Ise City and the Ise Police Station will implement traffic restrictions in the area around the venue—the banks of the Miyagawa River (upstream from the Watarai Bridge)—in conjunction with the “74th Ise Jingu Dedicatory National Fireworks Festival” to be held on July 18. On the day of the event, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.,…
Month: July 2026
JR East has decided to name its new Shinkansen inspection train “SOAR.” How does it differ from the current “East-i” model?
JR East will introduce the E927 series (a 7-car train) as a new inspection train dedicated to the Shinkansen in fiscal year 2029. On July 14, the company selected the design (color scheme) and nickname for the new inspection train from entries submitted by group employees. The nickname “SOAR”—which means “to soar” in English—was chosen….
Traffic restrictions in connection with the “Komatsushima Port Festival” fireworks display and Blue Impulse flight will be in effect in the city’s viewing areas starting at 7:00 a.m.
The Komatsushima Port Festival Organizing Committee in Tokushima Prefecture announced traffic restrictions in connection with the summer fireworks display to be held on July 19 as part of the “Komatsushima Port Festival.” On the day of the event, traffic restrictions will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the Komatsushima Port New…
Foreign Minister Presents Certificates of Appreciation to Returning JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers | News & Public Relations
On July 6, the “Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony,” hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was held at the International Conference Hall of JICA Headquarters (Ichigaya). Seventy-seven JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers who had completed their terms and returned to Japan attended the ceremony, where Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kunimitsu personally…
Yamazen Launches Pre-sale of New Model of “COALAN” Outdoor Carbon Monoxide Alarm; Developed by New Cosmos Electric
Yamazen will begin pre-sales of the “COALAN CL-725 Outdoor Carbon Monoxide Alarm,” developed by gas alarm manufacturer New Cosmos Electric, on the crowdfunding platform “Makuake” starting July 21. The price is 15,345 yen. A safety device that detects colorless, odorless carbon monoxide (CO)—produced by incomplete combustion when using stoves inside tents or in vehicles during…
Status Match Between JAL Mileage Bank and Marriott Bonvoy. Benefits include automatic eligibility based on membership tier, and more.
On July 14, JAL and Marriott International entered into a partnership to enable status matches for members of both JAL Mileage Bank and Marriott Bonvoy. JMB members can now participate in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. For example, JMB members without FLY ON status can “earn Silver Elite status by staying 6 nights within 6…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium: Yamashita-ke—Up to 30% off one night’s stay with two meals. Kaga’s premier sky-high open-air bath & all-you-can-eat crab buffet
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on summer travel reservations, through July 21. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and customers can save up to 30% by combining these offers with currently available coupons. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashita-ya” (18-124 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga…
Tokyo Camper Van Show 2026 Report: I sensed new trends suited to road trips in Japan, such as affordable kei camper vans and models based on used cars.
Demand for used-car-based camper vans and renovations is also on the rise. In the camper van industry, which is directly affected by the shortage of base vehicles, an increasing number of companies are launching new initiatives. Companies that previously manufactured and sold only new camper vans are now actively adopting new approaches, such as converting…
Get a Chide-patterned pouch at an official Disney hotel. For guests staying under the Halloween-themed package.
Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels are offering “stay packages that include limited-edition original merchandise” in conjunction with Disney Halloween. Reservations can be made starting on the same date two months prior to the check-in date, and the eligible period is September 16 through October 31. The five hotels offering these bundled plans are the Sheraton…
Starbucks × BEAMS “Coleman” Special Collaboration Launches July 17. Features a chair that doubles as a carry-on, “Take 6,” and a large leisure sheet, among other items.
Starbucks and BEAMS will release four custom-designed items created in collaboration with the outdoor brand “Coleman” on July 17 as the fourth installment of the “EXTRA Collection,” which proposes a new lifestyle blending fashion and coffee culture. The lineup includes the “ONE MILE CHAIR” (16,500 yen), which combines the functions of a carry bag and…