Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “sweet” on August 10. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus is a 9-piece set of “Sun-Kissed Hello Kitty” stationery. It includes masking tape, round paper clips, two types of zipper pouches, sticky notes, two types of…
Month: July 2026
On sale today at 7-Eleven: The August special issue of MonoMax, featuring a “Coleman” bottle shoulder bag with a built-in wallet as a freebie
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “MonoMax” today, July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites, as well as at 7-Eleven and 7net Shopping (not available at bookstores). The supplement included with this special issue is a bottle shoulder bag with a built-in wallet from the…
The August issue of MonoMax, featuring a “Coleman” multifunctional pocket tote bag as a freebie, goes on sale today. It can even hold a 13-inch laptop.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a multifunctional tote bag with pockets from the outdoor brand “Coleman.” It features a large pocket on the front, which contains two open pockets, two…
Workman Offers “High-Performance T-Shirts” That Can Withstand Extreme Heat for Under 1,000 Yen. Features include cooling shirts made of high-quality cotton and a breathable model that sold out 800,000 units, among others.
Workman is selling its “High-Performance T-Shirts” for summer 2026—which incorporate professional-grade technology into casual wear—at stores nationwide. The “Mapping Raglan Short-Sleeve T-Shirt” (580 yen), which sold out last year after recording cumulative sales of over 800,000 units, is an affordable yet comfortable piece that keeps you cool thanks to its unique mesh design—which offers excellent…
Trade Facilitation Workshop Held in Collaboration with JICA, AfCFTA, and AUDA-NEPAD | News & Public Relations
Participants from JICA, the AfCFTA Secretariat, AUDA-NEPAD, and the EAC Overview Event Name: JICA, AfCFTA Secretariat, and AUDA-NEPAD Joint Trade Facilitation Workshop Dates: June 2–3, 2026 Co-organized by: JICA, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Key participants: Approximately 30 people from JICA, the AfCFTA Secretariat, AUDA-NEPAD,…
I took a ride on the Tokaido Shinkansen’s “Supreme Class Cabin,” which features completely private compartments. Here’s a look at the top-of-the-line onboard amenities that show just how serious JR Central is about this service!
On July 8, JR Central held a press preview of its “Supreme Class Cabin,” the top-tier seating class set to be introduced on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines starting in October. The Supreme Class Cabin features two completely private compartments per train set, each equipped with a lockable door (electronic lock). One compartment is…
JR Central and Detective Conan Team Up for a Mystery-Solving Campaign on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Get all the answers right to receive a limited-edition keychain.
JR Central is launching a collaboration campaign with the TV anime “Detective Conan” as new content for “Oshi-Tabi,” a series of trips designed to let fans enjoy their favorite idols on the Tokaido Shinkansen. The campaign will run from August 10 to September 18 for the first half and from September 19 to November 9…
Nippon Rent-a-Car has switched to a “smartphone touch ticketing” system. The system is being rolled out first at 65 locations nationwide and will be expanded gradually.
On July 8, Nippon Rent-a-Car Service launched a new smartphone-based check-in and queue management system on a trial basis at 65 locations nationwide. The company plans to gradually expand the system to additional locations in the future. The system allows users to complete check-in simply by holding their smartphones up to a ticket-issuing panel installed…
Bruno × Suica Penguin: The second installment goes on sale July 14. Hot plate / toaster / hand blender
JR East Cross Station Development Company will release the second series of collaborative products between the lifestyle brand “BRUNO” and the “Suica Penguin” on July 14 at 10:00 a.m. The second installment features a lineup of three kitchen appliances: a “Compact Hot Plate,” a “Steam & Bake Toaster,” and a “Multi-Stick Blender.” Each model will…
“Nikko Kirifuri VIVA! Hawaiian,” a large indoor heated pool, opens on July 18. It features a lazy river, water slides, and saunas.
Featuring a lazy river, a bubble pool, and a kids’ pool—as well as the Big Air Slider, which is a huge hit every year—the facility also offers massage baths and saunas for adults to relax in, ensuring a comfortable experience regardless of the weather. In addition to day-use options, guests staying at the adjacent hot…