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Colopl has launched the "White Cat New Year's Dream Fair 2026" featuring exclusive merchandise with original festive illustrations from the popular mobile action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S.
The iconic 1990s-2000s gyaru fashion brand LOVEBOAT releases nostalgic yet modern school bags featuring leopard and hibiscus patterns, perfectly blending retro aesthetics with contemporary practicality for today's fashion-conscious students.
Yamazaki introduces innovative kitchen and home organization products, including a drain net holder that minimizes contact with dirty nets, slim hanging cabinet organizers, and rotating table-side storage racks with magnetic dividers.
Yanagiya Honten Co., Ltd. releases the new Yanagiya Apricot Oil Gloss Oil Spray on January 6, 2026, at Loft stores and online. Nationwide release follows on February 5, 2026.
On January 9, 2026, two unique culinary destinations debut in Kyoto's Gion Shijo area, housed in a renovated 100-year-old machiya. A kyoto offers teppanyaki kaiseki dining, while B kyoto serves as a Japanese tea cafe-bar with views of the Kamo River.
The popular fragrance series from Aoyama Flower Market, with cumulative sales of 30,000 units, introduces a new "Hyacinth" scent available for a limited time this spring starting January 10, 2026.
Starting January 10, 2026, BAKE CHEESE TART introduces a decadent Valentine's limited edition featuring three layers of chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and raw chocolate atop their signature cheese tart.
BAUM, the skin and mind brand themed around coexistence with trees, is re-releasing three mini-size eau de cologne fragrances on January 15th, 2026, by popular demand.
Marvelous Inc. has launched the 2025 Boss Challenge "Holy Demonic Festival" event in the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection. New characters Super Zeus and Yamato Bakushin are now available through special gacha events.
The gift select shop BIRTHDAY BAR announces a limited-edition collaboration featuring Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel characters, available from February 11, 2026.
BOSS celebrates the upcoming Year of the Horse with a capsule collection inspired by traditional Chinese metalwork, featuring brand ambassador and world champion swimmer Wang Shun.
Bulgari's 2026 Spring/Summer leather goods collection introduces stunning new bags that blend the art of jewelry craftsmanship with modern leather design. The Serpenti Cuore collection features heart-shaped silhouettes and crystal-embellished editions launching from January 2026.