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2026 Christmas holiday preparations in Japan

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By ~~mid-October~~ late October 2026, the scope of seasonal holiday offerings in Japan continued to expand across the hospitality and food sectors. Following earlier announcements from luxury hotels and retailers, new seasonal collections have been unveiled. Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel has opened reservations for its Christmas Cake Collection, which includes assortments and a Bûche de Noël. Baskin-Robbins is introducing character-themed ice cream cakes featuring designs from Pokémon, Sanrio, and Universal Studios Japan, as well as a chocolate option supervised by Godiva. Kintetsu is debuting approximately 65 items under the theme ‘DEAR ME, HAPPY CHRISTMAS,’ featuring luxury pistachio options and premium cakes utilizing ‘Amarin’ strawberries. Additionally, The Strings Omotesando has announced a ‘White Pearl Noel Afternoon Tea,’ offering strawberry-themed sweets and savory dishes inspired by winter landscapes. In Yokohama, the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering three types of cakes, including a new chocolate cake named ‘Sillage’, alongside stollen and themed cookies. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is launching a Christmas afternoon tea featuring a matcha and yuzu Mont Blanc. Other Yokohama establishments, including the Hyatt Regency and The Westin, are also presenting diverse lineups. In Tokyo, the Palace Hotel Tokyo has unveiled nine varieties, including the ‘Decoration de Noel’ mousse box, while Hotel New Otani Makuhari is promoting its ‘Super Series’ featuring Amaou strawberries and mask melon. In Osaka, luxury hotels have also entered the seasonal market. Imperial Hotel Osaka is introducing an 11-item lineup, highlighted by the ‘Splendido Noel,’ a limited edition cake featuring Valrhona 66% dark chocolate, mascarpone, Tahitian vanilla, and pistachio, with only 25 units available. The hotel is also offering affordable 1,200 yen individual cakes, including a traditional shortcake and a new blonde chocolate mousse option, alongside seasonal stollen. pistachio. Four Seasons Hotel ~~Osaka, led by Executive Pastry Chef Hafiz Lazari,~~ Osaka will offer three main cakes starting October 15, including an Amaou strawberry shortcake, a seven-layer ‘Forêt Noire’ chocolate mousse cake, and a caramel and hazelnut Bûche de Noël, alongside traditional panettone and spiced stollen. Regional and specialty offerings are also diversifying. In Shizuoka, Ichigo BonBon Izu no Kuni Factory is offering a premium tree-shaped cake containing approximately 150 local strawberries. In Izu, TAMAGOYA is utilizing local ‘Hinode eggs’ for its cake lineup. 15.

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