Fujikyu Group’s Fujisanroku Electric Railway (Fujikyu Line) will operate the “Fuji Kaito 85” and “Fuji Kaito 86” on January 1, 2026 as the “Fuji Hatsuhinode” train. Fuji Kaiten No. 85 departs from Shinjuku Station at 04:13 and arrives at Kawaguchiko Station at 06:17. From Kawaguchiko Station, visitors can take the “Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway” (open…
Month: December 2025
Disney Store to release 2026 Fukubukuro, two types of 10,000 yen/3500 yen bags, worth about 3 times the price, including zodiac Mickey/Minnie plush toys.
The Disney Store will begin accepting reservations for the 2026 Fukubukuro (lucky bag) on December 5 at 10:00 a.m. The limited quantities are priced at 10,000 yen for the “Lucky Box 2026” and 3,500 yen for the “Lucky Bag 2026. Each of the items is worth three times the retail price. The contents include a…
JR East begins considering a new sightseeing train using a converted C58 steam locomotive. What are the service sections and when will it start?
On December 3, JR East announced that it will begin studying the possibility of a sightseeing train utilizing a C58 steam locomotive, with the aim of starting operation in the spring of 2029 or later. The train will run between Morioka and Ichinoseki on the Tohoku Main Line, and will be operated as a temporary…
ELECOM, timer-type 6-meal automatic feeder. Provides food to your dog or cat by keeping it fresh even when you are away.
In early December, Elecom will release a timer-type 6-meal automatic feeder that can provide 6 meals for your dog or cat even when you are away. It is priced at 9,980 yen (Elecom Direct Shop price). It has a timer that can be set in 5-minute increments and repeats up to 5 feedings in a…
GRAPHT releases new “PlayStation” and “Toro” tote bags/long T-shirts/pouches. Limited time store at Solamachi.
MSY’s gaming culture brand “GRAPHT” released new items featuring “PlayStation” and “Dokodemo Issho” in conjunction with “PlayStation Day” on December 3 (the release date of the original PlayStation). The lineup is as follows: in addition to GRAPHT’s e-commerce site, it will also be available at the “PlayStation Official Licensed POP UP STORE by GRAPHT in…
Workman’s upcoming “WORKMAN WEEK” will feature a full lineup of winter items. Novelty “Multi-purpose Loose Gadget Pouch” will also be distributed.
Workman will hold “WORKMAN WEEK,” a one-week event featuring hot products and limited production items, from December 5 to 11. Eligible stores are WORKMAN stores nationwide and WORKMAN Plus except in shopping centers. This time, under the theme of “Workman’s high-functional items for the severe winter cold! we have a number of cold-weather items in…
The March issue of InRed comes with a “Miffy” eco bag. The cute crying face is integrated into a drawstring storage pouch.
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of InRed on February 6. The price is 1,690 yen. The special appendix is a cute “Miffy” eco-bag with an all-over original design. The bag is compact, but when unfolded, it is a large size (approx. 42 x 15 x 35 cm) with a generous gusset. The load…
YAZAWA’s “USB Shoe Dryer” that can be brought along on trips or to places of destination. Compact, lightweight and waterproof design
YAZAWA CORPORATION will release the USB Shoe Dryer (TVR75WH) in mid-December, which can be used both in Japan and overseas. This compact shoe dryer can be used anywhere because it is USB powered, and can be carried on trips and on the road. It can dry wet shoes at work or school, or dry washed…
Pre-orders for the March issue of InRed are now available.
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “InRed” on February 6. The price is 1,640 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a corduroy pouch with an embroidered “Miffy” in a cute, dusky pink color. The warm and cozy fabric is soft to the touch, and the zipper pull has white fluffy…
Blue Cave SHIBUYA” lights up from 5:00 p.m. today. This year, a giant snowman will make an appearance.
The Blue Cave SHIBUYA Executive Committee will hold the “Blue Cave SHIBUYA” illumination event from December 4 to 25 (lights will be on from 5:00 to 10:00 pm). This is a winter event in which approximately 900 meters from Shibuya Park Avenue to the zelkova trees in Yoyogi Park are illuminated with blue light. The…