JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) is running a “Stay on a Weekday!” campaign, in which participants can win travel coupons worth up to 30,000 yen through a lottery. People who have taken a domestic trip involving a weekday overnight stay costing at least 10,000 yen per person—booked through JATA member travel agencies such as…
Month: September 2026
Fukushima Prefecture’s “Come Back Again” Discount, offering 3,000 yen off per night, opens for reservations today. Reservations for stays in November and December are being accepted through OTAs and accommodation websites.
Fukushima Prefecture will begin accepting reservations for the third phase of its “Come Back Again” discount campaign—a measure designed to stimulate travel demand—at 10:00 a.m. on October 1. This program offers a 3,000-yen discount per person per night on stays at hotels and hot spring inns within the prefecture, regardless of whether it is a…
Jalan’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount”: Reservations for Fukuoka Prefecture begin October 8. Save up to 20,000 yen, and combine with other sales for even greater savings.
Jalan.net will begin accepting reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program in Fukuoka Prefecture starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 8. This offer applies only to domestic accommodations and hotels listed on Jalan; day-use stays, day trips, and Jalan Packages (transportation + hotel) are excluded. The maximum discount amount is 20,000 yen….
JAL Launches Room Lights on International Airbus A350-1000 Flights. With Three Brightness Settings, the LEDs Cast a Moody Glow
Takarajimasha will release the “JAL International Flights Airbus A350-1000 Cabin Lighting Book” on October 29. The price is 4,730 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. Introducing a new LED room light that faithfully replicates the Airbus A350-1000, JAL’s latest flagship aircraft for international routes. With three dimming levels, its soft, atmospheric…
Japanet’s reservation site “Yukoyuko” will offer the Kyushu Recovery Support Discount on a lottery basis. Applications from Fukuoka and Nagasaki are accepted until October 4.
Second Lottery (Fukuoka and Nagasaki) Application Period: September 30, 2026, through October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Winners Announcement: October 5, 2026 (time to be determined) Reservation Period: October 5–7, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. If you are not selected in the first drawing, you will automatically be entered into the second drawing. According to the…
Finally, I’m back at Tōdai-ji in Nara for the first time since my high school field trip. It’s a trip full of things I’ve only realized as an adult and things I’m learning for the first time.
Nara Prison Museum and Hoshinoya Nara Prison: Nara Prison is one of the so-called “Five Major Prisons” (Nara, Chiba, Kanazawa, Nagasaki, and Kagoshima). Among them, this is reportedly the only one where the entire structure of the buildings once in use has been preserved. Perhaps the fact that it remained an active facility until 2017…
The supplement includes a “BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS” lunch tote bag and the December issue supplement of *Otona Muse*, featuring delicate floral embroidery.
Takarajimasha will release the December 2026 special issue of “otona MUSE” on October 28. The price is 1,920 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a tote bag from BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS featuring floral embroidery. The colorful floral pattern is embroidered onto black canvas, and the…
On sale today: The November issue of “That Wonderful Person,” featuring “Moomin” large and small mesh pouches as a bonus. They make it easy to see what’s inside and are perfect for hot spring spas.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “That Wonderful Person” today, September 15. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a set of two “Moomin” mesh pouches in large and small sizes. The mesh material allows you to see the contents and easily…
“Disney Dreamers Experience” to Be Held at the End of the Year. Now Accepting Applications
Tokyo Disney Resort will host the “Disney Dreamers Experience” on December 13. The program is open to fifth- and sixth-graders nationwide, with 25 spots available (minimum of 16 participants required). Participation is free. Participants are responsible for their own lodging and transportation costs. Through this program, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their…
On sale today: The November special edition of “That Wonderful Person” comes with a “Moomin” storage pouch as a freebie. A set of two pouches—one large and one small—to organize your clothes and travel essentials.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 special issue of “That Wonderful Person” today, September 15. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement for this special issue includes a set of two lightweight, versatile “Moomin” storage pouches. These square pouches come in two sizes—one large and one…