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Upcycled stationery ‘komemo’, a new line of environmentally and socially friendly upcycled rice products.
2025.05.21
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Soothing minifigures for a fun rainy day. Sonny Angel in a mackintosh!
2025.05.19
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[NEW ERA]Second collaboration with ‘Tabeko Dobutsu’ launched on 24 April (Thursday).
2025.04.21
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Edo faceting brand Shiina Faceting, which has also opened a new showroom, releases a new series.
2025.04.16
Tokyo
Grand opening of the Japanese sweets shop Nikko Monaka on 15 March 2025, featuring monaka with three monkey motifs and strawberries from the prefecture.
2025.04.14
Tochigi
[JOMON]New tableware products from the Jomon goods specialist.
2025.04.11
Niigata
A new texture that is both crispy and chewy! HONKAN CREPE NAKAKA (crepe) in two varieties – custard and green tea – will be available from Friday 28 March.
2025.04.04
Kyoto
Official licensed product for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Myakmyak Cider, goes on sale from 1 April (Tuesday).
2025.03.31
Osaka
Launch of a new liquor brand ‘kagan’ using Okinawan ingredients.
2025.03.28
Okinawa
Embroidery Brand “Coral & Tusk” and Manga “Kyo no Nekomura-san” Release Fifth Collaboration
2025.02.26
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[Osaka-Kansai Expo]KINTETSU Official Store at Expo ‘2025 Osaka-Kansai, West Gate Store
2025.02.17
Osaka
[Hakone Gora KARAKU]Workshops on the joys of craftsmanship with an explanation of the history of Hakone marquetry by traditional craftsman Hirotake Honma.
2025.02.07
Kanagawa
Lutao’s hidden gem. Royal Montagne Brownie, a sweet exclusive to New Chitose Airport.
2025.01.31
Hokkaido
This year’s collaboration between Green Juan Shimizu and Tsuruya Yoshinobu will be available in limited quantities from 18 Jan (Sat), 2025.
2025.01.27
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[Andaz Tokyo]Signature sweets ‘Andaz Tropezienne Selection Box’ from the Pastry Shop.
2025.01.22
Tokyo
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
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Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
2024.12.09
Kyoto
Nagasaki’s famous New Year 2025 New Year’s limited edition Kujuukushima zodiac crackers are on sale.
2024.11.27
Nagasaki
Godiva supervises Yatsuhashi and launches Yatsuhashi Chocolat on Fri 22 Nov.
2024.11.22
Kyoto
[Hinodeya Confectionery and Fujioka En]Limited sale of hojicha dango made with Toyama stick tea.
2024.11.20
Toyama
I just want to eat fresh cream. The Eating Milk Cream 4 pack has been created for you.
2024.11.13
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[Sesame Street Market]Plush wreaths, boot-shaped mugs and other exciting limited-edition merchandise and café menu items featuring characters enjoying a twinkly Christmas.
2024.11.08
Tokyo
The popular WHITE POOH series is back again this year, this time with a winter look! On sale sequentially from 1 Nov (Fri) at Disney Stores.
2024.11.01
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[G-SHOCK]‘MR-G’ with a brilliant Japanese sword motif.
2024.10.30
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Doraemon and Mini Doraemon enjoying winter Christmas ornaments in limited quantities.
2024.10.18
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A new option for ‘hand-made goods’ – the ‘Watarimono fukusa’ – is born.
2024.10.04
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Kanazawa Pudding Pavilion, ‘Ishikawa’s No.1 smooth pudding specialty shop’, reopens.
2024.09.11
Ishikawa
The most popular raffle featuring the masterpieces of Katsushika Hokusai will go on sale sequentially from 31 August 2024 (Saturday).
2024.07.31
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The summer menu, with its refreshing lemon flavour, is available for a limited time only.
2024.07.26
Kyoto
Josuian’s ‘grape daifuku’, available again this year for a limited time only.
2024.07.24
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French fermented butter ‘Tokyo Banana Fermented Butter Rusk’ goes on sale from Wednesday 10 July.
2024.07.19
Tokyo
New pouch reproducing Aomori’s popular red ‘goldfish neputa’.
2024.07.08
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[YOJIYA] The summer-only product ‘Aburatorigami Matcha’ will be on sale all year round.
2024.06.28
Kyoto
Handmade soaps with soothing scents inspired by cypress and cherry blossoms are now available.
2024.06.21
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Uji Tsujiri, Kyoto: ‘Hojicha Warabimochi’ and ‘Warabimochi Assortment’, cool and tasty summer souvenirs, are now on sale.
2024.06.14
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1st anniversary of opening! Limited edition products launched at Tsugaru Biidoro Tokyo Midtown Yaesu shop.
2024.05.08
Tokyo
Japanese teas with ‘Moomin’ packaging for a relaxing and healing break, on sale 1 May.
2024.05.03
Countrywide
[limited edition goods]Panda train tins, a candy tin with a panda driving a train & station platform, a panda hanging strap and a panda passenger, will be available.
2024.04.19
Tokyo
Nihonbashi PR project “Hajimari wa Nihonbashi” starts on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
2024.03.28
Tokyo
[Karinto Yushima Kagetsu] Karinto with the motif of the Chinese zodiac sign for 2024, “Tatsu (dragon)”, is now on sale.
2024.01.04
Tokyo
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Limited release of “Cookie Tin Dragon” zodiac sweets for the year 2024.
2024.01.02
Tokyo
Gion Nigiri “Newman Shinjuku Store” reopens with a special sales event of new product “Mona Chocolan” at the store only.
2023.12.27
Tokyo
[Atami Pudding] The most popular flavor, which sells out 20,000 bottles every year, will be on sale from 12/22.
2023.12.25
Shizuoka
“Tokyo Banana Gacha”, which has been sold out for many years, will be re-released.
2023.10.04
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“Pikmin” will appear as a 4cm mascot in Gashapon®.
2023.09.28
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The long-established teahouse Myoukouen reopens at Nakano Marui, selling Houjicha (roasted green tea) sweets ahead of other stores.
2023.09.18
Tokyo
Japanese black tea boom” attracting worldwide attention Pairing experience of Japanese black tea using 100% domestic organic tea leaves with moist pounded tea
2023.09.16
Tokyo
[O Tsukemono No Marukoshi] Unique Collaboration of Japanese Sweets: Birth of “Marudora,” a New Sensation of Japanese Sweets
2023.09.14
Aichi
[New series] Strawberry motif Hello Kitty 50th anniversary gashapon® on sale
2023.08.03
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Tsugaru Vidro collaborates with sake brewery to release 3 types of “Shukisen” from June 23, 2023 (Fri)
2023.07.08
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Tokyo Banana and Ito Kyuemon’s first collaboration sweet “Matcha cake” is now available
2023.07.06
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[Atami pudding] “Chocolate mint pudding” sold out immediately in one week last year
2023.06.20
Shizuoka
[Tsuruya Yoshinobu] “Hydrangea Japanese sweets” sparkling in the rain appear for a limited time
2023.06.12
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[Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura] Sales of a plan with priority access to Hase-ji Temple, famous for its hydrangea blossoms
2023.05.23
Kanagawa
[koe donuts] Ohagi donuts available only in early summer
2023.05.17
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[Tsujiri, a long-established shop in Uji, Kyoto] “Summer Matcha Mitsuwarabi”, a summer-only Japanese confectionery, is now on sale.
2023.05.13
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[Kamakura Goro Main Store] “Kamakura no Ohagi-mochi” appears for a limited time on the spring equinoctial week
2023.03.16
Kanagawa
Kumano Yamamomo Syrup” made from mountain peaches in the Kumano Kodo area is now on sale.
2023.03.13
Wakayama
A new release of scissors with a Japanese sword design inspired by a samurai general’s favorite sword with a hanging stand from Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture, the town of cutlery.
2023.03.05
Gifu
New panda goods for spring 2023 at the Ueno Information Center from February 17 (Fri.)
2023.02.19
Tokyo
Tube-type mentaiko “Tsubu Tube” celebrates its 10th anniversary.
2023.02.02
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Limited-time store appears at Kirarina Keio Kichijoji “kawara no ocha kanure” (kawara tea cane)
2023.01.23
Tokyo
[Kyohei Fujita Museum of Glass] “Osekku Exhibition 2023 – Hina, Kobuto, and Carp Streamers -” a warm time that only handmade work can bring.
2023.01.19
Miyagi
From Akiu Grand Hotel and Hotel Zuiho comes “Junmai Daiginjo Leikou -Kyoku-“, a bottle of the finest sake brewed with the cooperation of the famous sake brewery “Kanmei Shuzo”.
2023.01.14
Miyagi
[Shima Kanko Hotel] Hotel’s original sake Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki “Shima” goes on sale.
2023.01.09
Mie
January 2, 2023 “Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama” Pop-up Store Opens in Harajuku, Tokyo
2023.01.08
Tokyo
[Tsuruya Yoshinobu] Selling zodiac monaka to enjoy the New Year deliciously online only
2023.01.01
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[Kyoto / Ito-Kyuemon] Plates from the popular Japanese sweets store are now available as capsule toys.
2022.12.28
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Genmaicha that feels autumn, limited to the Kyoto Tower Sand store, “AGARU,IRU [Autumn leaves viewing]” will be released on 10/17 (Monday)
2022.10.21
Kyoto
[Kyoto Ichi no Den] The first collaboration product in the “Rice Friend” series “Eat Matcha Chirimen” is now on sale
2022.06.06
Kyoto
[Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store] Held the “42nd Japanese Craftsman Exhibition”, a collection of traditional crafts
2022.05.28
Aichi
“Ring. Ring. Ring.”, A new type of sake made by fermenting apples and hops with rice, released by haccoba
2022.05.11
Fukushima
Released “100% fruit juice sparkling apple juice” squeezed only delicious Aomori apples cultivated with reduced pesticides
2022.03.31
Aomori
Tableware of KIWAKOTO, a new standard of traditional craft Kiyomizu ware
2022.02.23
Kyoto
Fruit Daifuku specialty store “Kajitsunohana” is a new product sold for a limited time at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi
2022.02.22
Osaka
Strawberry BonBonBERRY Izu no Kuni factory “Sakura Blooming Strawberry Country Tea Party”
2022.02.16
Shizuoka
A collaboration product of Chita Peninsula local pudding and “South Chita Strawberry Village” is now available
2022.02.10
Shizuoka
“Craft Beer” from Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata, which produces Valentine’s day with chocolate and coffee, will be on sale on February 4, 2022.
2022.02.03
Niigata
“Veggie Cola” born from factory vegetables won a prize at Saitama New Product Award 2021
2022.02.01
Saitama
Limited resale of “one box of JOY” packed with traditional Japanese play
2022.01.05
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Introducing winter Izumo gourmet food and seasonal products on Shinmon Street
2022.01.03
Shimane
Atami pudding 2nd store limited “hard pudding” is now available for the first time on mail order
2021.12.27
Shizuoka
Release of rare sake “Magoichi Junmai Daiginjo”
2021.12.22
Wakayama
White wine “Niagara Blanc 2021” using the popular variety “Niagara”
2021.12.16
Nagano
Natural plum wine “mume torotoro” made by a special patent-pending manufacturing method
2021.07.18
Wakayama
Feel happy even on rainy days “Happy Clear Umbrella”
2021.06.15
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Recreating the beauty that connects to the future, holding a fair that conveys the world of “Benrido” at the Nara Tsutaya store
2021.05.20
Nara
“Tsukizuku” will be released on April 23 from J-Scent, a Japanese-themed perfume.
2021.04.21
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Unsweetened umeboshi shop “Ume Boys”, each Nanko Ume raised by 6 ume farmers
2021.04.12
Wakayama
Eatable Japanese traditional crafts. Edo Kiriko stick candy!
2021.04.05
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“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
2021.03.29
Kyoto
“Dew Rose & Honey” that doesn’t add anything and doesn’t draw anything
2021.02.25
Wakayama
Launched eco-friendly sustainable mask dyed with agricultural waste
2021.01.02
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ON THE UMAMI’s Dashi Pack Wins Gold Award for Japanese “Good Things” Selected by Foreigners
2020.12.22
Niigata
Deliver about 300 kinds of special products of Akita with 20% OFF & free shipping!
2020.12.16
Akita
High-class “raw” bread specialty store “Nogami” starts reservation of “New Year’s high-class” raw “bread”
2020.12.04
Countrywide
Wpc., The top-selling umbrella brand in Japan, opens its first directly managed store in Shinsaibashi Parco
2020.11.29
Osaka
Traditional high-class dried persimmon chocolate
2020.11.11
Gifu
A site selling more than 4000 kinds of Japanese traditional crafts opens an English version
2020.11.09
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“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
Kyoto
Nara
You can experience Oiran in Osaka! A service that allows you to shoot an Oiran with a realistic set at “Henshin Photo Studio Aika”!
Osaka
Lighting sculpture “AKARI” by Isamu Noguchi
Tokyo
Cherry blossoms on Chidorigafuchi Green Road -SAKURA x HYAKKEI-
Tokyo
Upcycled stationery ‘komemo’, a new line of environmentally and socially friendly upcycled rice products.
Soothing minifigures for a fun rainy day. Sonny Angel in a mackintosh!
The ‘Summer Early Bird Special 10’ discount tickets for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route will go on sale from 1 May (Thursday).
The “Wishful Thinking” event, where you can decorate a teru teru teru bozu with your wishes, will be held from 12 May.
Lawson launches “Summer Matcha Smoothie” using Uji matcha from Kyoto’s long-established Morihan.
Collaboration again with popular strawberry farms Hanacha and Ogawa Farm in Chitose: ‘Strawberry Sweets Lunch & Dinner Buffet’, 7 and 8 June only.
Ishikawa
Restaurant
Event
OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resort will hold the Kanazawa Kogei Night Salon from 22 April 2025 throughout the year, where guests can enjoy Kaga-bocha tea in a space decorated with traditional crafts from Ishikawa and Kanazawa.
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
