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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.
A limited-time Fruits Basket pop-up shop opens at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi from February 13 to 22, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise with original illustrations.
Garmin Japan announces the release of the tactix 8 AMOLED Cerakote, a new multisport GPS watch with Cerakote-coated titanium, tactical and aviation features, and military-grade durability, launching February 5, 2026.
Hatada Co., Ltd. partners with Ishizuchi Brewery to launch a luxurious adult dessert combining rice flour financier with Ishizuchi Junmai Ginjo sake. Launching January 30, 2026.
The second collection of pouches and tote bags featuring Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly is now available as capsule toys, launching nationwide in late January 2026.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo presents special menus at Fiorentina Pastry Boutique and French Kitchen from March 1-8, 2026, featuring mimosa-inspired cuisine and desserts to promote women's empowerment and gender equality.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
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.
Crypton Future Media announces new merchandise based on music videos from the official Hatsune Miku YouTube channel, featuring stunning artwork of MEIKO, KAITO, and Megurine Luka. Items will debut at SNOW MIKU 2026.
HAYAMA AROMANCE releases "The Birth of Venus," a new room fragrance inspired by Botticelli's masterpiece, Respighi's music, and the myth of Venus. Available in 50ml and 18ml sizes from January 25, 2026.
Original Hetalia: World Stars merchandise featuring cute balletcore-themed illustrations will be released in late March 2026, including acrylic dioramas, stands, keychains, and stickers.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for an accommodation plan featuring a premium seafood ehomaki (lucky roll) supervised by Japanese head chef Hashimoto for Setsubun 2026 (February 3). The plan allows guests to enjoy the traditional ehomaki in the quiet privacy of their hotel room.