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A new artisan bakery brand born from the collaboration between renowned baker Chef Ryuzo Abe and the craftsmen of Dia Corporation opens on the basement floor of Daimaru Umeda, aiming to become Kansai's best bakery.
Popular Tokyo bakery MAISON ICHI is holding a week-long pop-up at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's B1F from March 4 to 10, 2026, featuring their signature croissants alongside new spring sakura-themed breads.
Sogo Hiroshima's 6th Sweets Fair runs from March 6 to 15, 2026, bringing together over 100 handpicked sweets from 41 vendors — including six making their debut — with strawberry treats, crepes, soft-serve, baked goods, and a cookie tin fair in the final days.
A new experiential pop-up, "Ace Backpack Lab," is opening at the 3rd floor of Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji from March 3 to March 29, 2026, offering personalized backpack fitting sessions using a custom measurement device and expert consultations.
Isetan Shinjuku's "British Fair 2026" runs March 11–17, 2026, bringing together over 100 food and lifestyle brands. This year's highlights include premium first-dough scones, approximately 40 varieties of takeout tea, and pub-style fish & chips and classic meat pies served at the ISEPUB pop-up.
Kobe-based casual shoe brand maRe maRe DAILY MARKET is opening at Yurakucho Marui's 2nd floor shoe section on March 3, 2026, offering comfortable footwear designed for wide and high-arch feet.
A free special exhibition exploring the history of elephants in Japan, centered on Takachan — an elephant who lived on the rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashimaya from 1950 to 1954 — opens on March 13, 2026.
DEMEL, the historic Viennese confectionery brand, is launching three spring limited edition products — Assorted Cookies (Spring), Spring Gift, and Kleine Kuchen (Violet) — at department store shops and the official online store from late February 2026, ideal for White Day and spring gift-giving.
RYO-SEN, a unit dedicated to presenting quality tools as elements that enrich daily life, brings together handpicked living goods from craftspeople across Japan to the 7th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from March 4 through June 30.
Now on Cheese♪, a specialty shop offering an array of cheese-based sweets, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from March 4 to March 16, 2026, making it the shop's first-ever appearance in Fukuoka.
From March 4 to 17, 2026, Now on Cheese♪ — a specialty shop known for its rich cheese-based sweets — will be open for a limited time in the basement of Matsuzakaya Nagoya's main building, offering a selection of treats that make perfect souvenirs and gifts.
From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.
The healing character IP Obungu to Issho is hosting a popup event at Seibu Shibuya Store, Building B, 3rd Floor from March 6 to March 21, 2026, featuring photo spots and limited merchandise.
Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.
From March 11 to 24, Matsuya Ginza celebrates Japanese denim craftsmanship through show window installations, pop-up shops from Hiroshima and Okayama, and a souvenir tote bag offer — all set alongside the TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 festival.
Ginza Mitsukoshi's GINZA TABLE 2026 SPRING runs March 4–17, 2026, spotlighting spring sweets and theater bento boxes perfect for gift-giving and intermission dining.
Grand Castella is reviving its popular Sakura An Habutae Mochi Castella for a limited period from February 27 to April 5, 2026, as the Taiwan-born castella brand celebrates its 5th anniversary in Japan.
The Italian design brand Qeeboo will be on display at five major Takashimaya stores across Japan as part of a limited-time spring event running from February 25 to March 17, 2026.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's basement food hall is hosting a Sakura Mochi Festival with 19 types of sakura mochi from 13 shops, showcasing both the Kanto-style Chomeiji and the Kansai-style Domyoji varieties.
Two new original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
Seven dual-purpose (rain and shine) double-sided printed folding umbrella designs featuring Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars are set to go on sale at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Ginza Mitsukoshi from February 25, 2026, with general retail following in March.
Throughout March 2026, Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store is hosting a series of limited-time pop-up shops featuring sought-after sweets brands — perfect for White Day, graduation, and spring gift-giving season.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is undergoing its largest renovation of the deli section since the building's opening in 2014, transforming 60% of the basement floor with 16 new shops opening from late February to late April 2026.
Gion Tsujiri and Saryo Tsujiri unveil special spring menu items at Daimaru Shinsaibashi to celebrate the store's 300th anniversary, featuring the luxurious Ranman parfait and Haru no Utage three-tiered feast.
Kamakura Beniya, famous for their beloved Kurumikko sweets, is holding a special pop-up at Daimaru Shinsaibashi from March 18 to 24, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition products.
Osaka Takashimaya hosts the exclusive Western Japan No.1 Sentai Gozyuger POP UP SHOP from March 4 to 16. Featuring new merchandise with main visuals, original goods, and six life-size character statues to celebrate the Super Sentai 50th anniversary series finale.
The popular "Cheese with Honey" sweets brand DROOLY is making its Tokyo debut with a limited-time pop-up at Keio Department Store in Shinjuku Station from February 24 to April 9, 2026.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents "New Life Wellness, Better You" from February 25 to March 24, featuring yoga and pilates workshops by popular instructors and the Kansai debut of yoga wear brand easyoga.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store will host "Mitsukoshi Handicraft" from February 25 to March 2, 2026, bringing together nearly 100 brands and artists in a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship and creativity.
SINN PURETÉ, a Japanese beauty care brand featuring mindful beauty products, opens a direct store at Isetan Shinjuku's Beauty Apothecary on March 25, 2026. Special limited sets and purchase benefits will be available during the opening week.
TEA MARIA, a tea sweets brand specializing in fragrant tea confections, is opening its first permanent store at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on February 20, 2026. The shop features signature Earl Grey macarons, Darjeeling hard baumkuchen, and Uva milk tea langues de chat.
The popular Daikanyama Candyapple is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store from February 25 to March 2, bringing their signature authentic candy apples featuring premium Japanese apples coated in perfectly crafted sugar candy.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi marks its 300th anniversary with a special dining event from March 6-31, featuring adult versions of the beloved children's lunch plate. Thirteen restaurants offer spring seasonal menus with desserts, drinks, and commemorative flags.
From February 21 to 23, Barneys New York Roppongi will host a special pop-up event featuring WAIPER, the Fukuoka-based military fashion shop. The event will showcase rare military surplus items, exclusive pre-release pieces, and unique remade garments including reworked Swiss army denim and US barracks bag wide pants.
On February 17th, Shiseido Parlour, a historic confectionery shop from Tokyo's Ginza, opened at Daimaru Kobe Store. The shop brings over a century of Western confectionery tradition to Kobe, with exclusive Ginza flagship store items available for a limited time through March 3rd.
The popular bagel specialty shop tecona bagel works, known for its lines and unique textures, opens at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited time from February 25.
From February 20 to 24, Hankyu Umeda Main Store showcases the charm of satoyama living with the GREENable brand from Okayama Prefecture's Maniwa City, featuring traditional crafts, fermented foods, and plant-dyed apparel.
N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) returns to Matsuzakaya Ueno store for a limited time from February 18 to 24, featuring the new N.Y. Hazelnut Cacao Caramel Sand alongside their signature silky caramel cookies.
Shinjuku Takashimaya opens a new sweets corner on B1F featuring weekly and monthly rotating selections of trending desserts, including Barakura English Garden apple pie, Dubai chocolate, and freshly baked cheese tarts.
Akafuku Co., Ltd. will hold a live demonstration sale at Yokohama Takashimaya's 46th Gourmet Taste Selection from February 19 to 24, 2026. Visitors can enjoy freshly made Akafuku mochi and the new Matcha Cornet from Isuzuchaya.
From February 18 to 24, 2026, Ginza Mitsukoshi will host a limited-time pop-up store for The Macallan, featuring the Japan debut of the Red Collection and a new bottle design by David Carson.
Kobe Hankyu will host its first Knitting Craft Market from February 16 to 23, 2025, bringing together popular knitting artists, specialty yarn shops, and hands-on workshops for craft enthusiasts.
The LILY BROWN store at Hakata Hankyu reopens on March 11th with exclusive limited-edition colors, special novelty gifts, and point-up campaigns to celebrate the renewal.
miyansol, a Korean bag brand utilizing innovative DuPont Tyvek material, is opening its first-ever pop-up store in Japan at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from February 11–17, 2026, featuring eco-friendly daily bags with vibrant colors and customizable straps.
Art Space Co., Ltd. presents TAICHI's solo exhibition "My Words" from February 11 to February 17 at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Main Building 6F Art Gallery, featuring new prints, original artworks, and exclusive merchandise.
Tokyo Tamago Honpo's N.Y.C.SAND unveils a sophisticated new confection featuring deep-roasted espresso caramel and chocolate layers, wrapped in white chocolate with a coffee chocolate plate. Available at select department stores from February 15.
Artists and celebrities have been adorned by GURTWEIN's couture dresses. The first-ever private order event and new collection pop-up offers a rare opportunity to experience the brand's world, previously shown only in select locations, including exclusive Isetan pieces.
LOVE BY e.m. unveils a new Tom and Jerry jewelry collection at the Tom and Jerry POP UP STORE at Isetan Shinjuku from February 9 to 17, 2026. The collection features playful earrings and charms inspired by the beloved cartoon characters.
Ginza Tairaku Tanggao, known for fluffy Taiwanese castella made with authentic methods and premium Japanese ingredients, opens a pop-up shop at Mito Keisei Department Store from February 6 to 12, 2026.
Daimaru Tokyo Store, directly connected to Tokyo Station, introduces the latest sweets including two types of cat can chocolates from CACAOCAT, botanical matcha chocolate sweets from TREEE'S KYOTO, organic chocolates from Jean-Michel Mortreau, and more.
BARNEYS NEW YORK is hosting a special limited-time event featuring Dieffe Kinloch, a Milan-based art accessory brand known for its vibrant, artistic designs. The event runs from February 6 to February 15, 2026 at Ginza, Yokohama, and Fukuoka stores, showcasing exclusive items including bags, card cases, and socks.
From January 27 to February 16, 2026, ESTNATION stores in Roppongi Hills and Osaka are hosting a European sweets pop-up featuring historic marzipan from Germany's Niederegger, truffle chocolates from Italy's Urbani, and more delightful treats.
Experience THE GINZA's renewed beauty ritual collection at a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store from February 15 to 24, 2026. Discover the new UV protector, cleansing, and day serum products that transform your daily skincare into a beauty ritual.
Yanaka Craft Cola, a craft beverage born in Tokyo's historic downtown area, is opening a limited-time pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 17, 2026.
Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.
Baby brand Stella Mimore opens its first pop-up shop at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store from February 18 to 24, 2026, showcasing William Morris-inspired muslin cotton baby gifts.
Kujukushima Group will open HELLO MAPLI, a new maple sweets specialty store, on February 18, 2026, at JR NAGOYA TAKASHIMAYA in Nagoya. The brand offers premium maple confections with a modern design concept.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO is hosting pop-up shops at Daimaru Kyoto, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, and Daimaru Sapporo, offering their popular Nama Tart Chocola and new seasonal Nama Tart Caramel.
Shukurei Co., Ltd. has launched "The Master Seasonal Edition Pearl Blue," a limited-time special package featuring three popular baked confections at THE MASTER by Butter Butler locations.
GROOVE X opens a limited-time LOVOT pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 17, featuring a collaboration with specialty coffee roastery BelleVille.
Discover the latest and most innovative sweets at Daimaru Tokyo Store, directly connected to Tokyo Station. From botanical matcha chocolate to seasonal winter treats, explore unique confections that combine traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary artistry.
Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. specialty stores host a limited-time menu fair featuring Benihopee strawberries from February 1-14, 2026, in collaboration with Higashi-Izu Town's Hinamatsuri festival. The fair showcases special dishes at 14 restaurants alongside traditional Hina doll displays.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store hosts a special Valentine's Day market through February 17, 2026, featuring exclusive French chocolates, debut brands in Japan, and a Chez Shibata pop-up showcasing new 2026 creations.
Saga Tamaya marks its 220th anniversary with a bold vision to transform beyond a traditional department store. Starting March 2026, the existing building undergoes major updates, while hot spring drilling begins on the new building site.
A special exhibition featuring handcrafted wooden pieces and ceramic works from kitotsuchi calm, a workshop and gallery located in a 150-year-old traditional house in Toyota Town, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The exhibition runs from February 4 to March 1, 2026 at Daimaru Shimonoseki's Art Gallery.
Seibu Ikebukuro's renovated basement food hall hosts Valentine's campaign through February 15, featuring overseas chocolate brands like Pierre Marcolini and Benoit Nihant alongside fresh cakes and Japanese confections.
A showcase of Yamaguchi Prefecture's finest gourmet products comes to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 10, 2026, featuring local specialties like Kawara Soba, Choshu Chicken, and premium fugu dishes.
From February 4, 2026, Pâtisserie PROUST debuts at Salon du Chocolat 2026 at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. Exclusive limited edition products supervised by PATISSIER eS KOYAMA will be available.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings four popular soft serve ice cream flavors, Tea's Nama Chocolate, fragrant tea gelato, and lamingtons to Tobu Ikebukuro's Chocolat Marché from January 28 to February 14, 2026.
The delicious strawberry season has begun. Seibu Shibuya's food hall features limited-time strawberry sweets, fruit sandwiches, mochi, and Valentine's chocolate treats throughout February.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, LeTAO brings their signature chocolates and new Valentine's creations to Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne with Muscat Tea flavor.
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.
On February 13, 2026, the FEILER shop on the 10th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store will reopen with a completely new concept. Featuring the largest sales floor area of any department store FEILER shop in Japan, the renewed store offers an elegant space where visitors can experience the brand's latest products, including exclusive baby items available only at select locations.
French pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet brings his signature Macariyon to Tokyo with a special collaboration featuring Bernachon chocolate at the world's largest chocolate festival.
Major airports, electronics stores, drugstores, and department stores offer discounts and cashback for UnionPay cardholders during the Lunar New Year season
The Valentine Chocola Collection 2026 at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store enters its second half starting January 28. Popular snack brands like Calbee Plus and Cho Happy Turn by Kameda Seika make their appearance, while the entire building transforms into a chocolate paradise with Club Harie's debut and Fujiya's Peko Poko Chocolate Labo event.
During the Valentine Chocolate Collection 2026, cafés and restaurants throughout Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store are offering special chocolate-themed menus, from French toast with three types of chocolate to seasonal parfaits and hot chocolate drinks.
Fairycake Fair launches two exclusive chocolate and caramel sweets at Hankyu Umeda's Valentine's event from February 4 to 14, 2026, featuring a special Miracle Cat Cookie Tin and new Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
GRANDUO Tachikawa presents Valentine Collection 2026, featuring import chocolates from around the world, artisan chocolatier selections, and special collaborations with popular Tama region influencers. The event runs in two phases from January 23rd to February 14th.
Fujiya's Valentine's event "Peko Poko Chocolate Labo" returns to Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas. The event features Peko-chan's chocolate laboratory, collaboration with Sanrio Characters, greeting events, and exclusive merchandise sales.
From January 28 to February 2, 2026, SPANISH DINING Rico brings authentic Spanish dishes featuring premium ingredients like Etajima oysters to the GINZA Stage at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store presents its Valentine's Chocolate Fair from January 28 to February 14, 2026, showcasing both domestic favorites and international brands. Find the perfect Valentine's gift among an extensive selection of chocolates.
From February 4 to 14, Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store brings together four prestigious chocolate maisons showcasing exquisite chocolates in a unique Vories-designed space. This special Valentine's event features two brands making their first appearance at the store.
Amid rising prices and growing thrift consciousness, Daimaru Tokyo presents three Valentine's categories for 2026. Discover reward chocolates, snack chocolates, and luxury cakes running from January 21 to February 15.
Matsuya Ginza is hosting the 8th annual "Weaving Happiness - Martina and the Magic Yarn Fair" until January 27th, featuring Opal yarns, knitting kits, workshops, and events celebrating the joy of knitting.
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.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or presents its 2026 Valentine collection featuring bean-to-bar nama chocolate with Japanese peaches and grapes, available at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from January 21 to February 14.
GODIVA Japan will offer the original chocolate drink GODIVA 47 Chocolixir featuring specialty products from all 47 prefectures of Japan at the Hankyu Valentine Chocolate Fair 2026, held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, for a limited time from January 21, 2026.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku presents an exclusive Valentine's collaboration featuring chocolate-banana sweets made with premium Ecuadorian bananas from Tanabe Farm. Limited-time offerings from renowned brands available January 21 to February 14, 2026.
PISTA & TOKYO, a pistachio sweets specialty store, will open a limited-time pop-up at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Valentine event from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive venue-limited pistachio treats.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
Tokyu Department Store locations in Shibuya are hosting seasonal events featuring traditional ehoumaki rolls for Setsubun, an extensive Valentine's chocolate event called SHIBUYA CHOCOLATE QUEST, and various pop-up shops showcasing beauty, fashion, and handmade goods.
From January 23rd, Colomban debuts retro Showa-era cakes, followed by the 5th National Strawberry Championship featuring premium strawberries from across Japan at Keio CHOCOLATE MARKET.
From January 21 to February 14, 2026, Otaru confectionery LeTAO will host a limited-time pop-up at Osaka Takashimaya featuring Valentine-exclusive Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and other chocolate sweets.
nainen knit lingerie, known for raising body temperature by 1°C, hosts a wellness pop-up event from January 21 to 27 at Hanshin Umeda Main Store featuring collaboration products with Perfect Potion aromatherapy and Legare herbal tea.
Fine jewelry brand Spinelli Kilcollin presents a trunk show at ISETAN MEN'S Shinjuku from February 4 to 17, showcasing the debut of the new Enzo ring with black diamonds and offering special custom order services.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a limited-time pop-up at Takashimaya Osaka Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring their signature Caramel Sandwich and special Valentine's Day gift boxes.
Popular influencer brands Gypsohila and kyanae.bon join forces for an exclusive Valentine's collaboration at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring heart-shaped lollipop brownies and special packaging designs.
The popular N.Y.C.SAND (New York Caramel Sand) brand is making a limited-time appearance at Matsuzakaya Shizuoka Store. This time, the new limited-edition product "N.Y. Raspberry Caramel Sand & W Chocolate" will also be available.
Sogo Omiya Store presents Chocolate Paradise 2026 from January 22 to February 14, showcasing around 90 brands including 22 new arrivals. This year's theme is Valentine's Festival, offering not only chocolates but also a wide variety of sweets including baked goods and parfaits.
The maple sweets specialty store The MAPLE MANIA will be opening limited-time Valentine's pop-up shops at Sogo, Tokyu, and Takashimaya department stores across Japan from January to February 2026.
From January 21st to February 14th, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts its Valentine Chocolate Expo featuring collaborations with famous art and popular characters. Perfect for friendship chocolates and self-treats.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. presents over 100 chocolate brands featuring premium international chocolates, Kyoto-inspired creations, and innovative non-cacao alternatives.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store's food floor features rotating weekly pop-up shops. Starting January 21st, popular brands including crispy fried chicken wings, savory pancakes, premium croquettes, and delightful sweets will tempt shoppers.
MAX&Co. will hold a pop-up store featuring its UNDYED capsule collection at Ginza Mitsukoshi's GINZA Stage from January 21 to 28, 2026. The collection showcases undyed natural fabrics in collaboration with Italian textile manufacturer Nova Fides.
Sogo Yokohama's Valentine's Day event welcomes MOKABLE, offering a unique edible coffee experience alongside chocolates during rising cocoa prices.
Fujiya Co., Ltd. brings Valentine's Day magic to Keio Department Store Shinjuku with Peko-chan's Chocolate Kingdom, featuring exclusive chocolates, Sanrio collaborations, and interactive events from January 23 to February 15, 2026.
Tokyo-based Japanese-Western confectionery shop Shorakuen opens a limited-time pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's BEYOND WORLD from February 4 to 14, featuring unique chocolate creations including edible moon and mountain-themed confections.
A chocolate wonderland with over 100 brands opens at Sogo Hiroshima, featuring 15 debut brands, international chocolatiers, sandwich chocolates, and exclusive soft serve ice cream available only during the event.
ccnmade, a popular Korean donation-based accessory brand beloved by K-POP artists like BTS's V and SHINee's Onew, is launching its first Japanese pop-up shop at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from February 11 to 17, 2026.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or brings its exclusive DASSAI sake-infused soft serve ice cream to department stores for Valentine's 2026. The special flavor, usually only available at the DASSAI brewery store, features the award-winning sake paired with premium chocolate.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
Otaru-based confectionery LeTAO opens a Valentine's pop-up at Entetsu Department Store from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and new chocolate sweets.
Paris-born diamond jewelry maison Messika opens a popup at Ginza Mitsukoshi from January 14 to 20, celebrating its 20th anniversary with exclusive early releases including the non-pavé Move Uno collection.
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoke will hold a POPUP SHOP at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28 to February 10, 2026. Featuring toys, plushies, picture books, apparel, and more baby goods.
Tokyo Chocolat Factory launches a new Baumstick product featuring sweet and tangy strawberry chocolate, available at Valentine's events in Nagoya, Sapporo, and Tokyo starting January 16th.
HACK JAPAN Holdings will introduce its Japanese confectionery brand Wanoka at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" Valentine event at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive pre-sale chocolate financiers and other new products.
SNOWS, a winter-exclusive sweets brand from Hokkaido, will open a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Umeda from January 21 to February 14, 2026, featuring new Valentine's products.
Luxury chocolate confectionery shop THE TAILOR releases an elegant new brownie featuring roasted walnuts, available from January 15, 2026, at three locations in Osaka, Tokyo, and Yokohama.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a pop-up shop at Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 7th-floor event hall from January 17 to February 14, 2026. The store will feature their signature CARAMER Sand alongside a special Valentine's Day gift box and seasonal limited-edition items.
From January 14 to 20, 2026, Daimaru Tokyo Store presents the latest sweets, featuring popular treats from Osaka and specialty donuts, malasada, and mille-feuille.
Hotel New Grand introduces a new Chocolate Pudding from January 21 to March 31, 2026, at their S.Weil store in Yokohama Takashimaya. This limited-time dessert features smooth pudding topped with rich chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
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.
Sogo Chiba Store hosts Valentine's 2026 from January 20 to February 14, featuring chocolate from debut French brands, limited-edition treats, and special sweets across all floors.
Common Sense Co., Ltd., which operates the seafloor-aged wine brand SUBRINA, announces a collaboration with patisserie LIFENRI for the fourth consecutive year. The BonBon de noir chocolate collection, featuring four distinct bonbon chocolates paired with SUBRINA wine, will be available for pre-order starting January 13, 2026, exclusively for Valentine's Day and White Day seasons.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
From January 21st to 27th, Matsuya Ginza hosts a special fair featuring premium Kumamoto ingredients, local sake, and traditional crafts as part of the "Kumamoto Mon x Tokyo Ginza Jack" event.
N.Y.C.SAND introduces a sophisticated Valentine's chocolate featuring raspberry caramel and white chocolate sandwiched in strawberry cookies, wrapped in milk chocolate. Available from January 17th at select Tokyo and Yokohama locations.
The University., a fashion brand inspired by an imaginary university, is opening its first solo pop-up store in the Kansai region from January 14 to 20, 2026.
Esquisse Co., Ltd. is hosting a limited-time pop-up event for their knit brand aLkaa at Seibu Shibuya from January 20 to 26, 2026, featuring Spring/Summer pre-orders and Fall/Winter sales.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or introduces two exclusive Valentine chocolate collections celebrating Japanese whisky culture, available at department stores nationwide from mid-January through February 14, 2026.
GREY Kobe, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty shop, brings its viral soft serve ice cream to Usui Department Store in Koriyama, Fukushima from January 16-25, 2026.
The popular sweets brand TOKYO Tulip Rose is making a comeback at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat 2026 with a Nagoya-exclusive semi-raw chocolate cheesecake featuring an ice cream-like melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Yokohama Vanilla, a popular gift sweets brand from Yokohama, will make its Hokkaido debut with a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Sapporo from February 7 to 15, 2026. The store will offer their signature Salted Vanilla Financiers and Salted Vanilla Creamy Sabres, with a special Vanimal sticker gift for qualifying purchases.
UHA Mikakuto brings back the popular thick-cut sweet potato snack coated with premium Belgian chocolate, available exclusively at Hankyu Umeda Honten from January 14, 2026.
Starting January 16, 2026, BAKE INC.'s popular brands PRESS BUTTER SAND, caica, and TeaDrop. will showcase exclusive chocolate sweets at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" festival at JR Nagoya Takashimaya, featuring special limited-edition items available only at this event.
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.
Discover the rich flavors of premium Koicha sweets from Malebranche at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's chocolate event, running from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store presents approximately 100 varieties of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun on February 3rd, featuring luxurious options over ¥10,000, rice-focused rolls for the Year of the Horse, and adorable twin panda-themed selections.
A special collaboration between the beloved Tabekko Dobutsu biscuits and Kamakura's CHOCOLATE BANK debuts with SAFARI-themed treats, available at Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat starting January 16 at 10:00 AM.
Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in Salon du Chocolat 2026 Part 1 at Isetan Shinjuku Store (January 15-20, 2026), offering exclusive limited-edition products including special sablé tins and freshly baked French toast-style bostocks.
Popular Yokohama gift sweets brand "Yokohama Vanilla" opens its first pop-up store in Hiroshima at Sogo Hiroshima from January 20-26, 2026. Special Banimaru stickers available with purchase.
Paris-based chocolate specialist Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse and biscuit boutique Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse are set to appear at Valentine's events in 35 department stores across Japan starting January 2026.
A luxury matcha confectionery brand introduces a new bonbon chocolat made with rice-based white chocolate and premium Uji matcha, available for a limited time at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's 2026 Amour du Chocolat event.
ETVOS holds a special pop-up event celebrating the 2026 SS Collection launch at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's beauty event space, featuring exclusive gifts, makeup lessons, and limited-time offers.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku hosts a spectacular cookie event from January 7-12, featuring 65+ brands, collaboration tins with cookie can researcher Puu Nakata, exclusive releases, and adult-oriented savory cookies.
From January 16 to February 14, 2026, Hokkaido's beloved winter-only sweets brand SNOWS will showcase their largest Valentine's lineup yet at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat event, featuring Nagoya-exclusive items and new chocolate delights.
The fruit and sweets café FruFleur at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu begins its annual strawberry fair on January 5, 2026, featuring seasonal strawberry menus and a new Italian hamburger main dish.
Daimaru Tokyo offers approximately 90 varieties of ehoumaki lucky direction sushi rolls for Setsubun 2026 on February 3rd, including trending kabuki-themed rolls, luxurious seafood, meat-based options, and unique creations.
Kobe Hankyu department store will host the "Everyone's Galette Expo" from January 9 to 12, 2026, featuring Galette des Rois from popular patisseries and boulangeries across Kobe and beyond, along with various galette-themed events.
Discover the heritage kilt skirt brand O'Neil of Dublin, established in the 1850s, at a limited-time pop-up shop at Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store from January 7 to 13, 2026.
Matsuya Ginza will host the "Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche in GINZA" from January 5 to January 19, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Japanese edition publication. The event features character meet-and-greets, original artwork by the creators, exclusive merchandise, and a collaboration cafe.
The Valentine Chocolat Collection 2026 kicks off at Kintetsu Department Store Abeno Harukas on January 17 (Saturday), featuring around 160 brands in a chocolate wonderland experience over 29 days.
Yokohama-based gift sweets brand Yokohama Vanilla opens its first Hyogo Prefecture location at Daimaru Kobe's Valentine event, running from January 21 to February 14, 2026, with special mascot sticker giveaways.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store is hosting a series of food-themed events from the end of the year through the New Year period, featuring the two-week Strawberry Weeks event from January 7 to 20, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store kicks off its 2026 New Year Sale on January 2nd with special events, fukubukuro lucky bags, and unique Year of the Horse experiences.
The beloved chick-shaped dessert Piyorin will make a special appearance at Keio Department Store Shinjuku from January 15-16, 2026, featuring live demonstrations and exclusive merchandise.
Vendome Boutique, a costume jewelry brand showcasing the beauty of natural materials, will refresh its JR Nagoya Takashimaya store on December 26, 2025. The reopening features spring-themed accessories and a special Noritake collaboration.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten will host the "Gifu Marugoto Fair" from January 7 to 13, featuring local products from Gifu Prefecture including Hida beef bentos, kurikinton sweets, and Nakatsugawa's gohei-mochi.
Areeam, the fashion brand produced by influencer and YouTuber Ainyan, will launch exclusive Walt Disney face art items at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Isetan Shinjuku Store. The limited collection features three items in monochrome designs including a face bag, shirt, and skirt.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.
DAIMARU KOBE welcomes two brands making their Kobe debut in the year's final Buyer's Selection event. aoka, a new Hokkaido confectionery brand, and Ramely, a popular caramel sweets brand from Hakata, offer limited-time pop-up shops perfect for year-end gifts and personal treats.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1 floor presents a festive collection of New Year gifts for 2026, featuring zodiac-themed packaging and special limited-edition sweets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
SPANISH DINING Rico brings premium Spanish dishes featuring Kumamoto Akaushi beef and luxurious seafood paella to Isetan Shinjuku's New Year Taste Festival from January 2-6, 2026
Isetan Shinjuku opens on January 2nd, 2026 with the JAPAN SENSES campaign, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship from tradition to pop culture. The event features New Year celebrations including a Kagami Biraki ceremony, artist collaborations, traditional folk toys, and exclusive shortcakes from 13 brands.
Butter Butler will participate in Amour du Chocolat 2026 at JR NAGOYA TAKASHIMAYA, featuring the exclusive Butter Crown Chocola available only at this location. The event runs from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
A limited-time popup shop at Ueno Marui showcases GOODGLAS glassware including the viral oversized Hello Kitty ornament, Miffy 70th anniversary straws, and handcrafted double-wall glasses from December 22, 2025 to January 8, 2026.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the golf fashion event "HOLE No.19 WINTER EDITION" from December 17 to 25. The event features pre-sale of "TW" collaboration items and 8 brands making their Hankyu debut.
The popular BUTTER NO ITOKO brand debuts in Yokohama with a new store at Sogo Yokohama featuring their full product lineup and an exclusive "Hama-mitsu Honey & Milk" flavor using local Yokohama honey.
A pop art exhibition featuring 3D art master Charles Fazzino and Italian artist ROMANs opens at Keihan Department Store Moriguchi from November 27 to December 2, 2025.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story opens at Daimaru Umeda 5F from November 18 to December 8, 2025.
MY ONLY FRAGRANCE opens a limited-time popup store at Sendai Mitsukoshi from November 19-25, featuring custom fragrance creation experiences and the exclusive Sendai-themed scent "Aobayama."
A special BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War pop-up store featuring exclusive apparel, acrylic stands, and limited designs opens at Daimaru Umeda Store from November 5 to November 18, 2025.
IKKYU, a Kyoto-born specialty chocolate confectionery shop, will open its first location on the basement floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on October 23, 2025, offering unique chocolates crafted with the proprietary Shōmon method.
A Sumikko Gurashi event will tour six cities across Japan starting November 7, 2025. The event features exclusive merchandise, photo spots with plush toys, and Japanese sweets-themed character illustrations.
A dreamy collaboration of miniature tiles and unicorns arrives at Daimaru Tokyo. The gluten-free chocolate confection comes in an embossed can with original unicorn charms, available from October 22 to November 4, 2025.
A new caramel milk sweets specialty store BLUE POND will open exclusively at Daimaru Sapporo on October 8, 2025, featuring unique treats supervised by Hokkaido dairy specialists.
The innovative patisserie known for its signature "Zabuton Montblanc" will open at Daimaru Tokyo Station on October 29, 2025, bringing Kansai's artisanal sweets to the capital.
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