Heso Production will release the “Soft Mascot Black” version of Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in late June. The price is 1,100 yen. A black version of the face-shaped mascot, measuring 75 mm in diameter and 20 mm thick. It features a soft, squishy, and springy texture made of polyurethane, and…
Month: June 2026
JATA Announces New Leadership Structure; Yuji Hara, Chairman of Kaze Travel Agency, Named 14th Chairman
On June 17, the Japan Association of Travel Agents announced its new leadership structure. Yuji Hara, Representative Director and Chairman of Kaze Travel Agency, will assume the position of 14th Chairman. Mr. Hara graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Keio University in March Showa 57. After joining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that…
Wagon service on the Sanyo Shinkansen to end; mobile ordering to take over starting in October. With the introduction of the top-tier “Supreme Class” seating…
With the introduction of the “Supreme Class” on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, JR Central and JR West will discontinue the onboard sales service provided by trolleys on the Sanyo Shinkansen as of October 1 and fully transition to a mobile ordering service that allows passengers to place orders using their own smartphones or…
July 25: Hotel Terrace The Garden Mito, located a 1-minute walk from the station, is now offering an accommodation package that includes reserved seating for the “Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Festival”
Premium Table Seating × Deluxe Twin Room (1 night, 2 meals included) Rate: 150,000 yen per room Plan Details: ・Premium Table Seating (up to 4 people) ・Deluxe Twin Room (44.5 m², accommodates up to 4 adults) ・Early check-in from 12:00 p.m. (normally from 3:00 p.m.) ・Shuttle service to the venue (shared ride) ・Dinner at the…
“Miina,” one of Tohoku’s largest water play areas featuring a water play zone and a giant ball pit, has opened. Hanatopia Iwanuma has undergone a complete renovation.
Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, will open “miiina” (7-1 Raijin, Misekiyoshi, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture), a new community hub centered around a children’s playground, on June 19. This facility is a complete renovation of the former “Hanatopia Iwanuma.” Spanning a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, it features one of the largest water play zones…
“Splash Carnival,” one of the largest water play areas in the Kanto region. Featuring six types of pools and slides, this summer also includes a collaboration with “Crayon Shin-chan.”
A leisure facility operated by Sagami Lake Resort, part of the Fuji-Q Group “Sagamiko MORI MORI” (1634 Wakayagi, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will open “Splash Carnival,” the Kanto region’s largest water play area with a total area of approximately 5,000 m², on June 27. This season, the park is running a joint promotion…
“Rainy Day Shoulder Bag” Supervised by Wpc. On Sale Today! Quickly store your wet umbrella—features a water-repellent finish and an insulated pocket
Takarajimasha is releasing its brand mook, “Created in Collaboration with Wpc.! A Book of Shoulder Bags to Make Rainy Days Fun,” today, June 18. The price is 4,389 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This issue includes a special gift: a carefully crafted shoulder bag produced in collaboration with “Wpc.,” a…
7-Eleven Exclusive “Esther Bunny” Fluffy Vanity Set & Charm Pouch, On Sale July 21
Takarajimasha will simultaneously release the “Esther Bunny Fluffy Vanity Pouch” (3,498 yen) and the “Esther Bunny Fluffy Face Pouch That Attaches to Your Bag!” (3,289 yen) on July 21. These items will be available exclusively through Takarajima Channel, 7-Eleven, and Seven Net Shopping. Two types of pouches featuring the face of “Esther Bunny,” a popular…
The “74th Ise Grand Shrine National Fireworks Festival” will be held on July 18. Tickets are now on sale for this spectacular event featuring approximately 8,400 fireworks, with pyrotechnicians competing against one another.
The event organizing committee, led by Ise City in Mie Prefecture, will hold the “74th Ise Jingu Dedicatory National Fireworks Festival” on July 18. The venue is the banks of the Miyagawa River (upstream from Watarai Bridge), and the fireworks will be launched from 7:20 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place rain…
The “Miffy” Large Insulated Bag (shopping cart size) goes on sale today. Perfect for summer outings, too!
Takarajimasha will release the “Miffy Insulated BIG Shopping Bag (Cashier Basket Size) BOOK” today, June 18. The price is 4,235 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This large-capacity bag can hold plenty of food and drinks, measuring approximately 55 × 21.5 × 26 cm (width × depth × height). Place it…