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Hotel New Otani Osaka has launched Gourmet Coupon 2026, offering guests a smart way to indulge in premium hotel dining. Purchase coupons at ¥3,500 each and use them as ¥4,000 credit across 11 restaurants and bars until March 31, 2026.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka's French restaurant Le Chandor will present a special one-night-only Valentine's dinner on February 14, 2026, featuring a six-course menu with tableside flambé and candlelit ambiance.
Kimono Brain Co., Ltd.'s skincare brand Itoguchi introduces a luxurious overnight lip essence featuring rare green cocoon silk, launching on January 19, 2026, coinciding with the new moon.
The lucky red oni donut makes its third annual appearance at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 23 to February 3, 2026. This limited-edition treat features fluffy dough with white chocolate coating, strawberry nappage, and a sweet expression.
Kanazawa Kirari Sushi announces the limited release of their special ehoumaki (lucky direction sushi roll) for Setsubun 2026. Featuring 11 premium ingredients including fresh bluefin tuna, snow crab, and eel, this luxurious sushi roll will be available only on February 3, 2026 at their Kanazawa and Hachioji locations.
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.
The popular mobile game LINE GUNDAM WARS marks its 9.5th anniversary with special campaigns, new Joker MS units, and exclusive rewards for players.
Mizkan releases the sixth installment in its successful Fibee Waffle series, introducing the first savory flavor in response to customer feedback. The new Cheese variety features three types of Hokkaido cheese and is available exclusively through Mizkan's official online store.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
MOON FOREST Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant in Azabu-Juban presents a limited-time Lunar New Year 2026 special course from February 2 to 28, featuring auspicious ingredients and modern Cantonese cuisine. A special Chinese instrumental performance event will be held on February 21.
Morokko House, the specialty products shop in Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, is now selling "Yama no Mitsu," a wildflower honey collected from Japanese honeybees this fall. This rare natural honey is harvested through sustainable beekeeping methods that respect the bees' natural lifecycle.