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Natural cosmetics brand SABON introduces its White Tea Celebration collection featuring face care, hair care, and eau de toilette inspired by spring's arrival, available from March 5, 2026.
Specialty coffee shop Sarutahiko Coffee will open its new Southwood Center Minami location in Kanagawa Prefecture in early summer 2026. The store will be located on the first floor of Southwood shopping center near Center Minami Station.
SINN PURETÉ, a Japanese beauty care brand featuring mindful beauty products, opens a direct store at Isetan Shinjuku's Beauty Apothecary on March 25, 2026. Special limited sets and purchase benefits will be available during the opening week.
The new mobile casual game featuring mini characters of SM Entertainment artists begins official service on February 25, with pre-registration rewards available until February 23.
Akagi Nyugyo releases Sof' Milk-Rich Pudding, the series' first flavor variation, alongside renewed Hokkaido Milk Vanilla. New TV commercial features fresh characters.
MD Holdings launches a new plant-based cookie made from upcycled okara and soy milk, featuring refreshing Setouchi lemon flavor. The eco-friendly snack is vegan-certified and perfect for guilt-free snacking.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier introduces a limited-time afternoon tea featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms from March 1 to April 30, 2026. Located 80 meters above ground with panoramic city views, the hotel's modern oriental restaurant offers an elegant spring experience.
Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto launches a year-long afternoon tea experience celebrating Japan's fermentation culture, featuring seasonal menus and traditional wagashi in the scenic Arashiyama setting.
The Special Exhibition "Super Dangerous Creatures" opens March 14 to June 14, 2026 at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Features a 6-meter saltwater crocodile replica, rare army ant queen specimen, and exclusive character collaborations.
TEA MARIA, a tea sweets brand specializing in fragrant tea confections, is opening its first permanent store at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on February 20, 2026. The shop features signature Earl Grey macarons, Darjeeling hard baumkuchen, and Uva milk tea langues de chat.
A new dining concept celebrating Ibaraki's natto culture opens at Excel Minami, offering authentic natto set meals at lunch and a community bar experience in the evenings.
Thermos Corporation announces the release of new vacuum insulated cups featuring ceramic coating technology and stylish pop colors. The cups come in 300ml and 400ml sizes with four color options.