D: Gifu Prefecture + Shiga/Hokuriku Wide-Area Tour Plan [2 days] Standard cars: 7,400 yen; Kei cars and similar vehicles: 5,900 yen [3 days] Standard cars: 8,100 yen; Kei cars and similar vehicles: 6,500 yen For example, using the “2-Day Gifu Prefecture Tour Plan” with Ichinomiya IC in Aichi Prefecture as the starting and ending point,…
Month: June 2026
Jetstar Launches “Superstar Sale” with Fares Starting at 3,820 yen One-Way on Domestic and Asian Routes. Starts Tomorrow
Jetstar Japan will hold its “Superstar Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on June 25 through 4:59 p.m. on June 30. The sale is limited to a specific number of seats and certain days of the week, and applies to flights from July through mid-December (excluding certain dates). During the sale period, one-way tickets on 13 domestic…
Gela Pique Café has released a Snoopy “Café Tote Bag.” Available in three colors that look like refreshing desserts.
“gelato pique cafe,” operated by Mash Food Lab, will hold its second collaboration event with Peanuts from July 2 to August 6. In addition to the “Cool Gelato Crepes” (1,580 yen each) and “Fluffy and Fizzy Rum & Soda Smoothies” (1,080 yen each)—both inspired by Snoopy and his friends—the store is also selling “Café Tote…
Workman to Release Peltier Semiconductor-Powered Cooling Apparel Nationwide on June 26. Cools by Up to 30°C in 1 Second—Professional-Grade Protection Against Extreme Heat
Workman will begin stocking its “WindCore ICE×HEATER Peltier Vest” series—cooling apparel equipped with Peltier semiconductors—on June 26. The products will be available at 1,104 stores nationwide, including specialty stores for workwear and outdoor gear, #WorkmanGirls stores, and Workman Colors stores. Designed for extreme environments with temperatures as high as 45°C, this vest-style garment features cooling…
Hotel New Otani: 5 Great Perks for Summer Family Vacations. Includes Free Pool Access and Parking, Plus the “New Ultimate Breakfast”
Hotel New Otani Tokyo (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will begin offering its limited-time “Family Summer Stay Plan” on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. This plan comes with five great perks that are perfect for summer vacation trips with kids, and the eligible stay period is from July 10 to September 23. Since only 10 rooms…
Hakone Hotel Kowakien: Up to 30% off the 1-night, 2-meal plan. Unlimited access to Yunessun and Mori no Yu, plus a luxurious buffet with all-you-can-drink beverages.
Rakuten Travel is holding a “Special Coupon Week” through June 30, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. By combining multiple coupons currently available, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at great savings. The long-established Hakone Hotel Kowakien (1297 Ninohira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) is currently offering a basic…
CIO: A mobile battery with semi-solid-state cells that supports both wired and wireless charging. It comes with a stand that doubles as a smartphone ring.
CIO has released the “SMARTCOBY Ex05 Wireless2.2 Pro CABLE SS10K,” a portable battery featuring a semi-solid-state cell. It is priced at 8,980 yen, and promotional codes offering a 10% discount—valid through June 29—are available on Amazon and Rakuten. With a capacity of 10,000 mAh, it can charge an iPhone 17 Pro approximately 1.4 to 1.5…
“La Vista Minami-Aso,” featuring Japanese-Western-style rooms with open-air baths, has opened. Special discounted rates are available to commemorate the pre-opening.
Kyoritsu Maintenance will hold a soft opening for “La Vista Minami-Aso” (4411-9 Hisaishi, Minami-Aso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture) on August 3. The facility is already accepting reservations. The former “Greenpia Minami-Aso” has been completely renovated and reopened. Located about a 30-minute drive from Aso-Kumamoto Airport, the property is a five-story building with a total…
Takarajimasha’s 1970s-style retro “Hello Kitty” eco-bag goes on sale today. It comes with a storage pouch featuring ribbon embroidery.
Takarajimasha will release “HELLO KITTY Retro Eco-Bag & Ribbon Pouch BOOK” today, June 24. The price is 3,498 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This issue includes a free eco-bag featuring Hello Kitty and her twin sister Mimi, illustrated in a nostalgic 1970s art style. The bag is large and spacious…
Tokaido Shinkansen to Introduce “Carriages for Families with Children” During Obon and Silver Week. Car 12 on the “Nozomi” between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka
JR Central will designate “family-friendly cars” on the Tokaido Shinkansen during the Obon and Silver Week holidays. The service will run during the Obon period from August 7 to 16 (90 trains in total) and during Silver Week from September 19 to 23 (46 trains in total). In both cases, the service applies to Car…