Takarajimasha will release the “Monster Hunter: Goodnight Tamamitsune Plush Charm Book” today, August 26. The price is 4,169 yen. It will be available on e-commerce sites and at FamilyMart (not available at bookstores). This plush charm is modeled after “Tamamitsune,” a popular monster from Monster Hunter, as it sleeps to restore its health. It comes…
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“LivMax Resort Mount Tsukuba Hot Springs” Opens. Featuring Natural Hot Springs and an Authentic Löyly Sauna, the Hotel Has Been Rebranded with a Panoramic View
On August 25, Live Max rebranded and reopened the former “Mt. Tsukuba Onsen Hotel Ichimou” as “Live Max Resort Mt. Tsukuba Onsen” (64-2 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture). To get there, take the Tsukuba Express to Tsukuba Station, then the Mt. Tsukuba shuttle bus for about 35 minutes; from the “Mt. Tsukuba Shrine Entrance” bus…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Train Travel”] There Are Certain Sections Where You Can Ride a Limited Express with a Regular Ticket
There are similar cases on private railways as well. You might think this is unique to the JR Group, but that is not the case—there are similar examples on private railways as well. One such example is the “Liberty Aizu” limited express, which runs directly from the Tobu Railway’s Kinugawa Line to the Noiwa Railway’s…
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is lowering the speed limit on residential streets from 60 km/h to 30 km/h, effective September 1.
Starting September 1, the National Police Agency will lower the legal speed limit for vehicles on residential roads from the current 60 km/h to 30 km/h. This applies primarily to “roads without a center line” that are used by local residents in their daily lives. On the other hand, the statutory speed limit of 60…
Fukushima Prefecture’s “Come Back Again” discount, offering 3,000 yen off per night, will continue through the fall and winter seasons. Book accommodations through OTAs or the lodging providers’ websites.
Fukushima Prefecture is running the second phase of its “Come Back Again” discount campaign, designed to stimulate travel demand, through September 18. This campaign offers a 3,000-yen discount per person per night on stays at hotels and hot spring inns within the prefecture, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday (applicable to…
Get excited for ANA in August! Save up to 150,000 yen on international travel. Enjoy special deals on domestic tours and hometown tax donations—available only on the 29th.
ANA X has revealed some details regarding “ANA ni Kyun!,” a monthly campaign featuring special offers, for the period from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on August 29. A total of 10 promotions are planned, and further details will be announced on the day of the event. We are offering coupons worth up to 22,000…
The November issue of GLOW comes with a large-capacity Snoopy x Rashit shopping bag as a bonus. It features a sophisticated brown color perfect for fall.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “GLOW” on September 28. The price is 1,980 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a large shopping bag created through a collaboration between the bag and apparel brand “Rashit” and Snoopy. It features a sophisticated brown color perfect for…
I went to see the newly built “North Satellite” at Haneda Terminal 1. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the nearest security checkpoint to the far end, and there’s a café and card lounge along the way.
On August 25, Japan Airport Building Corporation and JAL held a press preview of the “North Satellite” at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 1. The North Satellite was built to provide alternative parking spots while seismic retrofitting work is underway at the main apron, as well as to accommodate future increases in demand; it houses parking spots…
The November issue of GLOW (special edition) comes with a “Snoopy” drawstring smartphone shoulder bag as a free gift. It features black faux leather with silver foil stamping and pink-toned lining.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 special issue of “GLOW” on September 28. The price is 2,100 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement for this issue is a drawstring smartphone shoulder bag created through a collaboration between the bag and apparel brand “Rashit” and Snoopy. The black faux…
Pre-orders are now open for the Village Vanguard “Haikyū!! × Coleman” collaboration merchandise, including training camp BBQ figurines, random pin badges, T-shirts, and more.
Village Vanguard has begun accepting orders on Village Vanguard Online for items created through a collaboration between the anime “Haikyu!!” and the American outdoor brand “Coleman.” The pre-order period runs until 10:00 a.m. on September 1. We designed an original visual inspired by the BBQ scene from the anime that took place during the joint…