On August 6, Nankai Electric Railway decided to introduce the next-generation Airport Express trains on the Naniwa-suji Line. The company will collaborate with Pininfarina, an Italian firm known for its automotive designs—including those for Ferrari—as its partner for the train’s design. This marks the first time the company has been involved in the design of…
Month: August 2026
“Lisa Larson” 5-Piece Home Goods Set—a special supplement included with the October issue of *Otona no Oshare Techo*. Includes a USB cable, a tin case, and more.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of *Otona no Oshare Techo* on September 7. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is a 5-piece set of home goods from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” The set includes a 120-cm…
The October issue of *Otona no Oshare Techo* features a “Lisa Larson” drawstring pouch as a freebie. It features a Nordic cat design in jacquard weave.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” on September 7. The price is 1,770 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a jacquard-woven drawstring pouch featuring Mikey the cat from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” Measuring approximately 17 × 3.5 × 11 cm…
Shinkansen “EX Ticket” to Go Digital Starting September 15; Paper Tickets to Be Phased Out in February 2027. Delays and Service Cancellations Can Also Be Checked via the App
JR Central, JR West, and JR Kyushu will begin digitizing the paper “EX Ticket (Seat Assignment)” issued when passengers pass through automatic ticket gates as part of the “EX Service”—their Shinkansen online reservation and ticketless boarding system—starting September 15. Going forward, a push notification will be sent to your smartphone the moment you pass through…
My Number to Be Used for Online Reservations on the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen; U22, Senior, and Disability Discounts to Go on Sale Starting September 15
JR Central, JR West, and JR Kyushu will begin offering new discount tickets for young people, seniors, and people with disabilities through the “EX Service” (Express Reservation and Smart EX) online reservation system for the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines, utilizing information such as My Number Cards. To complete the eligibility verification required for…
Crocs Recovery Sandals are on sale for half price. Available in a wide range of sizes from 23 to 31 cm, featuring Crocs’ proprietary cushioning material.
Amazon Japan is holding a limited-time sale on Crocs “Mellow Recovery Clogs” as part of its “Summer Sale to Support Your Daily Life.” The sale applies to the “Stucco” color in sizes 23.0–31.0 cm. Normally priced at 8,250 yen, the shoes are currently 50% off at 4,129 yen as of this writing. These Crocs Recovery…
Hotel New Otani Makuhari Introduces Two Types of “Student Discount Plans” for Its Night Pool. Enjoy Nighttime Activities at a Great Value—About Half the Regular Price
Hotel New Otani is offering two types of student discount plans for the “Shell Pool,” the outdoor pool at Hotel New Otani Makuhari (2-120-3 Hibino, Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture), during its night pool hours. This limited-time offer runs from August 15 to September 22. Guests can enjoy the pool at a discount of…
“EX Service” and “e5489” have integrated. Users can switch between the two without logging in and check reservations for Shinkansen and limited-express trains from the three JR companies all in one app.
JR Central, JR West, and JR Kyushu will begin integrating the “EX Service” (Express Reservation and Smart EX)—an online reservation service for the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines—with “e5489,” an online reservation service for Shinkansen and conventional-line limited-express trains operated by JR West, on October 20. By linking both member IDs in advance, users…
Special Yurikamome schedule in effect for Summer Comiket (C108). Trains will run every 3 to 7 minutes from the first train until around 6:00 p.m.
In conjunction with “Comic Market 108” being held at Tokyo Big Sight, the Yurikamome Line will operate on a special schedule with additional trains on August 15 and 16. Additional trains will be added, primarily during times when crowding is expected throughout the period. From the first train until around 8:00 a.m., trains will run…
Nighttime taxi pilot program underway at JR Jomo-Kogen Station in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture. Two taxis will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to address the lack of transportation for tourists and local residents.
Minakami Town in Gunma Prefecture will conduct a pilot program for “nighttime taxis” at JR Jomo-Kogen Station on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from August 6 to 29. At this station, where the Joetsu Shinkansen stops, public transportation options such as local buses and taxis cease to operate during nighttime hours. Securing secondary transportation to hot…