The “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount,” a travel support program covering the entire Kyushu region, will finally begin rolling out starting with stays on or after October 1, 2026. Hotels and travel agencies are now accepting reservations one after another. Travel booking sites (OTAs) such as Rakuten Travel and Jalan.net offer even better deals through their…
Month: September 2026
Live demonstrations and sales of freshly made Akafuku mochi at the “Shuichi National Delicacies Fair” at Keio Shinjuku. New items include sweet potato cornet and Japanese chestnut terrine.
Akafuku will have a booth at the “Shuichi National Delicacies Fair,” which will be held from October 6 to 12 at the Keio Department Store Shinjuku Branch (1-1-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo). At the venue, there will be a live demonstration and sale of Akafuku mochi, featuring freshly made Akafuku mochi (400 yen for two…
Rakuten Travel: Bookings for Fukuoka Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Begin October 1. Limited to 4,600 coupons, with discounts of up to 50%.
Rakuten Travel will begin accepting new reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program in Fukuoka Prefecture on October 1 at 10:00 a.m. We are distributing “Rakuten Travel Coupons” that can be used for reservations of domestic accommodations and “Rakuten Packs” (transportation + lodging) with departure dates on or after October 1. The…
Kinokuniya’s final “Suica Penguin” collaboration is a mascot bag. It comes with a carabiner so you can take it with you wherever you go.
Kinokuniya plans to release a “mascot bag” featuring the Suica penguin at the end of October (scheduled). The company says it will announce the price and size at a later date. This palm-sized plush toy features a ribbon and carabiner in Kinokuniya’s brand colors on the top of its head—a design that makes you want…
The platform level of the Kanagawa Prefecture Station (tentative name) on the Chuo Maglev Line is being opened to the public for the first time. Ticket sales for the “Sagamihara Maglev Festa 2026” have begun.
JR Central will hold the “Sagamihara Linear Festa 2026” from October 24 to 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event, located a 3-minute walk from JR/Keio Hashimoto Station, offers a chance to see the progress of construction on the new “Kanagawa Prefecture Station (tentative name)” for the Chuo Maglev Line. For the first…
ReD Recovery Wear has introduced a new “sweatshirt fabric” line of pajamas. The fabric features fibers that promote blood circulation, helping to relieve fatigue and ease stiffness in the shoulders and lower back.
On October 1, MTG will release the “ReD Sound Sleep Pajamas (Sweatshirt Fabric),” a new product from its “ReD” recovery wear line that features a sweatshirt fabric. ReD, a recovery wear brand, features “VITALTECH Blood Circulation-Promoting Fiber,” which contains a blend of eight types of natural minerals. This fiber absorbs the far-infrared rays emitted by…
Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Project “HAPPIER WITH YOU.” Launches; Limited-Edition Charms and Other Items Now Available
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, The Disney Store will launch “HAPPIER WITH YOU.” on October 8. With actress Tsubasa Honda serving as the brand ambassador, the company is launching the “Plush Bag Charm” (8,800 yen), a product packed with thoughtful details. In addition, the company will release the premium “100 Years…
Signing of a Yen Loan Agreement for Mongolia: Expansion of the International Airport in the Capital, Ulaanbaatar, Will Contribute to Further Strengthening Connectivity | News & Public Relations
On September 29, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a yen loan agreement (Loan Agreement: L/A) with the Government of Mongolia in Tokyo for the “Genghis Khan International Airport Expansion Project.” The agreement was signed that day by Mendsaikhan Zagdjav, Minister of Finance of Mongolia, and Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA. Scenes from the…
USJ Hamikuma × Myaku Myaku Collaboration Merchandise Revealed! Will there be a scramble for the Myaku Myaku Man, available only on the day of the event?
Universal Studios Japan will begin rolling out collaborative food items and merchandise featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and “Hamikuma,” a popular character from its fall event “Halloween Horror Night,” starting October 13. This is an original event held in conjunction with the “1st Anniversary EXPO 2025 ~Relive That Surprise and…
“Jalan Special Week” Travel Booking Sale Starts October 5. Up to 50% off; can be combined with the Kyushu Recovery Support Discount in some cases.
Jalan.net is holding “Jalan Special Week,” a major sale offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations, from October 5 to 15. Coupons valid during the sale period are being distributed in advance starting September 30. Covering more than 6,000 hotels and hot spring inns across Japan, the promotion features 5% off special offers…