Takarajimasha will release the “CITEN Multifunctional Smartphone Shoulder Bag BOOK” on July 23. The price is 2,990 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. CITEN, a brand popular for its contemporary casual style, has released a brand-themed magazine. It comes with a smartphone shoulder bag featuring CITEN’s signature quilted fabric and the…
Month: June 2026
Limited-time sale on 5 hotels in Guam with a refund of fuel surcharges. Can be combined with JAL flight deals; valid for summer vacation as well.
Ken Hotel & Resort Holdings is holding a limited-time sale through June 25 for five popular hotels in Guam—the Nikko, PIC Guam, Rihga Royal, Hilton, and The Tsubaki Tower—offering a de facto refund of fuel surcharges. This offer is limited to JAL flights (including award tickets) and can be combined with the “JAL International Flight…
[Hands-On Review] Osmo Pocket 4P Coming Soon: We Tried It Out at DJI’s Headquarters in China
On June 9, I visited DJI’s global headquarters, “DJI Sky City,” in Shenzhen, China. Travel Watch just published a review of the palm-sized gimbal camera “Osmo Pocket 4” in April, but surprisingly, the “Osmo Pocket 4P” is also scheduled to be released soon. The 4P is a higher-end model than the 4, and the actual…
JAL is holding a flash sale on international flights through June 21. Summer round-trip fares to Hawaii start at 125,400 yen, and round-trip fares to Guam start at 85,000 yen, among other deals.
JAL is holding a limited-time sale on international airfares until 11:59 p.m. on June 21. This offer applies to flights taken between June 11 and March 31, 2027. Sale prices start at 125,400 yen for a round-trip ticket to Honolulu, round-trip fares to Guam starting at 85,000 yen, round-trip fares to Hong Kong starting at…
The amphibious bus “Lake Yamanaka’s Kaba” has resumed operations. With the addition of the new “Open KABA” vehicle—the first in six years—the lake dives are now even more thrilling.
Fujikyu Bus will begin operating a new amphibious bus, the “Open KABA (KABA No. 5),” on June 13. This activity, which has been operating since 2011 on Lake Yamanaka—one of the Five Lakes of Mount Fuji—allows visitors to enjoy a cruise with a view of the majestic Mount Fuji while the bus dives into the…
Tokyo Disney Resort Issues Warning About Unofficial Private Tours; Official VIP Tours to See Price Hike in July
As of June 11, Tokyo Disney Resort has issued a warning on its official website advising visitors not to use unofficial private tours. The company reports that it has identified a website on social media offering private tours of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea led by an unofficial guide with no affiliation to the company….
Takarajimasha releases a version of its best-selling “Y’SACCS” bag with an insulated compartment. It converts from a tote to a backpack and offers ample storage space.
Takarajimasha will release “Y’SACCS: The Blockbuster Bag Returns with a New Cooling Feature! 2-Way Shoulder Backpack Book” on July 6. The price is 4,609 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. “Y’SACCS” was launched as the accessories line of “Y’s,” the fashion brand created by world-renowned designer Yohji Yamamoto. We have included…
Ondays: Up to 50% Off in the “Summer Grand Thank You Sale.” Create sunglasses at a great price with your favorite UV-blocking colored lenses.
OWNDAYS is holding its “Summer Grand Thank You Sale” at OWNDAYS stores nationwide and on its online store. The sale runs from June 11 to July 5. We are offering over 150 popular frames at discounts of up to 50%. In-store, we will display eligible items with color-coded stickers (50% off, 30% off, 10% off)…
Atami Hotel New Akao, “Half-Day Stay Plan.” Unlimited hot spring access until 9:00 PM + French dinner included
Hotel New Akao (1993-65 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) has launched a half-day stay plan titled “A Luxurious Atami Stay: Relax with Spectacular Hot Springs and Fine French Cuisine,” which allows guests to enjoy the hotel’s amenities without staying overnight. In addition to a French dinner at “Bonheur,” a restaurant offering panoramic views of Sagami…
Tobu Top Tours: Special Plan for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Enjoy a close-up view from reserved seats on a bridge; 10% off for purchases made by the end of June.
Tobu Top Tours is offering a special viewing package for the “49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival,” which will be held on July 25. Reservations will be accepted on the Tobu Group’s shopping site, “TOBU MALL,” starting at 12:00 p.m. on June 12, with a limited number of seats available. The “Sumida River Walk,” a bridge…