Anker Japan has released the “Anker PowerBag 2026,” a disaster preparedness kit that includes a portable power bank, emergency food supplies, and portable toilets. It is priced at 49,999 yen. The company has already provided more than 1,500 units of its group products, such as portable power supplies, to municipalities and organizations affected by the…
Month: August 2026
DisneySea Unveils Fluffy 25th Anniversary Items for Fall and Winter, Including Mittens with Large Ribbons and Reversible Jackets
Tokyo DisneySea will release fluffy, soft items featuring its 25th-anniversary designs on October 1. We’re offering a line of accessories featuring the theme color “Jubilee Blue” and a soft white that evokes winter and snow as the main colors. The collection includes a “jacket” (9,500 yen) and a “headband” (2,600 yen) that are reversible, allowing…
“Suica Penguin” Fan Appreciation Event Confirmed. A 6-day limited event in Ueno, featuring a lottery-based meet-and-greet
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Suica in November, JR East will host a fan appreciation event featuring the “Suica Penguin” mascot at Ueno Station. The event will take place from October 30 to November 4, daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. on the final day), at the Grand Concourse outside…
Sales of the physical “Suica Penguin” IC card will end once inventory runs out. The Suica app on Apple devices will also temporarily feature a different design.
On August 26, JR East announced that it would discontinue sales of the current Suica (card type) featuring the “Suica Penguin” once stocks run out at various sales locations, such as station ticket vending machines. It has been decided that the Suica mascot, “Suica Penguin,” will step down at the end of fiscal year 2026…
“Yomeishu Yosei no Mori,” a facility where visitors can experience the “philosophy of wellness” through the production of Yomeishu Medicinal Liqueur and the natural surroundings of Komagane, Nagano
Yomeishu Seizo will open the “Yomeishu Yosei no Mori” (16410 Ako, Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture) on September 1 on the grounds of the Yomeishu Komagane Plant. This facility offers visitors the chance to experience the concept of “yōjō” (health maintenance)—a long-standing theme for the company dedicated to helping people stay healthy. Highlights include the “Yōmeishu…
Logos Hosts “THE LOGOS WEEK.” Popular Outdoor Gear, Including the EleCan Series, Available at Special Prices
LOGOS Corporation, the company behind the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will hold “THE LOGOS WEEK” from September 1 to 7, offering popular outdoor gear—including the “EleCamp” series—at great prices. The event will take place at LOGOS stores nationwide, the official online store, and select retailers carrying LOGOS products. The Elecan Series is a line with a…
Pre-orders are now open for the “Chiikawa Happy Bag 2027 (Year of the Sheep)” featuring a sheep-themed costume. The set includes a large-capacity tote bag, a zodiac stuffed animal, a face towel, a 7-piece keychain set, and 12 items in total.
Grey Parker Service has begun accepting pre-orders for the “Chiikawa Happy Bag 2027 (Year of the Goat)” on its official online store, “Chiikawa Market.” The price is 11,000 yen. In honor of the 2027 Chinese zodiac sign, the “Goat,” Chikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi appear dressed in fluffy sheep costumes. Packed inside a large-capacity tote bag…
ANA Time Sale on Domestic Flights: From Haneda, fares start at 10,450 yen to Sapporo and 11,440 yen to Naha, among others
ANA is holding a limited-time sale on domestic flight tickets from 12:00 a.m. on August 26 through 11:59 p.m. on August 31. The eligible travel period is from October 1 through January 31, 2027. The sale’s promotional page lists sample fares, such as Haneda to New Chitose starting at 10,450 yen one-way, Haneda to Naha…
A soft vinyl piggy bank featuring Shiro Myaku Myaku. Now available in a large size, standing 25 cm tall.
Heso Production will release a “soft vinyl piggy bank” featuring Shiro Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in late August. The price is 8,800 yen. This soft vinyl piggy bank features Myaku Myaku in a respectful pose with both hands clasped in front of him. Measuring 163 × 110 × 250 mm…
“Hilton Takayama Resort” Opens on September 14. Suites and other areas, based on the “NEO Mingei” concept, will be renovated in phases, with all 283 rooms completed by spring 2027.
JR Tokai Hotels will open the “Hilton Takayama Resort” (1134 Echigo-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture) on September 14. This is a rebranding of “Hotel Associa Takayama Resort,” located about an 8-minute ride by free shuttle bus from JR Takayama Station. The facility features a free parking lot with space for 200 vehicles. As of September…