Discover insider tips, travel guides, and inspiring stories for your next adventure in Japan
Oyatsu Company releases a spring limited edition of Baby Star Ramen Maru featuring a rich plum flavor. The bite-sized snack offers a refreshing sour taste with plum paste infused into the dough, creating an addictive three-stage texture experience.
The popular romance game Bakumatsu Ishin Amakakeru Koi marks its 5th anniversary on January 19, featuring special in-game events, exclusive items, and commemorative campaigns themed around "Weaving an Everlasting Love with You."
The chocolate specialty shop BEL AMER introduces a collection of limited-edition Valentine's cakes, including individual-sized petit gâteaux and shareable entremets, all showcasing rich chocolate flavors and elegant heart motifs.
This hot spring resort in Tottori Prefecture introduces weekday-only accommodation packages starting from 10,000 yen per person, including kaiseki dining and radon thermal bath experiences.
Cake.jp announces a collaboration with Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, releasing character-themed birthday boxes, cake cans, and other collaborative sweets featuring all 18 members.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or presents its 2026 Valentine collection featuring bean-to-bar nama chocolate with Japanese peaches and grapes, available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from January 21 to February 14.
Kikkoman Foods has announced the launch of "Del Monte Pure Fruit Grated Kiwi Mix" on March 16, expanding its popular portable pureed fruit pouch series with a refreshing new option.
A special wine pairing dinner featuring rare Burgundy wines from Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, including a double magnum bottle, will be held at The Thousand Kyoto on March 11, 2026.
Pre-orders have opened for original merchandise featuring scenes and designs from the TV anime "Everyday Host." The collection includes character badge sets, acrylic keychains, and more.
FANCL Ginza Square features a special display of Kishu Temari, traditional Japanese hand-crafted ornamental balls from Wakayama, as part of a regional cultural collaboration. The display runs from January 20 to March 16, 2026.
Francfranc will launch a new lineup of lunch items designed to support meal prep habits with time-saving and space-saving features, available at stores nationwide from January 23, 2026.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.