Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “Linen” today, August 20. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue features “PEANUTS” disaster preparedness items—featuring Snoopy and friends—that can also be used in everyday life. The set includes a total of…
Month: August 2026
The October issue of *Linen*, on sale today, comes with a “Snoopy” check-patterned large tote bag. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of *Peanuts* with fall colors that really stand out.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “Linen” today, August 20. The price is 1,740 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a large check-patterned tote bag featuring a design commemorating the 75th anniversary of “PEANUTS” and its characters, including Snoopy. The bag is made of thick,…
Awajiya’s collaborative ekiben, “Maritime Education Organization Hippari-dako Rice,” is now on sale. The ceramic bowl features illustrations of the training ships Nippon Maru and Kaiō Maru.
On August 20, Awajiya will begin selling the collaborative ekiben “Maritime Education Organization Hippari-dako Rice” at all Awajiya locations. The price is 1,780 yen. In collaboration with the Japan Maritime Education and Training Institute (JMETS)—an independent administrative agency that has trained many of the seafarers who support Japan’s shipping industry—we have created original ceramic dishes…
Polaroid × Pokémon: Special Edition Released for First-Ever Collaboration. A Total of 9 Items, Including the Camera Body and Limited-Edition Film
VISTAL VISION will release its first collaboration product with Pokémon—which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year—on October 6. Pre-orders will begin at 12:00 PM on August 26. This collection features a total of nine items, including three specially designed camera models featuring Pikachu, Nymphia, and Poké Balls, as well as limited-edition film with Dark…
The American Express × ANA co-branded card has been redesigned. With a new design and enhanced benefits, it’s now easier to earn miles.
American Express International and ANA are revamping their co-branded cards and will begin accepting applications for the new cards starting at 1:00 p.m. on September 2. They have enhanced the benefits for two of the three card types, and all three types will feature a new card design. The two companies issued their first co-branded…
Pre-sale of the “Anywhere Mini Bangs Curler—Miffy Limited Edition Design.” Weighs as much as one egg and fits in the palm of your hand.
Shobido began pre-sales of the “Anywhere Bangs Mini Curler” in a limited-edition Miffy design in mid-August through its official online store and at Don Quijote. General sales are scheduled to begin on October 5. The price is 3,278 yen. The palm-sized “Anywhere Bangs Mini Hair Straightener” weighs about as much as one egg (50 g)…
The Nordic brand “moz” has added a new color—”Camel x Orange”—to its mini shoulder bag collection. Despite its compact appearance, it offers a generous 8L capacity.
T.T.O. is releasing a new color—”Camel x Orange”—for its popular mini shoulder bag from the Nordic brand “moz.” The new color is a two-tone design featuring a camel base that evokes a sense of calm and warmth, accented with a vibrant orange. It comes with a reflective charm shaped like “Elk,” moz’s iconic symbol. Made…
“Hawaiian & Resort Fair” at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. Featuring tropical foods and goods—including Honolulu Cookies—as well as hula performances and more.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store will hold the 6th “Hawaiian & Resort Fair” in the event hall on the 6th floor of the Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. The fair will run from August 28 to September 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (closing at 6:00 p.m. on the final day). The venue will feature a variety…
Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex Launches Collaboration to Celebrate the Conclusion of the “Sound! Euphonium” Movie Series. Features guest room decorations with newly drawn artwork and original merchandise, among other items.
The Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex (595-1 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is participating in a collaborative project with “Keihan Electric Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2026: Autumn.” This is the second installment following the collaboration held this past spring, timed to coincide with the September 11 release of the second part of the theatrical film…
USJ to Release Butterbeer with a Special Mug at an Event Marking the 25th Anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
Universal Studios Japan will host the “Back to Hogwarts” event, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the release of the movie *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone*, in its popular “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” area starting September 1. On the same day, “Butterbeer”—a classic non-alcoholic drink featured in the films—will go on sale in a…