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LOVOT, the family-type robot, is appearing at six ISETAN MiRROR Make & Cosmetics stores across Japan. Customers who spend ¥3,300 or more can receive special stickers featuring unique designs at each location.
Japanese botanical lifestyle brand MARKS&WEB releases its annual limited edition Yuzu/Iyokan body and hand care series on January 29, featuring citrus essential oils from Tokushima's Sanagochi Village.
AMNIBUS, an online store specializing in anime and manga merchandise, has started accepting pre-orders for five Minato's Laundromat product lines including Trading Acrylic Stand vol.2, Trading Connectable Acrylic Keychain, Trading Heart-Shaped Can Badge, Trading Instant Camera-Style Illustration Card vol.2, and Parts-Attached BIG Acrylic Stand.
Mizkan launches "Chilled Ramen Soup - Yuzu Scented Chicken Salt Broth" on March 11, 2026, featuring refreshing yuzu aroma and rich chicken broth flavor perfect for hot summer days.
A limited-time official shop for the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam - Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Circe opens in Shibuya on January 30, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and original character illustrations.
Eiko Co., Ltd. announces the nationwide release of My Hero Academia "Buruburuzu" Plush Mascots Series 2, featuring seven popular characters including heroes and villains, scheduled for June 2026.
Namba Walk hosts a Valentine's Day event featuring live chocolate art painting by renowned artist norico, chocolate art exhibitions, and interactive photo opportunities from February 1 to 14, 2026.
Sync Innovation Co., Ltd. has begun pre-orders for merchandise from New Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames, featuring the popular mochocho design series with adorable running character illustrations.
UHA Taste Sugar Co., Ltd. has released "Ninja Meshi Musou Energy Drink" containing KOBELCO's proprietary Gold Euglena ingredient. The third installment in the popular hard-textured gummy series is now available at convenience stores nationwide starting January 26, 2026.
Odakyu Tama Center Station, the gateway to Sanrio Puroland, will undergo a complete interior renovation starting February 2, 2026. The new design features 14 Sanrio characters in a vibrant rainbow-themed yume kawaii (dreamy cute) concept, replacing the previous 4-character blue-and-white theme.
Mary Chocolate Co., Ltd. and the Ota Tourism Association have launched "Plain Cocoa (Hanepyon)," a collaboration product featuring Ota Ward's official PR character Hanepyon and the popular Sweets Time chocolate series. On sale from January 26, 2026.
Park Hyatt Kyoto presents the 6th edition of its Home-Style Cooking Class, led by Executive Chef Tsuyoshi Iryo, featuring a traditional Japanese "Ichiju-Sansai" (one soup, three dishes) menu in collaboration with Kyodaiwa's Chef Nakajima.