Month: February 2026

Kärcher Japan will release the SE 2 series of household carpet rinse cleaners on February 10. This cleaner can wash even the internal fibers by suctioning dirt that has been lifted up by the cleaning water with water. Large items such as car seats, mattresses, and sofas can be washed with water. The SE 2…

Fare: (same price for adult/child) ［For 3 days] 10,000 yen ［For 5 days] 12,050 yen Sales locations: Major JR stations, travel centers, and major travel agencies nationwide Winter 2026 Sales period: November 27, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 The Seishun 18 Ticket is a product…

(season of) winter Launch period: November 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Limited express trains including the Shinkansen are not available, and a fare is required in addition to the fare when using this service. However, only when there are reciprocal departures and arrivals within…

Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Charm Book” on March 11. The price is 3190 yen. The long-awaited collaboration between the French chic Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty on the theme of strawberries. The charms are made of luxurious quilted fabric and embroidered with fluffy material, and the strawberry’s stem…

Both the average monthly frequency of credit card use and the average monthly amount spent on credit cards increased The average monthly frequency of use of the credit card used most frequently was 15.6 times, and the average monthly amount spent was approximately 90,000 yen, both up from the previous year. Survey Summary Survey Period:…

Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Plush Charm Book” on March 11. The price is 3190 yen. Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty have collaborated on the long-awaited “strawberry” theme. This face-shaped plush charm has Kitty’s ribbon earrings as strawberries, and the ribbon that resembles a strawberry’s stem is symbolic of…

AirAsia will launch a new route between Kansai International Airport (KIX), Taiwan, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 15. This route will be operated by AirAsia Malaysia, which will utilize its outbound and inbound rights to operate daily flights between the above three cities. In addition, to commemorate the new service between Kansai International Airport…

Todaiji Temple and Kintetsu Miyako Hotels have announced plans to build an accommodation facility in a corner of the historic site “Todaiji Temple Old Precincts. Construction will begin in January 2027. Located a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and adjacent to Nara Park, the hotel is planned to have low-rise buildings dispersed and arranged…

Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Multi Case Book” on March 11. It is priced at 4059 yen and comes in two colors, pink and red. Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty collaborated on this notebook-type multi-case with a “strawberry” theme. The set includes a zippered clear pocket bound with a…

Haneda Airport Garden has announced new stores and relocated and renovated stores for February through early July. New stores include the Kyoto ramen store “Menya Yuko” opening in March, “HERZ” on April 29, “Motherhouse” in early May, and a leather goods store in early July, and “Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA,” which has also opened at…