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Interior lifestyle brand Francfranc launches a spring collection featuring fragrances, tableware, pouches, and more inspired by flowers and butterflies. Available at stores nationwide from January 23, 2026, and online from January 14.
MIXI announces the second collaboration between TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Monster Strike, starting January 17, 2026. New character pairs including Frieren & Himmel, Frieren & Fern, and Fern & Stark join the limited-time gacha, with collaboration quests featuring Viabel, Übel, Denken, and more.
FUKUCHA tea salons in Kyoto Station, Shijo, and Uji are hosting a Roasted Tea Fair from January 15 to March 31, 2026. The event features freshly roasted tea, special cafe menus, and Japan's first display-type roasting device with light and aroma effects.
Gel Me Petaly, the easy-to-apply gel nail sticker brand, releases three new spring designs on January 23rd, featuring sophisticated bordeaux tones with heart motifs, garnet accents, and shimmering aurora pink finishes.
GODIVA Japan releases an exclusive premium truffle collection featuring creations from five world-renowned chefs, available for a limited time starting January 15, 2026.
Gong cha Japan introduces a new limited-edition winter dessert tea featuring rich honey, fragrant nuts, and smooth oolong tea, available in both iced and hot versions starting January 22, 2026.
Green Parks unveils a fresh Disney Collection featuring Mickey & Friends with retro pop designs. The collection includes 7 items launching on January 15, 2026, available at Green Parks stores and STRIPE CLUB online.
The popular DIY Hamster Monaka makes a sweet comeback with limited-edition chocolate filling, featuring cocoa and plain wafers paired with elegant chocolate bean paste and heart-shaped chocolates.
Tokyo Solamachi presents a delightful Valentine's event featuring limited-time chocolate shops from renowned chocolatiers and debut brands, running from January 23 to February 14, 2026.
FAVMENT's new Hatsune Miku collaboration collection launches January 23rd at Daimaru Tokyo, Daimaru Umeda, and online, featuring graphic tees, hoodies, bags, and more.
Hokusai Graphic near Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa reopens with a renewed focus on traditional Japanese umbrellas, featuring approximately 1,200 umbrellas and an enhanced shopping experience.
Hotel New Grand's bakery launches a limited-time Chocolat Ribbon Danish with flaky croissant layers and rich ganache filling, available at two locations from February 1 to March 31, 2026.