Solaseed Air is launching an autumn campaign in which it will randomly select one passenger per flight (up to 1,380 passengers total) from among those who board weekday flights on the Haneda–Kyushu route and award them a 10,000-yen cashback. The eligible travel period is 30 weekdays from September 1 to October 23 (excluding September 18–25…
Month: July 2026
ZIPAIR to Launch New Narita–Kuala Lumpur Route on October 20. One round trip per day, starting at 34,900 yen one way.
ZIPAIR Narita–Kuala Lumpur Route Flight Schedule (October 20, 2026–March 27, 2027) Flight ZG61: Departs Narita (4:50 p.m.) – Arrives in Kuala Lumpur (11:40 p.m.), operates daily Flight ZG62: Departs Kuala Lumpur (1:10 a.m.) – Arrives Narita (9:00 a.m.), operates daily *Flight ZG62 will begin operating on October 21, 2026. One-way fares start at 34,900 yen…
Japanese People Who Crossed the Sea: Tracing the History of Emigration and the Origins of International Cooperation | News & Public Relations
Japanese emigration began with the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The hardships and realities faced by Japanese people who crossed the ocean in search of work and farmland have rarely been discussed. We trace the origins of international cooperation through the history of JICA, which has long supported emigration and continues to foster ties with Japanese-descendant…
The September issue of SPRiNG, featuring a milky-colored “Snoopy” pouch as a freebie, goes on sale today. It includes M!LK photo cards and stickers.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “SPRiNG” today, July 23. The price is 1,830 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a cute “PEANUTS” quilted pouch featuring a milky-colored Snoopy. The design features an embroidered image of Snoopy holding a milk bottle in his mouth…
JR East x Haikyu!!: Limited-Edition Voice Clips and Prize Draw on the Tohoku Shinkansen Starting August 19. Merchandise Event Also at Sendai Station
JR East will run the “Welcome to Sendai!!” campaign in collaboration with the popular volleyball anime “Haikyū!!,” set in Miyagi Prefecture, from August 19 to October 31. While riding the Tohoku Shinkansen or Akita Shinkansen, passengers can use the audio AR app “Locatone” to listen to exclusive, original audio clips featuring seven characters, including the…
On sale today: “CITEN” smartphone shoulder bag with wallet function. Opens wide for easy access to your belongings.
Takarajimasha will release the “CITEN Multifunctional Smartphone Shoulder Bag BOOK” today, July 23. The price is 2,990 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A brand mook is now available from “CITEN,” a popular brand known for its contemporary casual style. It comes with a smartphone shoulder bag featuring CITEN’s signature puffer…
Staying at popular Cairns hotels—”Shangri-La” and “Crystalbrook.” How do the locations along the marina and along the Esplanade differ?
We stayed in Cairns for four nights. I spent the first two nights at “Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns” along the marina, and the last two nights at “Crystalbrook Riley” along the Esplanade. During this trip to Cairns, I was out every day from morning till night, either participating in activities or exploring the city. It…
Elecom’s 13-cm short Type-C cable. USB4 Gen3 (40 Gbps) flat cable
Elecom released a USB4 Gen3 (40 Gbps) Type-C cable in mid-July. This flat-style cable is approximately 13 cm long and is ideal for connecting devices you want to use in close proximity, such as a laptop and an external SSD, or a smartphone and a portable battery. It supports video output at up to 8K/60Hz…
Waldorf Astoria Osaka Offers a Viewing Package for the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival” Starting at 450,000 yen per room per night. Sales Begin July 23.
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka (Grand Green Osaka South Tower, 5-54 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City) will begin offering a special accommodation package on July 23 in conjunction with the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival,” which will be held on October 17. Reservations can be made via the official website or by phone. This one-night-only package lets…
Chikawa, Hachiware, and Rabbit Storage Tote Bags Go on Sale Today! Made of Cozy Canvas and Come with an “Butt Clip”
Takarajimasha will release the “CHIIKAWA INTERIOR TOTE BAG BOOK” today, July 23. The book features three designs—Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi—each priced at 3,982 yen. It will be available at online retailers and bookstores. An interior tote bag made from cozy, warm-textured canvas. It’s sized to hold two 500-mL plastic bottles, measuring approximately 26 × 14…