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L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon at Roppongi Hills will offer Crêpes Suzette flambéed with Grand Marnier and served with Madagascar vanilla ice cream for one week only from February 2nd, 2026, celebrating the French tradition of Candlemas.
The artisanal chocolate brand Le Château returns this Valentine season with its signature copper-pot roasted confections, featuring new additions alongside beloved classics like Noble Rot Wine Raisins and Figs.
The second phase of MapleStory's winter update "ASSEMBLE" launches, featuring job revamps for Hayato and Kanna, a new event, and powerful Ascent Skills.
Finnish design house Marimekko introduces a new bag collection featuring its signature Unikko and Piccolo prints. Available for pre-order on ZOZOTOWN starting February 6, ahead of the general release on February 13.
Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore launches a special collaboration with Laid-Back Camp season 3, featuring exclusive bookstore clerk Shima Rin illustrations, original merchandise, and a themed cafe menu at six locations across Japan.
Meiji collaborates with SCENTMATIC to introduce "meiji THE Cacao Chocolate Diagnosis," an AI system that recommends chocolate based on scent preferences, at a limited-time popup event in Yurakucho Marui.
A beloved Showa-era cafe cherished in Kobe's Minato Motomachi area reopens as Meriken Dori Prologue on January 24, 2026, operated by coffee specialist Nichibei Coffee, preserving its nostalgic atmosphere and signature coffee blend.
UNCHAIN Inc. announces the official release of Mousou Shojo, a viewer-participation game featuring the THIRD system that allows viewers to directly intervene in live streams, launching on February 8th with free beta access starting today.
Naris Cosmetics introduces a luxurious tone-up makeup base designed to enhance skin beauty during the spring and summer seasons, featuring lavender color and oil-control technology.
Experience Narita Airport like never before with an open-top bus tour that takes you into restricted areas, up close to aircraft, and to the exclusive Ramp Central Tower for 360° panoramic views.
Novotel Nara presents a limited-time accommodation package for couples and friends, featuring special craft cocktails made with Nara's brand strawberries, premium chocolates from Gateau des Bois, and late checkout until noon.
From April 20 to May 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel offers an exclusive 1-group-per-day picnic experience featuring the vibrant spring foliage of Oirase Gorge, complete with sprout-inspired cuisine and champagne cocktails.