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From January 31 to March 31, 2026, enjoy upgraded gourmet menus and scratch lottery prizes at this limited-time collaboration event.
Premium sweets brand toroa introduces special birthday edition sets featuring their award-winning Toro Nama Cheesecake and rich Toro Nama Gateau Chocolat, now available with celebratory sleeves at their official online shop.
The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026, running from January 30 to February 23, features the "Winter Border Festival" stage event showcasing traditional performing arts from three prefectures.
Anniversary cake pre-order site now accepting reservations for special Hinamatsuri-themed cakes. Limited-time strawberry shortcake and milk chocolate cake with festive designs available until February 26, 2026.
Harapecolab introduces Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi, a unique confectionery set featuring stone-like chocolates and hand-cut kohakuto (amber sugar candy) inspired by lunar minerals. Available for limited time starting January 30, 2026.
Preorder the limited-edition dakimakura pillow covers featuring new yukata illustrations from the anime "You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" Available from January 30 to February 25, 2026.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
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Amiami announces the pre-order for a new 1/7 scale figure of Mihono Bourbon from Umamusume: Pretty Derby, wearing her Valentine's outfit CODE: Glacage. Release scheduled for September 2026.
Tachibana E Liquor Store launches its 97th Whisky Lottery featuring the prestigious Yamazaki 18 Years Old and other premium Japanese whiskies. Limited to 466 entries at ¥3,980 plus shipping.
SATUR, a popular Korean contemporary brand, is opening its first permanent store in the Kansai area at LUCUA Osaka on February 27, 2026. The store will feature the brand's latest 26SS collection and offer exclusive novelties for visitors.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
An exhibition tracing the philosophy of furniture making that originated in Ishinomaki after the 2011 earthquake, featuring 15 iconic pieces designed in collaboration with renowned designers.