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AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has launched pre-orders for 14 new product types featuring original illustrations by MAE sensei from Kioku no Kaibutsu (The Monster of Memory) and Fureai Lesson Keiyaku.
From January 29 to March 31, 2026, Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a luxurious afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate, perfect for sharing special moments.
Pistachio sweets specialty shop MAX PISTACHIO debuts new products including Pistachio Butter Sandwich and D-Choco Milk Chocolate, with limited-time pop-up stores at Futakotamagawa Rise and Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro.
From January 31 to February 14, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa presents Aqua Valentine Week featuring heartwarming animal interactions, romantic jellyfish displays, and a special Valentine Night event.
Shokubunka Co., Ltd., which operates the gourmet e-commerce site "Umai-mon.com," has released "Okinawa Kokuto Butterstangen" from Mehl, a German bread and confectionery specialty shop in Hiroshima, in January 2026. This product is the second installment of the "Kokuto Project," which was launched to promote the deliciousness of pure brown sugar from Aguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture.
Hachette Collections Japan launches "Mofusand Cross-Stitch," a partwork series featuring the beloved character by illustrator Juno. Launching February 18, 2026.
Starting January 22nd, a limited-time collaboration store featuring adorable Mofusand characters surrounded by beautiful flowers opened on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. New drawstring pouches and crystal keychains are now available, along with popular plushies.
Ken Elephant announces the release of big-size flocked figures from the popular mojojojo series in May 2026. Pre-orders are now open for this collector's edition featuring 6 adorable characters.
arma bianca launches pre-orders for an exclusive birthday set featuring new photos of Manaka from Negative Happy at their online merchandise store, AMNIBUS.
Nalkonal LLC announces the official service start date for the smartphone game Nintama Rantaro Futtobi Puzzle no Dan Again on January 28, 2026, with release commemoration campaigns.
The illuminated Numazu Port Large Observation Water Gate "View-O," supported by Iwasaki Electric in lighting design and programming, has been certified as a "Japan Night View Heritage" (Lightup Night View Heritage) in the 20th edition.
Odawara Flower Garden's plum grove, featuring one of the largest collections in the Kanto region with approximately 300 varieties and 500 trees, is already in bloom earlier than usual. The "Plum Festival" runs from January 24 to March 1, 2026.