October 16, 2026 In response to the earthquake damage in the Republic of Panama and following a request for assistance from the Panamanian government, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. Note 1. Damage Situation An earthquake that struck the Republic of Panama around 1:00 p.m. on October 9…
Month: October 2026
The January issue of *Linnen* includes a “Lisa Larson” 2027 planner as a free gift. It features an elegant cover with Mikey, the Scandinavian cat, and plants.
Takarajimasha will release the January 2027 issue of “Linen” on November 19. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement is a 2027 planner from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” It is B6 size and consists of 160 pages in total, featuring a calendar, annual schedule,…
JTB’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount”: Online reservations for Kagoshima Prefecture will begin soon. Up to 60% off domestic tours (transportation + lodging) and more.
JTB will begin accepting online reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” in Kagoshima Prefecture starting at 1:00 p.m. on October 20 (in-store and phone reservations will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the 19th). The Kyushu Recovery Support Discount is a travel support program that offers discounts of up to 50% (up to 60% for…
“Lisa Larson” Portable Sewing Machine and Drawstring Pouch Set—a special supplement in the January issue of *Linen*. Just move it like a stapler to sew.
Takarajimasha will release the January 2027 special issue of “Linnen” on November 19. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement included with this issue is a handheld sewing machine and drawstring pouch set from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” It’s perfect for small tasks like…
Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Harumi Line, Odaiba Line, and public roads for this weekend’s “Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival.” Sidewalks in the surrounding area will also be closed to pedestrians. The Yurakucho Line will operate on a temporary schedule before and after the fireworks display.
The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee, together with Chuo Ward and Minato Ward, will implement traffic restrictions on expressways and local roads around the Harumi Pier venue in conjunction with the “Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” to be held on October 24. In addition, sidewalks in the surrounding area will be closed to…
Buses, streetcars, and trains in Kumamoto Prefecture offer half-price fares with contactless payment. The fare for the “Hinokuni” bound for Fukuoka drops from 2,500 yen to 1,250 yen.
Seven transportation operators in Kumamoto Prefecture will launch the “Contactless Payment: Half-Price Fare Campaign,” part of the Kumamoto Support Project, on October 29 (the campaign will end once the budget limit is reached). During the campaign period, passengers who use contactless payment methods—such as credit cards—on eligible buses, streetcars, and trains will receive a 50%…
Disney Resort Line to Launch “Christmas Liner” Featuring Holiday and Night Sky Themes; Stamp Rally to Be Held Simultaneously
In conjunction with the “Disney Christmas” event, the Disney Resort Line will operate the “Disney Christmas Liner” from November 11 through December 25. The Disney Christmas Liner is a monorail featuring Christmas-themed interior decorations. The interior, designed to resemble the night sky, is adorned with images of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Chip…
Huis Ten Bosch’s First Roller Coaster to Be Called “Panorama Rush”; Set to Open in Spring 2027
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) has announced that the park’s first roller coaster—previously scheduled to open in 2027—will be officially named “Panorama Rush” and is now set to open in the spring of 2027. To commemorate the park’s 35th anniversary, this project represents the largest investment in the park’s…
Distribution of the “Otoku Pass,” which offers 5% off NewDays purchases as many times as you like. For customers who spend 5,000 yen or more at teppay.
JR East Cross Station Retail Company is launching a debut campaign for “teppay,” JR East’s new code-based payment service, which began operations on October 20. From October 20 through November 30, the company will distribute a 5% off coupon called the “Otoku Pass”—which can be used as many times as desired—to customers who make purchases…
Hobonichi × Suica Penguin: Online Pre-orders & Restock at the Tokyo Station Store. Planners, pouches, stationery, and more.
Hobonichi, the company behind the “Hobonichi Techo,” will begin accepting pre-orders for the “Suica Penguin” series—previously available exclusively at GRANSTA—through GRANSTA’s official online shop, “GRANSTA MALL,” and will also resume sales at its physical store, the “Hobonichi Techo Store Tokyo Station.” Online pre-orders will be accepted from 10:00 a.m. on October 22 through 11:59 p.m….