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Animate is hosting a 2nd anniversary exhibition for the popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace at Naka-Ikebukuro Park on January 17-18, featuring life-sized standees and announcing new Japanese merchandise releases.
Alcoworking, a unique coworking space in Nagoya where you can work while enjoying drinks, has started offering non-alcoholic beer as part of their drink selection. The service is available to all guests using the alcohol plan.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND chocolate brand is making a limited-time appearance at Matsuzakaya Nagoya's Chocolat Promenade from January 17 to February 14, featuring their signature melty caramel treats and a new raspberry chocolate creation.
Osaka Takashimaya's Valentine event, Amour du Chocolat!, kicks off on January 22nd. With rising cocoa prices and growing demand for self-gifting treats, the event strengthens its lineup of fresh-baked, made-to-order chocolate sweets available exclusively at the venue.
To celebrate the release of three OVERNIGHTZ titles, a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced. Order collaboration menu items to receive original coasters, and based on your total spend, you can get exclusive short story papers.
Pets Tokyo's Hatagaya location is now offering items from the trendy dog brand "moncheri," which has been gaining attention on social media. The store features a selection of warm outerwear, knitwear, and walking accessories perfect for the upcoming season.
A luxurious double-chocolate version of the popular soymilk mochirin is now available exclusively for January and February. This indulgent dessert features twice the chocolate content and comes with special gift packaging perfect for Valentine's Day.
Azumaker has started accepting pre-orders for new merchandise from the anime "Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus" on their online shop "Chara ON!"
The popular Reebok x Nautica collaboration is back with a second collection featuring six bonded sweat items, launching at FREAK'S STORE stores and online platforms on January 16th.
rom&nd's beloved Glasting Color Gloss, known for its glossy "bunny tongue lip" effect, welcomes a new Sparkle line with delicate glitter. This Japan-exclusive release launches February 5, 2026, at variety shops, GMS stores, and Don Quijote nationwide.
Saitama Prefecture welcomes strawberry season with award-winning varieties like Amarin and Benitama. Various events are planned from January to March 2026, including strawberry sweets fairs and festivals.
KURAND's popular online service Sake Gacha is coming to life at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. From January 17 to February 1, 2026, visitors can try real capsule toy machines dispensing rare sake at the Nabe Festival.