Author: Editor in Chief

If I start talking about “this line in this season” or “XX station on this line is a famous place”, there is no end to it, and such stories are better written in specialized magazines such as “Tabi to Railroad” (Travel and Railroad). What I appreciate about being born and raised in Japan is that…

Shufu To Seikatsusha Co., Ltd. released a mook “Chiikawa Bead Embroidery Book with an Appendix Kit for Making Brooches. The price is 2,500 yen. Includes 35 designs of Chiikawas and a full kit for making a Chiikawas face brooch (approx. 4 cm wide). Felt, beads, special needle and thread, embroidery thread, brooch pin, and all…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released a six-in-one “Igniteable/USB Survival Tool. The price is 1980 yen. This USB-energized multifunctional survival tool integrates six functions in a compact package: light, fire starter, screwdriver, cutter, bottle opener, and whistle. The fire starter can be used for camping, BBQs, mosquito coils, etc. The fire…

Impress released the “Flying Car Business Research Report 2026” on December 11. This report provides an overview of the “flying car” industry, which is about to begin commercial operations, as well as the latest trends. It is designed for companies interested in the market, companies considering entering the market, and those in charge of system…

Seven-Eleven Japan launched “ecbo cloak,” a luggage storage service in cooperation with ecbo. As of December, the company had 378 stores in 26 prefectures in Japan, and can accept packages 24 hours a day (in accordance with store operating hours). The fee is 500 yen per day for “bag size” (less than 45 cm in…

Venus Travel, an SHK Group company, launched the “Tokyo-Kyushu Ferry Winter Ticket” for web reservations only. One-way boarding from Yokosuka to Shin-Mojiko (Tourist A) is 14,000 yen with a coupon worth 4,000 yen that can be used onboard the ship. If passenger car transportation (less than 5 meters) is included, the fare is 42,000 yen….

Shimamura is holding a “Year-End SALE” at its Fashion Center Shimamura stores nationwide from today through December 21. During the period, women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing will be on sale at special prices, and the annual “Happy Bag” will also be on sale. The price ranges from 1,100 yen to 19,800 yen for several sets…

Introduced here is the Yakiniku Bento, a simple ekiben with a large piece of yakiniku meat on a bed of white rice. The main attraction is the three pieces of grilled meat. Each piece is so large that it completely covers the rice. The sauce is quite sweet, but not at all cloying. The combination…

Nansei Rakuen Resort will open the luxury hotel “Alamanda Splendido” (975-6 Uenomiyakuni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture) on April 29. In anticipation of this, the company has begun accepting reservations for the hotel on its official website. Located at the “Shigira Seven Miles Resort,” about 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and 50 minutes by…

Disney Hotels will offer festive decorations and limited menu items in conjunction with the “Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Sparkling Jubilee”. The event will run from April 8 to March 31, 2027. The Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, a hotel integrated into the park, will be decorated with the Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary logo and Disney friends…