I had some business to take care of in Frankfurt, Germany. Although the high-speed train ride from Paris to Frankfurt takes about four hours, I decided to drive. That’s because I wanted to stop at two towns along the Moselle River on the way back. After finishing my business in Frankfurt, I headed first to…
Month: June 2026
Lottery-based sales for official parking spaces at the “Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display” have begun via Ticket Pass. Approximately 12,000 parking spaces are available over two days.
Nokisaki, the operator of the official parking lot sales platform “Ticket Pass,” has begun accepting lottery-based reservations for official parking spaces at the “Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display.” The application period runs from 11:00 a.m. on June 19 to 11:59 p.m. on June 24. Winners will be announced around 2:00 p.m. on July 1. The…
Rakuten Travel’s “Special Coupon Week” Offers Up to 30% Off Travel Bookings. Get Great Deals on Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic Osaka, and Disney Parks Overseas
Rakuten Travel is holding a “Special Coupon Week” event through 9:59 a.m. on June 30, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. Starting June 19, the company is distributing a limited number of coupons that can be used for domestic accommodations, Rakuten Pack (transportation + accommodation), car rentals, and sightseeing experiences (activity reservations)….
“Piyorin” 15th Anniversary Memorial Book Now on Sale. Includes a plush charm and squishy stickers.
Takarajimasha will release the “Piyorin 15th Anniversary Memorial Book,” produced in collaboration with JR Tokai Food Service, on July 27. The price is 3,160 yen. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of “Piyorin,” a popular Nagoya-born dessert, a special mook has been released featuring plush charms and squishy stickers as bonus items. The cute, round charm…
JR Tokai Tours Launches “Summer Travel Clearance Sale—Exclusive for Sunday–Thursday Departures!” Offering Great Deals on Shinkansen and Hotel Reservations
JR Tokai Tours will hold its “Summer Travel Clearance Sale—Exclusive for Departures Sunday Through Thursday!” from 1:00 p.m. on June 19 to 8:00 p.m. on June 29, offering great deals on Shinkansen and hotel reservations. For this sale, we are offering the “EX Travel Pack”—a package combining Shinkansen and hotel accommodations—at a special sale price,…
[July 2026 Edition] A Comprehensive Guide to Fireworks Festivals Across Japan! Major Events Like the Sumida River Festival Are Coming Up One After Another—Get Your Tickets Early!
Summer 2026 is here, and fireworks season has finally arrived. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the must-see fireworks displays taking place across the country in July. The Kanto region and its surrounding areas will see a concentration of major events on July 25, with the “Sumida River Fireworks Festival”—featuring approximately 20,000…
Miffy and Coleman: Mini Backpack Pouch & Summer-Print Eco-Bag Included as Freebies! *Linen* September Special Issue
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “Linen” on July 21. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue includes a mini backpack pouch—a collaboration between Miffy and the outdoor brand “Coleman”—and a summer-themed eco-bag. The pouch, modeled after Coleman’s popular “Walker” backpack, comes…
The supplement includes a Miffy x Coleman shoulder bag and a clear pouch with a summer design—all in one set! Linen September Issue
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “Linen” on July 21. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement features a shoulder bag and a clear pouch with a summer design, created through a collaboration between Miffy and the outdoor brand “Coleman.” The shoulder bag,…
Yaizu Grand Hotel, One-Night, Two-Meal Buffet Plan. Enjoy the open-air bath with a panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the lounge—all included in the price.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE,” offering great deals on travel reservations, through June 20. The sale features special rates at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, customers can save up to 30%. The “Yaizu Onsen Yaizu Grand Hotel” (1489 Hamatome, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)…
The “66th Mito Komon Festival: Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Festival” will be held on July 25. Early-bird discounts for paid seating are available through June 30.
The Mito Komon Festival Executive Committee will hold the “66th Mito Komon Festival: Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Display” on July 25. The venue is Lake Senba (Senba-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture), and the event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the 26th….