On June 9, JR East released an image of the “QR Ticket,” which it plans to introduce as a short-distance ticket. In May 2024, eight railway companies in the Kanto region, including this company, announced plans to phase out magnetic tickets and replace them with QR code-based tickets. At the time, they had stated that…
Month: June 2026
JR East to trial “Shinkansen e-Ticket Vending Machines” that allow purchases in as little as one minute. To be installed at Omiya and Utsunomiya Stations starting at the end of fiscal year 2026.
JR East will begin testing “Shinkansen e-ticket vending machines (tentative name)” at Omiya Station and Utsunomiya Station around the end of fiscal year 2026. This system allows users to purchase Shinkansen e-tickets in as little as one minute through intuitive operations, without the need to install a dedicated app or complete any prior registration—making it…
JR East to Launch “Luna Azul” Night Express Service in Fiscal Year 2027. Carrying on the Legacy of Sleeper Trains, Running Between Shinagawa and Aomori
JR East announced that it will begin operating a new limited-express train, the “Luna Azul,” designed for overnight service, in early fiscal year 2027. Initially, the service is scheduled to operate twice a week in the spring and fall (nighttime service between Shinagawa Station and Aomori Station via the Joetsu Line and Uetsu Main Line),…
DEAN & DELUCA’s new “Mesh Tote Bag in Turquoise.” Available in limited-edition summer 2026 colors in S and L sizes.
Welcome, the operator of DEAN & DELUCA, will release its new “Mesh Tote Bag (Turquoise)” on June 16. It will be available in limited quantities at market stores, café locations, the official online store, and e-commerce sites (and ST, Rakuten Ichiba). The 2026 limited-edition colors of our popular summer staple, the “Mesh Tote Bag.” The…
The August issue of MonoMax comes with a “Coleman” multifunctional tote bag with pockets. It can even hold a 13-inch laptop.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “MonoMax” on July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a multifunctional tote bag with pockets from the outdoor brand “Coleman.” It features a large front pocket that contains two open pockets, two mesh…
ZIPAIR Launches Pre-Order Service Allowing Passengers to Pick Up Gunpla and Figures Onboard
ZIPAIR Tokyo has launched a service allowing passengers to pre-order plastic models and figurines for pickup on board. Sales began at 12:00 PM on June 9, and the service is available on all of the airline’s routes. If you purchase the optional service on the selection screen at least 72 hours before your flight’s departure,…
The Future of Social Welfare, Expanded by AI | News & Public Relations
― ATCSW Hosts “International Conference on the Use of AI for Ethical Social Work Practice” ― The Project for the Development of Social Welfare Human Resources in the ASEAN Region was launched in August 2025. This project is a technical cooperation initiative carried out in collaboration between the ASEAN Training Center for Social Welfare and…
Also available at 7-Eleven: The August special issue of MonoMax comes with a “Coleman” bottle shoulder bag featuring a built-in wallet
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “MonoMax” on July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites, as well as at 7-Eleven and 7net Shopping (not available at bookstores). The special issue comes with a bottle shoulder bag featuring a built-in wallet from the outdoor brand “Coleman.”…
A DisneySea 25th Anniversary photo spot has appeared at Sendai Station. To coincide with the launch of the “Magical Jubilee Shinkansen”
Tokyo DisneySea and JR East will set up photo spots at select stations along the route of the “Magical Jubilee Shinkansen,” a special train on the Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen lines. The design captures the atmosphere of the anniversary event, “Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary ‘Sparkling Jubilee,’” allowing visitors to enjoy taking commemorative photos and more….
Shogakukan releases the July issue of BE-PAL today, featuring a “Mt. Fuji Sherpa Cup” as a bonus item. Designed for camping, it can be used over an open flame and is compact for storage.
Shogakukan will release the July issue of “BE-PAL” on June 9. The price is 1,500 yen. The special supplement is the “BE-PAL 45th Anniversary Mt. Fuji Sherpa Cup.” It has a capacity of 300 mL and features markings at the 100 mL and 200 mL levels, allowing you to measure liquids. Since the 4th station…