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On January 27, a special market featuring specialty products from eight municipalities across Japan will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, celebrating items that pair perfectly with onigiri.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., operator of OZmall, a women's web media platform with 4.5 million members, announces additional "Solo Guest Exclusive Day" events at six facilities including The Fairmont Tokyo and The Westin Yokohama, starting January 22 at 10 AM.
Tokyo-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY opens a seven-day pop-up shop at Miyazaki Yamakataya from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring handcrafted pieces including new color-change gemstone jewelry and custom order options.
Underwear brand HIPSHOP releases a new Peanuts Series featuring Snoopy and friends in baseball team uniforms, available for both adults and kids.
The Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art presents approximately 120 works of Pop Art from a Japanese debut collection by Spanish collector José Luis Rupérez, featuring iconic American artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.
POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO-, a specialty store known for its handcrafted custard cream donuts, is hosting a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Tokyo's 1st floor confectionery section from January 19 to 27, 2026.
The beloved Pretty Series franchise announces its newest project, Onegai Aipuri, scheduled to begin in spring 2026. The logo has been unveiled with full details coming in February.
D-techno Co., Ltd. has launched the A Certain Scientific Railgun WEB lottery on January 20, 2026, featuring adorable maid-themed merchandise from the popular anime series.
Dr. Recella's online food shop Recella Eats is offering limited-time low-sugar Valentine sweets with up to 78% sugar reduction until February 16 at 10:00 AM. New products include eclairs and tiramisu sets, plus their signature nama chocola.
A special ceremony and commemorative events were held on January 21, 2026, at KANDA SQUARE in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to celebrate Rilakkuma's 5th anniversary as the official tourism ambassador for the Chiyoda City Tourism Association.
Ringodo, a specialty candy apple shop popular across Kyushu, is opening its first permanent Tokyo location at Kita-Senju Marui on February 5, 2026.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will host the "Harmony of Garden" fair from March 14 to August 21, 2026, celebrating the natural garden's flower season with music, art, and seasonal blooms.