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With predictions of an early summer and intense heat in 2026, general goods manufacturer HAC is releasing 9 new multi-functional fan models starting January. From handheld to wearable designs, find the perfect companion for your lifestyle.
Hakkenzan Winery, located in Sapporo's Minami Ward, officially launches its guided winery tour with tasting and shuttle service from December 2025, offering a luxurious wine experience with transportation from Makomanai Station and Jozankei Onsen.
From January 14 to March 31, 2026, Haneda Airport's second terminal international section will host a special popup store showcasing traditional crafts and lifestyle goods from across Japan.
Her lip to BEAUTY, produced by Haruna Kojima, is launching LIP TO LOVE SERUM on February 21st, 2026. This highly anticipated beauty serum lip combines over 90% beauty serum ingredients with a high-adhesion moisturizing formula.
The annual cold-water soaking process for Shogawa Kanzarashi Soba begins in Takayama's Shogawa Town, utilizing the region's harsh winter climate to create this specialty soba with enhanced sweetness and reduced bitterness.
Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture has launched a metaverse project to preserve and share three traditional taiko dances designated as Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. Starting January 13, 2026, visitors can experience these historical performances virtually on VRChat.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa presents the Funka Bay Ezo Abalone Fair from January 10 to February 28, 2026, showcasing winter seafood delicacies across four restaurants.
SNOWS, a winter-exclusive sweets brand from Hokkaido, will open a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Umeda from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring new Valentine's products.
Three Greens hotels in Mie Prefecture offer special Setsubun treats featuring local ingredients - seafood eho-maki, wagyu sukiyaki rolls, and strawberry eho rolls.
Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro's all-day dining restaurant CrossDine presents a Hokuriku Fair featuring Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui cuisine every Saturday, with live yellowtail filleting performances.
Hotel New Grand's signature dishes come together on one plate in this nostalgic set meal, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.