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AMNIBUS, the online store for character merchandise, has started taking orders for exclusive My Hero Academia x Tobu Zoo collaboration items featuring original safari-themed artwork of popular characters.
Natural Island, a Hokkaido-based skincare manufacturer, launches two limited-edition spring bath essences on January 23, 2026. Eucalyptus and Fir, and Cherry Blossom and Geranium join the popular Aroma Bath Essence series.
Korean inner beauty brand NE:AR opens a limited-time pop-up store at Shibuya Modi featuring exclusive TWICE Sana trading cards, special pricing, and limited novelty items with purchase.
All Hearts Company introduces spring-limited strawberry products across its bakery brands, featuring the new Neko Neko Shokupan Condensed Milk Strawberry bread with strawberry jam swirls and GUILTY'S Milky Strawberry Cookie with dual strawberry toppings, available from February 15 to March 31, 2026.
NIDEC Kyoto Tower will hold a Setsubun Tsuinasai festival at its 100-meter-high observation deck on February 2, 2026. The event features a traditional ceremony and bean-throwing by local kindergarteners to pray for good health and ward off evil spirits.
Starting January 23, Plus Narita Lab Co., Ltd. will launch the Baked Sweet Potato MOCHI, a new product featuring luxuriously rich roasted sweet potato paste made from Chiba-grown sweet potatoes, at Narita Airport's +NRT factory brand stores.
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.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel introduces exclusive experience-based activity plans for guests, including whale watching and island tours, with convenient hotel pick-up service from Naha.
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.
Yamakei publishes a new book tracing the life of Toichiro Yamauchi, the legendary craftsman known as "The God of Ice Axes" who supported Japanese mountaineering history with his uncompromising dedication to craftsmanship from the early Showa period. Released January 19th.
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.
Nippon Olive Co., Ltd. has published "Olive & Orthodoxy," a concept booklet exploring olive's historical and cultural significance, featuring an original cover illustration by Mari Yamazaki, creator of "Thermae Romae" and "Plinius."