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To mark the 70th anniversary of the Black Nikka brand, Nikka Whisky is launching a new canned highball alongside packaging updates for its core lineup.
BnA Alter Museum in Kyoto's Shijo Kawaramachi has revealed newly created and renovated art rooms featuring works by Masako Fujikura, Mon Koutaro Ooyama, Akiyoshi Mishima, and AOKI Takamasa, with room-specific bookings opening March 1, 2026.
Calbee's popular Baked Oats series is getting a new member — the unsweetened Baked Oats SOY, featuring soy flakes and black soybeans for two distinct textures, launching March 9, 2026 at stores nationwide (excluding convenience stores).
Asahi Group Foods is releasing Calpis® Assorted Candy on March 16, offering four flavors in one pack—original, white peach, strawberry, and Kyoho grape.
Clinique's twist-up crayon-style Chubby makeup series is getting a seasonal refresh, with seven new lip balm shades, an all-new cheek color balm collection, and returning highlight and contour sticks available nationwide from March 13.
The high-end Confetti baked confectionery series is getting a new member — a crumbly chocolat sablé loaded with toasted sliced almonds in a rich, mildly sweet chocolate dough, launching March 2, 2026.
Two new original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
MOTTERU's new semi-solid battery power bank, offering enhanced fire safety and a wide operating temperature range, is now exclusively available at Edion stores and its official online shop.
Flower Miffy, the Miffy-themed flower shop, will start accepting reservations for Mother's Day delivery flower gift sets on March 19, 2026. Four exclusive sets featuring limited-edition items are available, with early-bird pricing for orders placed through April 19.
A new collection of 36 animal and symbol-motif stationery items from Flying Tiger Copenhagen is now available at all Japan locations, including ultra-soft fluffy notebooks, adorable pen cases, and more conversation-starting designs.
A limited-time Strawberry Milk Tea is launching at select Foresty Coffee and Foresty Cafe locations along the Odakyu Line from February 26, 2026.
A highly requested flavor from the popular Fruits Therapy® jelly series is making its comeback — the Golden Pineapple variety goes on sale nationwide starting March 1, 2026, in limited quantities only.