Yoshida Kaban will release PORTER’s new “MONOCHROME” series on January 9. After its release in June last year, the new product has been available only at POP-UPs at some of the country’s leading stores, such as the London-based concept store “Dover Street Market GINZA” and the Canadian select store “HAVEN”. Now, it will be available…
Month: February 2026
Traveloka rewards up to 1,000 yen in PayPay points for travel bookings. through May.
Traveloka Japan is offering PayPay points for travel through May 19 on its Traveloka travel booking service. During the period, if you make a reservation using a coupon distributed through the PayPay app, 10% of the price (up to 1,000 yen worth) will be returned in PayPay points. The first 1,800 customers are eligible, and…
The supplement is a pouch charm and sticker of the first collaboration of “Monchichi”! The February issue of sweet is on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 extra issue of “sweet” today, January 9. The price is 1850 yen. The extra issue includes a plush pouch charm and a set of three stickers, the first collaboration with “Monchichi. The pouch is especially adorable with its fluffy hair and trademark freckles, and is recommended to be kept…
Cherry blossom-themed collection from Disney Store! Plush toys, leisure sheets, cool bags and more!
Disney Store will release a new cherry blossom-themed collection on January 16. Disney Flagship Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort stores, and online stores will begin pre-sales on January 13. The new collection features Winnie the Pooh and Disney characters. The lineup includes plush toys dyed in gentle cherry blossom colors and sundries for spring leisure activities….
Pre-orders for the March issue of sweet, featuring a “snow-burned Hello Kitty” phone grip and stickers, are now available!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “sweet” on February 12. The price is 1,670 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a “snow-burned Hello Kitty” phone grip and sticker set. The motif of the set is Hello Kitty, who has been so engrossed in skiing that she has gotten a clear…
Weekend Ekiben] Shin-Aomori Station “Sanpachi Bento
Aomori Prefecture is famous for its abundant seafood, including tuna from Oma and scallops from Mutsu Bay, as well as squid, flatfish, and whitebait. Many ekiben featuring such abundant seafood are sold at Shin-Aomori Station. This time, I chose the “Sanpachi bento” from among them, which has a slightly unusual name. The name didn’t give…
Snow-burned Kitty’s eye-catching charm/puffed sticker/drawstring pouch are appendices! Sweet March issue, pre-order start!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of “sweet” on February 12. The price is 1,690 yen. The special supplement includes four items in total: a leopard print drawstring pouch with “snow-burned Hello Kitty,” two charms, and a set of plump stickers. The motif is Hello Kitty, who got so absorbed in skiing that she…
Expo helped build momentum for overseas travel,” says Chairman Takahashi, explaining the current situation and outlook for the travel industry at JATA’s New Year’s press conference.
On January 8, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a New Year’s press conference at its headquarters in Tokyo, where Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi explained future initiatives. The following are excerpts from Chairman Takahashi’s comments. Excerpts from the press conference Last year’s major event was the Osaka-Kansai Expo (Japan International Exposition, 2025), the first such…
Crocs, new store in Sunshine City Alta. Opening today, 40% discount on 3 pairs of your choice to celebrate the store opening.
Crocs Japan opened the Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alta store (3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) as a directly managed brand store. The store offers shoes such as the “Classic Clog,” and models worn by the idol group RIIZE are available for a limited time. A “Jibitz Table” where customers can customize their own “Jibitz Charms” will also…
Premium Outlets to Hold Bargain Starting January 16. Up to 80% discount on winter goods and sundries for 10 days.
Mitsubishi Estate and Simon will hold “Premium Outlet Bargain” at premium outlets nationwide from January 16 to 25. A total of over 1,000 stores will participate in the sale, offering up to 80% discount (Sendai Izumi, Sano, Ami, Fukaya Hanazono, Rinku, Kobe Sanda). Winter items and household sundries will be discounted. In addition, during the…