Japan Hot Cocktail Fair 2026

Experience the distinctive world and thrills of the Emmy Award–winning Netflix series “Squid Game,” which took the world by storm and became a social phenomenon, at “Netflix渋⾕リアル・イカゲーム,” opening Friday, January 16, 2026!  After debuting in New York, USA, in October 2024 and being held in countries around the globe, this sensational immersive event is finally making its Japan premiere! Why not experience the world of “リアル・イカゲーム”—available only in Shibuya—firsthand? The venue spans the entire 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya inside “Shibuya Fukuras.” Get your tickets here↓ https://eplus.jp/sf/word/0000172923

Lose yourself in the allure of strawberries in a world devoted to them. Launching with Part 1 “Chocolate Holic” × Part 2 “Berry Berry”! The strawberry-filled sweets buffet “Strawberry Holic,” where you’ll be captivated by the charm of strawberries, will be held. Part 1 features “Chocolate Holic,” a harmony of chocolate and strawberries; Part 2 highlights “Berry Berry (Very Berry),” starring juicy berries. In addition, there will be all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries and a weekday time-service–only Napoleon pie. Enjoy seasonal fresh strawberries and a wide variety of strawberry sweets, and during the weekday time service, a special Napoleon pie will appear. Some of the lineup will change between Part 1 and Part 2, offering new delights with every visit. At the popular customization corner, look forward to parfaits with abundant toppings, freshly made crepes with over 50 customization options, freshly baked cream puffs with your choice of plain or strawberry custard, and freshly piped Mont Blanc. As special dishes, Part 1 offers Crème d’Anjou with a hidden berry compote, while Part 2 features Crème Brûlée. Among the gâteaux are a tart lavishly topped with strawberries, fluffy strawberry shortcake, delightfully crisp strawberry pie, and silky strawberry mousse. In Part 1, indulge in bittersweet treats such as strawberry chocolate gâteau, chocolate brownies, and tiramisu; in Part 2, enjoy pink-hued sweets like Mascarpone Fraise with a beautiful pink glaze. Light meals include freshly fried French fries with a choice of three flavors including truffle, a cutting service for assorted cheeses, “Pari Pari Chicken” grilled to a savory crisp on a teppan, the chef’s special daily curry, and colorful salads—about 15 kinds of light bites in total. Drinks number about 30 varieties, including flavored sparkling water you can customize with your favorite syrups. Why not immerse yourself to your heart’s content in this strawberry-filled world and enjoy a sweet-and-tangy strawberry experience?

“Spine-Tingling Deep-Sea Creatures” series marks its 10th beloved installment! Fan-favorite deep-sea creatures from past releases are all here! At Sunshine Aquarium, the event that unravels the mysteries of deep-sea creatures, “ゾクゾク深海生物2026 これまでの歩み,” will be held. The “deep sea” refers to ocean areas deeper than 200 meters. There are very few opportunities to see the deep-sea creatures that live there alive, and many people may feel it is like a distant world. To convey the appeal of deep-sea creatures, Sunshine Aquarium has held the “ゾクゾク深海生物” series every winter since 2017, exhibiting enigmatic deep-sea creatures and explaining the features of bodies (parts) that evolved to survive the harsh deep-sea environment, as well as their unique and mysterious ecologies. Marking the memorable 10th installment, this time the theme is “これまでの歩み,” and the highlight creatures and exhibits from past editions will be unveiled all at once! To allow more people to visit, the event period will be extended compared with previous years. The series will be held on its largest scale ever, with events where you can taste “深海汁” made using underutilized deep-sea fish*, events where you can touch deep-sea fish you rarely see, and talk shows featuring deep-sea enthusiasts including comedian Masaaki Hirai of “男性ブランコ.” In the heart of the city, at the rooftop aquarium of a building in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, why not experience up close the allure of deep-sea creatures that otherwise feel so distant? 【POINT】 ◆ A one-stop showcase of past headline deep-sea creatures and exhibits! Popular deep-sea creatures such as ミドリフサアンコウ and アカザエビ will be exhibited. In addition, we will attempt deep-sea collection during the event period, and the collected organisms are planned to be displayed in special tanks inside the facility. Furthermore, lavish exhibits will also be revealed at once, including the world’s only plastination specimen of “ヨコヅナイワシ” and a frozen specimen of the potentially new species “白いソコボウズ（仮称）”! ◆ Hands-on events where you can touch deep-sea creatures The popular backstage tour where you can touch live deep-sea organisms and frozen specimens will be held, along with “深海魚タッチ,” an event where you can touch deep-sea creatures caught by bottom trawling. ◆ Enjoy “深海汁” made with underutilized deep-sea fish! 2,000 yen per fish!? To commemorate the 10th edition, you might even get to taste the premium ingredient “アカザエビ”! “深海汁,” which previously gained popularity for letting you savor deep-sea creatures down to the bone marrow. This time, “深海汁” made with underutilized fish collected during deep-sea expeditions will be served. ◆ “深海トーク”: deep conversations about the deep sea after closing We will host a deep-sea talk show featuring noted figures synonymous with deep-sea life, including comedian Masaaki Hirai of “男性ブランコ.” 【Interactive Content】 ◆ ゾクゾク深海ツアー The “Exploration Guide Tour,” in which keepers guide you through the normally off-limits backstage while sharing stories about the animals, will be offered once per day in a special deep-sea version! To commemorate the 10th installment, the content will differ between the first and second halves. In the first half, “ゾクゾクタッチ” will be held where you can touch live deep-sea creatures, and in the second half, you can touch frozen specimens of rare deep-sea creatures. Date and time: During the event period, every day from 11:00 (15 people per session, 40–50 minutes) * Except from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 29 Price: 1,000 yen * Separate aquarium admission required How to participate: Please purchase the “ゾクゾク深海ツアーチケット” on the reservation site “アソビュー！”. ◆ Zokuzoku Deep-Sea Stamp Rally We will hold a stamp rally with different content in the first and second halves, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of deep-sea creatures as you tour the aquarium. Participants will receive a visor featuring deep-sea creature designs! Additionally, guests who complete the stamp rally will receive a “ゾクゾク深海生物オリジナルキラキラシール”. Price: 600 yen * Separate aquarium admission required How to participate: Please purchase the “ゾクゾク深海スタンプラリーチケット” on the reservation site “アソビュー！”. * The deep-sea creature visor and “ゾクゾク深海生物オリジナルキラキラシール” designs differ between the first and second halves. * The stamp rally will end when supplies run out. ◆ Deep-Sea Talk A talk show featuring celebrities who love deep-sea creatures will be held. Comedian “男性ブランコ” member Hirai Masaaki and writer Wakasaka Sohei will appear! Enjoy deep conversations with our aquarist staff! Details will be announced later on the event’s special website. * Admission requires the “【入場者限定営業】ゾクゾク深海トークチケット”. * Aquarium Club members and annual pass holders will also need the “【入場者限定営業】ゾクゾク深海トークチケット”. [Event-Limited Goods] Sunshine Aquarium’s “Shop Aqua Pocket” will sell original items created for this event. ◆ Giant Isopod Slippers [3,300 yen] Reissued in limited quantities! These slippers make a strong impact and combine realism with fluffy cuteness for a comfortable feel. ◆ Deep-Sea Creature Collection Keychain (Submersible) [440 yen] / Deep-Sea Creature Collection Linking Charms (Frilled shark, Mendako) [330 yen each] Attach deep-sea creature charms to the submersible keychain to create your very own original keychain. Link them all if you like! Or connect only your favorites! The combinations are entirely up to you. * Two additional designs are scheduled for release around mid-February (four types in total). Look forward to which creatures they will be! ◆ Deep-Sea Creature Clear Pouch [1,650 yen] * Scheduled to go on sale in early February This clear pouch is inspired by the deep-sea world and features five types of creatures. Not only can you use it as a pouch, but we also recommend putting your favorite plush inside and using it for your fan activities. ★ In the latter half of the exhibition period (Friday, March 13, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026), as a new challenge for our aquarium, we plan to exhibit deep-sea creatures that inhabit the Sea of Japan side! Additional new original products are also scheduled to be sold. Details will be announced on the event page as soon as they are decided. * Depending on the situation, content and schedule may change or be canceled. * Images are for illustrative purposes. * All prices include tax. ※Please check the official website for details. arrow_forward_ios Read more Pause 00:00 00:56 01:25 Unmute  

100% Sweden! An exhibition bringing together masterpieces of Swedish painting. This exhibition offers a full-fledged introduction to paintings from the golden age of Swedish art, which have drawn global attention in recent years. With the full cooperation of the Nationalmuseum, Sweden, it approaches the uniquely Nordic sensibility of living richly in harmony with nature through captivating paintings created in Sweden from the late 19th to the early 20th century. This will be the first special exhibition commemorating a milestone year for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. [Highlights of the exhibition] 1. 100% Sweden!—Exploring the uniquely Nordic sensibility of living richly with nature All works on display are by Swedish artists. The works express Sweden’s austere yet abundant nature and a warm gaze toward everyday life. With the keywords “Nature,” “Light,” and “The Radiance of the Everyday,” visitors will sense in the works the roots of the wellbeing-oriented lifestyle that characterizes Sweden today. 2. The gaze of artists who pioneered new forms of expression In the latter half of the 19th century, Swedish painters sought subjects that expressed their nation’s identity and methods of expression worthy of them. Moving away from the Realism and Naturalism they had studied in France, they forged distinctive approaches that emphasized personal emotion and lyrical atmosphere. This exhibition focuses on works from the 1880s to 1915, considered the golden age of Swedish art. 3. An exhibition dedicated to Swedish painting that has recently been attracting worldwide attention! In recent years, large-scale exhibitions have been held in countries such as France and the United States, and Swedish painting has been drawing international attention. With the full cooperation of the Nationalmuseum, Sweden, this exhibition brings together masterpieces of Swedish painting, including works by national painter Carl Larsson and by August Strindberg, also known as a playwright. Through a collection impressive in both quality and quantity, it presents fresh allure in Nordic art.

The first-ever large-scale exhibition spanning the entire Ghost in the Shell anime series, 'Ghost in the Shell Exhibition: Ghost and the Shell', will be held at Toranomon Hills 「TOKYO NODE」! With the full cooperation of Production I.G—the studio behind the animation of successive entries since the 1995 theatrical release 『GHOST IN THE SHELL/攻殻機動隊』—and Science SARU, which is producing a new anime slated to air in 2026, this exhibition takes Masamune Shirow’s 1989 original as its starting point and surveys every work in the anime series. It is the first large-scale exhibition in the series’ history that lets visitors traverse 30 years of Ghost in the Shell. In addition to works by successive directors such as Mamoru Oshii, Kenji Kamiyama, Kazuya Kise, and Shinji Aramaki, the exhibition also plans to showcase pieces related to the new anime by Science SARU scheduled for 2026. Visitors can appreciate and compare the distinctive themes and worlds of each work. During the exhibition period, a wide array of exhibition-exclusive original goods will also be on sale. Don’t miss special items available only here. The exhibition is also scheduled to tour overseas, so keep an eye on new developments as Ghost in the Shell expands worldwide. This is an unprecedented exhibition where anime, technology, and art converge. Take this opportunity to pay a visit. 《Highlights》 ◆ Tracing the origins of the entire series — Over 600 archival items, including previously unreleased materials — We will present more than 600 valuable materials produced throughout the making of the Ghost in the Shell series—ranging from a vast number of key drawings and setting materials to storyboards—including items never before made public. Through numerous archives and director-specific interviews premiering at this exhibition, you can compare and experience the sources of each installment while getting a feel for the reality of the production floor. This is a rare chance to witness the creative site of Ghost in the Shell—captivating even for those who aren’t yet fans. ◆ Unearthing the future from the depths of information — An immersive, full-body experience — We plan immersive installations and interactive, hands-on exhibits unique to TOKYO NODE. Also screening are valuable interview videos that interpret the series’ story from each director’s perspective, offering new viewpoints on Ghost in the Shell you may not have known. A particular highlight is the “DIGる（ディグル）” exhibit, where visitors themselves access the world and vast troves of information of Ghost in the Shell to unearth hints for the future. It is a one-of-a-kind exhibit that invites you to delve deep into the series’ worldview and decode it with both thought and the senses. ◆ A place where “past and present” intersect — Redefining “What is human?” — This exhibition is not merely for viewing; through each experiential display it seeks to overlay the future envisioned and questioned by Ghost in the Shell with changes in the real world, becoming a place where every visitor can encounter “their own Ghost in the Shell.” Furthermore, it reexamines the universal question Ghost in the Shell has consistently posed—“What is a human?”—from the perspective of contemporary cutting-edge technologies such as AI and BMI (Brain–Machine Interfaces). By unraveling the relationship between “GHOST” and “SHELL,” it offers visitors the opportunity to move between “past and present” and reconsider their own existence. ◆ 'Ghost in the Shell' Another Perspective - A Co-creative Project with Creators Around the World - During the exhibition period, we plan to present installation displays co-created with contemporary artists and creators active in Japan and abroad who have been influenced by 'Ghost in the Shell.' This will be a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand the impact and diversity that 'Ghost in the Shell' has had on creators around the world. ◆ In addition to original merchandise, an original shop unique to this crossover exhibition Along with original merchandise exclusive to this exhibition, we will open an original shop made possible precisely because it is a crossover exhibition. Enjoy a special shopping experience available only here. ※ Please check the official website for details.

Saga’s branded strawberry “いちごさん” collaborates with popular Omotesando shops on sweets — this ”5th anniversary“ year sees a record 12 participating stores! The special event “いちごさんどう2026,” a collaboration between Saga’s branded strawberry “いちごさん” and cafés and restaurants in Omotesando, will be held, offering sweets menus made with “いちごさん”. Since its first edition in the winter of 2022, the café collaboration “いちごさんどう,” which offers sweets menus featuring Saga’s branded strawberry “いちごさん” at popular cafés and restaurants in the Omotesando area, has become a hugely popular event enjoyed by many. Marking its 5th anniversary this year, a record 12 stores will participate, serving limited menus that highlight “いちごさん”’s characteristics: “red flesh all the way through” and “gentle sweetness”. Participating stores include, in addition to long-popular spots such as 「アフタヌーンティー・ラブアンドテーブル 表参道」, 「資生堂パーラー ザ・ハラジュク」, 「キル フェ ボン青山」 and 「スパイラルカフェ」, other favorites like 「Café Kitsuné Aoyama」, 「パンとエスプレッソと」 and 「Café Madu 青山店」. Furthermore, cafés and restaurants representing Omotesando gather here, including SNS-popular spots 「i2 cafe」, 「クレープとエスプレッソと」, 「ベイカーズ ゴナ ベイク Echika表参道」, the handmade apple pie specialty shop 「GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE 青山店」, and the Omotesando branch of Japan’s first crêperie, 「ブレッツカフェ クレープリー 」. Now in its eighth year since debut, “いちごさん” will once again deliver its fresh deliciousness and beautiful redness straight into sweets. Special projects to commemorate the 5th anniversary are also planned, with details to be announced in due course. Don’t miss the chance to visit. ​【Stores】 ・Café Kitsuné Aoyama ・Café Madu 青山店 ・GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE 青山店 ・ブレッツカフェ クレープリー 表参道店 ・パンとエスプレッソと ・アフタヌーンティー・ラブアンドテーブル 表参道 ・ベイカーズ ゴナ ベイク Echika表参道 ・キル フェ ボン青山 ・クレープとエスプレッソと ・資生堂パーラー ザ・ハラジュク ・i2 cafe ・スパイラルカフェ Please check the official website for details.

NAKED delves into the genius architect “Gaudí” who built the Sagrada Família — Gaudí’s personal notes and other treasured collections unveiled to the world for the first time! This official exhibition will be held at Terada Warehouse G1 in Tokyo to mark the historic milestones of the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death and the completion of the Sagrada Família’s main “Tower of Jesus.” Having received an official offer from the Gaudí Foundation, NAKED has become the first in the world to sign an official licensing agreement with the foundation. Under this collaboration, the exhibition brings together, for the first time, previously unreleased collections of high scholarly value, including original drawings of the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s personal notes and handwritten letters, and the tools he used. It is the first time in the world that so many items from the foundation’s holdings are exhibited simultaneously. Furthermore, the latest research through graphological analysis explores Gaudí’s inner world and innovative thinking. This is an exhibition that interprets Gaudí from a new perspective, fusing scholarship and experience. At this exhibition, through participatory art enjoyable for both adults and children, visitors can experience the appeal of Gaudí’s architecture. In an experience where visitors help complete part of the Sagrada Família, you can feel that this building—also a symbol of “incompleteness”—is still being built by many hands today. It is a display where you can sense, with your hands and sensibilities, the world of harmony with nature that Gaudí envisioned. Why not take this opportunity to visit? 【Exhibits (partial)】 ・＜World’s first public display＞ Sagrada Família drawings ・＜World’s first public display＞ Sagrada Família 3D glasses ・＜World’s first public display＞ Stained-glass window ・＜World’s first public display＞ Original Casa Vicens tile “Carnation” ・Plans of the university auditorium “Paraninfo” for the re-certification exam ・Bench for a dining room ※ Please check the official website for details.

In advance of “Hokusai and Eisen: A Contest of Allure — Kabukicho in Full Bloom” Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition WA, Vol. 2, we will hold “Small Love Stories — The World of Mameban Shunga” Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition WA, Bridge Edition from Saturday, February 14, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. This exhibition will present approximately 200 mameban shunga from the collection of Mitsuru Uragami, director of Uragami Sōkyūdō. We introduce intimate and humorous love stories contained within palm-sized images. “Mameban shunga” are small multicolor woodblock prints—namely, nishiki‑e shunga—printed at a palm size. The standard size is about 9 cm tall × 12.3 cm wide, and many were originally sold in sets of twelve in a pouch. Their charming size and accessible price made them beloved by many, from commoners to daimyo. In the Edo period, apart from the shogunate‑approved calendars, there was a culture of distributing private picture calendars called “Daisho” at New Year, like greeting cards. Inspired by that playful spirit, the shunga “Daisho,” and then mameban shunga, are thought to have been born. Among the works on view, if you look closely, there are pieces that incorporate devices as “Daisho／egoyomi,” so please try to find them. Who drew them, where were they printed? In fact, many mysteries still surround mameban shunga. But precisely because of that, perhaps we can face the pictures themselves directly, free from names and titles. Step right up—let us guide you into “Small Love Stories”! Through “mameban shunga,” small, casual, and intimate, please enjoy a moment of getting much closer to shunga.

A much-talked-about immersive experience event set at Toranomon Hills is being held In this event, set at the venue Toranomon Hills Station Tower, you will take part in an unusual job experience at a peculiar cleaning company called Twilight Cleaning. As participants become cleaners and pick up "trash" dropped in various places—including areas normally off-limits—they are drawn into the story hidden behind it. We bring you an event where you can enjoy a dramatic and unique “extraordinary” experience in the heart of the city. At the two-day preview held in October, tickets sold out within an hour, creating a huge buzz. From January 2026, the production will further deepen the narrative to deliver an even more immersive experience. Take this opportunity to experience it for yourself.

Painted by Saki no Hokusai Iitsu, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji: Fuji from Goten-yama at Shinagawa on the Tokaido" （C）Shinagawa Historical Museum Introducing the history of Goten-yama This introduces the history of ”Goten-yama”, which overlooks Shinagawa Station, from the mid-Edo period to the present.

The hugely popular winter event at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)! Everyone’s favorite “Strawberry Fair” will be held. This time, around 90 stores—the most ever—will take part. A variety of events will be held, including the first‑ever strawberry speed‑eating contest, “Mogu‑Mogu☆Strawberry Challenge,” and “STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE TOKYO Solamachi(R) 2026,” an outdoor gourmet event making its winter‑season debut. Come enjoy the powered‑up Strawberry Fair at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN. ◆Mogu‑Mogu☆Strrawberry Challenge Can you finish 15 strawberries within the 2‑minute time limit!? A relaxed, first‑ever strawberry speed‑eating contest. You may take home any strawberries you can’t finish within the time, so anyone can join. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 13:00～, 15:00～; Sat 17 & Sun 18 11:00～, 13:00～, 15:00～ Four matches per session; a total of 32 matches over three days. Location: Special venue at Food Marche, West Yard 2F Details ・Up to 4 participants per match. ・Within the 2‑minute limit, eat the 15 prepared strawberries. The first to finish in each match is the winner. ・Each match ends when someone finishes. If no one finishes within 2 minutes, the person who eats the most is the winner. (You may take home any remaining strawberries.) ・A winner is determined for each match and will receive a prize. Registration: First‑come, first‑served. Registration opens 30 minutes before each match. Entry fee: 500 yen (tax included). ※Please pay in cash at the reception on the day. Eligibility: Children of elementary school age or younger must participate with a guardian. Limited to one participation per person. ◆STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE TOKYO Solamachi(R) 2026 An outdoor gourmet event held for the first time in the winter season. Under clear blue skies, the area at the base of TOKYO SKYTREE(R) becomes a photogenic venue decorated with a cute flower wall. Enjoy strawberry sweets loaded with bright‑red berries and rich chocolate treats. Plus, not only sweets—there are warm, cheesy dishes as well. Period: Thu, Jan 15, 2026～Sun, Feb 15, 2026 Hours: 11:00～21:00 (L.O.20:00) Location: Sky Arena, 4F, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Admission: Free ◆From exquisite strawberry sweets to cute goods and fun workshops! Approximately 90 stores—the largest number ever—will participate. In addition to sweets that satisfy both taste and looks, there will be goods packed with strawberry charm and fun workshops that are very popular with children. 【Sweets】 田ノ実 Strawberry Yukimi Anmitsu キル フェ ボン Tart with Shizuoka-grown “Kirapika” strawberries and pistachio 堀内果実園 Strawberry Garden ココノハ Luxurious crème brûlée waffle loaded with strawberries 旬果瞬菓　共楽堂 Jumbo Strawberry Daifuku ピッツェリア　マルデナポリ Strawberry Farfalle シャトロワ TOKYO SKYTREE(R) tin: three kinds of strawberry milk chocolate SKYTREE CAFE 350 Strawberry milk float 【Goods】 Maison de FLEUR ・Strawberry frilled-handle square tote bag ・Strawberry pouch ご当地ピンズプラス Shizuoka “Strobear” plush 【Workshops】 元祖食品サンプル屋 Food sample making experience: strawberry panna cotta 貴和製作所 Strawberry chocolate key holder made with UV-LED resin ◆Strawberry POP UP A Strawberry POP UP will be held at Tokyo Skytree Town B3F, Oshiage Station concourse. A total of five shops, including limited-time shops and popular Tokyo Solamachi stores, will appear. Enjoy strawberry sweets here as well! Period: January 9 (Fri)–January 29 (Thu), 2026 Time: 11:00～21:00 Location: East Yard B3F Special Venue Participating shops　苺のワルツ、染み込みスイーツＱua(クア)、KOKOKOバウムクーヘン、ストロベリーマニア、チーズガーデン ◆Strawberry Marché The popular event of the Strawberry Fair, “Strawberry Marché,” will be held again this year. Period: January 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun), 2026 Time: 10:00～18:00 Location: Tokyo Solamachi, West Yard 2F, Food Marché Special Venue ・澤光青果 Event: Strawberry buffet Fee: ¥1,500 A buffet where you can lavishly enjoy three kinds of strawberries. ・二木の菓子 Event: Strawberry cotton candy sale Fee: ¥200 Selling large, strawberry-flavored cotton candy for a limited time. ◆Tokyo Skytree Town(R) Strawberry Fair × VEE Collaboration Event A collaboration campaign between Tokyo Skytree Town’s Strawberry Fair and Sony Music’s virtual talent project “VEE” has been decided! A limited unit “Pakutto Seven” consisting of seven talents from “VEE” will perform the Strawberry Fair campaign song “すとろべりべりぐー”. The song is scheduled to be released on various digital music distribution services from 0:00 on January 9, 2026! In addition, during the campaign period, if you purchase “Strawberry Fair” products at participating stores, you will receive an event-exclusive original coaster. Period: January 9 (Fri)–March 1 (Sun), 2026 Location: Participating stores in Tokyo Solamachi ※Please check the official Tokyo Solamachi website to be published on January 9 (Fri) for participating stores. 【Purchase benefits】 Purchase applicable products at participating stores to receive one original coaster. ※Limited quantities; available while supplies last. ※You cannot choose the coaster design. ※For details, please check the official website

One of Tokyo’s premier plum-blossom spots, boasting around 670 trees: about 280 red and about 390 white! The Setagaya Ume Festival is held at Hanegi Park in Setagaya, Tokyo. At peak bloom, about 280 red and about 390 white plum trees—around 670 in total—color the park. Many events will be held mainly on weekends and holidays this year as well, and various souvenirs are scheduled to be sold. ※For details, please check the official website.

“Kishu Umeshu Festival 2026,” where you can enjoy 100 exquisite umeshu from Wakayama Prefecture, will be held again this year at Asakusa’s “Ume to Hoshi”! This “Umeshu Festival” is a collaboration between Nanki Mirai Co., Ltd. in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture—the home of umeshu—and Asakusa’s “Ume to Hoshi.” The first edition was held in 2024, and this time marks the third. You can fully savor 100 luxurious varieties of Kishu umeshu. Why not take this opportunity to stop by? ◆ As many kinds as possible! “Drink-Lover Course” You can drink any umeshu you like, in the amount you like, as much as you like. Recommended for those who want to try as many as possible of the 100 varieties. Time limit: ＜30 minutes＞. The time is limited, but why not take it slow and enjoy it like a tasting? ・30-minute course: 2,400 yen (tax included) ◆ New encounters! “Umeshu Omikuji” Following Asakusa Ume to Hoshi’s specialty “Otomomikuji Set Meal,” where the set contents are decided by drawing an “omikuji,” your umeshu is decided by the “Umeshu Omikuji”! “With 100 kinds, I can’t choose…!” This luck-based method is recommended for such people. You might have an unexpected encounter with something you wouldn’t usually choose! Of course, you can draw again. ・Umeshu Omikuji (1 glass): 600 yen (tax included) ・Umeshu Omikuji (3 glasses): 1,400 yen (tax included) ◆ And more We also offer single pours and tasting flights that let you carefully choose from the 100 varieties. Non-alcoholic options are available too, so feel free to drop by and enjoy a small festival mood. ・Choose by yourself (1 glass): 700 yen (tax included) ・Choose by yourself (3 glasses): 1,700 yen (tax included) ※Please check the official website for details.

Enjoy one of the largest plum blossom displays among the nine Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens! When Mukojima Hyakkaen first opened in the late Edo period, about 360 plum trees were planted, and it was cherished as a famous plum-viewing spot known as "Shin Umeyashiki." Today, you can still view more than 20 varieties, including 鴛鴦（えんおう）・紅千鳥（べにちどり）・藤牡丹（ふじぼたん）しだれ・冬至梅（とうじばい）・白加賀（しろかが）. Timed to the peak bloom, we will hold events where you can enjoy Edo culture along with the plum blossoms. Spend a refined moment in early spring at Mukojima Hyakkaen, savoring the fragrance of plums and the atmosphere of Edo. Details 1. Composing poems on plums　※Canceled in case of severe weather Date and time: Every day during the period, 9:00–17:00 Place: Azumaya (arbor) beside the wisteria trellis Content: Guests write haiku and waka on the theme of "plum" on tanzaku paper strips. Participation fee: Free (garden admission charged separately)   2. Edo street performance　※Canceled in case of rain Date and time: Sat, Feb 7 and Mon (holiday), Feb 23 at 11:40, 13:00, and 15:00 (about 30 minutes each) Place: Plaza in front of the shop Content: Performances of street arts such as Daikokumai and hōkagei (放下芸). Performers: Asakusa Zatsugeidan（あさくさざつげいだん） Viewing fee: Free (garden admission charged separately) How to view: Free viewing on the day Asakusa Zatsugeidan（あさくさざつげいだん） A research and performance group launched in Showa 60 (1985) with the aim of "having fun with street performance." Under the guidance of the late Hiroshi Sakano, they both inherit his arts—such as the toad-oil hawker, candy seller, and banana peddler—and work on revivals of the peep-show and rokurokubi (sideshow). Since Heisei 13 (2001), centering on the auspicious art harukoma, they have also taken on door-to-door and procession-style performances. Once a year, they stage a theater performance exploring Japanese street arts. 3. Suzume-odori (Sparrow Dance)　※Canceled in case of rain Date and time: Sun, Feb 8 and Sun, Feb 22 at 13:00 and 15:00 (about 30 minutes each) Place: Plaza in front of the shop Content: A performance of "suzume-odori," which originated in Sendai—the hometown of the garden’s first owner, Sahara Kiku’u（きくう）—and also appears in "Hokusai Manga（ほくさいまんが）" by the ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai（かつしかほくさい）, who has ties to Sumida City. Performers: 福来雀（ふっくらすずめ） Viewing fee: Free (garden admission charged separately) How to view: Free viewing on the day [Performer profile] 福来雀（ふっくらすずめ） A group mainly of Sendai natives, active in Tokyo to promote "suzume-odori."   4. Tea ceremony Date and time: Sat, Feb 14 and Sun, Feb 15, 11:00–16:00 (about 30 minutes per session, 10 sessions in total) Place: 御成座敷 Content: A tea-service (temae) demonstration and matcha will be offered by the Mukojima Hyakkaen Tea Gathering. Capacity: 13 people per session (first-come, first-served on the day) Participation fee: 1,500 yen per seat (garden admission charged separately) How to participate: Register in front of 御成座敷 from 10:30 to 15:30 (closes when full)   5. Wild plant watching　※Canceled in case of rain Date and time: Sat, Feb 21 at 11:40 and 14:40 (about 60 minutes each)　 Content: Observe wild plants in the garden with commentary by the lecturer. Lecturer: Mr. Wakabayashi Yoshiki（わかばやしよしき） (plant researcher) Capacity: 20 people per session (first-come, first-served on the day) Participation fee: Free (garden admission charged separately) How to participate: Register at the plaza in front of the shop from 10 minutes before the start time   6. Garden Stroll～How to Enjoy Mukojima Hyakkaen～　※Cancelled in case of rain Date and time：February 15 (Sun) 10:00, 13:00（about 45 minutes） Content：Guided by staff, we will stroll around the garden while introducing ways to enjoy Mukojima Hyakkaen’s unique flowers and garden scenery. Capacity：20 people（first-come, first-served on the day） Participation fee：Free（admission fee required separately） How to participate：Reception beside the Service Center starting 10 minutes before the start Other ※Regarding decisions to cancel due to rain or severe weather for each event In case of cancellation, we will make an announcement on Mukojima Hyakkaen’s official X（formerly Twitter）. If you have any questions, please contact the Mukojima Hyakkaen Service Center.

The TV anime "Fate/strange Fake" × THE Chara CAFE is OPEN at Sunshine City Alpa 3F "Sunshine City SOLARIUM"! Inside the café, new merchandise from the TV anime "Fate/strange Fake" will be on sale. It's an event fans can enjoy, so why not take this opportunity to stop by? ※For details, please check the official website.

Collaboration goods for "すみっコぐらし" × "歌舞伎座" now on sale! A limited-time POP UP STORE will be held. At "東京駅一番街 東京キャラクターストリートK階段下ワゴン＆オンラインプラザ" and "松竹歌舞伎屋本舗GINZA KABUKIZA 木挽町広場店", as well as the online store "松竹歌舞伎屋本舗", collaboration goods "すみっコぐらし×歌舞伎座" featuring the slightly negative yet unique "すみっコ" and "歌舞伎座" will be released. This collaboration will roll out many new items using newly drawn illustrations of すみっコぐらし×歌舞伎座. Some items from the "すみっコぐらし×歌舞伎" series will also be available. During the event period, novelty gifts will be distributed exclusively at two stores within 東京キャラクターストリート: "すみっコぐらし×歌舞伎座 POP UP STORE" and "すみっコぐらしshop 東京駅店".

The Great Tamagotchi Exhibition will be held at the Roppongi Museum. The handheld digital pet “Tamagotchi,” released by Bandai in 1996, became a huge craze, especially among high school girls at the time, and sparked a social phenomenon in Japan and abroad. Since then, keeping pace with the times, a total of 38 models have been released featuring infrared communication (2004), a color LCD (2008), a touch LCD (2021), and Wi‑Fi functionality (2023), and it is now available in more than 50 regions worldwide. On July 31, 2025, cumulative domestic and overseas shipments surpassed 100 million units. This exhibition is a commemorative event celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi’s birth. Not only does it look back over 30 years, but through experiences that feel as if you’ve stepped inside a Tamagotchi, it delves into the charm of the quirky and adorable creature known as “Tamagotchi.” Why not take this opportunity to visit? ◆ Collaboration Café To commemorate the Great Tamagotchi Exhibition, a collaboration café will be held at the Roppongi Museum. ◆ Lab Tama It has also been decided to install “Lab Tama,” where you can download exclusive items for the Great Tamagotchi Exhibition! Don’t miss your chance to get limited items at the venue! * The Lab Tama installed at the “Great Tamagotchi Exhibition” is configured to allow only the download of limited items in order to alleviate congestion. * For details, please check the official website.  

About 30,000 people attended last time! The event bringing together around 25 popular bakeries from across the country is getting an upgrade! “Futako-Tamagawa Select Bakery 2026,” an event in collaboration with “Select Bakery,” where you can purchase breads from popular bakeries nationwide, will be held. “Select Bakery” is a project co-created by Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd., which operates Tsutaya Books and TSUTAYA nationwide, and Emiko Yashiro, a food editor at atrio Co., Ltd., who has introduced popular food and lifestyle content in magazines and books and sparked numerous trends. With the concept “A journey to meet bread,” they carefully curate popular bakeries across Japan from an editor’s perspective. A hallmark is the chance to discover bakeries that are rarely seen at other events or fairs. At its inaugural run in January 2025, about 30,000 visitors came over three days, and “Futako-Tamagawa Select Bakery” was well received among bread lovers. For its second edition, renowned and popular shops from across the country that are hard to encounter at other events will gather once again. In addition to must‑line‑up favorites like ＜COQUELICOT ROUGE（コクリコルージュ）＞ and ＜HAL‘S BAGEL.（ハルズベーグル）＞, there will be breads available only at “Futako-Tamagawa Select Bakery” that are not offered at the bakeries’ actual stores—exclusive flavors prepared just for here. Furthermore, this year will feature hands‑on content that both adults and children can enjoy, such as “こどもパンマルシェ.” Why not take this opportunity to stop by? ■CONCENT MARKET（コンセントマーケット）　Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture ＜Concent Market＞ is a hugely popular bakery that ranks No. 1 within Nishinomiya City on Google review rankings and is among Hyogo Prefecture’s Top 10 for popular bread. Founded on the concept of “bread that creates communication,” it was born from the desire to connect people through meaningful bread—like an outlet connects—rather than just serving delicious loaves. Using domestically produced wheat, their breads undergo long, low‑temperature fermentation and center on hard‑style loaves that let you fully savor the aroma and umami of wheat, with a highly refined lineup. The more you chew, the more the flavor unfolds—a simple yet deeply satisfying taste. ■HAL‘S BAGEL.（ハルズベーグル）　Meguro, Tokyo First appearance at a bread event! A hot new shop that just opened in November 2025. A takeout‑only store born as the second location of the popular bagel café in Ikejiri‑Ohashi, ＜H.A.L.cafe＞. A bakery dedicated to “NY bagels,” rare in Japan, refined to suit the Japanese palate. Made with Hokkaido wheat, they feature a densely packed, “chewy” texture; the more you chew, the more the wheat’s sweetness spreads. Classics like plain and salted butter are executed exceptionally well. With playful flavor lineups and a polished aesthetic, it’s a bagel brand currently drawing lots of attention. ■COQUELICOT ROUGE（コクリコルージュ）　Ise City, Mie Prefecture A bakery that’s like a croissant museum, boasting an overwhelming variety of inventive croissants. Not only adorable to look at, but the flavors and the crisp‑and‑fluffy texture are superb! As for other familiar classics, depending on the type, multiple kinds of flour and butter—carefully selected to meet the chef’s standards—are chosen and used appropriately, with attention paid even to the water. It’s brimming with delightful surprises. ■LOTUS Coffee Beans（ロータス コーヒー ビーンズ）　Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture A specialty coffee shop in Kobe pairs perfectly with bread! This specialty coffee shop in Rokko, Kobe is renowned for its “roasting that draws out sweetness”, finely adjusting the heat and finish to suit each bean’s character. The beans, carefully roasted in a small workshop, are free of off-flavors and distinguished by a long-lasting aromatic finish. Beloved by locals, the shop recommends the optimal beans to match your preferences, making the very act of choosing coffee a pleasure. ■「Children’s Bread Marche」 A bread market where kids can shop on their own debuts! The “Children’s Bread Marche”, where kids can experience “bread shopping”, makes its first appearance. With bread tickets in hand, they can choose the breads they want to eat from rows upon rows of loaves. It’s also perfect for a first shopping experience. Starting with the hugely popular Toyama bakery ＜パンダパンダ＞, we’ve put together a special lineup of cute, mini-sized breads for children. Many “Instagrammable” breads that are easy for little hands to choose—and that even adults will want—will be on display. Through the excitement of choosing for themselves and encounters with delicious bread, we offer memories you can make only at 「二子玉川セレクトベーカリー 2026」. ※Please check the official website for details. arrow_forward_ios Read more Play 00:00 00:25 01:20 Mute  

Focus on Tobu-exclusive gourmet using seasonal ingredients! Sweets made with Hokkaido milk are also available! The “Gurumeguri Winter Great Hokkaido Fair” will be held at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store. Some shops will rotate between the first and second weeks, with about 90 shops participating in total. Highlights include Tobu-exclusive gourmet items made with seasonal ingredients! Enjoy bento generously topped with king crab from Nemuro and a luxurious pizza featuring rich wild fugu. In addition, a wide variety of sweets made with Hokkaido milk will be offered. Why not stop by on this occasion? ※ Please understand that items may sell out. ※ Photos are for illustrative purposes. ※ Some ingredients may be sourced from outside Hokkaido.

Invisible measurements hidden in everyday life We live surrounded by invisible measurements. When you hear “measurement,” you might picture measuring length with a ruler or weighing something on a scale. In fact, in the modern society we live in, everything around us—air, light, temperature, human movement, and more—is being “measured” without us realizing it. The “Invisible Measurements Exhibition,” organized by Azbil, is a special exhibition that shines a light on such measurements that blend into our daily lives.

Ice cream is for cold winters! Sweets × ice collaborations gather in Shinjuku! The ice cream expo “あいぱく®”, which brings together carefully selected local ice creams from across Japan, will, this winter, return after five years with a winter edition! For 10 days from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 18, 2026, “冬のあいぱく(R) Premium TOKYO 2026” will be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, Sankaku Hiroba (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). This edition will focus on premium ice creams best enjoyed in winter, lining up many “new-sensation menus unique to winter” that combine sweets and ice cream. Unlike summer ice treats, we will offer hybrid ice creams that pair confections and sweets with ice cream, as well as menus that highlight the warm × cold contrast. We will provide added value available only in winter that previous ice cream events did not offer. Furthermore, each store will leverage its unique techniques and creativity to develop original, winter-only menus under the theme of “winter ice.” Why not take this opportunity to visit? Perk: The first 1,500 visitors each day will receive an original commemorative wristband (10 colors, changing daily). ※Please check the official website for details.