Hands Shinjuku (2nd–8th floors, Times Square Building, 5-24-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) will host the “Suica Penguin POP UP” at a special venue on the 3rd floor from September 18 to 28. From fashion to kitchenware, we’ve got a full lineup of cute and practical Suica Penguin goods. Examples include the “Suica Penguin Belle Maison Plastic…
Month: September 2026
Bookings for Jalan.net’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Have Begun. Up to 60% Off in Kumamoto and Kagoshima; Up to 50% Off in the Other Five Prefectures
Jalan.net has launched a special page for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program. The program offers discounts of up to 60% in Kumamoto and Kagoshima, and up to 50% in the other five prefectures; distribution and redemption of coupons began at 10:00 a.m. on September 15. Reservations will be accepted starting on the…
The Yokohama Horticultural Expo is selling “Ring Pass” special admission tickets made from reclaimed wood from the Grand Roof Ring. Limited to 2,027 tickets; available only as all-access passes.
The GREEN×EXPO Association held a “GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference Six Months Before the Event” on September 15. Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui and Toshihide Hirahara, Deputy Mayor of Yokohama, took the stage to explain the details of the special event admission tickets. A special event admission ticket called the “RING PASS,” made from reclaimed wood from the…
The Yokohama Horticultural Expo Has More to Offer Than Just Plants! List of Events Announced, Including the Nebuta Festival, Danjiri Festival, and National Day — GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference Held Six Months Before the Event
The GREEN×EXPO Association held a “GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference Six Months Before the Event” on September 15. Expo-related characters, including the official mascot “Tunk Tunk,” as well as “Myaku Myaku,” “Morizo and Kikkoro,” and “Hanazukin-chan,” gathered in one place to build excitement leading up to the opening. During the first half of the press conference,…
JAL International Flights Introduce Cosmetic Kits Featuring “Cosme Decorte” and Other Brands in First Class; Business Class Amenities Get a Complete Design Overhaul
JAL will update its international first-class cosmetic kits in mid-September and its business-class amenities in late September. In First Class, we have introduced new products from the Japanese cosmetics brands “Cosme Decorte” and “The Ginza.” To meet the increasingly diverse needs of our passengers, we are shifting from our previous selection of men’s and women’s…
Nicknames have been chosen for the Horticultural Expo’s Theme Pavilion “Nekko,” the Horticultural Culture Pavilion “Iroha Niwa,” and the indoor exhibition facility “Hanameguri.” Every 19th of the month is now “Tunk Tunk Day.”
Theme Pavilion “NEKKO” (Eng.: Theme Pavilion “NEKKO”) The nickname, inspired by plant roots, was adopted based on the pavilion’s concept: “All life is connected—with a focus on plants.” The architecture of the pavilion itself is said to incorporate the rationality of plant forms and structures. Based on the latest scientific findings, the exhibits are designed…
The Horticultural Expo Announces the First Batch of Events Scheduled During the Exhibition Period, Including a Permanent Nebuta Exhibition, Danjiri Parades, and National Days from Various Countries
The GREEN×EXPO Association (Association for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition) released the first installment of its list of events scheduled for the exposition on September 19, marking the six-month countdown to the event. The “Festival Calendar Project” will be held year-round. As an interactive event for visitors, it will feature agricultural rituals and traditional performing…
Gransta Tokyo’s “Marunouchi Basement (Inside the Ticket Gates)” Renovation: I Checked Out the Entire Place! A Fusion of Food and Goods Where You’ll Find Limited-Edition Items, Freshly Made Treats, and Something New Every Time You Visit
The renovation of the Marunouchi-zaka area within “Gransta Tokyo,” the shopping complex inside Tokyo Station, has been completed. It will open as the “Basement Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area” on September 16 at 10:00 a.m. About Gransta Tokyo Gransta Tokyo is a shopping complex located primarily inside the ticket gates of Tokyo Station. It consists of…
I bought the “Coco” popcorn bucket—a Disney first—on the very first day it went on sale. The attention to detail on the glowing parts is amazing!
Tokyo Disney Resort released its first-ever popcorn bucket featuring a design from the movie *Coco* on September 15. Since I managed to get my hands on one, I’ll be sharing a photo-heavy look at it. The new items include the “Popcorn Bucket with Popcorn Voucher” (3,800 yen), the “BB Popcorn with Bucket” (4,000 yen), and…
“Disney Halloween”: I Bought a Whole Bunch of Souvenirs Featuring the Scared Little Ghost! Check Out These Exclusive Photos
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will host “Disney Halloween” from September 16 to October 31. A new hooded souvenir featuring “Scaredy Ghost,” a slightly timid little ghost, with “Kabo-Lantern”—who emerged from a pumpkin lantern—snuggling up next to her is now available. It goes on sale September 15. The classic Souvenir Lunch Tote (add 1,500 yen…