The Disney Store will release new merchandise inspired by the “Zootopia” movie series on August 7. Pre-sales will begin on August 4 at the Disney Flagship Tokyo store, the Tokyo Disney Resort store, and the official online store. A wide variety of items will be available from two collections: “TROPICAL ZOOTOPIA,” where you can enjoy…
Month: August 2026
[Weekend Station Bento] Karuizawa Station’s “Mount Asama Foothills Bento”
The “Asama Sanroku Bento” is an ekiben (station bento) produced by Takamitei Main Store, a soba restaurant located near the North Exit rotary at Karuizawa Station. Karuizawa Station is served by both the JR East Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Shinano Railway, but this ekiben—sold exclusively at a single shop near the Shinano Railway ticket gates—is,…
Rakuten Travel’s “Summer Vacation & Fall Travel Fair” Offers Up to 50% Off Car Rentals. Huis Ten Bosch and Junglia Also Feature Up to 10% Off
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Summer Vacation & Fall Travel Fair,” a sale offering great deals on travel reservations, through 9:59 a.m. on August 20. Get up to 20% off domestic accommodations when you combine coupons. We also offer coupons for “Raku Pack” (transportation + lodging) with savings of up to 15,000 yen, express buses…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Region] Enjoy Local Specialties at Kagoshima Airport! A Collaborative Bento from JAL and Tobuen-tei
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…
Traffic restrictions will be in effect on surrounding roads starting at 5:00 p.m. on the 1st for the Itabashi Fireworks Festival and the Toda Bridge Fireworks Festival. Residents within the restricted area must also present a resident pass.
Itabashi Ward, the Itabashi Ward Tourism Association, and the Shimura-Takashimadaira Police Station will implement traffic restrictions on surrounding roads in conjunction with the “67th Itabashi Fireworks Festival,” which will be held on August 1. The restrictions will be in effect from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vehicle access restrictions apply to the area north of…
Elementary School Students Get Free Admission Starting This Year; Tokorozawa City’s “Kitano Park Public Pool” Open Through the End of August
Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, is opening the “Kitano Park Public Pool” (4-3 Kotesashi-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture) for the summer season only, from July 18 to August 31. This fiscal year, we revised our pricing structure to make admission free for elementary school students and younger, and we also introduced a policy allowing up to…
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of JAL’s Chubu–Honolulu route, the Sakura Lounge is offering a 2,200-yen discount. A Hawaiian menu is also available exclusively in the evenings.
As part of the second phase of its campaign commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Centrair (Chubu)–Honolulu route, JAL is offering Economy Class passengers access to the JAL Sakura Lounge at Chubu Centrair International Airport’s international terminal at a special rate. While the standard fare is 8,250 yen per passenger per one-way segment, tickets issued…
Muji Begins Selling Reading Glasses in Its Stationery Section; Offers Lower-Strength Lenses to Address “Smartphone Presbyopia”
*The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article focuses on “reading glasses”—which are affordable and easy to purchase—as a solution to the growing number of young…
Muji’s “Bicycle Helmet” doesn’t touch your bangs and helps prevent sweating. The minimalist 20-inch bike is perfect for city riding.
*The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article introduces new mobility-related products designed to make everyday travel and outings more convenient. “Breathable Bicycle Helmet” Developed Based…
Muji: A Neck Pillow That Converts Into a Lumbar Support and an Expandable Shoe Case. We Got an Early Look at Their New Travel Goods Before Their Release
Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article introduces new travel products designed to make packing and traveling more comfortable. *The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. A Boston Bag That Folds Down…