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The leather product brand objcts.io, operated by Tsuchiya Kaban Seisakusho, introduces new mini and large size variations of its Essential Daily Leather Tote and Hobo bags starting January 21, 2026.
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.