Takarajimasya will release the March/April 2026 issue of “smart” on January 23. The price is 1,890 yen. The special supplement is a big Boston bag from the Japanese street fashion brand “A BATHING APE. With a capacity of 29L (44 x 18 x 26 cm (W x D x H)), it can hold plenty of…
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The Archaeology Department of the City of Paris, which contributed to the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral
DHAAP consists of an architectural history department and an archaeology department. The archaeology department consists of five archaeologists, one archaeogeographer, and one restorer. Inside, shelves are filled with ancient and medieval bronze coins and other metal objects, human and animal remains, and stones. The museum keeps almost everything that was found at the excavation site,”…
Suntan Kitty” eco-bag goes on sale. The bag is integrated into a storage case and transforms into a plush toy.
Takarajimasha released “HELLO KITTY collaboration a-jolie big bag book” on December 19. It is priced at 3,663 yen. An original leopard print bag created in collaboration with the bag brand “Ajoli” and the popular “Tanning Kitty”. The bag comes with an integrated storage compartment, and can be transformed into a plush toy when the bag…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors / Supporters] JAL Furusato Ambassadors guide you to Wakayama in winter. Recharge your energy with power spots and seasonal delicacies!
Nachi, where the clean air will relax your mind and heart. We would like to introduce you to the sacred Mt! Since the Heian period (794-1185), many people, both aristocrats and commoners, have visited the Kumano Sanzan (three mountains) to purify their bodies and souls and offer prayers. Kumano Nachi-taisha is one of these three…
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten to hold “Dainippon Ichiba” with 110 brands from food to crafts. Held in Ebisu
Masashichi Nakagawa Shoten will hold a joint exhibition “Dainippon Ichiba” at Yebisu Garden Place (1-13-2 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo) from February 4 to 6, 2026. The event will feature 110 craft brands from all over Japan, ranging from household goods to cosmetics and foodstuffs. The number of exhibitors is said to be the largest ever. In…
Traffic congestion peaks on the Hanshin Expressway on the 26th before the end of the year and on the 2nd at the beginning of the new year, with congestion of up to 21 km on the Route 3 Kobe Route.
The Hanshin Expressway has published traffic congestion forecasts for the year-end and New Year period from 2025 to 2026. On the No. 3 Kobe Route, traffic congestion is expected to reach a maximum of 16 km on the downhill side (toward Himeji) around 10:00 a.m. and 21 km on the uphill side (toward Osaka) around…
City of Sendai “Sendai Toku Tabi Campaign “: 3,000 yen discount for one night, applicable for up to three consecutive nights, and local specialties to be given away by lottery.
Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, will launch a lodging promotion campaign, “Sendai Toku Tabi ,” on February 9. The subsidy is 30% of the room charge per person per night (maximum 3,000 yen) at a total of 106 hotels and hot spring resorts in the central city, Akiu and Sakunami hot spring areas. The subsidy period…
JTB timetable and exclusive storage case are put on sale to the general public. Convenient for collection as it can be taken out from both sides.
JTB Publishing has released a “timetable storage case,” which will be on sale until March 1, followed by regular sales from April. The clear case is designed exclusively for the large “JTB Timetable” and can be inserted and removed from both the left and right sides, making it difficult for pages to be folded. The…
MOL Sunflower offers 15% off Spring Discount Campaign on Hokkaido Routes for departures from April to May and late-night flights for newbuildings Kamui and Pirikomo.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Sunflower will launch the “Sunflower Spring Discount Campaign for Internet Reservations Only” for flights departing between April 1 and May 31. This campaign offers discounts on passenger and passenger car fares for all vessels on Hokkaido routes (evening service: Sapporo/Furano, midnight service: Kamui/Pirika), with a 15% discount on passenger fares and…
EX Travel Destination Reservations “Spring Sale” until the end of March. 20% discount on almost all products including local sightseeing and meals.
JR Tokai and JR Tokai Tours will hold “EX Travel Destination Reservation Spring Sale” from February 4 to March 31. The same departure period is also applicable. During the period, a 20% discount will be offered on all products handled by “EX Destination Reservations,” which includes local sightseeing and meals, with some exceptions. After selecting…