Takarajimasha will release the “Myaku Myaku Stamp Can BOOK” on November 27. The price is 3,290 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. Following the stationery set in the “Maido Ooki Can”—a popular souvenir from the Osaka-Kansai Expo—the second collaboration in the series features a set of 10 Myaku Myaku stamps. This…
Month: October 2026
Fares for the “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” limited-express trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, as well as Green Car fares, are set to increase. The increases will take effect in stages starting in July 2027.
JR Central and JR West announced that they will revise the reserved-seat express fares for the “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, as well as the Green Car fares for all trains. This measure is intended to address rising costs associated with safety and service maintenance due to inflation; the…
Traffic restrictions for the “Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival” will begin around 4:00 p.m. Be aware of road closures and traffic congestion around Juso and Tsukamoto Stations and the Umekita area.
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee and the Osaka Prefectural Police will implement traffic restrictions from around 4:00 p.m. to around 11:00 p.m. (with some restrictions beginning at 1:00 p.m.) on October 17 in conjunction with the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival.” Roads surrounding the Yodo River floodplain and the areas near Juso Station…
JR Central Announces Introduction of Next-Generation Shinkansen Train, the “S0 Series”; Commercial Service to Begin in July 2029
JR Central has announced plans to manufacture and introduce the “S0 Series,” the next-generation Shinkansen trains for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines. This marks the first full model change since the N700S (which debuted in 2020), and commercial service is scheduled to begin in July 2029. Following the introduction of one verification test train…
Chairman Tanaka Visits the United States | News & Public Relations
Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, visited the United States from September 13 to 16, where he held meetings with representatives of international development finance institutions and participated in a panel discussion hosted by George Washington University (GWU) and an interview event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). 1. Meeting with Representatives…
The “Rockwell Razor,” a double-edged razor from Canada, is on sale. It provides a gentle shave, even for sensitive skin.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is offering a sale on the Canadian-made double-edged razor, the “Rockwell Razor 2C,” as part of its “Prime Thanksgiving Sale” running from October 16 to 19. Normally priced at 6,800 yen, it is currently available for 6,120 yen—a 10% discount—as of this writing. A double-edged razor holder made of chrome alloy with…
[Asami Araki’s Life in Paris] A Summer Vacation in Auvergne Starting in Mont-d’Or: Volcanoes, Lakes, and Hot Springs (Part 2)
This summer, I stayed in Mont-Dore, located in the Auvergne region of central France, and used it as a base to explore various places in the area. Located about a 40-minute drive from Mont d’Or, Lac Pavin is a mysterious volcanic lake. A volcanic lake is a body of water that has filled a massive…
ANA Unveils the “Chiikawa Jet”! The Three Characters in Uniform Gather at Haneda; Collaboration Merchandise Also Draws Attention
On October 18, ANA unveiled the actual “Chiikawa Jet,” a specially designed aircraft created in collaboration with the manga and anime series “Chiikawa” by illustrator Nagano. A commemorative photo session featuring Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi, and ANA employees took place at a hangar at Haneda Airport. The aircraft was unveiled ahead of the launch of domestic…
160 years since the first passport was issued in Keio 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and JAL are holding an event at Haneda, along with a campaign offering a total of 5.7 million miles in prizes.
As of 2026, we are able to travel abroad with relative freedom, whether for pleasure or for work. It’s a wonderful time to be alive. Going back 160 years, in 1866 (Keio 2), the Edo Shogunate lifted the ban on Japanese travel abroad. Through the “Proclamation Concerning the Certification of Permits for Overseas Travel,” the…
I Got to See the ANA × “Chiikawa” Collaboration Merchandise in Person! We’ll Also Introduce Each Character’s Job; On Sale at Airport Shops and Other Locations Starting October 23—Celebrating the Launch of the Chiikawa Jet
ANA Trading will release the first series of collaborative merchandise on October 23 to commemorate the launch of the specially designed “Chiikawa Jet.” The actual products were unveiled at the “Chiikawa Jet” unveiling event held by ANA on October 18. The collection features original designs depicting the Chikawa characters (8 in total) wearing ANA uniforms…