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A popular winter-only event featuring charcoal-grilled oysters and seafood returns to Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka, running from January 15 to March 1, 2026.
CASEPLAY introduces a new collection of smartphone accessories featuring Kushinyoro, the official character of the Japan Kushikatsu Association, including a special Turbanman design created to commemorate Kushikatsu Day
DMM GAMES announces a major update for the fantasy RPG 'FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL' on December 22, featuring a new event 'Race Through the Sky for the New Year' with new characters Suzuna (New Year) and Hakobera (New Year).
A new line of fragrance products featuring original illustrations from the popular BL manga series by Moe Fujisaki is now available for pre-order, including eau de parfums, roll-on fragrances, multi-balms, and diffusers.
Fujiten Snow Resort in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, launches the Mt. Fuji Observation Lift & Deck on December 22, 2025. An all-in-one package plan for an elevated ski experience is also now available.
Due to sold-out tickets for the venue, melodic speed metal band HAGANE's Full Album Release Tour "TOP OF THE TOWER" finale at Zepp Shinjuku will be exclusively live-streamed on Niconico Live on December 25 at 6:30 PM. The first half will be free to watch, with the second half available for premium members.
Di-Techno launches a revival edition of the Hunter x Hunter "Hatsu" WEB lottery featuring exclusive merchandise with original artwork of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, and Hisoka activating their Nen abilities
JELLY BEANS launches a special New Year campaign where customers can create their own personalized Happy Bag by selecting one item each from Style A and Style B, available exclusively on the official online store.
A unique collaboration product featuring Kumamoto Prefecture's beloved PR character Kumamon and Japan's first wheat noodle ramen can is now available exclusively at Aso Kumamoto Airport's international terminal duty-free shop. This animal-free ramen can is shelf-stable for 3 years and perfect as a souvenir or emergency food.
Five adorable characters from the figure skating anime Medalist join the Nuipal plushie series. These palm-sized companions feature soft fabric and embroidered details, scheduled for release in May 2026.
A new leisure sheet featuring the East and West Japan maps from Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru is now available. The double-sided design measures 1030mm × 1456mm, perfect for families and friends to enjoy while playing the game and discovering their local stations.
Ensky launches the new Paper Theater Tsumikasa series, featuring stackable paper craft kits from One Piece's Wano Country Arc and Egghead Arc. Available starting December 22, 2025, at ¥5,280 each.