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The Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association will hold the 4th National Strawberry Championship on February 4th and 6th, 2026, to determine the most delicious spring strawberry from 438 entries nationwide.
Starting January 20th, 7-Eleven stores nationwide are rolling out a comprehensive sweets lineup renewal featuring fresh packaging designs and new products under the "Shiawase Shokkan" (Happy Texture) concept, including Valentine's Day chocolate treats.
Akagi Nyugyo relaunches the popular Milcrea Tenku no Matcha bar ice cream with increased matcha content for an even richer flavor combination.
A new type of houseplant, the floating algae "FUYUSO," debuts at the plant specialty store MIDORI DOUMEI in Shibuya starting January 22, 2026.
A new rescue dog and cat interaction cafe, ANELLA CAFE Kawasaki Ekimae, opened on January 22nd in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. This marks the 20th location nationwide and the third in Kanagawa prefecture.
Atami Tourism Bureau and JR East launch a travel campaign from January 22, 2026, highlighting early spring attractions including early-blooming sakura, plum blossoms, hot springs, and local cuisine with special discount packages.
Spain's premier Jamón Ibérico specialist Atrevío introduces special Valentine's menus at their Azabu-Juban flagship and Hiroo Jamón Car locations, pairing aged ham with chocolate in a unique sweet-and-savory celebration from February 1st to 28th, 2026.
Major hobby retailer AmiAmi is now accepting pre-orders for both deluxe and standard editions of the Azur Lane Franklin 1/6 scale figure in her Nurse Heart-Throbbing Medical Chart Ver.
BABY THREE plush mascots with distinctive big eyes are now available in Japan. These blind box collectibles feature unique expressions and paint details, making each one truly one-of-a-kind.
BAKE INC.'s sweets web media CAKE.TOKYO unveils the second edition of their Hitokuchi no Fukei project, bringing regional flavors to life with Izumo Matcha Tigré made from 100-year-old tea garden's premium green tea.
Barneys New York presents a curated Valentine's Day gift selection for 2026, featuring exclusive chocolates, traditional sweets with Japanese flair, and luxury caviar items.
Asanoya unveils a new brand concept focusing on natural ingredients and premium quality, alongside a refreshed logo and relaunched versions of their iconic Karuizawa Raisin bread and house-made sourdough campagne.