August 28, 2026 In response to the flood damage in Nepal and following a request for assistance from the Nepalese government, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. Note 1. Damage Situation Flooding that occurred around 9:00 a.m. on August 26 in Raswa District, Bagmati Province, Nepal, has caused…
Month: August 2026
Disneyland Unveils New Stage Show Costumes; Four Types of Matching Plush Badges Also Set to Go on Sale
Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled the costumes for its new entertainment program, “The D-Groovationz4 Live: Happy! Funky! Groovy! Tour,” which will debut on September 30. A stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group “The D-Groovationz4” and Disney characters, centered around live vocals. The show takes place at “Showbase” in Tomorrowland and is scheduled to…
Get a “Sailor Moon” Transformation-Inspired Makeup Look! Claire Beauté Releases Three Types of Lip & Cheek Products
Claire Beauté, a cosmetics brand operated by Bandai, has released a line of lip and cheek products inspired by the transformation items from the “Sailor Moon” series: the “Transformation Brooch,” the “Crystal Star Compact,” and the “Cosmic Heart Compact.” Each item is priced at 1,650 yen. They will be available starting August 28 at the…
The Disney Special Parade is set to take place in Osaka. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Izumi City’s establishment, the Duffy Bus will be coming, too!
On August 28, Tokyo Disney Resort updated its schedule for the “Tokyo Disney Resort Special Parade,” which features parades at festivals across the country. An additional announcement was made regarding the “Special Parade Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Izumi City’s Incorporation,” to be held on December 6 in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture. The parade route…
“Rakuten Travel Super SALE” Starts September 4. Up to 35% off domestic accommodations and up to 30% off sightseeing experience tickets.
Rakuten Travel will hold the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE,” featuring great deals on fall and winter travel bookings, from 8:00 p.m. on September 4 through 9:59 a.m. on October 1. During this period, a wide variety of “Super SALE Plans” and “Half-Price Plans” will be available at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide. In addition,…
Rakuten Travel Begins Distributing “Kumamoto and Kagoshima Tourism Support Coupons.” Up to 10% Off Accommodations; Up to 11,000 Yen Off When Combined with Airfare or JR Tickets
On August 28, Rakuten Travel began distributing “Kumamoto and Kagoshima Tourism Support Coupons” as part of its own travel campaign to support tourism businesses and others affected by disasters in Kumamoto and Kagoshima Prefectures. There are four types of coupons, and the eligible booking and usage periods are as follows. 5,000-yen “Raku Pack” coupon valid…
“Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Travel Assistance Program Set to Launch in October. 20,000 yen off per night; up to 35,000 yen subsidy for package tours
On August 28, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it will launch the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program for stays beginning October 1. For reservations in Kyushu involving one or more nights’ stay, as well as tour packages that include transportation such as JR train tickets and airline tickets,…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari: All-You-Can-Eat “Fall and Winter Sweets” at the Day-Trip Lunch Buffet. Available exclusively at three locations nationwide.
The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group is holding a “Fall/Winter Dessert Fair: Celebrating the Seasons” lunch buffet at three select locations nationwide. In addition to the regular lunch buffet and dessert menu, guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of 10 desserts, including the “Earl Grey Chiffon Cake with Mandarin Cream,” featuring the aroma of black tea…
Cat-Eared Minnie and Figaro Are So Cute! Plush Toys and Berets from the Disney Store’s “CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO” Collection Are Now Available
The Disney Store will release its new “CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO” collection on September 4. Pre-sales will begin on September 1 at the Disney Flagship Tokyo store, the Tokyo Disney Resort store, and the online store. “CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO” features artwork of Minnie Mouse and Figaro enjoying a party while dressed as purple cats….
Disney Store Releases New Halloween Merchandise: Mickey Mouse Clutch with Pumpkin Pants, and Urupocha-chan with Cat Ears
The Disney Store will launch its new “DISNEY HALLOWEEN” collection on September 4. Pre-sales will begin on September 1 at the Disney Flagship Store in Tokyo, the Tokyo Disney Resort Store, and the online store. Featuring Halloween colors and Disney characters in costume, the collection includes home goods such as “plush toys” (4,400 yen) and…