Takarajimasha will release the “Monster Hunter: Goodnight Tamamitsune Plush Charm Book” on August 26. The price is 4,169 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites and at FamilyMart (not available at bookstores). This plush charm is modeled after “Tamamitsune,” a popular monster from Monster Hunter, as it sleeps to restore its health. It comes…
Month: August 2026
From a cruise down the Li River—a World Heritage Site—to the thrill of a sky walk with breathtaking views, and a grand spectacular show directed by master filmmaker Zhang Yimou! A Report from Guilin, China
I visited Guilin, located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, as part of a press tour organized by the online travel site Trip.com Group. Guilin has long been praised with the saying, “Guilin’s landscapes are the finest under heaven.” It is a beautiful city surrounded by strangely shaped rocky mountains and rivers….
“Monster Hunter” Folding Chair Now on Sale at FamilyMart! The Seat Features Weapon Icons, and It’s a Portable Size Perfect for Seasonal Events
Takarajimasha will release the “Monster Hunter Folding Chair with Shoulder Strap BOOK” on August 26. The price is 3,729 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites and at FamilyMart (not sold in bookstores). This compact, portable chair folds down for easy transport and measures 28 × 24 × 25 cm (width × depth ×…
MUJI’s New Undergarment: “Skincare You Wear.” Registered as a cosmetic product; its effects last even after washing.
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind the MUJI brand, will launch a new line of undergarments called “Skincare You Wear” on August 10. The company held a new product launch event at its Tokyo headquarters on July 29. The “Skincare You Wear” series was developed over approximately three years as a way to care for the…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Minoh Kanko Hotel has been renovated as a “Premium” property. The on-site hot spring spa has introduced the “Mirai Human Washing Machine” from the World Expo.
GENSEN HOLDINGS has renovated the “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Minoh Kanko Hotel” (1-1 Onsen-cho, Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture) into the upgraded “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Minoh Kanko Hotel” and will open it simultaneously with the adjacent day-use hot spring facility, “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Minoh Onsen Spa Garden,” on October 1. Minoo Onsen Spa Garden—which can be…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] A Bottle Opener and a Fan? A Glimpse into the Old-Fashioned Rail Travel Experience That Still Lingers Today
Seibu 4000 Series Bottle Opener: When people think of food items from the days of old-fashioned rail travel, “frozen mandarin oranges” and “tea in plastic containers” are often mentioned. However, in this day and age, neither of these items is something you can easily find in your everyday life anymore. Back in the day, plastic…
Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda: “Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival” Viewing Package. Includes a bottle of champagne and breakfast; 10% off for early bookings
Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda (6-38 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Grand Green Osaka North Tower) has begun offering a special accommodation package that allows guests to view the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival,” taking place on October 17, from their guest rooms. Reservations have been accepted via the official website or by phone…
Free shuttle bus service between Gunma Safari Park and Joshu-Tomioka Station to begin operating in August. This makes it easier to visit the park by train, even without a car.
Gunma Safari World will operate a free shuttle bus providing direct service between Gunma Safari Park (1 Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture) and Joshin Electric Railway’s Joshu-Tomioka Station for a limited time from August 1 to September 27. The service generally operates six round trips on weekdays and eight round trips on weekends and holidays;…
ANA and LUXAS Launch Luxury Handbag Rental Service. For 9,790 yen per month, rent Hermès and Chanel bags as much as you want and earn miles.
On July 28, ANA X and Luxas Technologies launched “ANA Luxury Bags,” a sharing service for designer bags. A new service for ANA Mileage Club members that fulfills the dream of enjoying travel with a coveted designer handbag. For a monthly fee of 9,790 yen—or 5,390 yen per month for the first three months—members can…
“Domdom Hamburger” Returns to Nagoya for the First Time in 10 Years, Drawing a Huge Line of 200 People! We Checked Out the Frenzy on the Scene
Sugakiya’s “Su-chan” rushed over too! A line formed at 8:00 a.m. for hamburgers. The person at the front of the line reportedly arrived around 8:00 a.m. They said the three of them had rushed over from Chiba Prefecture, decked out in DomDom merchandise such as “Whole!! Crab Burger” plush toys and bags. Later on, nearly…