Tokyo DisneySea will resume operations of the “Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull” attraction in Lost River Delta on November 30. The attraction had been closed since August 18, 2025, for a major inspection and renovation, but projection mapping effects have now been added. Along with new audio, visitors can now enjoy an…
Month: August 2026
Oigawa Railway: A “Wearable Ticket” That Enables Walk-Through Ticket Gates? Unlimited Rides Between Kanaya Station and Kawane Onsen Sasamado Station on the Oigawa Railway
Oigawa Railway will accept orders for its special-edition “Free Pass T-shirt 2026”—a ticket printed on a T-shirt—from August 6 to 20. The price is 9,800 yen, and the pass is valid from September 1 through October 30. By wearing the pass, you can board and alight as often as you like between Kanaya Station and…
I Stayed at “YOKI MATSUSHIMA,” a “Slow Luxury” Hotel with Free-Flowing Hot Spring Baths in Every Room, Located in Matsushima—One of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Spots
Spacious, modern Japanese-style guest rooms, all featuring free-flowing hot spring baths. The guest rooms range from 41 to 69 square meters in size, and every room is equipped with a free-flowing hot spring bath. There are 9 rooms with open-air baths and 17 rooms with semi-open-air baths, for a total of 26 rooms. The hot…
Mori Trust Hotels is giving away hotel stay vouchers to five groups (10 people total) to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Choose from Luxury or Laforet.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its hotel business in August, Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts has launched a special website and is running a campaign where visitors can win hotel stay vouchers. The company’s hotel business began in August 1976 with the opening of “Hotel Laforet Shuzenji,” followed by the establishment of “Laforet Club,”…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Communities] A New Approach to Regional Revitalization by Jissen Women’s University and JAL Aviation Mirai Lab (Final Installment)
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In…
Workman’s “Amphibious Pants” Let You Dive Straight Into the Water. Available in 7 colors perfect for camping by rivers or at the beach; a T-shirt version is also available.
Workman is selling its 2026 summer apparel item, the “Durable Water-Repellent Amphibious Shorts,” at stores nationwide. They are available in three sizes (M–LL) and seven colors (black, turquoise, yellow, deep blue, beige, green, and mocha), priced at 1,500 yen. Made from durable, tear-resistant ripstop fabric with a long-lasting water-repellent finish. Perfect for all kinds of…
Designed by travel experts at Hankyu Travel, this water-repellent shoulder bag opens wide and stands on its own. With 8 pockets, it keeps all your essentials organized in one place.
Takarajimasha will release “The Book: A Shoulder Bag Designed by Hankyu Kotsu That Opens Wide and Stands on Its Own—Perfect for Travel” on September 17. The price is 3,795 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A water-repellent nylon shoulder bag designed by travel expert Hankyu Kotsu-sha with a focus on functionality….
The “Kita Ward Fireworks Festival” in Tokyo and Saitama will be held on September 26. In 2025, it was ranked No. 1 nationwide as the “fireworks festival I’m glad I attended.”
The Kita Ward Fireworks Festival Executive Committee will hold the “Kita Ward Fireworks Festival: RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE” on September 26. The event will take place on the Arakawa Riverbank near the Iwabuchi Sluice Gate, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 7:40 p.m. The event is scheduled to feature 10,000 fireworks, including some as large…
Anker’s flame-retardant gadget pouch is 15% off on Amazon. It resists burning even if a power bank catches fire.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is holding a limited-time sale on the Anker Style Pouch as part of its “Summer Sale to Support Your Daily Life.” Normally priced at 4,990 yen, it is currently available at 4,240 yen—a 15% discount—as of the time of this writing. This gadget pouch features a lining made of glass fiber and…
AOKI’s short-sleeve recovery wear is on sale for a limited time on Amazon. The top and bottom set is 6,392 yen and is made of a cotton-blend fabric that resists pilling even after washing.
As part of its “Summer Sale to Support Your Daily Life,” Amazon (Amazon Japan) is holding a limited-time sale on AOKI’s “Recovery Care Plus” fatigue-recovery wear. Normally priced at 7,990 yen, it is currently available at 6,392 yen—a 20% discount—as of the time of this writing. This recovery wear, registered as a general medical device,…