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Month: July 2026

Some figures cost over 4.3 million yen. The movie “Toy Story” and G-DRAGON’s brand are teaming up for their first collaboration, launching a line of apparel and accessories.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Baycrew’s is launching its first collaboration with PEACEMINUSONE, the brand founded by G-DRAGON. Inspired by the Disney and Pixar “Toy Story” film series, the collection—which includes figurines and apparel—went on sale on July 15. It will be available at BAYCREW’S STORE starting on the 22nd. Based on the concept of “THE FIRST FAN,” this collection…

LeSportsac’s first Japan-exclusive hard-shell suitcase. Available in 35L and 65L carry-on sizes, with expandable capacity.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

LeSportsac launched its first hard-shell suitcase collection (available exclusively in Japan) on July 15. The collection is available at stores nationwide, the official online store, and various online retailers such as Amazon, Rakuten, and ZOZOTOWN. While we have previously offered a wide range of carry-on bags—such as duffel bags and tote bags that can be…

3COINS Summer Vacation Homework Support: Math Roller Stamps, Living Room Study Board, School Supplies Storage Box, and More

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

3COINS will release summer vacation homework support items on July 17. They will be available at stores nationwide and online. The lineup includes “roller stamps” (330 yen each) that let you create lots of addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems at once, as well as “bathroom posters” (330 yen each) featuring easy-to-understand charts for multiplication tables,…

The “Tsukuba Mirai Smart IC” on the Joban Expressway will open at 3:00 p.m. on August 29. Section between Yawara IC and Yatabe IC

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Tsukuba-Mirai City in Ibaraki Prefecture and NEXCO East Japan’s Kanto Branch announced that the “Tsukuba-Mirai Smart Interchange” on the Joban Expressway (E6) will open at 3:00 p.m. on August 29. The Tsukuba Mirai Smart IC connects to the existing mainline between the Yawara IC and the Yatabe IC, and is located 3.7 km from the…

“TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a mixed-use complex directly connected to Tokyo Station, opens on September 10. List of all 68 stores—including long-established Yaesu establishments and Michelin-starred restaurants—released.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

The “TOFROM YAESU” redevelopment project, led by a consortium including Tokyo Tatemono, announced that it will open “TOFROM YAESU TOWER”—a large-scale mixed-use building with 51 stories above ground and 4 stories below ground, “TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a large-scale mixed-use complex, will open on September 10. In addition, a commercial zone with a total area of…

Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture: “Shimonoseki Accommodation Support Campaign”—2,000 yen off per person plus 1,000 yen in local currency. Reservations begin today.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has been running the “Shimonoseki Accommodation Support Campaign,” a travel support initiative, since July 15. Not only will you receive a 2,000-yen discount per person on lodging in Shimonoseki, but you’ll also get a 1,000-yen “Oto Coupon” that can be used at restaurants and souvenir shops in Shimonoseki. The lodging discount…

Chairman Tanaka Meets with Kikwete, Chair of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education | News & Public Relations

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

On July 14, Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, met at JICA headquarters with Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)—the world’s largest international trust fund for educational cooperation in developing countries. At the outset, Chairman Tanaka welcomed Chairman Kikwete, who was…

Francfranc: A large-capacity mug with a built-in microwave popcorn maker and snack holder. Enjoy a movie theater experience at home.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Francfranc is launching its “Home Cinema” series, which lets you enjoy a movie theater experience at home. The series will be available on the official online store starting July 14 and at stores nationwide (excluding outlet locations) starting July 31. The lineup includes a large-capacity mug (3,500 yen) that’s perfect for long movie nights, a…

Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Opens One of the Largest “Infinity Pools” in the Tokyo Bay Area, Offering Stunning Views of the Ocean and the Sunset

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki (1 Kitahama-cho, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture) will open one of the largest “infinity pools” in the Tokyo Bay Area in its spa wing on July 18. The Spa Wing is the main facility open to day-use visitors, featuring a massive all-weather heated pool that can be enjoyed year-round, as well as…

“Suica Penguin” Postcard Book Coming Soon. Features scenes of the penguin enjoying the moon viewing and interacting with dolphins.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Orange Page will release “Suica Penguin Postcard Book: Full of Penguins Edition / Everyone’s Friends Edition” on July 16. Each book is postcard-sized, has 56 pages, and costs 1,760 yen. This set includes 24 postcards featuring different designs of the Suica Penguin, baby penguins, and their friends, organized by theme. In addition to affixing a…

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