Nowadays, many of Tokyo’s major terminal stations regularly sell ekiben from all over Japan, allowing you to enjoy everything from seafood and mountain delicacies to regional specialties at any time. Among these, the simple seafood bento I’m introducing today—featuring silver salmon and salmon roe from the Sanriku region of Tohoku—is from Nihonbashi Omasu, a long-established…
Month: July 2026
UNIQLO’s “Chiikawa” sweatshirts go on sale July 24. Six styles available for women and kids.
UNIQLO will begin rolling out its new UT collection, created in collaboration with “Chiikawa,” starting in mid-July. Four styles of women’s T-shirts (1,990 yen each) and four styles of kids’ T-shirts (990 yen each) will be released on July 17, Three styles of women’s sweatshirts (3,990 yen each) and three styles of kids’ sweatshirts (1,990…
Tunk Tunk × Sanrio Plush Toys Make Their Debut! Seven Varieties, Including Hello Kitty and Usahana, Unveiled at a Special Event with Amazing Fan Interactions
The GREEN×EXPO Association and the Master License Office (MLO) for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition will release new “Sanrio Characters” collaboration products on July 10. On the same day, they held a media preview event in Yokohama. The new lineup features two sizes of plush toys from Asunaro-sha, featuring the adorable “Tunk Tunk”—the official mascot…
On sale today! The August issue of *sweet* comes with a Sun-Kissed Kitty mini tote, mesh pouch, and stickers as freebies.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “sweet” today, July 10. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement is a 3-piece summer goods set featuring “Sun-Kissed Sanrio Characters.” It includes a “mini tote bag” and a “mesh pouch” featuring a sun-kissed Hello Kitty, as well…
The “Tokyu Line Kids Pass,” which offers unlimited rides for 100 yen, will be available on weekdays during summer vacation. Tickets are available at station ticket vending machines and via the “Q SKIP” digital ticketing service.
Tokyu will sell the “Tokyu Line Kids Pass”—which allows unlimited rides on the Tokyu Line for 100 yen—every day, including weekdays, during the summer vacation period from July 17 to August 30, even though it is normally available only on weekends and holidays. This ticket is for children ages 6 and older but under 12…
The “Shaka” accordion-style 4-layer shoulder bag is included as a freebie. Pre-orders are now open for the September issue of MonoMax.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “MonoMax” on August 7. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a “SHAKA” accordion-style 4-compartment shoulder bag. It opens wide for easy viewing of the contents, and you can quickly retrieve items from the four separate…
Includes “Captain Stag” photochromic sunglasses and a shoulder pouch. Pre-orders are now open for the September special issue of MonoMax.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “MonoMax” on August 7. The price is 1,590 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue features photochromic sunglasses and a shoulder pouch from the outdoor brand “Captain Stag,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The sunglasses…
On sale today! The August special issue of *sweet* features a “Sunburned Pochacco” drawstring pouch and mirror as a free gift.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “sweet” today, July 10. The price is 1,830 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. In this special issue, Pochacco—a popular character who consistently ranks among the top contenders in the Sanrio Character Awards—makes his debut as a bonus item. The issue comes…
Get a set of 4 Apple AirTags at a 23% discount. That’s 3,280 yen per AirTag.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is running a sale on Apple’s “AirTag 4-Pack (1st Generation).” Normally priced at 16,980 yen, it is currently available at 23% off—13,120 yen (3,280 yen per unit)—as of this writing. A lost-item tracker compatible with Apple’s “Find My” feature. It runs on a CR2032 coin-cell battery (included) and, when attached to your…
Akafuku Water Yokan Makes an Appearance! “Summer Keio Sweets Expo” Starts July 17 at Keio Department Store Shinjuku
Akafuku will have a booth at the “Summer Keio Sweets Expo,” which will be held from July 17 to 28 at the Grand Exhibition Hall on the 7th floor of the Keio Department Store Shinjuku branch. In addition to the summer-limited “Akafuku Mizu Yokan” (1 box, 320g, 1,200 yen), the store will also sell items…