August 24, 2026 Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the earthquake damage in the Republic of Colombia have been delivered to that country. The emergency aid supplies provided to the Republic of Colombia arrived in Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, on August 22….
Month: August 2026
JTB Offers Up to 15,000 Yen Off Kyushu Trips. “Support Through Travel” Coupons Now Available for Use Online and in Stores
JTB has been distributing discount coupons valid for online reservations of accommodations and tours in the Kyushu area since August 24. To use them, you must register as a JTB Travel Member (free of charge). We are offering accommodation coupons valid for domestic tours that require round-trip travel via JAL and JR, as well as…
Ace Unveils the “Gadgetable Heather 2 LTD,” a Classic Commuter Bag Featuring Water-Repellent Leather and a New Harness
On August 21, ace. released the “Gadgetable Heather 2 LTD,” a limited-edition model based on the No. 1 best-selling model from its “Gadgetable” series. It is available in medium and large sizes, priced at 38,500 yen and 39,600 yen, respectively. Developed under the concept of “designing a comfortable commuting experience,” the “Gajetable” series features a…
JR West to Significantly Expand “Ureshito” Paid Seats. On weekdays on the Osaka Loop Line, outbound services will increase from 3 to 45, and inbound services from 3 to 38.
JR West will significantly expand the number of trains offering its paid reserved-seat service, “Ureshito,” and will make it available during all time slots on weekdays, Saturdays, and holidays starting October 3. The service will be available on Rapid trains on the Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, and JR Kobe Line, as well as on…
Kagoshima City’s “Up to 6,000 Yen Off Per Night” Campaign—Phase 3—Begins September 1. Saigo-don Says, “Let’s Go to Love, Kagoshima.”
Kagoshima City is selling the third round of coupons for the “Let’s Go to Love, Kagoshima” lodging campaign featuring Saigo Don until September 30. This campaign offers premium gift certificates that allow you to purchase a 4,000-yen coupon—redeemable for on-site payments at hotels, hot spring inns, and other accommodations you book yourself—for half price (2,000…
Oriental Land Donates Over 10 Million Yen for the August Reiwa 8 Chiba Torrential Rains to Support Relief Efforts and Recovery Assistance for Victims
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, announced a donation to aid victims following the heavy rains in Chiba in August of Reiwa 8. To support relief efforts and recovery assistance for those affected by the disaster, the company will donate a total of 10 million yen, consisting of a 10 million yen donation…
The first phase of Miyazaki Prefecture’s lodging campaign will run through the end of September, with additional rooms available for sale on Rakuten Travel. Guests receive a 3,000-yen discount per night plus 3,000 yen in regional coupons.
Miyazaki Prefecture has begun selling additional stays on Rakuten Travel for the first phase of the “Hina Tabi” Miyazaki Accommodation Campaign—which runs through the end of September—for stays from August 24 through September 29. When booking through Rakuten Travel, guests will receive a 3,000-yen discount per night on accommodations at hotels and hot spring inns…
Get up to 12,000 yen off trips to Iwami Ginzan, Izumo, and Hagi. Rakuten Travel is offering a “Tour Shimane, Take a Trip to Hagi” coupon.
The Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation and Rakuten Travel have been distributing coupons since August 17 as part of the “Tour Shimane, Take a Trip to Hagi” travel campaign. These coupons can be used for trips starting in August. The booking period runs through November 13, and the stay period covers stays ending on or before…
Workman Launches New Multifunctional Camera Bag for 4,900 yen. Features an inner case that opens wide for easy access and ample storage capacity for everyday use.
Workman is releasing a “Camera Bag with an Inner Case for Easy Access” exclusively through its official online store. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on the evening of August 28, and the price is 4,900 yen. This set includes a 25-liter (approx. 34 × 14 × 49 cm) main bag with water-repellent features and a…
Rakuten Travel Offers Up to 18,000 Yen Off Travel Bookings for Hachijojima; Coupons Now Available for Accommodations and ANA Rakupack Packages
As part of its “Long Summer on Hachijojima” feature, Rakuten Travel has been distributing coupons worth up to 18,000 yen off for travel reservations on Hachijojima since August 24. The eligible stay period is from check-in on September 23 through check-out on November 21. We are offering a limited number of three types of municipal…