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Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Kirin Beverage brings back the popular "Kirin Sekai no Kitchen Kara Torotoro Peach Furunyu" to vending machines nationwide on March 10, following customer votes.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
Moonbat launches the kowaza Lightweight Carbon umbrella series, featuring a folding guide for quick storage. The new model weighs only 173g while maintaining sun protection and water repellency.
TAIMATSU Co., Ltd., the company behind the Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN, has opened FUJI JAPAN in Kyoto Sanjo. The immersive cultural experience facility offers hands-on knife sharpening workshops, allowing visitors to truly engage with Japanese craftsmanship.
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.
A special collaboration between Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and Karaoke no Tetsujin will take place from February 4 to March 8, 2026, featuring concept rooms, collaboration drinks, exclusive merchandise, and challenge campaigns across nine locations.
Moonbat Corporation introduces two new wind-resistant models to its popular ultra-lightweight umbrella series, featuring reinforced structures that withstand 30m/s winds while maintaining exceptional lightness. New hat collection also debuts.
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.
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.
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.