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Month: April 2026
Suica no Penguin” is finally in its last year. Special site with information on past merchandise, the latest merchandise still available, and fan appreciation events.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has released a special website for the Suica penguin, which is scheduled to graduate at the end of March 2027. It will include a section looking back at past merchandise that has appeared over the past 25 years, introduction of the latest merchandise that can still be purchased, and…
3COINS, the latest “room drying items”. Folding stand / Hanger for easy hood drying / Portable dryer, etc.
3COINS has released its new “Wood Laundry Series. It features a white and wood grain design that blends in with the space and can be compactly stored when not in use. The lineup includes a parasol-shaped “Foldable Clothes Drying Stand” (3,850 yen), which is airy and easy to dry indoors, and a “《Water Repellent Finish》…
JR Bus Tohoku launches “Grand Dream” vehicles on the Sendai – Tokyo metropolitan area route. Equipped with cradle-like comfortable cradle seats
JR Bus Tohoku will begin operating some of its Sendai-Metropolitan area route services on April 1 using “Grandream” vehicles. The Grand Reem is equipped with “cradle seats,” in which the footrest lifts up in tandem with the backrest. The cradle seats are designed to provide cradle-like seating comfort, allowing passengers to relax even on long…
Workman restocks recovery wear. Short-sleeved type that was out of stock and 990 yen inner wear that appeared for the first time.
Workman will restock its “MEDiHEAL” recovery wear in April. Although there had been temporary shortages, mainly in the Kanto region, approximately 4 million items, including the latest popular item, “short-sleeved shirts,” and “innerwear” released in April, will be sold sequentially at stores nationwide. Men’s and women’s MEDIHEAL ROOM long-sleeved shirts and MEDIHEAL ROOM long pants…
Hello Kitty and Familia collaborate for the first time on “Fami-chan” birthday. Announced photo session, cafe, custom smartphone cases, etc.
Familia will release its first collaboration items with Sanrio’s popular character “Hello Kitty” on April 3. Events will be held in Kobe and Tokyo. A total of 21 items for both children and adults will be available, including bags, pouches, clothing, stationery, and other items made of original cut jacquard fabrics featuring the “apple,” one…
Jetstar’s “Happy Easter Sale” starts tomorrow for 15 routes in Japan from 3,000 yen one-way. Also 5 routes in Asia from 8,000 yen one way.
Jetstar Japan will hold a “Happy Easter Sale” with fares starting at 3,000 yen one-way for 15 routes in Japan and 8,000 yen one-way for 5 routes in Asia. The sale period is from April 2 at 12:00 to April 8 at 16:59. The sale is limited to the number of seats and the day…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters: Delivering the Deliciousness of Aomori Apples to the Whole Country! Frozen apple sweets developed by young female employees
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari takes over “Matsunoi” inn in Mizukami Onsen and reopens in August. Following Ikaho, it will be the second Premium Series inn in Gunma.
GENSEN HOLDINGS, operator of the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group, announced on April 1 that it has acquired Matsunoi Matsunoi (551 Yubara, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture) as a new property in Mizukami Onsen, Gunma Prefecture, and has taken over management operations of the property. The building will be renovated, and it is scheduled to open around…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe, Up to 21% off 2 meals per night. All-you-can-eat buffet of sea bream & abalone
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Spring/Summer Fair,” a special sale for GW and summer vacation travel reservations, until April 20. By using Rakuten Coupon and Inn Coupon distributed during the period, you can save up to 21% off accommodation plans. Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe (2-1-1 Sakuragi-cho, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture),…