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Major hobby retailer AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for both deluxe and standard editions of the Azur Lane Franklin 1/6 scale figure in her Nurse Heart-Throbbing Medical Chart Ver.
BABY THREE plush mascots with distinctive big eyes are now available in Japan. These blind box collectibles feature unique expressions and paint details, making each one truly one-of-a-kind.
BAKE INC.'s sweets web media CAKE.TOKYO unveils the second edition of their Hitokuchi no Fukei project, bringing regional flavors to life with Izumo Matcha Tigré made from 100-year-old tea garden's premium green tea.
Barneys New York presents a curated Valentine's Day gift selection for 2026, featuring exclusive chocolates, traditional sweets with Japanese flair, and luxury caviar items.
Asanoya unveils a new brand concept focusing on natural ingredients and premium quality, alongside a refreshed logo and relaunched versions of their iconic Karuizawa Raisin bread and house-made sourdough campagne.
Animate releases new Blue Lock merchandise featuring original Valentine-themed illustrations of Isagi, Rin, and six other characters, with special foil-stamped message cards available as store bonuses.
The popular Peaceful Macaron collaboration between patisserie BOUL'MICH and food artist Izumi Kamoshida enters its second year with new seasonal flower designs symbolizing peace and gratitude.
EKAL, a brand connecting daily life with nature through lakeside living, is re-releasing the popular collaboration bag with CARIBOU Mountaineering in new 2026 SS colors.
Village Vanguard Online Store is now offering exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring cosplayer and gamer Chukimeroday. Pre-orders are open from January 22 to February 5, 2026, with items expected to ship in mid to late April 2026.
Bandai Namco Experience is hosting the "Disney Campaign in Namco Valentine's 2026 - GO FOR IT!" from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and Namco Online Crane.
A Humboldt penguin chick named "Ichigo" (strawberry) was born at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Okinawa on January 5, 2026, and is being raised through artificial rearing.
British footwear brand Dr. Martens introduces two new collections for the 2026 Spring/Summer season, featuring distinctive white contrast stitching and premium leather designs.