Heso Production will release “Rolling Beanbag Mascots” featuring Myaku Myaku and Kuro Myaku Myaku as official licensed merchandise for EXPO 2025 in mid-June. Each will be priced at 2,640 yen. This cute beanbag mascot, with its round shape that was a hit during the World Expo, measures approximately 80 × 80 × 75 mm (width…
Month: June 2026
Chairman Tanaka Meets with Palau’s President Whipps | News & Public Relations
Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, met with President Whipps of the Republic of Palau in Tokyo on June 5. At the outset, Chairman Tanaka expressed his gratitude for the cooperation with JICA projects. In response, President Whips expressed his gratitude for JICA’s longstanding cooperation and stated his desire to further strengthen their partnership in the…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho: Up to 30% off 1-night stays with 2 meals (buffet). Enjoy Joshu cuisine and a stroll through the Stone Steps Street.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “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, discounts of up to 30% can be applied. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho” (592-1 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City,…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Atami: Starting at 14,000 yen for one night’s stay with two meals (buffet included). Enjoy all-you-can-eat of our signature roast beef and summer-limited menu items.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Rakuten Travel Super SALE,” offering great deals on travel bookings, through June 20. The sale features special rates at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 30% can be applied. At “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Atami” (8-3 Sakimi-cho, Atami City,…
27 rare buses, two years’ worth of used parts, and a lively stage! I went to the “Surutto KANSAI Bus Festival”
Many Buses Retired Over the Past Two Years! A Full Lineup of Used Goods Another highlight of the Bus Festival is the sale of used bus parts and merchandise. Each company stores round route signs and other equipment from discontinued bus routes in their warehouses, then sells them all at once during events like the…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Communities] A portion of the proceeds from JAC in-flight sales is donated to animal shelters. A visit to the Amami Black Rabbit Museum Quru Guru
With bases across the country, JAL has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective regions. Additionally,…
Hakone Ichinoyu Begins Accepting Bookings for Its “Beginner’s Car Camping Plan” for the First Time Since the Start of the Pandemic. Unlimited Hot Spring Access for 5,500 Yen per Vehicle per Night
Ichinoyu (located at 940-2 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) will begin offering a “Beginner’s Plan” for overnight stays in vehicles. The program will run from June 10 to September 30 (tentative), with rates starting at 5,500 yen per vehicle per night. This plan was launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic but was temporarily suspended…
3D keychains and ball chain charms featuring Kuro Myaku Myaku are now available in six “favorite colors”
Heso Production will release 3D keychains and ball-chain mascots featuring “Kuro Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo, as “EXPO 2025 Official Licensed Merchandise” in mid-June. All six colors—red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow—are available as “favorite colors.” Prices are 1,100 yen each for the “Black Myaku Myaku 3D Keychain (Favorite…
UNIQLO and Sanrio’s “Rilako” collection goes on sale today. The collection features four designs, including a sun-kissed Kitty relaxing on the beach.
UNIQLO is releasing its new UT collection in collaboration with Sanrio, titled “SANRIO CHARACTERS ON THE BEACH,” today, June 8. The women’s “Rirako” collection features four designs, available in sizes S through 3XL. Each item is priced at 1,500 yen. The designs adorably depict Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pocchacco, and Pompompurin—all with a sun-kissed…
The Japan RV Association has certified 10 new “RV Parks” for overnight camping. The network has expanded to 644 facilities nationwide, including spots where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean and rural landscapes.
The Japan RV Association has certified 10 new sites as “RV Parks,” facilities designed for overnight stays in vehicles. As of June 1, this brings the total number of such facilities nationwide to 644. RV parks are facilities that meet certain criteria to provide “a comfortable and safe place to stay overnight in a vehicle,”…