JR West will release “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticketless” on December 26. The period of use is from January 13 to March 20, 2026. This product offers limited express fares from Osaka/Shin-Osaka to major sightseeing spots for a number of points equivalent to up to 60% off regular fares. The product is available only through…
Month: December 2025
Driving from Tokyo to Kobe with Toyota’s new generation EV “bZ4X” with a cruising range of 746km without recharging. Experience the long drive performance that recorded 9.4km/kWh of electricity consumption!
However, the situation for electric vehicles has changed dramatically in recent years. While there are compact electric vehicles with a short cruising range mainly for shopping and commuting, there are also cars with large battery capacity and increased charging efficiency, making long-distance travel less of a concern. I’m not sure if I’m tired or sleepy…
JR West releases “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” for unlimited rides on Shinkansen and Shinkansen lines today. Also for spring vacation trips.
On December 26, JR West will release “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket,” which allows unlimited travel on all JR West lines including Shinkansen and limited express trains. This is a special ticket that can be purchased using accumulated WESTER points. It allows unlimited rides on ordinary trains (including Shinkaisoku and Kaisoku) on all JR West…
Mitsui Outlet Park, up to 80% off sale starting today! Fukubukuro also on sale at 14 locations nationwide “SUPER OUTLET SALE
Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management will hold its semi-annual “SUPER OUTLET SALE” at 14 Mitsui outlet parks nationwide from December 26 to January 18, 2026. The targeted facilities are Sapporo Kitahiroshima, Sendai Port, Kisarazu, Iruma, Makuhari, Tama Minami-Osawa, Yokohama Bayside, Hokuriku Oyabe, Okazaki, Jazz Dream Nagashima, Shiga Ryuoh, Osaka Kadoma, Marine Pia Kobe, and Kurashiki. Popular…
Lalaport to Hold “Year-End Countdown Sale” at 20 Facilities Nationwide Starting Today. Save on shopping ahead of the New Year’s sales!
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport will hold “LaLaport Countdown Sale” at 20 facilities nationwide. The period is from today, December 26 to December 31. Ahead of the “Lalaport Bargain” starting on New Year’s Day, this year-end sale is an opportunity to be among the first to buy seasonal items at special prices that can be used…
Kinokuniya” big tote with a wintery checkered pattern is included as a supplement. The February issue of Otona Muse is on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 issue of “Otona MUSE” today, December 26. The price is 1,750 yen. The special supplement is a shopping bag created in collaboration with Kinokuniya and JOURNAL STANDARD L’ESSAGE. The large size of approximately 41 x 17 x 42 cm (W x D x H) allows for plenty of space,…
Seven limited edition Kinokuniya cold/warm pouches and bags are included in the supplement! Otona Muse February extra issue is on sale today! Collaboration with “Journal Standard Lesage
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 extra issue of “Otona MUSE” today, December 26. It will be priced at 1,850 yen and will be available exclusively at Seven-Eleven and Seven Net Shopping. The special supplement of the extra issue is a two-piece set of a cold/insulated pouch and tote bag collaborated by Kinokuniya and JOURNAL…
UNIQLO launches “Lovebu” sweatshirt today! Collared half-zip sweatshirts in 3 colors “UNIQLO Year-End Festival” is also underway
UNIQLO will release today, December 26, a half-zip sweatshirt in collaboration with “The Monsters,” a popular series by toy brand POP MART. The character is created by picture book author and artist Kasing Lung, and is a small group of elves who call the Scandinavian forests home. Following the summer release of T-shirts, the new…
Nozomi” Shinkansen has no non-reserved seats from today. Reservations for reserved seats are required.
JR Tokai and JR West will operate the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” bullet trains with all seats reserved during the year-end and New Year holidays. The period covered is from December 26 to January 4, 2026. During major holidays (GW, Obon, year-end and New Year holidays), when the number of passengers is particularly concentrated,…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] A tour full of food and experiences! JAL flight attendants take a trip to “Miharashi Farm” in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, to delight the senses!
Soba Making Experience We visited “Soba Restaurant Meijin-tei”. The soba makers at Meijin-tei pride themselves on their handmade soba made from 100% locally grown brown buckwheat (buckwheat seeds), milled on a millstone and roller mill! You can taste not only Seiro-soba, but also Meijin-tei Gyoja-soba and Juwari-soba, as well as exquisite grilled rice balls and…