Hobonichi will begin accepting pre-orders for a total of 14 items—including planners and stationery—created in collaboration with the Suica Penguin on its official online store, “GRANSTA MALL.” The pre-order period runs from 10:00 a.m. on September 24 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31. This collaboration was finalized following the decision to open the brand’s first…
Month: September 2026
Decision Made to Issue Commemorative Coins for the Horticultural Expo. The 1,000-yen silver coin will cost 33,500 yen and will not be available at bank teller windows.
The Ministry of Finance will issue a commemorative coin for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition. The lineup consists of only one type of coin: a 1,000-yen silver coin. The selling price is 33,500 yen, and 40,000 coins will be issued. The surface features “Tunkutunk,” the official mascot of GREEN×EXPO 2027, alongside native Japanese plants that…
Reservations for Saga Prefecture’s travel support program, the “Kyushu Recovery Support Saga Campaign,” will begin on September 24. Eligible businesses will be announced on the 18th.
Saga Prefecture is launching the “Kyushu Recovery Support Saga Campaign,” a travel assistance program that subsidizes up to 50 percent of travel costs. Online travel agencies (OTAs) will begin accepting reservations on September 24, and travel agencies will begin accepting them on October 2. Reservations made before the start of the booking period are not…
“Tokudane Special 28,” a 50% off Hayabusa Shinkansen e-ticket, goes on sale today. Valid for weekday travel; available exclusively on Ekinet.
JR East and JR Hokkaido will begin selling a special discount ticket on “Ekinet” that offers 50% off fares on Shinkansen and limited-express trains in the Tohoku, Hokkaido, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Akita, and Yamagata regions, available only on weekdays. Eligible products include the “Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudane Special 28)” and the “Conventional Line Ticketless Limited Express Ticket…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Region] One-Night-Only Special Dinner Event: “Traveling Makers’ Dinner in Hinode Town, Oita Prefecture”
JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to their respective regions to promote local initiatives. Additionally,…
Kintetsu Launches “Meihan ‘Special Deal’ Express Digital Ticket (Weekdays Only).” Great value during off-peak hours on weekdays.
Kintetsu will begin selling the “Meihan ‘Special Deal’ Express Digital Ticket (Weekdays Only),” which offers discounted fares during off-peak hours on weekdays, on September 15. The ticket is valid only on weekdays from October 5 through December 18 and can be purchased from one month before the date of travel up until the day before….
“Kagoshima Tourism Support Discount,” offering up to 60% off accommodations in Kagoshima Prefecture, begins accepting reservations today. This is a separate travel support program from the Kyushu Recovery Support Discount.
Kagoshima Prefecture will implement its own travel support program, the “Kagoshima Tourism Support Discount.” The program applies to stays from September 14 through October 13. This initiative, which is separate from the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” program set to begin in October, provides a subsidy covering up to 60 percent of lodging fees at eligible…
The “JR East Midori Station Clock” alarm clock, which glows in the dark, goes on sale today! Wake up to the “Babbling Brook” and “Spring” departure melodies.
Takarajimasha will release the mook “JR East Edition: Midori Station Clock BOOK 2—Glows in the Dark! Fluorescent Color Ver.” today, September 14. The price is 3,422 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. An alarm clock that faithfully reproduces the “Green Station Clock” often seen at train stations. This second edition features…
[From Hawaii] 10 Beers to Try on Your Next Trip to Hawaii: Fall 2026
Led Zeppelin (Aloha Beer Company) — This is a favorite among my local friends who love beer. Previously, it was only available at the “Aloha Beer Company” store, but when I saw cans for sale at the supermarket, I bought them right away. “Old School IPA” refers to a classic, robust IPA—a stark contrast to…
Perfect for villain-themed outfits and supporting your favorite character. New items featuring villain and henchman designs—including pouches and accessories—have arrived at the Disney Store.
The Disney Store will release a new collection featuring Villains designs on September 18. Pre-sales will begin on the 15th at the Disney Flagship Store in Tokyo, the Tokyo Disney Resort store, and the official online store. The highlight is “MISCHIEVOUS FRIENDS.” It’s a collection of characters—including the henchmen of Disney villains—who are essential to…