JR Central held the “Sagamihara Linear Festa 2026” on October 24–25 at the construction site for the Kanagawa Prefecture Station (tentative name) of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. On the day of the event, a section of the third basement level—the track level (which will house the main line, siding, and platforms of the Chuo Maglev…
Month: October 2026
New winter collection from recovery wear brand “ReD.” Turtleneck base layer, pajamas, and extra-warm socks go on sale November 5.
ReD Vitaltech Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Base Layer (Women’s) is designed to cover the neck while promoting blood circulation and aiding in fatigue recovery, and is recommended for layered looks with knitwear or jackets. It comes in five colors—black, off-white, gray, wine red, and moss green—and is available in sizes S, M, L, and LL. The price…
[Watch+] Why Can’t “Tunk Tunk” Become “Myaku Myaku”? An Expo Reporter Talks About It in a Relaxed Manner [Podcast Transcript]
The “News Continues” podcast from the Impress Watch series launched in September 2026. The theme of the second episode is “Tunk Tunk,” the official mascot character for GREEN×EXPO 2027 (the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition). Led by the staff at Travel Watch who cover world’s fairs, horticultural expos, and theme parks, we had a laid-back chat…
3rd High-Level Meeting of the Asia GX Consortium | News & Public Relations
Overview Meeting Name 3rd High-Level Meeting of the Asia GX Consortium: Toward Accelerating the Implementation of Transition Finance in ASEAN Date of Event October 23, 2026 Organizer Asia GX Consortium Location Manila, Philippines Key Participants The Financial Services Agency; financial authorities from ASEAN countries, including the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission; the Asian Development Bank…
NEXCO East Japan Introduces “Winter Pass 2027,” a Round-Trip Discount Plan to the Interchange Closest to Ski Resorts. Get Even Better Deals with Accommodations and Lift Ticket Bundles
On October 29, NEXCO East Japan began selling the “Dora-Wari ‘Winter Pass 2027’,” a discount package available exclusively to ETC-equipped vehicles. Applications are being accepted on the official website, “Dora-Pura.” This program offers discounted highway tolls for trips from departure areas such as the Tokyo metropolitan area, Sendai, Niigata, and Mito to destination areas where…
[Weekend Station Bento] Matsusaka Station’s “Original Premium Beef Bento”
Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture is known nationwide as a producer of Wagyu beef. Today, we’re featuring the “Original Special Selection Beef Bento” from the long-established Shinchiku Shoten, which was founded in 1895 (Meiji 28) in front of Matsusaka Station. Matsusaka Station was established in 1893 (Meiji 26) with the opening of the Sangū Railway…
DisneySea Announces Details on “Imagining the Magic” Merchandise for Its 25th Anniversary. A Wide Variety of Camera-Themed Items Available; Art Panels Available for Pre-order
Tokyo Disney Resort will begin selling “Imagining the Magic” merchandise on December 3. This marks the second series of items set in Tokyo DisneySea, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. “Imagining the Magic” is a photography project that captures the many moments of dreams and magic at Tokyo Disney Resort. This year, to commemorate the…
Disney Store Releases New Christmas-Themed Merchandise. Check Out the Holiday Items Inspired by the “Frozen” Short Film
The Disney Store will release its new Christmas merchandise on November 6. Pre-sales will begin on November 3 at the Disney Flagship Tokyo, the Tokyo Disney Resort Store, and the official Disney online store. For Christmas 2026, we have prepared two themes: “DISNEY CHRISTMAS 2026” and “DISNEY FROZEN CHRISTMAS 2026.” “DISNEY CHRISTMAS 2026” features the…
The 2027 Edition of the “Impress Calendar” Is Now on Sale: 4 Japanese Landscape Calendars That Let You Experience the Feeling of Domestic Travel From the Comfort of Your Own Home
The Splendor of Japan’s Landscapes: A large-format wall calendar in a dynamic, custom A3 size that lets you savor Japan’s most famous landmarks and breathtaking natural scenery. It features a carefully curated selection of beautiful moments from the changing seasons—from spring cherry blossoms and waterfalls bathed in fresh greenery to the vibrant colors of autumn…
Huis Ten Bosch Resumes “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Bookings via Rakuten and Jalan; Directly Operated Hotels Offer Up to 50% Off Starting November 2
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) will begin accepting reservations for the second phase of the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” program on Rakuten Travel and Jalan.net starting at 10:00 a.m. on November 2. The eligible stay period is for stays with check-in on December 1 and check-out on December 26….