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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."
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers handmade handbag-shaped chocolate creations and bonbon chocolate boxes from January 24 to March 31, 2026, perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
PONOS Corporation has launched the new mobile puzzle game Puzzle Harvest! Cat Village for iOS and Android, featuring adorable characters from The Battle Cats.
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's all-day dining restaurant Kaza presents a special Valentine's Day dinner buffet featuring strawberry desserts, live flambé performances, and personalized chocolate message plates on February 14, 2026.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
LyuVie, the cosmetic brand from Tokyo's mime eyebrow salon, is relaunching its signature Sakura Lotion on February 14, 2026. The renewed formula combines cherry blossom extracts with fermentation technology and botanical science for moisturized, radiant skin.