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The popular Napolitan specialist is releasing a new winter topping featuring gratin croquette topped with melted cheese and demi-glace sauce, available from January 16th.
Pastel's iconic Smooth Pudding has been transformed into a limited-edition ice bar through a collaboration with Akagi Nyugyo Company Limited. The Pastel Smooth Pudding Ice Bar features creamy pudding ice made with fresh cream and a bittersweet caramel sauce, launching nationwide on January 20, 2026.
Konami Digital Entertainment announces a new mobile game in the Pawapuro series, set in a fantasy world of swords and magic. Pre-registration is now available for the spring 2026 release.
Fujiya has opened a new café concept featuring drinks and sweets inspired by the long-selling Milky candy. Located at Urawa-Misono Station on the Saitama Rapid Railway, this first-ever location offers Milky-flavored beverages, donuts, pies, muffins, cakes, and soft-serve ice cream.
Ariake celebrates Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a special montblanc-inspired harbor featuring Pikachu and starter Pokémon from all regions, available from January 15 to December 31, 2026.
Two new high-performance facial serums from the developers of Rice Power® No.11+ deliver dual improvement effects for wrinkles and skin moisture retention. RAIZ repair Concentration D+ and W+ will be available starting February 13th.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the French Dining Top of Kyoto at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto presents a special Valentine's Day course featuring dishes like yellowtail and scallop confit, duglere-style fish, and Kuroge wagyu poêlé.
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Global Product Planning introduces the "SAKURA - Romantic Bloom" series featuring two cherry blossom fragrances. The limited-edition collection includes hand soap with gold glitter, pearl-like oil-in bath pearls, and bath gift sets, all enriched with moisturizing cherry blossom extracts.
A special food market showcasing Shimonoseki's culinary treasures, including fugu, whale, and local specialties, comes to JR Hakata Station Plaza on January 30-31, 2026.
Celebrating the birthday of Banri, the eldest daughter of the Shiunji family, KADOKAWA's "Kuji-biki-do" online lottery service is launching a special birthday lottery featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations.
Shizukuishi Ski Resort and Prince Hotel will host "Back to '90s SHIZUKUISHI" on February 14, 2026, celebrating their milestones with a nostalgic ski event featuring special offers and live radio broadcasts.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."