Outdoor Gear from Elecom Elecom, well-known for its PC accessories, has also been involved in the planning and development of outdoor gear. The result is “NESTOUT,” a line centered on mobile batteries with excellent waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant features for outdoor use, alongside other electric-powered products such as LED lanterns and circulators. In this article,…
Month: June 2026
Disney “College Passport” Student Discount Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow. Save Up to 1,900 Yen Exclusively in September
Tokyo Disney Resort will sell the “College Passport (Limited-Time Offer),” a discounted ticket for students, from July 1 to September 30. The pass is valid for park admission from September 1 to 30, and the number of tickets sold per day is limited. This passport is available exclusively to undergraduate and graduate students, junior college…
Passport issuance fees: Starting tomorrow, the price of a 10-year passport will be reduced by 7,000 yen to 8,900 yen. For the time being, there may be long lines at passport offices.
The government will enact the amended Passport Act on July 1. Under the revised Passport Act, passport application fees will be revised, with a 7,000-yen reduction for 10-year passports. The fee for in-person applications will be lowered from 16,300 yen to 9,300 yen, and the fee for online applications will be lowered from 15,900 yen…
It’s Summer Festival time at USJ this year! The 25th Anniversary Summer Event is finally here, featuring a nighttime “Get Soaked” show with Elmo and Kuromi in yukata.
Universal Studios Japan will kick off its summer-only event, “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Grow Up,” on July 1. This summer, USJ will be transformed into a “night festival” atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese festival, with numerous special character greetings and stage shows taking place throughout the park in the cooler evening hours. At…
Osmo Pocket 4P Dual-Lens Gimbal Camera: Specs Roundup. A Vlog Combo with a Remote Control Is Here—a Handy Device for Theme Parks
On June 29, DJI JAPAN officially announced the “Osmo Pocket 4P,” the company’s first pocket gimbal camera equipped with dual lenses. Sales have begun through the official online store and authorized retailers, with the Standard Combo priced at 99,000 yen and the Vlog Combo at 113,300 yen. Travel Watch had just published a hands-on review…
New vehicles for car camping that are making waves at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026. Spotlight on genuine accessories for Toyota-affiliated complete cars, the Mazda CX-5, and the Suzuki Hustler [Vehicles]
Exhibits by Automakers: Toyota, Mazda, and Suzuki The number of people enjoying road trips that make use of RV parks and auto campsites is increasing year by year, and automakers are taking a much more proactive approach to meet these needs. At this event, automakers Mazda and Suzuki exhibited new models customized with an outdoor…
JICA Networking Fair in Fall 2026 (Corporate Networking Event) | News & Public Relations
Overview Event Name: JICA Networking Fair in Autumn 2026 (Corporate Networking Event) Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Organizer: JICA Location: MyDome Osaka (Chuo Ward, Osaka City) Key Participants 1. Companies and Organizations: 50 companies and organizations We are inviting companies and organizations interested in the following to participate. ・Hosting internships for JICA…
3,000-Yen Departure Tax: “Why Should Japanese People Pay for Inbound Tourism Measures?” The Barrier of International Rules and the New JESTA System That’s Now in Motion
Why Can’t Departure Taxes Be Higher for Foreigners Only? To put it simply, it is effectively impossible to implement a “dual pricing system” that charges higher rates only to foreigners for departure taxes or international flight facility charges (PSFC). This is due to the “principle of non-discrimination between nationals and non-nationals” enshrined in international treaties….
The Suica Penguin has been turned into Chinese restaurant merchandise. Items include Chinese plates and soup spoons featuring local designs from Tochigi and Kanagawa.
JR East Trading will release a new product featuring a “local Chinese restaurant” theme with the Suica penguin design on July 3. The product will be available at all “TRANIART” stores and at the “TRAINIART JRE MALL” online store, where sales begin at 10:00 a.m. Featuring local designs from Tochigi and Kanagawa Prefectures, the collection…
MUJI Announces Summer “Like Festival.” Starting This Weekend, Items Like Rice Toppings and the Lightweight Cotton Series Will Be on Sale
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, will hold its summer “Like Festival” from July 3 to 13 (online store: July 3 at 10:00 a.m. to July 13 at 10:00 a.m.). During the sale period, eligible items will be sold at discounted prices. The “Saratto Cotton” series of women’s and men’s underwear; seasonal appliances such as…