H.I.S. Hotel Holdings has launched the “Black Myaku Myaku Collaboration Room,” a collaboration between its three “Weird Hotel” and “Weird Resort & Spa” properties in Osaka and Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Following the positive reception of the Myaku Myaku collaboration rooms launched in 2025, the fourth installment—featuring guest rooms designed…
Month: July 2026
New “Wreck-It Ralph” items are now available at the Disney Store. Check out the green hoodie that matches Vanellope’s!
The Disney Store will release a new collection based on the movie *Wreck-It Ralph* on July 10. The collection features various characters from the Candy World, including Ralph and Vanellope. It is characterized by cute designs that incorporate candy and cookie motifs. Highlighted items include a long-sleeve hoodie (7,900 yen) that lets you dress up…
[Weekend Station Bento] Okayama Station: “Kurashiki Komachi: Spring”
The “Kurashiki Komachi: Spring” ekiben we’re introducing today features stunning packaging adorned with white walls and cherry blossoms—a design that perfectly symbolizes the Kurashiki Bikan District in Kurashiki City, a popular tourist destination in Okayama Prefecture. Even after opening the box, the black-and-white container with its red dividers looks beautiful alongside each individual dish, giving…
Muji Releases Summer “Like Festival” Flyer. Limited-time prices include 10% off rice toppings and 15% off lightweight cotton undershirts.
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, is holding its summer “Like Festival” through July 13 (the online store will be open until 10:00 a.m. on July 13). During the sale period, eligible items will be sold at discounted prices. The “Saratto Cotton” series of women’s and men’s underwear; seasonal appliances such as circulators, handheld fans,…
Ryota Yamazato’s Experience! JICA Global Plaza: 20 Years of Connecting with the World | News & Public Relations
In August 2025, Ryota Yamazato of the comedy duo “Nankai Candies” opened the “Red Glasses Cafeteria,” which provides free school lunches, at a public school in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The impetus for this came when he visited Manila to report on JICA’s international cooperation efforts and witnessed firsthand children suffering from poverty…
Travel Bags from MUJI: A Hands-On Review of the New Boston Bag, “Favorite Things” Bag, and Ultra-Lightweight Ripstop Bag
Combining lightness and durability. The new “Ripstop Series” is perfect for everything from everyday outings to leisure activities. The “Ripstop Series,” a new addition to the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, is generating a lot of buzz on social media. Ripstop is a material widely used in outdoor gear and sportswear—such as tents, sleeping bags, and windbreakers—and…
3COINS Launches “Photo Printer” Today, Allowing Users to Easily Print Photos from Their Smartphones; Also Offers Five Types of Paper, Including Stickers and Fabric Transfers
Today, July 3, 3COINS is launching a “photo printer” that allows users to easily print photos taken with their smartphones via an early release on its official online store, “PAL CLOSET.” The price is 14,300 yen. Simply send images from the dedicated app to print them instantly, bringing the memories stored on your smartphone to…
Merchandise for Sanrio’s interactive exhibition “Hotel Floria” has been unveiled. The exhibition finally opens in Tokyo on July 15!
Sony Creative Products will host Sanrio’s immersive exhibition event, “Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo,” from July 15 to May 31, 2027. The venue is located on the 4th floor of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. Based on the theme of “Hotel Floria”—a dream hotel conceived by 10 Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty—the event offers a…
The Lawson-Exclusive “Coleman” Cooler Bag Goes on Sale Today! Sturdy Construction Featuring the “Take 6” Motif—A Design Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Company’s Founding in Japan
Takarajimasha will release the “Coleman BRAND BOOK #08 Cooler Bag GRAY” today, July 3. The price is 4,059 yen. It will be available exclusively on the official e-commerce site, at Lawson, and on HMV & BOOKS online (not available at bookstores). This insulated bag is inspired by Coleman’s iconic “Take 6” cooler and features an…
The “Seishun 18 Ticket,” which offers unlimited travel on JR lines, goes on sale today for the summer season. Check the terms and conditions for the 3-day and 5-day consecutive travel options.
The JR Group will begin selling the “Seishun 18 Ticket” and the “Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket” for the spring of 2026 starting on July 3. Seishun 18 Ticket (Summer 2026) Sales Period: July 3, 2026 – September 8, 2026 Period of Use: July 18, 2026 – September 8, 2026 Fare: (Same price…