featuring advent calendars, holiday praline assortments, reindeer chocolate figures, and FrischSchoggi Sticks.
LE CHOU CHOU -SWEETS & DELI- at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba takes reservations for its first Christmas cakes and breads from October 9, 2026, with pickup from December 19 to 25 and a 10% early-bird discount through October 31 (excluding Forêt de Noël Rouge).
From October 9, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, is taking reservations for six Christmas cakes, two stollen and three takeout deli items, with cake and deli pickup from December 19 to 25 and stollen pickup from November 16.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, Bar & Restaurant COCONOMA at Hotel & Residence Roppongi serves a limited-time Chocolate & Marron Afternoon Tea, pairing seven sweets with savories and a Coconut Macchiato.
From October 9, 2026, Hyatt Regency Kyoto's Pastry Boutique takes reservations for three Christmas cakes at ¥5,800 each, a ¥3,000 stollen and a ¥2,700 galette des rois.
Italian chocolate brand Venchi will release two new gelato flavors, Chocoviar Nougatine and Chocoviar Mango, at its stores across Japan on October 14, 2026, along with takeout gelato packs that can include the new flavors.
At the food event & Chocolat et Créations in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, from October 10 to 12, 2026, a cookie tin made with ingredients from three long-established Nihonbashi companies and tablet chocolates from Taiwan's ORIGIN will go on sale in limited quantities.
Armani/Dolci's Autumn 2026 Collection arrives on October 9 at Armani/Dolci Ginza and Armani/Caffè Omotesando, with two limited-time dragée flavors in 100 g tins.
Reservations for The Premium Bitter Caramel Rum Ball, a six-piece box of rum-infused chocolate sweets priced at ¥5,400, are open at GENDY Ginza ahead of its November 1, 2026 release.
La Maison du Chocolat's 2026 Christmas Collection "Vertiges" brings a chocolate chandelier art piece, a bouchée, an advent calendar, and coffrets, with sales of the coffrets planned from November 2.
Restaurant Grand Cinq at Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, serves winter dishes and sweets from 14 countries, including rich chocolate desserts, from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
From November 5, 2026, Tokyo Dome Hotel's Super Dining "Rilassa" takes reservations for five Christmas cakes, including the new Fraisier de Noël, plus a beef fillet main dish. Reserve by November 30 for 10% off, or 15% off when booking both.
woofie, a sweets brand from Sucrey, will release a limited-time Millefeuille [Caramel & Almond] on October 9, 2026, with crisp pie layers and salty caramel cream, sold only at its イイトルミネ新宿 store.
BRUNIA, the first store of a new baked sweets and chocolate brand from Loire Holdings, opens on October 21, 2026 on the B1F of the Tower Building at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka, with brownies, terrines, langue de chat, and more.
From November 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Bar & Lounge Melody at Hilton Yokohama will serve a winter afternoon tea themed on white chocolate and red fruits, with a strawberry and meringue tart, a ruby chocolate parfait, and savories by the specialty restaurant chef.
MarieBelle, the chocolate brand born in New York's SoHo, opens its new store "MarieBelle Shibuya" on the first floor of Shibuya Scramble Square on October 28, 2026, with a concept built around "MEETS" with Tokyo culture.
Pocky, now marking its 60th anniversary, adds a limited-time "Share Happy! Package" from Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Fold the perforations on the back and slot in the inner bags to make a shape a group can gather around, developed with the nonprofit Collable.
Tokyo sweets brand purecoco TOKYO will open its Kintetsu Abeno Harukas store on the Tower Building B1F of Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store on October 21, 2026, with an opening-commemoration HAPPY BAG limited to 200 sets.
From November 17, 2026, Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris and Alain Ducasse Biscuit Paris will sell their Provence-inspired Noël Collection at directly operated stores nationwide and on the Online Boutique, featuring a ¥19,440 Calendrier de l'Avent, citrus-and-herb chocolates, stollen and biscuits.
Nina at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, the patisserie led by World's Pastry Chef 2024 Nina Métayer, takes reservations from October 5, 2026 for five Christmas cakes, individual sweets and galette des rois, alongside the hotel's Christmas takeout menu, Japanese hors d'oeuvre and osechi.
Chiba confectionery shop Okashi no Taiyo is selling its Halloween Bar Baum again, rice-flour baumkuchen on a stick made to look like an ice pop. Two new designs join the lineup, and an online-only gift box is limited to 20 boxes.
Cafe & Bar Rhythmos on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental will serve two winter parfaits from November 1 to December 28, 2026, pairing kiyomi orange with chocolate and Le Lectier pear with white chocolate, at ¥4,180 each.
toroa, a sweets brand in the Best Otoriyose Awards Hall of Fame, began selling two Mini Gift Box sets of its Chocolate-Packed Cookies on October 3. The boxes cost ¥2,250 and ¥2,600 (tax included), each holds six cookies in three flavors, and one also includes two individually wrapped toroaTea packets.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is taking Christmas reservations until December 21, 2026. The menu has three cakes plus roast chicken, stollen and panettone, with pickup from December 23 to 25.
From October 15 to December 15, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka takes reservations for Christmas cakes, stollen, and a takeout surf and turf set. Reservations made by November 30 get early-bird prices, and pickup runs December 23 to 26.
From October 1, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Narita in Chiba is taking reservations for three Christmas cakes. Reserve by November 30 to save ¥1,000 per cake, with pickup on December 23 to 25.
To celebrate its 7th anniversary, the Kyoto-born chocolate brand SNOOPY Chocolat releases plush toys of Snoopy's siblings, chocolate pin badges and a leather mascot on October 9, 2026, followed by a Marron chocolate monaka on October 15.
The sixth edition of Fujiya's regional collaboration series takes the character Darake-san to Shimane Prefecture. The limited-edition "Home Pie Choco Darake Burari Japan Journey (Shimane Edition)" is inspired by Izumo zenzai and goes on sale nationwide on October 20, 2026.
Nespresso will release its Festive Collection with Swarovski from October 23, 2026, featuring limited-edition winter coffees, an Advent Calendar, crystal ornaments, accessories, chocolate, and a special CitiZ Platinum coffee maker.
From November 1, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya serves an afternoon tea that puts chocolate in both the sweets and the savory dishes, with unlimited TWG Tea and coffee.
From September 30 to October 6, the VIVID CACAO 2nd anniversary pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku offers early sales and tastings of the limited-edition Soy Pro Beauty Plus Cacao, plus a pop-up-only set and a talk show on October 3.
From November 16 to December 25, 2026, NiNi on the 38th floor of 1 Hotel Tokyo in Akasaka is serving a limited-time festive edition of its "La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea," with Santa and reindeer sweets, upcycled ingredients, and a new Sustainable Chocolat Chaud.
Akai Fusen, a confectionery brand from Sasebo, brings back its Hanakago Chocolate with a fluffier, moister texture, alongside the Hanakago Assort, as Nagasaki-area exclusives from October 1, 2026.
Fujiya's Country Ma'am cookie coated in white chocolate, sold as a winter-only item in 2025, will be available year-round from this year, with the Middle Pack going on sale nationwide on October 6, 2026.
From October 1 to December 15, Hotel Granvia Kyoto takes reservations at its 2nd-floor pastry shop "Le Temps" for five Christmas cakes, including a new limited-quantity Kyoto Tamba chestnut bûche de noël and Amaou strawberry cakes.
LOUANGE TOKYO launches CHOCOLINE DONUT, a donut-shaped chocolate madeleine with a "Pari-Mochi" texture, on October 1, 2026. A box of six flavors is ¥2,800 (tax included) at its Roppongi, Ginza, and Nagoya stores.
GA Crossing's online wagashi store Tabiwaga is launching a new collaboration series with historic Japanese sweets shops, and the first installment partners with Kashō Fūgetsu, a confectioner founded in 1948 in Hitachi, Ibaraki. The two have created a limited chocolate yokan made with Belgian chocolate and white bean paste, available in a run of just 100 sets from September 18 through October 8, 2026.
Fukuoka's Harapecolab resumes seasonal sales of Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi (Moon Mineral Sweets), its stone-like chocolate and hand-cut kohakuto candy set that sold over 400 boxes in a single day at its debut, through its official online store starting September 17, 2026.
From October 1, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is taking reservations for its "Celebrate Together"-themed Christmas Collection 2026, a lineup of seven cakes by Executive Pastry Chef Shigeru Nojima along with a stollen, a cookie tin and a pistachio croissant for the season.
From September 16, French patisserie Sébastien Bouillet and the bakery Goûter's Gakugei-daigaku shop are rolling out Halloween-limited sweets made with pumpkin, sweet potato, and cassis, including an assortment box, a pumpkin pie, and cinnamon-and-chocolate Nounours, at stores in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and Gakugei-daigaku.
From October 13, InterContinental Yokohama Grand is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cake lineup, led by the new dark chocolate "Sillage" alongside two returning favorites, plus stollen, a pound cake, mendiant chocolate and cookie tins.
Lindt & Sprüngli Japan is holding its annual Halloween "Fill-Your-Own-Bag" event from September 18 to October 31, 2026, letting shoppers pack their own bag or tin with LINDOR, autumn flavors, and Halloween-limited chocolates at stores nationwide, while the online shop offers a bonus Halloween tin with its "Pick & Mix 10-Item Set."
Seven-Eleven Japan's Seven Premium Raw Chocolate Ice Cream returns to stores nationwide from September 22, 2026, in limited quantities, now with more chocolate blended into the ice cream base for a richer, more seamless bite.
Starting September 14, 2026, Ginbis is releasing two new cinnamon-scented flavors of its "Shimi Choco Corn MASHIMASHI" snack line, along with new fall treats from the "Tabekko Doubutsu" brand, including a chocolate biscuit and a Mont Blanc-flavored cake biscuit — all available at supermarkets and convenience stores.
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is undergoing a full renovation that cuts its room count from 179 to 120 while expanding the average room size by about 1.5 times, adding new signage, landscaping, and Shinjuku-inspired guest experiences ahead of its September 29, 2026 reopening.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka is hosting the "Sweetimal" Chocolate Dessert Buffet from October 3 to November 29, 2026, weekends and holidays only, serving about 40 kinds of desserts and savory dishes, including roughly 30 sweets shaped like cute animals such as rabbits, lions, leopards, and giraffes.
L'espoir, the western confectionery brand from Kobe Fugetsudo, is releasing "Doux Grimoire," a Halloween-themed ゴーフレール chocolate collection packaged like a magic spellbook, at stores nationwide, select department stores, and its official online shop starting September 16, 2026.
From October 3 to November 29, 2026 (weekends only, reservation required), Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya-Okura is serving two new autumn desserts finished tableside by the pâtissier — a Fruit and Chocolate Parfait with Shine Muscat and grapes, and a Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Assiette Dessert featuring chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki.
From October 7 to 19, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th floor celebrates the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth with the British sweets, afternoon tea, fashion, and equestrian-inspired goods she loved, plus a talk show by her former personal assistant Angela Kelly.
THE KAHALA Collection at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is offering a limited-quantity "Macadamia Nut Chocolate Kona Coffee Blend" from September 19, 2026, pairing the hotel's signature macadamia nut chocolate with a coffee blend made using 40% Kona coffee.
From October 17, FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas lineup, including four original cakes, three hotel-made stollen with a new matcha and chestnut Premium flavor, and a chocolate Santa's Shoe.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is releasing a new autumn collection inspired by the forests of Switzerland from September 18, 2026, featuring a fox-shaped chocolate assortment and its signature FrischSchoggi Stick in autumn-colored packaging.
The Chiba-based shop known for handmade chocolate made with marshmallows and dried fruit, plus okaki rice crackers from its sister company, opens its first Tokyo store on the 2nd floor of Machida Marui on September 15, 2026.
Seven-Eleven adds two indulgent "reward ice cream" treats for autumn nights, Lotte Anzutsumi with ice cream wrapped whole in red bean paste and a GODIVA-supervised frozen chocolat ice made with Belgian chocolate, both rolling out at stores nationwide in September.
From September 14, 2026, Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris rolls out an autumn-winter collection at Le Salon, the dessert salon attached to its Nihonbashi Tokyo Atelier, headlined by the chocolate-filled afternoon tea Le Goûter alongside seasonal desserts such as Cabosse Chocolat and Sablé Marron Myrtille, each built around rich cacao and the flavors of fall.
Caffarel, the Turin chocolate brand celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026, joins Italia Fair 2026 at JR Kyoto Isetan from September 9 to 14, bringing gelato-filled brioche and other sweets crafted by its Kobe Kitano pastry chef.
From September 16 to October 31, 2026, Biwako Hotel's Café Bellago in Otsu, Shiga will offer "Tanuki," the 5th edition of its autumn-only tanuki-shaped cake, now in a chocolate and banana flavor inspired by the Otsu Festival season.
L'AVENUE, a Kobe/Kitano patisserie led by chef Shigeo Hirai, is bringing its chocolate-centered sweets, including a Daimaru Kobe-exclusive item, to the department store.
Fujiya's new "Anime Chiikawa Pero Pero Choco" turns the faces of popular characters Chiikawa and Hachiware into stick chocolates, each paired with six collectible backing card designs, arriving nationwide on September 8.
TOYO KITCHEN STYLE opens reservations at 12:00 PM on September 5 for the 2026 Dolce&Gabbana x Fiasconaro panettone collection, adding three new flavors and a redesigned classic for a lineup of 14 items available in limited quantities.
Lindt & Sprüngli Japan is releasing "Dubai Style Crema Gelata," a gelato reinterpretation of the trending "Dubai chocolate," from September 1 through October 31, 2026, alongside a Japan-and-Germany-exclusive autumn tablet flavor.
GODIVA Japan is launching the second wave of its "GODIVA × NANA" collaboration on September 16, 2026, with a chocolate collection, a mixed berry Chocolixir, and a tumbler set, followed in October by a cup ice cream and cooler bag set — all featuring artwork drawn exclusively by Ai Yazawa.
Tirol Choco is adding two chewy treats to its seasonal mochi lineup — a molten chocolate-sauce "Chocomochi" and its long-running best seller "Kinakomochi" — in five-piece bags at stores nationwide from September 7, 2026.
Tirol Choco is releasing "Puchirol Tetra" nationwide from September 7 — mini milk and strawberry chocolates in an easy-to-share tetra package featuring the "Puchirols Special Task Force" characters.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Pastry Boutique is offering nine limited-edition "creepy-cute" Halloween treats, including a new chocolate-dome Grand Premium Halloween Cake and the returning whole-edible Jack O Lantern, from October 1 to 31, 2026, alongside a Halloween Afternoon Tea Takeout Box.
Hotel Metropolitan Nagano is marking its 30th anniversary with a limited-edition Christmas cake, "Floraison d'Hiver," decorated with 30 strawberries as a tribute to three decades of gratitude, with reservations opening October 1, 2026.
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, the Paris-born chocolate specialty shop from chef Alain Ducasse, opens its seventh Japanese boutique — and first in Kyushu — at Iwataya Honten in Fukuoka on September 16, alongside sister brand Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse.
Pasco is launching two cube-shaped cakes, "Tirol Choco Cake Milk" and "Tirol Choco Cake Coffee Nougat," each roughly ten times the volume of a single Tirol Choco piece, on sale from September 1, 2026 across the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions.
CHOCOLATIER PALET D'OR launches a second Autumn Customize Parfait and a new Coffret Mariage chocolate box from September 4, 2026, combining house-made chocolate with seasonal chestnut, sweet potato, grape, and pear.
GODIVA's autumn 2026 limited baked sweets lineup goes on sale August 26, featuring the Moon-Viewing series' first cookie assortment alongside a Mont Blanc langue de chat cookie assortment and an Anno sweet potato tigre assortment.
GODIVA Japan's "Autumn Collection" arrives at GODIVA shops, cafés, and its online store nationwide from August 26, 2026, featuring moon- and rabbit-motif chocolates inspired by autumn moon-viewing.
La Maison SHIROKANE, a Western confectionery shop in Tokyo's Shirokane, introduces its autumn/winter collection of seasonal chocolat sand flavors, tablet chocolates, an apple and chestnut tart, and limited-edition baked sweets, arriving nationwide on September 7.
La Maison du Chocolat's Winter Collection 2026 opens with the return of its signature Marron Glacé on August 27, followed by the Champagne-inspired Effervescence and rum-scented chestnut Maroni bonbons in early October, at boutiques nationwide and the online boutique.
Tirol Choco launches a new "Halloween Cup" chocolate assortment nationwide on August 31, 2026, featuring six flavors — including the Halloween-exclusive Blood Strawberry and Pumpkin — packaged in a sparkly, cup-shaped container designed for home parties.
Tirol Choco is releasing "Puchirol <Halloween Pack>" nationwide from August 31 — bite-sized chocolates in three flavors, individually wrapped with the "Puchirols Special Task Force" characters in colorful Halloween costumes.
Caramel Ghost House, the caramel confectionery specialty shop, has released a new treat — the Caramel Tuile, a crisp cookie sandwiching a caramel-chocolate cream — now available at its Kawasaki and Shinjuku locations.
PISTA & TOKYO, a pistachio sweets specialty store, will open a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from August 19 to September 1, 2026, offering vividly green pistachio sweets including its popular Pistachio Sand and a limited-quantity Sable Sand Pistarche.
From August 12, Tully's Coffee is serving Choco Affogato Shaqool, a frozen drink that pours espresso over a chocolate-flavored frozen base for an affogato-inspired treat, alongside its five-cheese Ballpark Dog.
Tokushima-based patisserie PRISM, led by chef Yusaku Shibata, is opening PRISMIC, a new sweets boutique and salon that reimagines its signature desserts for Tokyo, in the Aoyama area on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Ken's Cafe Tokyo is adding a new East-meets-West sweet to its lineup, "Premium Chocolate Yokan," combining chocolate with the smooth texture of traditional red bean paste, available from August 8 at Tokyo stores and pop-up shops nationwide.
Hokkaido chocolate maker ROYCE' Confect is opening a pop-up shop at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin's "Summer Hokkaido Exhibition" from August 5 to 17, 2026, offering nama chocolate, potato chip chocolate, and other limited-quantity treats.
ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay will host the summer dessert buffet "SWEETS IN THE SKY" on the hotel's 28th-floor "Ocean Bloom" every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from August 8 through September 27, 2026, pairing sky-and-canal views with sweets, light meals, and drinks.
GODIVA Japan is releasing Nangoku Shirokuma Monaka Chocolate, an ice cream created with Kagoshima's Seika Foods that brings the flavor of Nangoku Shirokuma together with rich Belgian chocolate in an easy-to-eat monaka shell.
Fujiya's long-running Look, Country Ma'am and Home Pie lines welcome a new lineup of limited-edition autumn treats made with Ibaraki's "Beni Tenshi" sweet potato and Japanese chestnut, arriving in stores nationwide on August 4, 2026.
Monteur is releasing a Black Mont Blanc Éclair inspired by Takeshita Seika's iconic ice bar, on sale nationwide at supermarkets and select convenience stores from August 1 to August 31, 2026.
Sanritsu Seika's long-loved "Choco Bat" candy gets reimagined as soft chocolate-coated bread with "Choco Bat-kun's Legendary Choco Pan," rolling out at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from June 2026.
LOTTE ARAI RESORT in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture is opening PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS's first permanent eat-in and retail space in the Hokushin'etsu region, offering macarons, cakes, and gift items from July 15, 2026, along with a launch campaign featuring resort stays and other prizes.
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ROYCE' Confect is introducing two new coffee-inspired treats that pair soy milk with coffee's aroma and bitterness, Nama Chocolate [Soy x Cafe Latte] and Soy Espresso Chocolate, available through ROYCE' mail order from July 8, 2026, for a limited time and while supplies last.
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is serving a yellow-themed "Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea" at its Fantasy Dining Fleur from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with tropical sweets, savories, and the trending Dubai chocolate mochi, all enjoyed with no time limit.
Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is releasing the seventh edition of its monthly terroir chocolate series on July 1, 2026, featuring Colombian cacao paired with black sugar from Hateruma Island, Okinawa, in a limited run of 800 individually numbered boxes wrapped in artisan washi paper from the Nao Handmade Washi workshop.
Specialty chocolate shop Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate is bringing back its signature chocolate shaved ice this summer in a new two-layer design, available at three Tokyo locations from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Kiyomasa Seika's Shiro Kifujin brand has unveiled a summer-limited frozen chocolate banana in two flavors at its Kumamoto stores, along with an in-store cotton candy decoration experience and nationwide cold delivery through its official online shop.
The ROYCE' Rose Gardens at three locations in Hokkaido — あいの里 (Sapporo), 上江別 (Ebetsu), and ロイズタウン Factory (Tobetsu) — are entering their most vibrant season from mid-June through early July 2026, with over 500 rose varieties on display and limited rose-themed sweets available at neighboring stores.
A special collaboration between the popular condensed milk shaved ice brand Shirokuma and chocolate brand GODIVA is coming to Seven-Eleven stores across Japan starting June 30.
Fuji Oil has released "Cacao Qualy Basic 58," a new professional-use chocolate under its pure chocolate brand CACAO QUALY, designed to deliver both rich cacao flavor and ease of use for pastry professionals.
Starting June 22, 2026, Pâtisserie & Café デリーモ is serving two new parfait-style shaved ice creations exclusively at its Azabudai Hills location, layering rich chocolate, seasonal fruits, and premium toppings for a luxurious summer treat.
The third annual choco mint fair at Ecute Omiya and Omiya North runs June 29 to July 20, 2026, featuring 42 products including 15 station-exclusive items and a digital stamp rally.
Venchi's iconic Ginza flagship store is reopening on June 24, 2026 with a refreshed interior and the new "Chocogelateria" concept, including a Ginza-exclusive matcha tiramisu gelato and the Chocoviar Wall, found only at this location in Japan.
Yokohama-based craft chocolate shop VANILLABEANS has added two new baked chocolate series to its permanent lineup, available from June 18, 2026.
Chocolate specialty store Bel Amer is releasing a Tanabata-themed limited collection, featuring the Palé Chocolat Milky Way bar and the Chocolat Noir Starlight entremet, available at select stores from June 13.
Starting June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM, the official Caffarel online shop in Japan is offering the "Chocotto Pack" — small-quantity assortments of the brand's chocolates at accessible prices, perfect for sampling the full range from this storied Italian confectionery house.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) is holding a one-week limited-time pop-up at Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store, bringing its signature caramel sandwiches along with a new seasonal creation combining peach and Earl Grey tea.
Adorable raised 3D stickers inspired by the popular chocolate biscuit brand Saku-yama Choco Jiro are now available for pre-order at Animate and Movic. Two designs are planned, priced at ¥660 each, with release scheduled for around August 7, 2026.
ROYCE' Confect's mobile sales truck is traveling through Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions, offering up to around 90 types of popular and limited-edition chocolates including the seasonal Potato Chip Chocolate [Lemon].
Saint Marc Café's sought-after "Premium Choco Cro Fresh Banana & Chocolate" — long nicknamed the "legendary choco cro" — is available nationwide for 18 days only, from June 15 to July 2, 2026.
Two iconic Japanese snacks, Chocobat and Tirol-Choco, are teaming up again for a limited-edition product available at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from June 15, 2026.
SWEETEST DAY's chocolate brand "Watashi, Raw Chocolate" from Aomori is releasing a Chocolate Cookie Tin featuring seven varieties of baked treats made using Bean to Bar craft chocolate.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is refreshing its tablet and carré lineup from June 8, 2026, and simultaneously releasing summer-limited fruit-flavored chocolates crafted for the warm season.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO will host a pop-up store from San Francisco-origin bean-to-bar specialist Dandelion Chocolate for three days from June 19 to 21, 2026, alongside a limited-time frozen chocolate drink at the hotel's Bistro NOHGA.
Royce' is releasing a new lineup of summer sweets from June 3, 2026, including a six-piece fruit jelly assortment and a mixed set of jellies and baked goods, ideal for mid-summer gifts. A free shipping campaign is also running through August 5.
Starting June 4, 2026, dari K Marunouchi Oazo is offering a limited-time summer shaved ice made with cashew milk ice and warm cacao that instantly hardens on contact, creating a uniquely crispy texture experience.
Starting June 1, 2026, I'm LILY at JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata will release a new limited-edition treat — the Chocolat Sandwich Cookie Salty Lemon & Butter, featuring Setouchi lemon, snow salt, and fermented butter.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura will serve a limited-run parfait pairing the rare "Yuka" melon from Ibaraki with Bean to Bar dark chocolate, available on weekends from June 6 to July 26, 2026.
Two premium pastries supervised by internationally acclaimed ASTERISQUE chef Koichi Izumi arrive at supermarkets from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
La Mora pastry shop at Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is selling a special Father's Day cake featuring bitter chocolate and caramel chocolate mousse, available for pickup June 16–21, 2026. Reservations open from May 27, and must be made at least 3 days in advance.
ROYCE' is releasing 11 limited-edition treats inspired by France's Brittany region starting June 3, 2026, including salted caramel chocolates, Gâteau Breton, and Guérande salt-infused sweets, available at ROYCE' stores and online.
Swiss chocolate brand Lindt is releasing a seasonal melon frozen drink featuring Ibaraki Quincy melon and white chocolate, available at Lindt boutiques and cafés across Japan from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
Two limited-edition summer flavors join the "Yonimo Oishii" brownie series on June 1, 2026, including the series-first banana milk flavor and the returning fan-favorite salt vanilla variety.
Japan's first brownie specialty shop côte cour is selling the Orangette Brownie for a limited time. With Valencia orange peel and Shonan Gold jam blended into the batter, this seasonal treat pairs bright citrus fragrance with deep chocolate flavor. Available at six locations across Tokyo and Kanagawa.
Two beloved Turkish sweet brands — historic baklava maker Nadir Gullu and luxury hotel confectionery divan — are holding a limited-time pop-up at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from May 20 to 26, 2026.
Cagi de Rêves, a key-themed chocolaterie in Osaka's Matsuyamachi, is hosting a Cagi Fair from May 22 to June 26, 2026, featuring individually purchasable key-series chocolates, a newly launched key-shaped chocolate pie, and a limited-time Cagi Gacha campaign.
The Godiva Summer Collection - Nippon no Natsu - is now available at Godiva shops across Japan, featuring four unique carré-style chocolates with Japanese summer motifs that can be enjoyed frozen for a delightfully crispy shell and cool filling.
Nenrinya's "Baum Brûlée – Pistachio Chocolate" returns to the Seibu Ikebukuro store for a 10-day limited run from May 22 to 31, 2026, featuring the shop's signature baumkuchen brûléed with pistachio chocolate and topped with roasted nuts.
Godiva's summer limited baked sweets lineup for 2026 goes on sale from May 20, featuring special anniversary langue de chat cookies, chocolate puddings, fruit jellies, tigres, and a cookie tin.
The Parisian chocolate specialty shop Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse is launching a summer 2026 limited menu at its dessert salon "Le Salon" at the Tokyo Workshop in Nihonbashi, starting May 26, featuring chocolate creations paired with fresh seasonal fruits.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
Patisserie & Cafe De-limmo is serving a limited-time "Cherry" parfait combining fresh domestic cherries with vibrant ruby chocolate at their Daimaru Tokyo location, available from May 7 through the end of May 2025.
Station cafe 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE introduces a limited-time Dolce Frappe Chocolate Mint, blending fresh spearmint with house-made chocolate mousse for ¥790.
Japan's chocolate specialty brand Bel Amer will refresh its Isetan Shinjuku store on May 20, 2026, bringing store-exclusive items and summer seasonal treats to the basement floor of one of Tokyo's most iconic department stores.
Cocos family restaurant is launching its popular annual "Choco Mint Party Fair" on May 14, offering five choco mint desserts and a more intense version of the fan-favorite "Super Soosy Sauce."
GODIVA Japan's new Habutae Kurumi chocolate sweets, created in collaboration with Fukui's century-old wagashi shop Hayakawa Confectionery, are expanding to select GODIVA shops across Japan from May 15, 2026. Two varieties are available individually from 410 yen.
Fujiya is releasing bite-sized collaboration chocolates inspired by two popular Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors — Chocolate Mint and Popping Shower — with an upgraded refreshing sensation perfect for the warmer season.
Belgian royal warrant chocolate brand WITTAMER is bringing two refreshing limited-edition cup desserts to its stores starting May 16, perfect for the early summer season.
Starting from April 22, 2026, Mary Chocolate is rolling out a lineup of summer-limited chilled sweets perfect for Obon gifts and homecoming season, including new frozen dessert sets, fruit jelly assortments, and custard puddings.
Japanese chocolate mail-order site Chocolatnavi has published a new feature spotlighting artisan macarons from acclaimed patisseries across Japan — each crafted with the depth and refinement of a full dessert.
côte cour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Starting April 29, 2026, customers who spend ¥3,700 or more (tax included) will receive a limited-edition anniversary charm as a gift.
Le Pan Kobe Kitano and iconic Italian chocolate brand Caffarel have created a limited-edition brioche gelato sandwich, available exclusively at the Italy Fair 2026 at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 29 to May 6.
A limited-edition lemon-flavored chocolate cookie sandwich from Oriental Chocolat by Court Cool is now available exclusively at Haneda Airport Terminal 1, featuring Setouchi lemon paste coated in white chocolate between hazelnut-infused cookies.
GODIVA Japan and Fukui's century-old confectionery shop Hayakawa have teamed up to release "Habutae Kurumi White Chocolate & Matcha," a new collaboration sweet that merges Japanese and Western confectionery traditions. Sales begin at GODIVA Seibu Fukui on April 28, 2026.
Kamakura-based aroma raw chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching a new additive-free raw chocolate for children made with Amaou strawberries, available from April 25, 2026 at all seven of its locations.
Fujiya Confectionery shops are releasing a new Bandai collaboration dessert on April 27, 2026. The "Fun to Dig! Peko-chan Charapaki Excavation Dinosaur Parfait" uses popular Bandai candy products and comes in a limited-edition Peko-chan x dinosaur design.
FRANCAIS is releasing its well-loved seasonal "Fruit Sand Cookies" featuring five fruit varieties enrobed in airy chocolate, available from April 24, 2026, at select stores while supplies last.
A new Japanese-Western fusion confection from GODIVA and Nagomi Yoneya combines chocolate and peanut filling in a monaka wafer shell infused with cocoa powder.
GODIVA Japan and Chiba-based wagashi brand Nagomi no Komeya have joined forces to create the Chocolat Peanut Monaka — a limited-quantity sweet featuring peanut and chocolate filling inside a cocoa-infused monaka shell.
Mary Chocolate Company is launching SUGARCOAT MILLEFEUILLE from May 13, 2026 — a new summer confection that stays firm at room temperature up to 35°C, making it an easy-to-carry gift all season long.
Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei, a Kyoto-based chocolate specialty brand, has unveiled a refreshing seasonal lineup of Japanese-inspired sweets and chocolates celebrating the flavors of spring and summer.
A new boxed assortment of Tirol Chocolates featuring three flavors made with Hokkaido-sourced ingredients — Haskap Soft, Hokkaido Corn, and Hokkaido Cheese — goes on sale nationwide on April 20, 2026.
Starting April 15, 2026, a selection of rose-themed chocolates and baked goods from ROYCE' — the "Sweets Garden" lineup — becomes available in limited quantities at 10 direct stores across Hokkaido.
Fujiya is releasing a new matcha variety in its Chocolat Wafers lineup — a five-layer wafer chocolate filled with matcha cream and coated in smooth chocolate, available nationwide from April 14, 2026.
GODIVA is expanding its ice cake lineup to approximately 100 stores nationwide and launching two new products—the "GODIVA Chocola Cheesecake" and the "Chocolat Orange"—from April 13, 2026.
Lindt is holding a limited-time "PICK & MIX All you can pack" event at Lindt Chocolat Boutiques, Boutique & Cafes, and outlet stores across Japan from April 10, 2026. New this year are dedicated pouches in six colors.
Starting April 15, MUJI stores across Japan will carry 14 limited-edition mint-flavored products—including choco mint roll cake, ice cream, sparkling water, and cold brew teas—perfect for staying cool in the summer heat.
The hit gummy series with over 36 million units sold is adding a white peach variety for the first time, rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 14.
Fujiya is expanding its Chocola Wafers line with a new matcha-flavored variety, featuring five layers of matcha cream and wafer coated in smooth chocolate, made with fragrant Kagoshima matcha. The bag version launches on April 14, 2026, with a convenient small-bag version to follow on April 28.
Café BEL AMER at the Jiyugaoka store introduces a seasonal lineup including a spring berry afternoon tea, a pistachio and strawberry parfait, and a chocolate strawberry dessert, available from April 1, 2026.
Yuraku Seika's beloved Black Thunder brand is expanding its bite-sized "200% over" line for the first time with a strawberry flavor, hitting convenience stores nationwide on April 7, 2026.
N.Y.C.SAND, known for drawing long queues at every appearance, is opening a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, bringing with it an exclusive seasonal treat — the N.Y. Matcha Caramel Sand.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh's original literary debut, a limited-edition Pakuncho featuring Pooh and Friends designs is rolling out from early April, with 72 character prints to collect.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Tokyo will be offering a "Chocolat Garden Afternoon Tea" featuring chocolates from Belgian Royal Household chocolatier Pierre Marcolini, paired with seasonal fruits.
Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialty store VANILLABEANS is launching a Mother's Day limited "Especial Set" featuring two new fruit tea-flavored fresh chocolate cookie sandwiches using locally sourced Kanagawa ingredients, available online from April 1, 2026.
Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate - is introducing a new spring-limited "Fruit Sandwich Cake" at its Tomigaya flagship store from April 1, 2026, available for just 15 servings per day.
A new Tirol Choco featuring first-flush matcha from Shizuoka's mountainous tea gardens, rich cream-flavored chocolate, and a chewy mochi filling hits stores nationwide from April 6, 2026.
Fresh donut specialty shop we♡donut is releasing two Dubai chocolate-inspired flavors — "Dubai Choco Rich Cream" and "Dubai Chocolate" — at select locations from April 1, 2026.
Bean-to-bar chocolate brand Dandelion Chocolate is opening a limited-time pop-up store inside ecute Shinagawa, running from March 30 to June 21, 2026.
The Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching its spring seasonal collection, MUSICAL COLLECTION, featuring limited-edition aroma fresh chocolates and fresh chocolate cookies inspired by the sights and sounds of the new season.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura is offering a spring-limited parfait featuring sweet summer mandarin and Kiyomi orange alongside 80% cacao chocolate, assembled across 15 handcrafted components. Available on weekends from April 4 to May 31, 2026.
Patisserie Minimal in Soshigaya-Okura will offer a limited-time spring dessert pairing rare Colombian and Madagascan cacao with fresh strawberries, available from April 4 to May 31, 2026.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Läderach is releasing its Easter Collection at all Läderach stores in Japan from March 23, 2026, featuring hand-painted bunnies, FrischSchoggi Easter sticks, and stylish egg-shaped chocolates.
To mark its 100th anniversary, GODIVA is launching "Trésor – An Ice Cream Cake with Three Chocolates," created in collaboration with acclaimed French pastry chef and ice cream artisan Emmanuel Ryon. Available from April 13, 2026, via the GODIVA Online Shop.
FamilyMart's popular PIERRE HERMÉ Anthology sweets series reaches its 4th installment, introducing a new Macaron Sand flavor, the series' first tart, and its first chilled drink — all available nationwide from March 17, 2026.
Ginbis has introduced two limited-edition snacks now available at convenience stores nationwide — Tabekko Doubutsu Sablé Milk Flavor and Mini Asparagus Double Chocolat Strawberry, each offering a unique twist on beloved classic biscuits.
Mary Chocolate's Sweets Time series adds a seasonal treat — chocolate-coated cookies in a koinobori-themed package, perfect for Children's Day snack time or as a small seasonal gift.
Specialty chocolate brand Minimal is releasing a spring-limited "Gateau Chocolat Soft -Lemon-" starting April 1, 2026, featuring tree-ripened lemons from Wakayama Prefecture's Zenbei Farm paired with fruity Peruvian cacao.
The Osaka chocolaterie Cagi de rêves is running a limited-time Happy Easter Mignon Fair from March 18 to April 17, 2026, featuring a charming Easter collection centered on the theme of "mignon" (cute).
Tokyo-based specialty chocolate shop Minimal is launching a seasonal gateau chocolat featuring whole amanatsu mikan from Zenbee Farm in Wakayama, available from late March 2026 at its online store and in-store locations.
Caffarel, a historic Italian chocolate brand founded in Turin in 1826, is opening a new store at the Daimaru Kobe department store on Wednesday, March 18. The brand — originator of the beloved Gianduja chocolate — will bring fresh cakes exclusively available outside its Kitano main shop, along with special 200th anniversary commemorative items.
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a limited-time Chocolat & Fromage Afternoon Tea from April 1 to June 14, 2026, featuring an indulgent combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheese, and vibrant seasonal fruits.
THE chocola, a Nagoya gateau chocolat shop where customers line up before opening and stock sells out by late morning, is overhauling its pop-up event sales style starting March 2026 — limiting quantities to roughly one-quarter of past levels so every piece reaches customers in the best possible condition.
GODIVA Japan's spring season limited collection, celebrating new beginnings with fairy-tale packaging, debuts at stores and online from March 16, 2026.
The popular Hokkaido-based seasonal sweets brand SNOWS is back at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin for a limited run from March 25 to 31, 2026. A ticketing system is now in place to help visitors shop smoothly.
Joel Robuchon shops across Tokyo are releasing limited-edition Easter egg chocolates for 2026, featuring a rabbit and this year's zodiac animal, the horse — crafted with white chocolate, blond chocolate rocher, and Valrhona-coated almonds inside.
Yuraku Confectionery is adding the Granola Thunder Mini Bar to its popular Black Thunder Mini Bar series, launching nationwide at supermarkets and drug stores on March 16, 2026.
Bar & Lounge "Whisk" on the 16th floor of Mesm Tokyo will serve a limited-edition Matcha and Ganache Layered Parfait from April 1 to June 30, 2026, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese tea room.
A new chocolate snack combining crunchy pretzels with sustainable cacao bitter chocolate is coming to Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10.
A collaboration between Godiva and Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture brings together Belgian dark chocolate and locally grown lotus root chips in a limited-edition treat, available from March 2026.
Starting March 7, 2026, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will sell a limited-edition Macadamia Nut Chocolate Sakura at THE KAHALA Collection. The spring-only confection pairs roasted macadamia nuts with sakura-flavored chocolate and a hint of salt.
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse and Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse are releasing a limited Easter collection from March 17 to April 12, 2026, featuring artistic designs of Easter animals shaped around cacao pods.
To celebrate Marin Kitagawa's birthday on March 5, a special 10-box set of Koala's March featuring My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 artwork is now available exclusively through the Lotte Online Shop for a limited time.
A beautiful all-edible sweet gift box adorned with crimson roses is available at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Pastry Shop from March 7 to 14, 2026, limited to just 10 pieces.
Fujiya's beloved Look chocolate line gets a premium upgrade with the new Awayuki pouch, featuring a rare white strawberry variety from Nara Prefecture in a three-layer chocolate construction.
La Maison Shirokane, a Western confectionery shop from Tokyo's Shirokane neighborhood, is running a pop-up at Tokyo Solamachi® throughout March 2026, featuring a spring collection of macarons, chocolates, and baked sweets perfect for White Day gifts.
The Sky Lounge Top of Prince on the 28th floor of Sapporo Prince Hotel is serving the second in its strawberry afternoon tea series, "RUBY MOMENTS," featuring ruby-red strawberries and chocolate from March 15 to May 14, 2026.
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, GODIVA is launching the limited "Passion de la Lune" cake at ATELIER de GODIVA locations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka from March 4, 2026.
Shangri-La Tokyo's boutique will offer a limited-edition Easter sweets lineup from March 15, 2026, featuring Japanese-inspired chocolate Easter Bunnies, Easter Eggs, cookies, and a premium matcha sakura pound cake.
DEMEL, the historic Viennese confectionery brand, is launching three spring limited edition products — Assorted Cookies (Spring), Spring Gift, and Kleine Kuchen (Violet) — at department store shops and the official online store from late February 2026, ideal for White Day and spring gift-giving.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO is bringing its popular Fresh Tart Caramel to the Kanto region for the first time, with limited-period pop-up stores opening at GranSta Tokyo and Ecute Shinagawa.
Ueno Fugetsudo has released seven spring limited-edition items for 2026, including sakura-flavored Petit Gaufre wafers, cream sandwiches, and chocolate crunch treats, available from mid-February at stores nationwide and through the official online shop.
Chocolate specialty shop Bel Amer is releasing a lineup of seasonal limited products from February 25, 2026, covering everything from a spring petit gateau to gift assortments and playful chocolate pieces.
From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.
Specialty chocolate brand Minimal is introducing its Chocolate Afternoon Tea vol.10 at Azabudai Hills from April 4 to June 30, 2026, with a menu that pairs Japanese ingredients like matcha, amanatto, and hand-wrapped fruit daifuku with specialty cacao.
White chocolate specialty shop SHIROÉ by Hugh Morgan opens its first permanent store at GranSta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station on March 5, 2026, offering vanilla-infused white chocolate creations crafted by an award-winning pastry chef.
Three limited edition White Day collaboration products between Lawson and bakery cafe "Bread, Espresso &" are available at select Lawson stores from February 25, 2026, featuring coffee ganache chocolates, French toast-style chocolates, and financiers.
The high-end Confetti baked confectionery series is getting a new member — a crumbly chocolat sablé loaded with toasted sliced almonds in a rich, mildly sweet chocolate dough, launching March 2, 2026.
Pasco is releasing the Yawaraka Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat Roll on March 1, 2026, in Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu regions — a collaboration with the iconic Tirol Choco Coffee Nougat candy.
Starting March 1, 2026, the bar VIVARIUM on the 19th floor of Sheraton Kagoshima is offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, priced at ¥5,000 per person.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
To celebrate Lawson's 50th anniversary, Tirol Choco is releasing a new blue-themed product featuring chewy ramune mochi candy, available from February 24, 2026.
HANAGATAYA's Tokyo Originals brand introduces five new products for February, developed in collaboration with popular Tokyo shops including artisan candy maker PAPABUBBLE, chai specialist uRn.chAi&TeA, and traditional confectioner Eitaro Sohonpo.
Dubai's tourism continues to boom with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2025. Emirates announces twice-daily Narita flights starting May 2026, FIX Dessert Chocolatier unveils new chocolate flavors, and Dubai restaurants shine in the MENA Best Restaurants 50 list.
The creative food brand harapecolab has released a special collection of mineral-inspired sweets perfect for White Day and spring gifting occasions, featuring ice cakes, chocolates, and colorful candies.
The luxury hotel TIAD in Nagoya has extended its popular collaboration with British fragrance brand MOLTON BROWN, offering exclusive chocolates inspired by the Pink Pepperpod fragrance through March 14, 2026.
MAISON CACAO releases its White Day collection from March 1-14, featuring four popular flavors and a new white peach earl grey chocolate. Available at stores in Kamakura, Tokyo, Yokohama, Haneda Airport, and Nagoya.
Chocolate specialty store BEL AMER presents seasonal spring menu at Jiyugaoka café from February 16, 2026. Experience afternoon tea, elegant desserts, and parfaits featuring seasonal strawberries and cherry blossoms.
Punini, a sweets and cafe near JR Kanazawa Station, announces the sale of the White Day-exclusive "Coco Punini Chocolat Collection" from March 1 to March 15, 2026. Customers who purchase ¥5,000 or more will receive a Punini-logo original mug cup while supplies last.
ROYCE' Confect has released new limited-edition Easter products, including the charming ROYCE' Bunny Chocola [Strawberry & Lemon] and festive chocolate hunt sets, available from February 17th.
Ginbis releases a limited-edition snack combining white chocolate biscuits with Miyakojima-produced salt, creating an irresistible sweet and salty flavor. Available at NewDays stores during the Kyushu-Okinawa Fair starting February 17th.
Godiva Japan introduces the "GODIVA × LABUBU" collection featuring exclusive chocolates, drinks, and soft-serve ice cream, launching February 18, 2026 at Godiva shops, GODIVA cafés, and online.
La Maison du Chocolat launches its Spring 2026 collection, Coffrets Printemps, featuring limited-edition bonbons and elegant gift boxes designed by Paris-based Japanese artist Yukiko Noritake. Available from February 15, 2026.
On February 17th, Shiseido Parlour, a historic confectionery shop from Tokyo's Ginza, opened at Daimaru Kobe Store. The shop brings over a century of Western confectionery tradition to Kobe, with exclusive Ginza flagship store items available for a limited time through March 3rd.
Ginbis releases a new chocolate-coated cocoa biscuit version of the popular Tabekko Aquarium snack, featuring rich Venezuelan cacao and milk chocolate coating, available exclusively at convenience stores across Japan starting February 16, 2026.
Mary Chocolate Company introduces "Sakura Spring," a seasonal collection celebrating Japan's cherry blossoms and strawberries. Available from February 16, 2025, at department stores and online, the collection features mille-feuille, truffles, and cookies perfect for spring gifting.
VSPO!, a next-generation virtual esports project, has launched a special Valentine's Day 2026 website featuring a quiz campaign where fans can win original chocolates in 23 different designs. The campaign runs from February 13th to February 23rd, with new Valentine's goods and voice recordings available for purchase.
Aman Tokyo presents an exclusive collection of White Day chocolates, including elegant high heel-shaped chocolates, from February 16 to March 14, 2026.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Pastry Boutique presents delightful Easter-themed sweets featuring chocolate bunnies in hot air balloons, pastel macarons, and playful icing cookies, available from March 20 to April 5, 2026.
Hotel Chinzan-so Tokyo's lobby lounge Le Jardin presents an afternoon tea collaboration with the historic Tsujiri tea house, featuring Uji tea paired with two types of chocolate across different periods.
Minimal, Japan's specialty chocolate shop, introduces a new seasonal gateau chocolat made with ONIBUS COFFEE's STEP BLEND and white chocolate, available from February 21, 2026.
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ROYCE' Confect introduces a selection of strawberry-flavored treats for spring, including Nama Chocolate [Strawberry] and Strawberry & Fromage Macaron, available for a limited time starting February 17, 2026.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo will offer exclusive White Day desserts from March 7 to 15, 2026. The limited-edition White Chocolate and Berry Mousse and White Chocolate and Raspberry Cream Puff celebrate the season with elegant white confections.
Alice in Fantasy Land in Osaka's Umeda district introduces special Valentine's dessert offerings for February 2026, featuring personalized chocolate messages and a strawberry-themed afternoon tea set.
GODIVA Japan collaborates with Aim Services and MEFOS to bring Belgian chocolate desserts and dishes to employee and student cafeterias across Japan through March 2026, including Valentine's Day.
TOTTEI, Kobe's new entertainment district, is hosting a special sweets fair featuring strawberry and chocolate-themed menu items at five dining establishments. The fair runs through mid-March 2026, offering a perfect complement to the area's sports events, concerts, and seasonal festivities.
Two Yugawara hot spring resorts introduce an exclusive facial treatment using real chocolate masks during February 2026, limited to 10 guests per day.
Starting February 4, 2026, Royce Chocolate World at New Chitose Airport introduces a new capsule toy collection featuring colorful snowman chocolate charms - cute miniature versions of their popular winter treats, perfect as Hokkaido souvenirs.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new limited-edition smoothie combining rich chocolate and sweet-tart strawberry with a crunchy texture, available from February 10, 2026.
Tokyo Tamago Honpo's N.Y.C.SAND unveils a sophisticated new confection featuring deep-roasted espresso caramel and chocolate layers, wrapped in white chocolate with a coffee chocolate plate. Available at select department stores from February 15.
Matsurube Onsen Kamikura in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture is developing new gateau chocolat desserts featuring burdock and yuzu, designed to offer a calming moment at day's end.
Melting Pot Harapecolab announces the re-launch of their limited-edition "Jewel Cassata ~Chocolat Orange~" ice cake. This stunning dessert features a rich chocolate cream with dark chocolate pieces and fragrant orange peel, topped with gemstone-like kohakutou confections. Available January 14 to around March 2026 at their online store and Fukuoka location.
Starting February 10th, ALL DAY CAFE & DINING The Blue Bell in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 will launch a special limited-time menu featuring chocolate from Japanese bean-to-bar chocolate brand Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -.
Daimaru Tokyo Store, directly connected to Tokyo Station, introduces the latest sweets including two types of cat can chocolates from CACAOCAT, botanical matcha chocolate sweets from TREEE'S KYOTO, organic chocolates from Jean-Michel Mortreau, and more.
A luxury Tokyo hotel introduces an innovative chocolate collection designed to engage all five senses, developed in collaboration with renowned chocolatier Daisuke Yamauchi.
Shibuya Gyoza introduces innovative dessert gyoza pies for Valentine's season, featuring chocolate raspberry and blueberry cheese flavors, available at three Tokyo locations from February 9 to 15, 2026.
Discover the exclusive Valentine's gift sets at Buttery LaLaport ANJO, featuring freshly baked financiers with white chocolate & orange, chocolate chip, and more delicious flavors, available until February 14th.
From January 27 to February 16, 2026, ESTNATION stores in Roppongi Hills and Osaka are hosting a European sweets pop-up featuring historic marzipan from Germany's Niederegger, truffle chocolates from Italy's Urbani, and more delightful treats.
A new limited-edition GINZA RUSK flavor featuring stone-ground Uji matcha chocolate with a hint of sakura is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting February 9, 2026.
Godiva Japan releases the Chocolate Rose Collection for White Day 2026, featuring rose-shaped chocolates with rose hip ganache and heart-shaped treats with raspberry filling.
Luxury chocolate brand La Maison du Chocolat brings Parisian elegance to Tokyo with a special Valentine's campaign featuring floral decorations by renowned florist Nicolai Bergmann at two select locations.
Swiss premium chocolate brand Lindt launches its Spring Collection 2026 on February 16, featuring limited-edition Lindor chocolates with cherry blossom and pistachio flavors, White Day gift assortments, and the iconic Gold Bunny for the season.
Premium chocolate brands including CENTHO, Bruyerre, and Anthon Berg unveil their 2026 Valentine's Day collections at Chocolat Trouver and department stores nationwide. CENTHO's gold award-winning salted caramel leads the lineup.
Tenshoku Maou kicks off its Valentine's Day campaign on February 4th, featuring login bonuses with 1,000 Dragon Stones, the new lightning-attribute character Valentine Sera, and a revamped Abyss Coliseum with Ranked Match mode.
Fujiya announces the fourth edition of their regional collaboration series, featuring Kyoto's Uji matcha in the new "Home Pie Choco Darake Burari Japan Journey (Kyoto Edition)." The limited-edition product showcases matcha's distinctive bittersweet flavor and includes six collectible wrapper designs featuring the brand's mascot "Darake-san" traveling through Kyoto.
GODIVA Japan introduces three elegant chocolate discs designed to float on hot milk, creating a luxurious hot chocolate experience with marshmallow accents.
The Strawberry & White Chocolate Sweets Buffet features over 30 items including shortcakes, strawberry pies, and seasonal spring dishes at Chef's Palette from March 14 to May 15, 2026.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO is hosting pop-up shops at Daimaru Kyoto, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, and Daimaru Sapporo, offering their popular Nama Tart Chocola and new seasonal Nama Tart Caramel.
Comme'N, a bakery with its main store in Kuhonbutsu, Tokyo, launches a Valentine collection featuring chocolate-rich pastries and breads available from February 1st.
BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINJUKU introduces a rich chocolate brownie for the winter season, perfect for enjoying while reading in their unique bookstore-hotel environment.
A new collaboration between Godiva and Kumamoto's Antrême Kaju creates a stick-style florentine combining fragrant almonds, Shiranui citrus paste, and rich Belgian chocolate. Available from February 6, 2026, at Tsuruya Department Store.
Otaru Western Confectionery Shop LeTAO will open a limited-time shop at Gransta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station from February 9 to March 1, 2026, featuring Valentine's Day limited chocolate sweets and seasonal treats.
Discover the latest and most innovative sweets at Daimaru Tokyo Store, directly connected to Tokyo Station. From botanical matcha chocolate to seasonal winter treats, explore unique confections that combine traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary artistry.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store hosts a special Valentine's Day market through February 17, 2026, featuring exclusive French chocolates, debut brands in Japan, and a Chez Shibata pop-up showcasing new 2026 creations.
toroa, the premium sweets brand crowned as the overall No.1 winner at the Best Mail-Order Grand Prize 2022, has released a bite-sized set featuring both their signature cheesecake and gateau chocolat.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel presents a special Valentine's Day course at French restaurant Bay View on the 28th floor, featuring strawberry champagne cocktails, chocolate parfait, and exclusive chocolate gifts from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Côtecour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, has released a limited-edition Berry Brownie Assortment. This new collection features Tokyo Brownie, Earl Grey Brownie, and the seasonal Berry Brownie.
IL LUPINO PRIME, the Tokyo outpost of Wolfgang Zwiener's acclaimed Italian trattoria brand, presents an exclusive Valentine's menu from February 1 to 14, featuring a limited-edition fondant au chocolat and two sophisticated cocktails.
THE LAB NAGOYA, the gateau chocolat specialty store that opened in SAKUMACHI Shopping Street in July 2024, is releasing new single-size products after a year and a half in business. Following customer requests for smaller sizes, the highly sought-after Nagoya souvenir expands its lineup.
A new PABLO mini Opera cheese tart launches on February 1st, 2026, at PABLO's Shinsaibashi flagship store. This elegant cheese tart combines smooth cream, bittersweet chocolate coating, and freeze-dried strawberries for a refined adult flavor.
Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini introduces spring-themed cafe menu featuring luxurious strawberry parfaits and waffles infused with champagne, available at select locations from February 1 to April 30, 2025.
ROYCE' Confect is currently selling limited Valentine's Day chocolates with special feature pages on their official online shop. Discover new sweets, Nama Chocolate flavor charts, and Farm to Bar selections perfect for Valentine's gifting.
Takeuchi Seiyaku's THE PROTEIN announces a Valentine's campaign featuring their Too Sweet Chocolate Flavor protein, along with easy arrangement recipes from popular social media recipe creators.
Premium sweets brand toroa introduces special birthday edition sets featuring their award-winning Toro Nama Cheesecake and rich Toro Nama Gateau Chocolat, now available with celebratory sleeves at their official online shop.
Harapecolab introduces Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi, a unique confectionery set featuring stone-like chocolates and hand-cut kohakuto (amber sugar candy) inspired by lunar minerals. Available for limited time starting January 30, 2026.
Dessert Choux, a new cream puff brand from Beard Papa's operator DAY TO LIFE, is opening a limited-time pop-up at Tokyo Station's Tokyo Gift Palette from January 31 to February 15. During this period, Tokyo Station will be the only place in Japan to experience Dessert Choux, featuring the winter-limited Pavé de Choux Chocolat as a new product.
Tokyo's popular baumkuchen specialty shop Nenrinya is opening a limited-time pop-up at Morioka Station Building Fezan from February 1 to 14, 2026, featuring Valentine's exclusives and winter specialties.
Saga Fuga, a traditional onsen ryokan in Furuyu Onsen, introduces a special Valentine's chocolate parfait for adults featuring fresh fruits and liqueur-infused flavors, available from February 13 to 15, 2026.
Seibu Ikebukuro's renovated basement food hall hosts Valentine's campaign through February 15, featuring overseas chocolate brands like Pierre Marcolini and Benoit Nihant alongside fresh cakes and Japanese confections.
From February 1, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka offers Valentine's Chocolate Assortment, limited-time courses at Hana Goyomi, and an exclusive Valentine's dinner at Table36 on February 14.
The luxury chocolate brand THE TAILOR has released its popular seasonal chocolate sandwich "The Chocolat Couture Pistachio & Raspberry" for a limited time, featuring a harmonious blend of rich pistachio flavor and refreshing raspberry acidity.
From February 1 to 28, 2026, Café & Books Bibliothèque and Pancake & Books Bibliothèque will serve a special Valentine's pancake combining rich Earl Grey chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and orange sauce for a sophisticated seasonal treat.
Italian heritage chocolate brand Caffarel marks its 200th anniversary with a special event at Felissimo Chocolate Museum on February 8, 2026, featuring live gianduia demonstrations and chocolate tasting.
Kamakura-based chocolate brand CHOCOLATE BANK introduces two limited-edition ice cream flavors at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide starting February 3rd. The lineup features a waffle cone with cacao fruit and a luxurious chocolate banana parfait.
Demel, the renowned Viennese confectionery established in 1786, launches its Valentine 2026 collection featuring elegant chocolates and traditional sweets with a theme of "Elegance Played by Tradition."
From February 2 to 15, 2026, Domino's Pizza is offering a free dessert with orders over ¥4,000. Choose from Fondant Chocolate, Custard Pie, or Rich Chocolate Shake to complete your Valentine's Day celebration.
Fran's Chocolates introduces the 2026 WHITE DAY COLLECTION, featuring new Chewey Cookies and a curated selection of baked goods perfect for gifting. Sales begin in March 2026.
A gelato specialty shop based in the building's basement unveils Brutti ma Buoni, a luxurious take on a traditional Northern Italian confection featuring Amazon cacao and minimal meringue, available only from February 6 to 14, 2026.
Morozoff Confectionery is releasing limited-edition chocolate sweets perfect for Valentine's Day. From rich chocolate pudding to elegant cakes, these treats are ideal for treating yourself or gifting to someone special.
From February 4, 2026, Pâtisserie PROUST debuts at Salon du Chocolat 2026 at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. Exclusive limited edition products supervised by PATISSIER eS KOYAMA will be available.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a delightful Valentine's lineup featuring Japanese and Western sweets themed around blissful texture chocolate, including collaborations with popular confectionery brands.
Sumida Bakers Market 2026, featuring chocolate baked goods and bread from 43 stores, will be held at Olinas Kinshicho from February 13 to 15. Enjoy special chocolate-themed menus from popular bakeries and small-scale artisan shops, along with food trucks and icing cookie workshops.
German glass storage container brand WECK has teamed up with Italian chocolate brand Caffarel to launch a special collaboration collection. The items are now available for pre-order on the marcs STORE official e-commerce site, featuring classic European brands perfect for Valentine's gifts.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe will sell the seasonal French pastry "Chausson Pomme Chocolat," perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
The delicious strawberry season has begun. Seibu Shibuya's food hall features limited-time strawberry sweets, fruit sandwiches, mochi, and Valentine's chocolate treats throughout February.
Starbucks Japan launches a luxurious affogato-inspired Frappuccino® featuring rich chocolate and espresso flavors, available from January 28, 2026. The drink includes a waffle cookie for dipping and offers a premium Valentine's experience.
Experience the ultimate strawberry sweets at Strawberry choco, a specialty store making its Niigata debut for a limited-time run from February 1 to February 28, 2026, at AEON Mall Niigata Kameda Inter.
Toshi Yoroizuka releases a new nama chocolate that beautifully combines rich Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea with milk chocolate. The Chocolat Royal Milk Tea is now available at department stores, Toshi Yoroizuka shops, and online.
This is CHIFFON CAKE. brings back the popular Choco Mint Chiffon cake in limited quantities starting January 26, 2026, just in time for Chocolate Mint Day on February 19.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Patisserie SATSUKI unveils its Valentine 2026 collection, featuring shareable desserts perfect for celebrating with loved ones, from classic treats to exclusive collaborations.
Le Café de Joël Robuchon at Nihonbashi Takashimaya introduces a luxurious chocolate dessert featuring rich Valrhona chocolate, kumquat compote, and warm chocolate sauce, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 15, 2026.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, LeTAO brings their signature chocolates and new Valentine's creations to Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne with Muscat Tea flavor.
Namba Walk hosts a Valentine's Day event featuring live chocolate art painting by renowned artist norico, chocolate art exhibitions, and interactive photo opportunities from February 1 to 14, 2026.
Mary Chocolate Co., Ltd. and the Ota Tourism Association have launched "Plain Cocoa (Hanepyon)," a collaboration product featuring Ota Ward's official PR character Hanepyon and the popular Sweets Time chocolate series. On sale from January 26, 2026.
Tirol Choco Corporation launches a new premium chocolate recreating the rich flavor of Vienna's traditional Sachertorte cake, featuring apricot sauce and brandy notes. Available from February 2, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Pâtisserie SATSUKI offers an exquisite Valentine's collection featuring collaboration bonbons with Pierre Hermé Paris, Super Series chocolate desserts, and Chiba-inspired treats from February 1-14, 2026.
Blue Box Cafe by Natsuko Shoji introduces a luxurious hot chocolate drink for the Valentine's and White Day season, featuring premium Valrhona chocolate in Tiffany's signature elegant setting.
Starting January 20th, 7-Eleven stores nationwide are rolling out a comprehensive sweets lineup renewal featuring fresh packaging designs and new products under the "Shiawase Shokkan" (Happy Texture) concept, including Valentine's Day chocolate treats.
Spain's premier Jamón Ibérico specialist Atrevío introduces special Valentine's menus at their Azabu-Juban flagship and Hiroo Jamón Car locations, pairing aged ham with chocolate in a unique sweet-and-savory celebration from February 1st to 28th, 2026.
Barneys New York presents a curated Valentine's Day gift selection for 2026, featuring exclusive chocolates, traditional sweets with Japanese flair, and luxury caviar items.
Fukusuke Corporation will release a new line of socks featuring the beloved Koala's March chocolate snack character. The collection includes five styles across men's, women's, and genderless sizes, available from late January 2026 at department stores and the official online store.
The popular collaboration cake between Ginza Cozy Corner and Lotte returns from January 30th with an enhanced recipe featuring fresh berries on top.
Goto Tsubaki Distillery releases the limited edition "GOTOGIN the cacao," a craft gin expressing the deliciousness of chocolate, available from February 6, 2026.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a special Valentine's Day parent-child event where families can create adorable bear-shaped chocolate tarts under the guidance of hotel pastry chefs, followed by an evening buffet dining experience.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi introduces three exclusive White Day sweets from March 1 to 14, 2026, including brownies, macarons, and a special White Box pastry.
The European donut brand LA PANADERIA DOTS brings back its Valentine's limited brand DOTS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS with chocolate-flavored donuts and four exclusive limited flavors at department stores and commercial facilities across Japan from late January through the Valentine's season.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano, operated by Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland, is selling Valentine's gifts featuring premium bonbon chocolat made with three exquisite spirits and a limited-edition sablé assortment.
Pistachio sweets specialty shop MAX PISTACHIO debuts new products including Pistachio Butter Sandwich and D-Choco Milk Chocolate, with limited-time pop-up stores at Futakotamagawa Rise and Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
French pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet brings his signature Macariyon to Tokyo with a special collaboration featuring Bernachon chocolate at the world's largest chocolate festival.
A limited-time event launches January 29th at SiKiTO CAFE Nihonbashi and Makuhari locations, featuring TAICHIRO MORINAGA winter sweets paired with specially created music for an immersive sensory experience.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO presents a special Valentine's parfait featuring rich chocolate and refreshing citrus flavors. Available from January 24 to February 28, 2026, at their café TEA AND BAR.
The Valentine Chocola Collection 2026 at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store enters its second half starting January 28. Popular snack brands like Calbee Plus and Cho Happy Turn by Kameda Seika make their appearance, while the entire building transforms into a chocolate paradise with Club Harie's debut and Fujiya's Peko Poko Chocolate Labo event.
During the Valentine Chocolate Collection 2026, cafés and restaurants throughout Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store are offering special chocolate-themed menus, from French toast with three types of chocolate to seasonal parfaits and hot chocolate drinks.
Lake Biwa Hotel introduces two limited-edition sweets for the romantic season, showcasing Shiga-grown Omi Raspberries and premium Yamada Farm cream, available from February 6 to March 15, 2026.
Fairycake Fair launches two exclusive chocolate and caramel sweets at Hankyu Umeda's Valentine's event from February 4 to 14, 2026, featuring a special Miracle Cat Cookie Tin and new Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
GRANDUO Tachikawa presents Valentine Collection 2026, featuring import chocolates from around the world, artisan chocolatier selections, and special collaborations with popular Tama region influencers. The event runs in two phases from January 23rd to February 14th.
The artisanal chocolate brand Le Château returns this Valentine season with its signature copper-pot roasted confections, featuring new additions alongside beloved classics like Noble Rot Wine Raisins and Figs.
Meiji collaborates with SCENTMATIC to introduce "meiji THE Cacao Chocolate Diagnosis," an AI system that recommends chocolate based on scent preferences, at a limited-time popup event in Yurakucho Marui.
Novotel Nara presents a limited-time accommodation package for couples and friends, featuring special craft cocktails made with Nara's brand strawberries, premium chocolates from Gateau des Bois, and late checkout until noon.
Mitsui Norin's premium tea shop nittoh.1909 is hosting an online tea and chocolate pairing seminar on February 21st, where participants will learn how to select the right tea for different types of chocolate.
Fujiya's Valentine's event "Peko Poko Chocolate Labo" returns to Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas. The event features Peko-chan's chocolate laboratory, collaboration with Sanrio Characters, greeting events, and exclusive merchandise sales.
Cafe Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel presents the second installment of their seasonal strawberry fair, "Strawberry × Chocolate Sweets & Bakery," running from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Perfect for the Valentine's season.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store presents its Valentine's Chocolate Fair from January 28 to February 14, 2026, showcasing both domestic favorites and international brands. Find the perfect Valentine's gift among an extensive selection of chocolates.
From February 4 to 14, Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store brings together four prestigious chocolate maisons showcasing exquisite chocolates in a unique Vories-designed space. This special Valentine's event features two brands making their first appearance at the store.
Amid rising prices and growing thrift consciousness, Daimaru Tokyo presents three Valentine's categories for 2026. Discover reward chocolates, snack chocolates, and luxury cakes running from January 21 to February 15.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's Mori no Yu hot spring facility introduces a limited-time sustainable bath using cacao husks, a byproduct of chocolate production, featuring skincare benefits and relaxation effects from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo presents its first Valentine's promotion following its renovation, featuring a 3-day limited dessert buffet, exclusive cocktails and chocolate pairings, and Pierre Hermé Paris collaboration afternoon tea across the property.
Dr. Recella's online food shop Recella Eats is offering limited-time low-sugar Valentine sweets with up to 78% sugar reduction until February 16 at 10:00 AM. New products include eclairs and tiramisu sets, plus their signature nama chocola.
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.
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.
Colorful kanten sweets meet three types of chocolate in this special limited-edition treat from Zen Kashoin's Kyoto flagship store.
Akihabara will host AKIVALENTINE, a unique Valentine's event featuring anime character goods, stage performances by voice actors and idols, VTuber meet-and-greets, and special collaborations across the district.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita announces the third phase of its limited-time dining event 'Snow and Fire Dining,' running from January 19 to February 14, 2026. The Valentine theme brings four types of chocolate fountains and special seasonal dishes.
The chocolate specialty shop BEL AMER introduces a collection of limited-edition Valentine's cakes, including individual-sized petit gâteaux and shareable entremets, all showcasing rich chocolate flavors and elegant heart motifs.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or presents its 2026 Valentine collection featuring bean-to-bar nama chocolate with Japanese peaches and grapes, available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from January 21 to February 14.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
GODIVA Japan will offer the original chocolate drink GODIVA 47 Chocolixir featuring specialty products from all 47 prefectures of Japan at the Hankyu Valentine Chocolate Fair 2026, held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, for a limited time from January 21, 2026.
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.
Kyoto-based RAU Patisserie & Chocolate, the only Japanese patisserie honored in La Liste 2025, unveils its 2026 Valentine's limited collection featuring artisanal chocolates, cookies, and desserts from award-winning chefs.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a limited 4-day sweets fair on Jan 31 - Feb 1 and Feb 14-15, 2026, featuring live open-kitchen chocolat brûlée, strawberry desserts, and warm light meals at Restaurant MOSORO.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku presents an exclusive Valentine's collaboration featuring chocolate-banana sweets made with premium Ecuadorian bananas from Tanabe Farm. Limited-time offerings from renowned brands available January 21 to February 14, 2026.
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel introduces an elegant chocolate and berry parfait at its 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS from January 19 to February 28, 2026. During Valentine's season (February 1-14), the dessert features a special design with canelés, bonbon chocolates, and a heart-shaped candy decoration. BAR PLUS also offers a Chocolate Hour Set pairing two drinks with chocolate assortments.
PISTA & TOKYO, a pistachio sweets specialty store, will open a limited-time pop-up at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Valentine event from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive venue-limited pistachio treats.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers handmade handbag-shaped chocolate creations and bonbon chocolate boxes from January 24 to March 31, 2026, perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's all-day dining restaurant Kaza presents a special Valentine's Day dinner buffet featuring strawberry desserts, live flambé performances, and personalized chocolate message plates on February 14, 2026.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
This is CASSATA., a specialty cassata shop, introduces the 'Sweet Selection' assortment box featuring three flavors—chocolate, pistachio, and plain—perfect for the Valentine's and White Day gifting season.
Tokyu Department Store locations in Shibuya are hosting seasonal events featuring traditional ehoumaki rolls for Setsubun, an extensive Valentine's chocolate event called SHIBUYA CHOCOLATE QUEST, and various pop-up shops showcasing beauty, fashion, and handmade goods.
From January 23rd, Colomban debuts retro Showa-era cakes, followed by the 5th National Strawberry Championship featuring premium strawberries from across Japan at Keio CHOCOLATE MARKET.
GLAMP DOME Ise-Kashikojima glamping facility launches a special two-part seasonal event from February 1 to March 31, 2026, celebrating Valentine's Day and White Day with chocolate-themed experiences.
Kintetsu Retailing introduces a chocolate collection featuring Nara's premium Kotoka strawberries, Unshu mandarins, and Yamato Kabuse tea. Four varieties launch January 20th at station shops and online.
From January 21 to February 14, 2026, Otaru confectionery LeTAO will host a limited-time pop-up at Osaka Takashimaya featuring Valentine-exclusive Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and other chocolate sweets.
Patina Osaka, the first property in Japan by Capella Hotel Group, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Valentine Chocolate Collection. This special collection features signature bonbon chocolates that reflect the hotel's refined lifestyle and sustainable values.
Shangri-La Tokyo presents a selection of nine exquisite chocolate items for Valentine's and White Day, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
Six Senses Kyoto presents chocolate and strawberry parfaits using sustainable Minimal chocolate, along with seasonal afternoon tea and cocktails from February 4 to March 4, 2026.
BEYOND SWEETS Omotesando launches its Valentine 2026 collection featuring low-sugar chocolates made without wheat or white sugar. Pre-orders start January 10, 2026.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Osaka Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring their signature Caramel Sandwich and special Valentine's Day gift boxes.
Popular influencer brands Gypsohila and kyanae.bon join forces for an exclusive Valentine's collaboration at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring heart-shaped lollipop brownies and special packaging designs.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) brand is making a limited-time appearance at Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store. This time, the new limited-edition product "N.Y. Raspberry Caramel Sand & W Chocolate" will also be available.
The birthplace of nama chocolate brings new creations and store-exclusive products to Valentine's Day 2026, with pop-up shops across Japan starting January 15th.
Sogo Omiya Store presents Chocolate Paradise 2026 from January 22 to February 14, showcasing around 90 brands including 22 new arrivals. This year's theme is Valentine's Festival, offering not only chocolates but also a wide variety of sweets including baked goods and parfaits.
The maple sweets specialty store The MAPLE MANIA will be opening limited-time Valentine's pop-up shops at Sogo, Tokyu, and Takashimaya department stores across Japan from January to February 2026.
Mutekiro releases Yokohama Renga Roasted Almond in limited spring packaging. This new flavor features fragrant roasted almonds scattered throughout rich chocolate cake, available from January 17, 2026.
Café BEL AMER at the Jiyugaoka store is introducing a special Valentine's season menu featuring chocolate afternoon tea, terrine chocolat dessert, and strawberry parfait from January 19th.
A special Beryl's pop-up store featuring halal-certified chocolates opens at MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya from January 15 to February 10, 2026, showcasing Japan-exclusive flavors.
BISTRO CHURA in Shinjuku is offering two exquisite raw chocolate tarts featuring Okinawan freeze-dried fruits from February 2 to March 14, 2026. Perfect for Valentine's and White Day dinners, these desserts pair beautifully with natural wines.
COMME PARIS, a small baked goods shop in Den-en-chofu, Tokyo, launches "Trois Fondants" - a reimagined bite-sized fondant chocolate with a unique three-layer structure, available from January 17, 2026.
GENDY launches The Premium Bitter Caramel Rum Ball on February 1, 2026. This limited-edition confection features French butter, premium dark chocolate, and a blend of VSOP rum and grappa, available at Minami-Aoyama and Ginza stores.
From January 21st to February 14th, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts its Valentine Chocolate Expo featuring collaborations with famous art and popular characters. Perfect for friendship chocolates and self-treats.
The popular winter-limited sweets brand SNOWS from Hokkaido returns to Sendai Station with a limited-time pop-up store from January 25 to February 14, 2026, featuring Valentine's season specials including limited-edition Snow Sand cans and new products.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto's lobby lounge unveils an artistic parfait featuring Ronnefeldt tea cream and Valrhona chocolate, available throughout February in a stunning glass presentation.
From February 2 to March 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND shops will offer premium nama chocolate made with Belgian milk chocolate and fresh Hokkaido cream. The silky-smooth treats melt on the tongue, delivering rich chocolate flavor in each luxurious bite.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. presents over 100 chocolate brands featuring premium international chocolates, Kyoto-inspired creations, and innovative non-cacao alternatives.
Sogo Yokohama's Valentine's Day event welcomes MOKABLE, offering a unique edible coffee experience alongside chocolates during rising cocoa prices.
Fujiya Co., Ltd. brings Valentine's Day magic to Keio Department Store Shinjuku with Peko-chan's Chocolate Kingdom, featuring exclusive chocolates, Sanrio collaborations, and interactive events from January 23 to February 15, 2026.
Tokyo-based Japanese-Western confectionery shop Shorakuen opens a limited-time pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's BEYOND WORLD from February 4 to 14, featuring unique chocolate creations including edible moon and mountain-themed confections.
A chocolate wonderland with over 100 brands opens at Sogo Hiroshima, featuring 15 debut brands, international chocolatiers, sandwich chocolates, and exclusive soft serve ice cream available only during the event.
Three restaurants in Yokohama and Omiya will offer a luxurious Valentine's parfait featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream, fresh strawberries, and layered chocolate delights from February 3 to March 30, 2026.
bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe launches three chocolate and caramel-themed drinks from January 15, 2026. The Creamy Sweet Drink series features rich flavors perfect for winter indulgence and Valentine's celebrations.
Mitsui Norin launches a limited-edition Valentine's set combining Chocosil's artisanal chocolates with Nittoh Tea products, available exclusively online from January 16, 2026.
COMME PARIS, a small baked goods specialty shop in Den-en-chofu, Tokyo, introduces L'HIVER, a winter-limited chocolate brand focused on melt-in-your-mouth texture and aroma. Available from January 17, 2026.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or brings its exclusive DASSAI sake-infused soft serve ice cream to department stores for Valentine's 2026. The special flavor, usually only available at the DASSAI brewery store, features the award-winning sake paired with premium chocolate.
GODIVA Japan releases an exclusive premium truffle collection featuring creations from five world-renowned chefs, available for a limited time starting January 15, 2026.
The popular DIY Hamster Monaka makes a sweet comeback with limited-edition chocolate filling, featuring cocoa and plain wafers paired with elegant chocolate bean paste and heart-shaped chocolates.
Tokyo Solamachi presents a delightful Valentine's event featuring limited-time chocolate shops from renowned chocolatiers and debut brands, running from January 23 to February 14, 2026.
Hotel New Grand's bakery launches a limited-time Chocolat Ribbon Danish with flaky croissant layers and rich ganache filling, available at two locations from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Otaru-based confectionery LeTAO opens a Valentine's pop-up at Entetsu Department Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and new chocolate sweets.
Morinaga Seika introduces two new Gumi Chocoball flavors – domestic white peach and mixed grapes – on February 3rd, plus a renewed Zaku Zaku Chocoball with random golden chocolate balls inside.
ROYCE' Confect introduces new chocolate and baked goods assortments exclusively on LINE Gift, including the popular Potatochip Chocolate [Original]. Valentine's Day limited edition sleeves are also available.
The St. Regis Osaka launches a special Valentine's promotion themed "Eternal Grace" from February 1 to February 15, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets, gourmet courses, and signature cocktails that embody timeless elegance.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO introduces a new limited-edition Nama Tart Caramel, featuring rich chocolate cream topped with slightly bitter caramel cream and sauce. The product will be available exclusively at the Amour du Chocolat! 2026 event in Nagoya starting January 16, 2026, followed by releases in Sapporo and Kyoto.
THE CITY BAKERY kicks off its beloved Hot Chocolate Festival 2026 from January 15th to February 28th, featuring limited-edition hot chocolate flavors, special pastries, and adorable pink-themed treats perfect for Valentine's season.
Tokyo Chocolat Factory launches a new Baumstick product featuring sweet and tangy strawberry chocolate, available at Valentine's events in Nagoya, Sapporo, and Tokyo starting January 16th.
Rebake, Japan's largest bakery mail-order service, launches its Valentine's Day 2026 special featuring chocolate products from bakeries across the country. Enjoy affordable Valentine's treats combining high-quality chocolate with everyday bread.
HACK JAPAN Holdings will introduce its Japanese confectionery brand Wanoka at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" Valentine event at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive pre-sale chocolate financiers and other new products.
belle-ville pancake cafe launches a limited-time seasonal menu featuring smooth, homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and lattes starting January 16, 2026.
Chocosil, a chocolate shop and cafe in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, celebrates its first anniversary on January 23, 2026, with a special three-day campaign featuring free products, discount tickets, and limited-edition lucky bags filled with popular chocolate items.
Fujiya releases a new heart-shaped chocolate almond cookie with a message-ready package, perfect for gifts and Valentine's Day celebrations, available from January 20, 2026.
SNOWS, a winter-exclusive sweets brand from Hokkaido, will open a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Umeda from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring new Valentine's products.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo introduces the "Valentine Purple White Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake" for a limited time from February 7 to 14, 2026. This elegant purple-hued cake features organic ingredients and edible flowers, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
The popular collaboration between Komeda's Coffee and CLUB HARIE is back for Valentine's Day 2026, featuring limited-edition Heart Brownie and Brownie Sandwich made with Komeda Blend coffee.
Ariake introduces three limited-edition Valentine products featuring chocolate and strawberry flavors, available from January 15 through March 31, 2026.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
Maruyama Coffee introduces a special Valentine's seasonal blend featuring truffle chocolate notes and a limited-edition cafe mocha-flavored castella cake, available from January 15th through February 14th, 2026.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the French Dining Top of Kyoto at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto presents a special Valentine's Day course featuring dishes like yellowtail and scallop confit, duglere-style fish, and Kuroge wagyu poêlé.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents a limited-time dessert fair featuring fresh seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate from January 15 to March 15, 2026.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
Luxury chocolate confectionery shop THE TAILOR releases an elegant new brownie featuring roasted walnuts, available from January 15, 2026, at three locations in Osaka, Tokyo, and Yokohama.
Hotel New Grand introduces a new Chocolate Pudding from January 21 to March 31, 2026, at their S.Weil store in Yokohama Takashimaya. This limited-time dessert features smooth pudding topped with rich chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND chocolate brand is making a limited-time appearance at Matsuzakaya Nagoya's Chocolat Promenade from January 17 to February 14, featuring their signature melty caramel treats and a new raspberry chocolate creation.
Osaka Takashimaya's Valentine event, Amour du Chocolat!, kicks off on January 22nd. With rising cocoa prices and growing demand for self-gifting treats, the event strengthens its lineup of fresh-baked, made-to-order chocolate sweets available exclusively at the venue.
A luxurious double-chocolate version of the popular soymilk mochirin is now available exclusively for January and February. This indulgent dessert features twice the chocolate content and comes with special gift packaging perfect for Valentine's Day.
Sogo Chiba Store hosts Valentine's 2026 from January 20 to February 14, featuring chocolate from debut French brands, limited-edition treats, and special sweets across all floors.
Common Sense Co., Ltd., which operates the seafloor-aged wine brand SUBRINA, announces a collaboration with patisserie LIFENRI for the fourth consecutive year. The BonBon de noir chocolate collection, featuring four distinct bonbon chocolates paired with SUBRINA wine, will be available for pre-order starting January 13, 2026, exclusively for Valentine's Day and White Day seasons.
A Valentine's Day-themed collaboration cafe featuring The Battle Cats characters opens February 4th at and GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya, offering exclusive menus, merchandise, and special visitor benefits.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
Aman Kyoto, a luxury resort nestled in a secluded forest garden in Kyoto's Takagamine district, has unveiled a limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collection that captures the essence of the ancient capital.
A cute egg-shaped collaboration chocolate tin featuring ICOCA's mascot Ikochan the Platypus and Italian chocolate brand Caffarel is now on sale at limited JR West station stores.
GOOD NEWS introduces "Itoko to Chocolate," a new winter confection featuring Hokkaido's Butter no Itoko coated in rich chocolate. Available nationwide from January 20, 2026, this Valentine's gift combines fluffy butter wafer, skim milk jam, and premium chocolate for a luxurious two-flavor experience.
N.Y.C.SAND introduces a sophisticated Valentine's chocolate featuring raspberry caramel and white chocolate sandwiched in strawberry cookies, wrapped in milk chocolate. Available from January 17th at select Tokyo and Yokohama locations.
The craft beer maker releases its popular limited-edition set featuring chocolate-flavored beer and an edible chocolate glass, selling out annually on the first day.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
DEAN & DELUCA introduces three hot chocolate drinks made with their signature House Chocolate, along with a Fondant Chocolat dessert, available from January 15th through late February 2026.
GREY Kobe, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings its viral soft serve ice cream to Usui Department Store in Koriyama, Fukushima from January 16-25, 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi launches a collection of Valentine's Day sweets featuring Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco's cacao-inspired creations, along with special romantic packages.
Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing its popular winter-limited raw chocolate "Ginza no Renga" and other chocolate sweets from January 22, 2026. The collection features four flavors including Milk, Bitter, Amaou Strawberry, and Uji Matcha, all crafted for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The sweet-themed winter event kicked off on January 9th at Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Oita, featuring the first-ever appearance of Tabekko Dobutsu characters alongside Sanrio favorites.
From February 9 to 15, 2026, the Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel is hosting a special "Chocolat Aroma Lunch" featuring three main dishes crafted with cocoa and chocolate. Choose from fish, meat, or pasta dishes that showcase chocolate's deep aroma and rich flavor.
Pure Coco Tokyo introduces a limited-edition Valentine Cube gift box featuring four signature chocolate-coated choux pastry flavors, perfect for gifts or personal treats from January 14 to mid-February.