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Enish's popular restaurant management game Boku no Restaurant 2 begins a special collaboration with Sanrio Characters, featuring exclusive limited-time gacha items from February 11 to March 9, 2026.
STS (School Tour Ship) presents a hands-on insect education program where children learn about giant stag beetles, practice breeding techniques, and create habitats. Scheduled for March 8, 2026, near Mejiro or Ikebukuro Station.
The popular pachislot title Fist of the North Star Tensei no Sho 2 is now available on the PC-based pachinko and pachislot online gaming service 777TOWN.net, bringing classic gameplay and new features to players.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at YouMe Town Tokushima shopping center in Aizumi, Tokushima Prefecture on February 20, 2026 (Friday).
GIANT launches the ESCAPE X3, an entry-level crossbike combining lightweight riding with an accessible price point of ¥59,950. Building on over 20 years of the Escape series legacy, the X3 brings comfortable positioning and versatile performance for commuters and weekend riders alike.
Starting February 21, 2026, GiGO group stores will offer the second wave of exclusive Uruchuru POP SEAL stickers featuring new designs including sea creatures, hamsters, and hedgehogs across approximately 300 locations nationwide.
Godiva Japan introduces the "GODIVA × LABUBU" collection featuring exclusive chocolates, drinks, and soft-serve ice cream, launching February 18, 2026 at Godiva shops, GODIVA cafés, and online.
Nissin Cisco is renewing the "Gorogura Less Sugar" series of 3 products nationwide on March 2, 2026. The series maintains its exceptional low-sugar rates while enhancing taste quality, with the "50% Less Sugar Rich Fruit" version having won the Grand Prix at the Japan Food Selection.
Nissin Cisco will relaunch five products from its "GoroGura" series nationwide on March 2, 2026, with new packaging designed to highlight ingredient variety and chunky texture. The Choco Nut flavor now features 30% more cashew nuts for even more satisfying bites.
Gotemba Premium Outlets, a popular destination for domestic and international visitors, is hosting its first-ever "Itadaki Gourmet Fair" featuring menus made with certified Itadaki (Shizuoka Food Selection) ingredients at five dining establishments.
A new Kyushu-style izakaya featuring yakitori and motsunabe opens near Kawasaki Station on January 21, 2026, offering a spacious setting and authentic flavors.
Yukihana Lamy from hololive production is now available for pre-order as part of Good Smile Company's POP UP PARADE figure series at AmiAmi online shop.