Takarajimasha will release the August/September 2026 combined issue of “InRed” today, July 7. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a “Moomin” Boston bag with a shoulder strap. It’s spacious enough to hold luggage and a change of clothes for a 1- to 2-night…
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On sale today: The InRed August/September Combined Issue Special Edition, featuring a 3-piece “Moomin” summer-themed pouch set as a freebie. Perfect for storing a change of clothes, cosmetics, and valuables.
Takarajimasha will release the special issue of the August/September 2026 combined issue of “InRed” today, July 7. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue comes with a set of three “Moomin” summer-themed pouches. This set includes large, medium, and small multi-purpose pouches, each featuring vibrant,…
Toyama’s “Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route” Opens to the Public on October 2. A lounge for JTB tour participants opens at Keyakidaira Station.
The Kurobe Gorge Railway will resume full-line operations of its open-air train between Unazuki Station and Keyakidaira Station starting October 1. In response, Toyama Prefecture announced that it will open the “Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route” to the public starting October 2. The Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route is a new tourist route in Toyama Prefecture that connects the…
The Kurobe Gorge Railway’s tourist train will resume full-line service on October 1. Passengers can board and disembark at Nekomata Station until the end of September.
The Kurobe Gorge Railway will resume full-line operations of its open-air train between Unazuki Station and Keyakidaira Station starting October 1. In the area around Keyakidaira Station, restricted access zones have been established due to restoration work on the downstream slopes and retaining walls. It has been announced that, for the time being starting in…
Lawson to Expand Overnight Parking Spaces in Its Parking Lots to 30 Locations in Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi
The Japan RV Association (JRVA) will expand its pilot program for “RV Parks”—overnight parking facilities utilizing store parking lots at Lawson convenience stores in Chiba Prefecture—to Saitama, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures starting July 17, operating at approximately 30 locations. The association has evaluated convenience stores as suitable RV parks due to their 24-hour parking, restrooms,…
Shiga Prefecture Offers “Koko Shiga Travel Discount” with Up to 10,000 Yen Off Per Person on Travel Costs, Including Accommodations and Shinkansen Fares
“Koko Shiga,” Shiga Prefecture’s information hub, is launching the “Koko Shiga Travel Discount” campaign, which offers a discount of up to 10,000 yen per person on travel costs, including accommodations and Shinkansen fares. The booking period is from June 29 to March 10, 2027, and the stay period is from check-in on July 10 to…
From Kansai International Airport to Cairns, Australia. A late-night flight from Terminal 1—fresh from a major renovation—toward a tropical morning.
Off to Cairns in Queensland, in northeastern Australia. I flew there on a direct Jetstar flight from Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, which had just completed a major renovation. This time, I took Flight JQ16, which departs from Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 at night and arrives in Cairns the following morning. Jetstar operates four…
Disney’s New Year’s Eve event will be canceled again for 2026–2027
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will not hold its “New Year’s Eve” event in 2026. The announcement was posted on its official website. This event is a special New Year’s Eve night-time operation; while it used to feature a New Year’s countdown and other activities, these have not been held in recent years….
The “Y’SACCS” backpack with an insulated compartment goes on sale today. It features a 2-in-1 design that converts into a tote bag and offers plenty of storage space.
Takarajimasha will release “Y’SACCS: The Blockbuster Bag Is Back with a New Cooling Feature! 2-Way Shoulder Backpack BOOK” today, July 6. The price is 4,609 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. “Y’SACCS” was launched as the accessories line for “Y’s,” the fashion brand created by world-renowned designer Yohji Yamamoto. We’ve included…
“Natural Hot Spring Heikō no Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu” Opens Near Komatsu Airport. Features Hot Springs, a Sauna, and Rooms for Long-Term Stays
Kyoritsu Maintenance has held a soft opening for “Natural Hot Spring Heikou no Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu” (4-211 Hinode-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture) in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Rates start at 8,750 yen per person for a twin room occupied by two people. Located about a 5-minute walk from JR Komatsu Station and about a…