Kamakura Beniya will release a limited time-only product, “Kurumikko 10 pieces (can) Lilac” on February 20. The price is 2160 yen. Some of the directly-managed stores will accept web orders, and “MOO:D MARK by ISETAN” will conduct web sales, which will end as soon as the products are sold out. The official online store will…
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Former Soma Family Residence, a National Important Cultural Property in Hakodate, to Become a Hotel! All-suite “Former Soma Family Kazeno Heritage” to Open March 1
Value Management will open the “Former Soma Family Kazeno Heritage” (33-2 Motomachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido) on March 1 as part of its hotel business to preserve and utilize the “Former Soma Family Residence,” a nationally designated Important Cultural Property located in the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Reservations for the…
JICA Co-Creation x Innovation Program “QUEST” Final Debriefing Session (Demo Day) Held ｜ News & PR
JICA’s Co-Creation x Innovation Program QUEST aims to create innovative co-creation projects that contribute to solving issues in developing countries and Japan by matching diverse actors from the private sector, academia, civil society, and public institutions. This program was launched at a launch event in May 2025, followed by a matching event in June, where…
Suica no Penguin” Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Building Series, perfect for souvenirs. Three items, including a newly-drawn eco-bag, go on sale today!
On February 5, Orange Page released three items in the “Suica’s Penguin Tokyo Station Marunouchi Station Building Series,” perfect as Tokyo souvenirs. In response to the recent increase in demand for Tokyo souvenirs, a new series featuring the Suica penguins drawn by popular illustrator and picture book author, Haru Sakazaki, and the Marunouchi Station Building…
The name was changed from “EAS Kasugai” to “Yorokka Kasugai” in April. As the first of the new YOROKKA brand
Prime Place will change the name of its commercial facility “EAS Kasugai” (22 Higashioka, Rokkenya-cho, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture) to “Yorokka Kasugai” on April 3. Opened in October 2021, EAS Kasugai currently has about 70 stores in various categories including food, fashion, and services, including one of the largest MUJI stores in Tokai. The name…
Tottori Prefecture, up to 2,000 yen off lodging campaign; reservations accepted at Jalan/Rakuten Travel from February 9.
Tottori Prefecture will launch the “Waiting in Tottori Prefecture” lodging campaign on February 9, 2012, offering a maximum 2,000 yen discount at participating lodging facilities. The offer is valid for check-in on February 9 and check-out on March 31. A 1,000 yen discount will be applied for stays of 5,000 yen or more, and a…
Kärcher launches SE 2 compact cleaner. Car seats and mattresses can be washed in water, and all accessories are integrated into the main unit.
Kärcher Japan will release the SE 2 series of household carpet rinse cleaners on February 10. This cleaner can wash even the internal fibers by suctioning dirt that has been lifted up by the cleaning water with water. Large items such as car seats, mattresses, and sofas can be washed with water. The SE 2…
Seishun 18 Ticket will be on sale again in 2026. 3/5 consecutive days in spring/summer/winter, price unchanged.
Fare: (same price for adult/child) ［For 3 days] 10,000 yen ［For 5 days] 12,050 yen Sales locations: Major JR stations, travel centers, and major travel agencies nationwide Winter 2026 Sales period: November 27, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 The Seishun 18 Ticket is a product…
JR’s 7-day unlimited travel “Hokkaido & Higashi-Nihon Pass” will go on sale again in FY2026, at 11,780 yen for adults from March 14.
(season of) winter Launch period: November 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Limited express trains including the Shinkansen are not available, and a fare is required in addition to the fare when using this service. However, only when there are reciprocal departures and arrivals within…
Takarajimasya, Hello Kitty x Maison de FLEUR “Strawberry Charm”. Also sold at Famima
Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Charm Book” on March 11. The price is 3190 yen. The long-awaited collaboration between the French chic Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty on the theme of strawberries. The charms are made of luxurious quilted fabric and embroidered with fluffy material, and the strawberry’s stem…