NEXCO Central Japan, along with Toyohashi City and Shinshiro City in Aichi Prefecture, announced that the “Toyohashi-Shinshiro Smart IC,” currently under construction on the Tomei Expressway (E1), is expected to open in the spring of 2027. It is located midway between the Mikkabi IC and Toyokawa IC (17.8 km) on this highway, 11.5 km from…
Month: August 2026
Station Melody Keychain Series Vol. 7: “Water Crown.” The nostalgic departure melody once played on the Yamanote Line platform at JR Meguro Station.
Japanista released the “Station Melody Keychain: Water Crown (Meguro Station Yamanote Line Version)” on August 24. It is priced at 2,300 yen. It is available at the official online store, select railway merchandise retailers, and major retail chains. This is the seventh installment in the “Station Melody Keychain” series, which lets you play nostalgic departure…
Familia × Kumamon Reissue Collaboration: Two-Color Tote Bags Available for a Limited Time. All Proceeds Will Be Donated to Kumamoto Prefecture
To support recovery efforts following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred in July, Familia will hold a limited-time sale of Kumamon tote bags from August 24 to September 6. The price is 5,000 yen (excluding tax), and all proceeds—excluding consumption tax—will be donated as relief funds. This is a re-release of the collaborative design…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Regions] Introduced by JAL Hometown Ambassadors! A Premium Shochu Tour Visiting Five Distilleries on the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture
JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocated to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…
Hello Kitty Embroidered Tote Bag On Sale Today! A “BAYFLOW” Collaboration Featuring Concho Buttons for a Cute Yet Sophisticated Look
Takarajimasha will release the “BAYFLOW × HELLO KITTY Embroidered Logo Tote Bag BOOK” today, August 24. The price is 3,949 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The popular logo tote from the lifestyle brand “BAYFLOW” has teamed up with Hello Kitty. The fabric features embroidered designs of a sun-kissed Hello Kitty…
The “HOVERAir VERSA” is a gimbal camera that becomes a self-standing drone when equipped with wings. It allows you to shoot handheld vlogs and capture aerial footage with a single device.
ZERO ZERO ROBOTICS has announced the “HOVERAir VERSA,” which transitions from a handheld gimbal camera to an autonomous aerial camera, enabling filming both on the ground and in the air. As a handheld camera equipped with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, it can be used for everyday filming, and by attaching the Flight Wing, it can…
Furunavi Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Recovery Efforts at Nippon Paper’s Yatsushiro Plant
iMobile has begun accepting donations on the “Furunavi” hometown tax donation website for a crowdfunding project in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, titled “Project to Support the Restoration of Nippon Paper’s Yatsushiro Plant: Carrying the 100 Years We’ve Walked Together Into the Next 100 Years.” The paper industry in Yatsushiro City began in 1898 and has…
“The Pro” Launches “Milk Manju Flavor” After Topping User Poll for “Local Souvenirs” Users Want Turned Into Protein Snacks
Takeuchi Pharmaceutical has released a limited-quantity new flavor, “Milk Manju Flavor,” from its protein brand “THE PROTEIN” (commonly known as “The Pro”). The product comes in a 1-kg package and is priced at 5,480 yen. This product is based on the “Milk Manju” flavor, which received the most votes in a user survey conducted on…
Zenrin Releases All 50 Varieties of “47 Prefectures Cypress Magnets.” Faithfully Reproduces Topography at a Scale of 1:2.3 Million; When Connected, They Form the Japanese Archipelago.
Zenrin has released a complete set of 50 “47 Prefectures Hinoki Magnets,” made from domestically sourced natural hinoki cypress, from its map-themed stationery and goods brand “Map Design GALLERY” through its online store. Each magnet is priced at 1,210 yen. These wooden magnets faithfully reproduce coastlines and terrain contours at a scale of 1:2.3 million…
Horinishi’s “Lemon” flavor is back after a three-year hiatus. Just a sprinkle adds a light, refreshing taste to both meat and fish—a versatile outdoor spice.
Mimona launched “Horinishi New Lemon,” a new flavor in its Outdoor Spice Horinishi line, on August 21. Each 100-gram bottle is priced at 1,280 yen. In addition to Orange outdoor stores and its online shop, the product will gradually become available at retail stores nationwide. “Horinishi” and “Horinishi Spicy,” made with a unique blend of…