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TO Books announces the anime adaptation project for the popular light novel series "The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead," which has surpassed 1.1 million copies in circulation and won the Piccoma AWARD 2025 Novel Division.
On January 8, 2026, Comici Inc. announced the global launch of "comici MANGA," a platform based on their app "Comimaga" and Web magazine manga BPaaS "Comici+," enabling readers to enjoy manga across multiple magazines and publishers.
Bandai Namco Experience launches an exclusive collection of Stitch plush prizes featuring soft cushions and miniature mascots in various costumes. Available from January 16, 2026 at Namco locations nationwide and online.
A special one-day event featuring floral-themed sweets and savories, paired with a Dilmah tea seminar and exclusive gifts for Valentine's Day.
Excelsior Caffe introduces two innovative desserts this January. Starting January 15, enjoy the "Crispy Chocolate Caramel Tiramisu" with a unique crackable chocolate top. From January 29, savor the "Triple-Layer Gateau Chocolat with Citrus," featuring Grand Marnier and three distinct chocolate layers.
FamilyMart and Suntory unveil their 6th limited edition craft beer collaboration, World Craft Fruity I.P.A., featuring a vibrant citrus aroma and fruity hop character. Available from January 13, 2026 at participating stores nationwide.
Women's fashion brand FURFUR has released the latest visuals for its 2026 Spring Collection. The collection will be publicly available on January 7th at noon, with pre-orders starting on January 14th at noon through the official online store and USAGI ONLINE.
On January 21, 2026, gelato pique cafe opens its third store in the Kyushu/Okinawa region and the only location in Fukuoka Prefecture at Solaria Plaza. The opening features an exclusive collaboration crepe with Hakata no Aji Yamaya mentaiko, a special Pique Bear Cookie Crepe with four cookies, and a limited-edition HAPPY BAG.
A first-ever collaboration between renowned French chocolatier Michel Belin and Japan's beloved Ghana chocolate brand brings exclusive Valentine's sweets to JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
The pop-up shop will be held at Shinjuku Marui Men from January 23rd to February 1st, 2026, featuring newly illustrated merchandise with a Y2K fashion concept.
GOSHOW, a contemporary artist with a background in calligraphy, presents 43 new works at Ginza Mitsukoshi, visualizing invisible presences such as island voices and self-contours through uniquely blended ink.
In its 56th season, GRANSNOW OKUIBUKI ski resort in Shiga Prefecture recorded 31,328 visitors by the end of December 2025, marking the highest visitor count in its history. The early opening using artificial snow-making machines proved crucial to this success.