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Garrett Co., Ltd. announces the release of the ATHLETIC FORMAL DOUBLE SUIT, developed in collaboration with Fashion Director Keiji Kaneko and Kosuke Kambara, following the ATHLETIC FORMAL SUIT released in 2025. This new setup features a double-breasted jacket and two-tuck pants, creating a more formal style.
The popular shopping event hosted by FUDGE magazine returns to Higashi Honganji Temple's Shōsei-en Garden on March 7-8, 2026. Featuring 50 brands of handmade accessories, pottery, vintage fashion, and the new FUDGE Style Portrait service.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
Character goods featuring the popular Chipoke chibi running designs from New Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames are now available for pre-order from February 17, 2026.
Godzilla Store Umeda is moving to NU Chayamachi 7F on April 6, 2026, with an impressive blue-lit Godzilla (2023) Heat Ray Version statue welcoming visitors to an enhanced shopping experience.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's French Kitchen presents the Spring Garden and Bunny Afternoon Tea, featuring bunny-themed treats like carrot cake, sakura blancmange with bunny ear chocolate, and mini burgers with bunny ear buns. Available from April 1 to May 31, 2026.
Two new types of official licensed pins for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan go on sale February 25, 2026 - rhinestone-adorned Tunktunk mascot designs and sophisticated logo pins.
HAC Co., Ltd. is releasing a new DIY Girly Digital Watch in March 2026, along with Lovely Beads Sets and Sparkly Sticker Notebooks. The customizable watch allows users to create their own unique design with interchangeable frames and decorative charms.
A new craft gin using botanicals from Hakuba Village's native plants goes on sale. Part of proceeds support forest conservation efforts.
After a long suspension due to engine failure, the Hankyu Ferry "Izumi" fully resumes operations on February 19, 2026, restoring vital transport infrastructure for Western Japan.
Hobby retailer AmiAmi is currently offering pre-orders for the HappyShake Azur Lane Completed Figures featuring Cheshire and New Jersey from APEX, scheduled for release in July 2026.