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Seven-Eleven Japan teams up with Cheerio Japan on "Seven Premium Gumikaku Life Guard Flavor," a square gummy with a crunchy-chewy texture built around the long-selling Life Guard soda's distinctive taste, arriving at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from July 7.
Calbee is adding a new flavor to its Jagarico L Size lineup — a rich, basil-scented Genovese pizza taste — launching at convenience stores nationwide from July 13, 2026, for a limited time.
Calbee is releasing Kataage Potato Grilled Corn Flavor from July 13, 2026, featuring a fan-chosen Katsushika Hokusai package design where placing two packages side by side completes a single image, marking the fan community's 10th anniversary.
FamilyMart is marking Strawberry Prince's 10th anniversary with a FamiMa Online-exclusive lottery and original goods, a FamiPay daily mini-game, FamiMa Print bromides, and a special "Happy Horoscope" video series, all launching July 7, 2026.
Seven-Eleven Japan is adding an onsen egg bibimbap with mochi wheat rice to its popular "Tabi-suru CAFÉ BOX" bento series. The new item uses authentic gochujang from Sunchang, Korea's renowned gochujang-producing region, and launches July 7.
Seven-Eleven Japan is relaunching its popular "Toro-Nama Texture Cheesecake" with around 1.2 times the original weight, releasing from June 30.
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing two bite-sized mini marshmallow snacks nationwide starting June 23 — a fluffy milk cream flavor and a refreshing strawberry cream flavor, both under the Seven Premium brand.
A new limited-edition Jagarico variety featuring the brand's first-ever sour coating launches at Ministop stores nationwide on June 15, 2026, delivering a burst of ume sourness and shiso aroma from the very first bite.
ParaDo, the cosmetics brand sold at 7-Eleven stores, is releasing a limited-edition summer collection themed around "summer festivals." The lineup includes a powdery foundation, mini nail polishes, and a lip essence rouge, available at 7-Eleven locations nationwide from June 5, 2026, while supplies last.
Two new burritos arrive at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from June 10 — an American-style smoky BBQ wiener option and a Mexican-inspired spiced taco meat salsa cheese version, both priced at 288 yen. A limited-time 30-yen discount sale covers all burritos from June 11 to 17.
Starting June 16, two new summer ice creams arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide — a crunchy cafe latte ice in a generous 190ml size, and a seasonal yellow watermelon bar with chocolate seeds.
Seven-Eleven's new "Seven Premium Corn Tea" (600ml) is rolling out nationwide from June 16. Made with 100% Hokkaido corn and a double-roasting technique, this caffeine-free drink is priced at just 108 yen (tax-exclusive).
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.
Two new vegetable-packed sandwiches are arriving at Seven-Eleven Japan stores — the light and satisfying "Pan DE Salad Crispy Vegetable Caesar Sauce" from June 9 and the classic "Tomato and Colorful Mix" from June 10.
To mark Wagashi Day on June 16, 7-Eleven Japan is releasing five sweets centered on a "cool" theme, with the new Purumochi Mizumanjū rolling out from June 9.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out a new addition to its Seven Premium udon lineup — tororo kombu (shredded kelp) and ume (pickled plum) udon — featuring a light Japanese-style dashi broth at just 218 kcal per serving and priced at ¥158.
FamilyMart's original apparel brand CONVENIENCE WEAR is launching its first cotton-linen collection on June 5, 2026, featuring shirts, easy pants, and a shirt coat that can be worn as a coordinated set for under ¥6,000 tax-included.
FamilyMart is launching a Blue Lock collaboration campaign starting June 2, 2026, offering exclusive illustrated merchandise, a stamp rally via the FamiPay app, and limited bromide prints at in-store multi-copy machines nationwide.
FamilyMart's original apparel brand "Convenience Wear" is releasing a vibrant Mexico-themed summer lineup from May 29, 2026, headlined by the debut of a seamless functional T-shirt built for hot weather.
To celebrate Lawson's 51st anniversary, &nd by rom&nd is releasing a limited "Value Bag" bundling three popular cosmetics at roughly 50% off the regular combined price, available at Lawson stores from June 16, 2026.
Koikeya is releasing "Dontacos Seafood Grill Chili Tacos," a new flavor featuring shrimp, squid, and octopus with spicy chili. It arrives at convenience stores nationwide on May 25, 2026, followed by supermarkets from June 22, 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.
Japanese snack maker Ginbis is rolling out five new limited-time products in June 2026, featuring the popular Shimi Choco Corn paired with popcorn, new Mini Asparagus flavors, and seasonal Ginza Waffle varieties perfect for early summer.
A new chilled paper carton apple tea under the Nittoh Tea brand is set to launch at FamilyMart stores in the Kanto region from May 26, 2026, marking the brand's first chilled product in approximately 25 years.
A limited-edition Baby Star Ramen made with Hokkaido wheat flour and two types of premium chicken broth is now available at convenience stores across Japan, starting May 18, 2026.
The limited-edition Okayama White Peach Ice Bar from the JR PREMIUM SELECT SETOUCHI series is back for another year. It goes on sale on May 26, 2026 at JR West station stores and 7-Eleven locations across western Japan and the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Calbee's Potato Chips Shoyu W Mayo — featuring two types of soy sauce and double the mayonnaise flavor — arrives at convenience stores across Japan on May 25, 2026, for a limited time.
The "Rosé Shin Ramyun" arrange recipe, which claimed the top spot on Nongshim Japan's official recipe site, has now been turned into a ready-to-eat product. The "Shin Ramyun Rosé Cup" will be available at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide starting May 18, 2026.
A limited-edition Starbucks chilled cup drink featuring hand-picked strawberry pulp and juice blended with creamy milk and condensed milk is arriving at FamilyMart stores nationwide from May 19.
Two new Afternoon Tea supervised beverages launch at FamilyMart stores nationwide starting May 12 and May 19, 2026 — a rich Black Sugar Royal Milk Tea in a bottle can and a refreshing White Peach Rooibos Tea.
Two new Afternoon Tea-supervised drinks are coming to FamilyMart stores across Japan — the rich Famimaru Brown Sugar Royal Milk Tea on May 12 and the White Peach Rooibos Tea on May 19, 2026.
Starting May 18, 2026, Morinaga Seika's limited-edition cup ice cream features a patented three-layer construction with a toasty caramel sauce that remains pourable straight from the freezer.
A new lineup of Whistle! content prints goes on sale via Print Kujira starting May 10, 2026, including calendars, illustration bromides, and 1-page comics that can be printed at convenience stores across Japan.
FamilyMart's new "Cho Mochimochi Pan" bread lineup, launched in April 2026, has reached 10 million cumulative sales — a record-breaking pace fueled by its uniquely chewy texture.
A new FURYU Kuji lottery based on Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- is coming to convenience stores and hobby shops from May 16. The lineup features first-ever 3D figures of Heshikiri Hasebe and Shokudaikiri Mitsutada in their "Celebration Costume" outfits.
Calbee's Pizza Potato chips are getting three limited-edition Kirby collaboration packages available at convenience stores across Japan from late April 2026 through early June 2026.
New Unajiro-kun merchandise, including three bromide designs and additional coloring pages, is now available for printing at FamilyMart's in-store multi-copy machines starting April 27, 2026.
Starting April 24, 2026, RETOUCH men's hair cosmetics is rolling out FamilyMart-exclusive mini-size products at approximately 1,920 convenience stores across Japan, making the brand more accessible for everyday shoppers.
Two premium matcha smoothies — made with carefully selected matcha from long-established Japanese tea producers — are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan from late April 2026.
Three new onigiri varieties are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan for Golden Week, including an Omurice Onigiri with shrimp tomato cream sauce, a Teriyaki Hamburger Onigiri, and a 6-piece Outing Onigiri Set designed for easy sharing.
Seven Premium Ryukyu Soba returns with a refreshed Shisa-themed package, offering a deep pork and bonito broth at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 28.
Seven-Eleven Japan is launching the Quattro Strawberry Eclair on April 21, featuring strawberry glaze, strawberry candy chips, and two types of strawberry cream — a multi-textured spring dessert available nationwide.
FamilyMart's digital lottery service Famima Online Kuji adds two new lineups starting April 15, 2026 — a Sesame Street pixel art collection and merchandise from the TV anime "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" — along with the announcement of new service ambassadors Toruripu - True & Lip-.
The popular fruit drink "Ringo no Mezame" from Mizkan, packed with chunks of apple flesh, is back at FamilyMart stores across Japan with an upgraded recipe starting April 2026.
Three new items in the "Oven-Baked" lineup arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 22, each topped with aromatic freshly shaved cheese and baked to a golden finish.
FamilyMart has released a strawberry ice bar made with 27% Tochiaika juice from Tochigi Prefecture, marking the first strawberry flavor in the convenience store's four-year-old sustainable farming series.
Starting April 21, Seven-Eleven stores in Gunma Prefecture will carry a new item — Yaki-Manju, the region's beloved soul food featuring soft grilled dough coated in a rich, sweet-spicy miso sauce.
Sharp Marketing Japan has launched "Decoration Print," a new service that lets users decorate photos with frames, stamps, and text before printing at approximately 32,000 convenience store multi-copy machines across Japan.
Kanro is releasing a seasonal limited edition of its popular Marosh gummy series — the Orange Splash flavor — combining a refreshing orange taste with enhanced carbonation for a light, addictive fizzy-sour experience.
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.
Three new products are joining the beloved Tabekko Dobutsu lineup in April 2026 — a salt-infused sports drink-flavored ramune for summer hydration, a limited-edition matcha biscuit, and a bite-sized mini butter biscuit, all available at convenience stores across Japan.
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.
Battle stickers featuring characters from the popular YouTube anime Hirotama! Hiro-kun are now available through Entame Print at FamilyMart, Lawson, and MINISTOP multi-copy machines from April 1, 2026.
The beloved Korean character Choigosim is getting its first lottery in Japan, with 16 prize tiers of original illustrated merchandise launching at Lawson and select stores from April 24, 2026.
Starting March 24, 2026, a new sweet potato dessert from specialist brand Lapoppo Farm goes on sale at approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores across Japan. The two-layer sweet potato features a fluffy exterior and a rich, smooth interior.
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.
Award-winning Nozawa Onsen Distillery brings bar-quality gin cocktails to convenience stores across Japan with two new canned flavors — Shikuwasa Gin Tonic and White Peach Gin Tonic — available at Lawson from March 24, 2026.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out renewed versions of two popular cream puffs across its stores nationwide from March 24, featuring richer custard and improved shell texture.
FamilyMart has joined the Anime Tourism Association as the first retailer to do so. Starting March 17, 2026, a Durarara!!-themed wrapping store is opening in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, kicking off a nationwide initiative to turn stores into anime pilgrimage hubs.
The Starbucks GRAB & GO 500ml bottled coffee lineup — Brewed Black, Aroma Latte, and White Mocha — is being relaunched with richer flavors and refreshed packaging at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting March 24.
A freshly baked apple pie featuring real apple pieces and a flaky, buttery pastry crust is joining the Seven Cafe Bakery lineup at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan.
A limited-edition collaboration tin combining Nagano's long-established spice shop Yawataya Isogoro with the beloved Suica Penguin character goes on sale at NewDays convenience stores across Nagano Prefecture on March 14, 2026.
Muscle Mart, an experiential pop-up convenience store where muscular staff hand out free muscle-shaped bread, opens in Shibuya on March 28 and 29, 2026, offering seven unique muscle-themed experiences centered around skim milk.
A new chocolate snack combining crunchy pretzels with sustainable cacao bitter chocolate is coming to Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10.
Oshicoco's "Oshi Print Club" has released a second series of heartfelt message uchiwa templates — perfect for concerts, live events, and fan photo shoots — available for printing at major convenience stores across Japan.
UHA Mikakuto is launching Gumidama Strawberry Flavor, a new gummy featuring a hard candy shell and chewy gummy center, at convenience stores nationwide starting March 17, 2026.
The chewy upcycled gummy made with syrup from white peach processing is back at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from March 10, 2026, featuring a new package inspired by Achi Village's scenic flower peach landscape.
Ginbis is launching the Animal Shaped Gummy Peach Flavor on March 9, 2026, at convenience stores nationwide. The gummies feature a unique crunchy outer layer with a chewy interior, and come in 10 different animal shapes with a convenient resealable bag.
CONVENIENCE WEAR, FamilyMart's original apparel brand, kicks off the 2026 spring/summer season with colorful new items starting February 27, alongside special 45th anniversary commemorative socks and handkerchiefs going on sale March 6.
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.
Two new wagashi-inspired ice cream treats — a hojicha latte macaron sandwich and a kinako milk waffle cone with kuromitsu sauce — are rolling out nationwide at 7-Eleven stores in Japan starting February 24, in limited quantities.
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.
Kikumasamune Brewery launches a new Neo Cup format for their popular Shiboritate Gin Ruby sake, featuring a wide-mouth design that enhances aroma and flavor while maintaining quality.
Nissin Cisco launches a special collaboration featuring Coconut Sable Pudding Flavor cookies and an exclusive pouch set with Sanrio's beloved Pompompurin character, celebrating both brands' milestone anniversaries.
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.
Seven-Eleven Japan releases a limited-edition trendy ice cream combining seasonal strawberries and milk tea flavors, available exclusively at their stores starting February 17th.
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.
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.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new cup ramen supervised by the renowned Chuka Soba Tomita, featuring thick garlic-infused noodles and an intensely flavorful pork bone soy sauce broth, available from February 3rd.
A new ready-to-drink corn tea shochu blend debuts in Japan, featuring Hokkaido corn and zero sugar, targeting younger drinkers seeking non-carbonated alternatives.
Ginbis launches a special Cat Day edition of their beloved animal-shaped biscuits with a delightful cafe latte flavor twist, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9th.
Calbee's Jagabee brand teams up with bonito flakes specialist Ninben to launch a new umami-rich salt flavor featuring authentic hon-kare katsuobushi powder, available at convenience stores nationwide from February 9, 2026.
The convenience store print service for TV anime The Holy Grail of Eris expands its lineup with new bromides and stickers featuring characters Enrique and Cecilia, bringing the total to 6 characters.
Suntory introduces two new bottled coffee drinks designed for modern lifestyles. The BOSS STAND ICED BLACK and ICED LATTE feature smooth, less bitter flavors while maintaining coffee satisfaction, launching February 3rd.
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.
Morinaga Milk Industry releases a limited-edition Lipton beverage featuring the elegant aroma of honey and the deep, rich taste of milk in a royal milk tea format.
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.
UHA Taste Sugar Co., Ltd. has released "Ninja Meshi Musou Energy Drink" containing KOBELCO's proprietary Gold Euglena ingredient. The third installment in the popular hard-textured gummy series is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting January 26, 2026.
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.
The popular Cola flavor of Marosh, Kanro's immersive-texture gummy brand, returns with a fresh lemon twist. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from January 27, 2026.
Marudai Foods will release bite-sized Calpas sausages featuring the SNS sensation PUPPET SUNSUN across all 7-Eleven stores in early February, with nationwide availability planned for April.
Kyodo Nyugyo launches a dairy beverage made with Andes melon from Ibaraki Prefecture, combining gentle sweetness with quality dairy ingredients in a collaboration with FamilyMart and JA Zen-Noh.
A new plant-based cola using stevia sweetener is now available at convenience stores across the Greater Tokyo area, offering a refreshing cola taste with zero sugar and zero calories.
Seven-Eleven introduces a new series featuring nostalgic Chinese town-style dishes, including curry, mapo tofu donburi, and ramen. Available from January 20, 2026.
FamilyMart's White-Coated Strawberry Picking® campaign has achieved remarkable success, selling 3.24 million items in just one week. The lineup features 16 desserts, breads, and sweets combining strawberries with white ingredients like condensed milk and white chocolate.
Kanro Inc. is releasing "The Snow Gummy of My Dreams That Day" at convenience stores and station kiosks nationwide starting January 20th, 2026. Featuring a fluffy snow texture and gentle soda flavor, this gummy brings childhood dreams to life.
A delicious collaboration between sweet potato sweets specialist Lapoppo Farm and Lawson brings a new mochi roll inspired by their popular Potato Apple Pie, now available at approximately 2,500 Lawson stores in the Kinki region.
Two popular Korean-style ice cream treats make their debut at 7-Eleven Japan. The viral "Heart Tiramisu" features chocolate you crack open, while the hit "Creamy Yogurt Ball" makes its much-anticipated return.
Seven-Eleven Japan is releasing the Morinaga Hi-Chew Seven Color 3-Color Mix on January 13. This limited edition features mango, kiwi, and strawberry flavors in one piece, selected by Seven-Eleven staff as the second collaboration flavor for Hi-Chew's 50th anniversary.
FamilyMart and Suntory unveil their 6th limited edition craft beer collaboration, World Craft Fruity I.P.A., featuring a vibrant citrus aroma and fruity hop character. Available from January 13, 2026 at participating stores nationwide.
FamilyMart will release the second edition of the Minecraft-themed Furyu Kuji lottery on January 17th, featuring 12 types of plush mascots with attachable belts, making them perfect companions for bags and backpacks.
Seven-Eleven releases a new adult-oriented karaage with a bold black pepper kick. The popular fried chicken series adds a spicy twist perfect for warming up during the cold winter months, launching January 9th, 2026.
FamilyMart unveils Chef Komoda Kinya's 7th supervised series with the debut Chinese bun "Mala Cheese Nikuman" launching January 6 and "Black Vinegar Subuta" arriving January 13 at approximately 16,400 stores nationwide.
Hattendo releases a limited-edition cream bread featuring their first-ever white dough, filled with milk cream and Fukuoka Amaou strawberry jam, exclusively at FamilyMart stores nationwide starting January 6, 2026.
Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.
Seven-Eleven stores across Japan will begin selling the PUPPET SUNSUN Happy Bag, featuring exclusive flocked figures of Sunsun and Nonnon along with a reusable clear bag designed with Sunsun's face.
From January 7 to 11, 2026, 7-Eleven stores across Japan are offering all steamed buns at 20 yen off the standard price. This limited-time promotion includes popular items like meat buns, pizza buns, and sesame paste buns.
FamilyMart introduces two new noodle dishes in its Kyushu region stores, featuring an Ajisen Ramen-supervised tonkotsu ramen with black mayu oil and a luxurious udon topped with Kyushu chicken breast toriten, available from January 6, 2026.
Tirol Choco Co., Ltd. launches a special Hatsune Miku collaboration product featuring exclusive illustrations by artist Yumenouchi. The limited-edition "Tirol Choco Mikkumiku Milk Mint" will be available at FamilyMart stores across Japan starting January 26, 2026.
7-Eleven Japan launches two new rice burger varieties featuring charcoal-grilled beef kalbi and teriyaki chicken with garlic mayo. These convenient heated rice burgers combine crispy, aromatic rice buns with generous meat fillings.
Seven-Eleven introduces a new Rich Chocola series featuring four chocolate-filled treats launching from December 16th. The lineup includes a Chocolate Whipped Croissant, Chocolate Brownie Pie, Chocolate Cream Donut, and Rich Chocolate Bar, all designed to satisfy winter chocolate cravings.
FamilyMart launches a nationwide campaign where customers can receive exclusive Pokémon Frienda collectible picks when purchasing bread at participating stores across Japan.
FamilyMart introduces two adorable Sanrio character collaboration breads - Pompompurin Cream Bread (Pudding Flavor) and My Melody Coppe Pan (Strawberry Milk Flavor) - available at approximately 16,000 stores nationwide from December 9, 2025.
A special Dragon Ball 40th anniversary lottery collection launches at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, featuring comic-inspired 3D figures and original artwork collectibles
FamilyMart introduces a special Pokémon Peace-themed collection from the organic skincare brand Mitea ORGANIC, featuring 12 items across 7 product types, available from October 21, 2025.
Starting October 7, 2025, a special Railway Day campaign launches at NewDays and JR Tokai Retailing Plus stores. Purchase a 600ml Oi Ocha green tea bottle to receive one of six exclusive OJICO-designed train-themed bottle covers, including limited designs of the retired Tokaido Line 311 Series and Cassiopeia.
Seven-Eleven Japan launches a new almond tofu-flavored version of their popular Shirokuma shaved ice dessert, available nationwide starting September 2, 2025, in limited quantities.