Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “Linnen” on September 18. The price is 1,680 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus items are bags and pouches created in collaboration with the outdoor brand “L.L.Bean.” Their key feature is the substantial, high-quality stretch knit fabric. The bags come in…
Month: August 2026
ANA and JAL to Coordinate Flight Schedules on the Haneda–Okayama Route—a First in Japan. Departure Times to Be Spaced Out Starting in Winter 2026, in Line with Recommendations from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
On August 18, ANA and JAL announced that they would adjust their flight schedules on the Haneda–Okayama route for the Winter 2026 schedule (October 25–March 27, 2027). Based on the recommendations regarding “facilitating route coordination” published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in May, this marks the first initiative to eliminate overlapping…
Free Trial Event for the Tokaido Shinkansen’s “Supreme Class” Private and Semi-Private Compartments. Reservations Now Open on a First-Come, First-Served Basis; Events to Be Held in 5 Cities Nationwide
JR Central and JR West will hold a series of “Supreme Class” experience events for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines from September through November in five cities across the country (Tokyo, Shin-Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, and Nagoya stations). Participation is free. Supreme Class is the top-tier seating class set to be introduced on the Tokaido…
Takarajimasha’s “BRILMY” and Hello Kitty Team Up for Their Fifth Collaboration: A Plush Charm That Lets You Hold a Lipstick, a Cosmetic Pouch Perfect for the Lazy, and More
Takarajimasha will release new collaborative items between “BRILMY”—an original beauty brand created by a cosmetics-obsessed editor—and Hello Kitty on September 28. For this fifth installment, we’re offering the “Stand-Up Pouch That Lets You See What’s Inside and Saves Time—Perfect for the Lazy” (4,488 yen) featuring a Sagara embroidery design, as well as the “Cosmetic Pouch…
MUJI’s Power Bank That Doubles as a Smartphone Stand. Supports pass-through charging, starting at 4,990 yen
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind the MUJI brand, will release a “mobile battery that doubles as a smartphone stand” on August 19. It will be available at MUJI stores nationwide and online. Featuring magnetic wireless charging (Qi 2 compatible, up to 15W output) and a smartphone stand, the series is available in two models: a…
Cookies with a white Myaku Myaku plush toy are now on sale at Eki Marche Osaka and other locations
Heso Production will release “Shira Myaku Myaku Cookies with a Plush Toy” as an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product in mid-August. The set includes a box of 6 cookies and one white Myaku Myaku stuffed animal, and costs 4,180 yen. Available at the EXPO 2025 Official Pop-Up Store (Ekimaruche Osaka) and other locations, including train…
A new “Little My and Her Family” design for the Moomin embroidered mini shoulder bag. Made of lightweight, water-repellent nylon with a 2-way design.
T.T.O. has released two new designs in its “Moomin” embroidered mini shoulder bag collection: “Little My and Her Family” in brown and N Ice Gray. Each bag is priced at 4,620 yen. A lightweight mini bag weighing about 80 grams that can be worn as either a shoulder bag or a tote. It neatly holds…
JAL to Cut Fuel Surcharges by Up to 15,000 Yen; 5,900 Yen for South Korea, 50,000 Yen for Europe, the U.S., and Australia
JAL will reduce the amount of the special fuel surcharge applied to tickets issued between September 1 and October 31. The two-month average price of Singapore kerosene from June to July was $132.50 per barrel. Multiplying this by the average exchange rate for the same period—161.63 yen to the dollar—results in a yen-denominated value of…
povo × JR East: Unlimited data for 3 hours when traveling on the Shinkansen with an e-ticket. Available for a limited time starting September 18.
KDDI and JR East are launching a campaign that offers three hours of unlimited data usage to customers who use Shinkansen e-tickets. The campaign runs for a limited time, from the first train on September 18 to the last train on December 17, and applies to all 55 Shinkansen stations within the JR East service…
The “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival” will feature 8,000 fireworks launched from so close you can see the pyrotechnicians. Reserved seats with parking passes are now on sale.
Sagamihara City will host the “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival” on September 5. The event will take place in Suigo-Tana, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (the fireworks display begins at 7:00 p.m.). In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, September 6….