Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Autumn Sale” through October 20, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. By combining multiple coupons currently available, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at up to 30% off. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho” (592-1 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture), located…
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Impress Releases “Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photographing the Blue Impulse.” Mastering All 50 Display Flight Routines and Key Air Show Photography Techniques
Impress has released a book titled *The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photographing the Blue Impulse*, which explains photography techniques for capturing the Blue Impulse’s aerial displays. The price is 2,860 yen. The “Blue Impulse,” known as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s aerobatic team, frequently performs demonstration flights at air shows and events throughout the country….
Messenger bag featuring the “Honda Wing” logo now on sale. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Kumamoto Plant, the Honda Red stands out against the black background.
Takarajimasha will release the “Honda Wing Messenger Bag Book” on November 5. The price is 3,300 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A messenger bag featuring the “Honda Wing” logo has been released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of operations at the Kumamoto Plant, which supports Honda’s global motorcycle and power…
[Behind the Scenes at Hoshino Resorts] [Pure Madness] Why a “Dead-Weight Tour” with Zero Participants Transformed into a “Poisonous Mushroom Walk” with a 70% Booking Rate
The story takes place at the Oirase Keiryu Hotel—”Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts,” located on the banks of the Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture. Surrounded by crystal-clear streams and beautiful forests, this resort once had a problematic activity that staff used to whisper about as the “second least popular.” It was common to have…
Porsche × the University of Tokyo’s Research Institute for Advanced Studies: An Unpredictable Journey on a Remote Island in Nagasaki, Where Participants Discover Various “Flows.” A summer program where children confront the challenges of “research-based learning” and come face-to-face with themselves.
Junior high and high school students selected from across the country “put away” their smartphones and set out on an unpredictable journey with no knowledge of their destination—The “LEARN with Porsche” program for young people, a collaboration between Porsche Japan and the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, was held in…
ANA’s “Chiikawa Jet” Set to Begin Service on October 19. The inaugural flight will be on the Haneda–Nagasaki route, and passengers on domestic flights will have a chance to win a collaboration passport case.
ANA has set October 19 as the launch date for the “Chiikawa Jet,” a specially designed aircraft created in collaboration with the popular character “Chiikawa,” which will begin operating on domestic scheduled flights. The first flight will be ANA Flight 661, departing Haneda at 8:15 a.m. and arriving in Nagasaki at 10:10 a.m. The return…
Baby Dumbo is just too cute! The Disney Store has released items to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the movie’s release, including Spirit Jerseys and more.
On October 6, the Disney Store launched the “DISNEY DUMBO 85TH ANNIVERSARY” limited-edition collection to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the release of the movie “Dumbo.” The circus world—the centerpiece of the story—is designed in a vintage comic book style, featuring colorful illustrations of flying Dumbo and Timothy the mouse alongside multicolored dots and stars….
“Chibi Maruko-chan” Stationery Set Bonus Item, December Issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo.” Comes in a decorative box featuring artwork celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original manga.
Takarajimasha will release the December 2026 issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” on November 6. The price is 1,680 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a stationery set commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original “Chibi Maruko-chan” manga. Inside the gift box, you’ll find a total…
“Chibi Maruko-chan” 40th Anniversary of the Original Manga: Packable Bag Bonus Item, “Otona no Oshare Techo” December Issue Special Edition. When folded, it features a double-sided design.
Takarajimasha will release the December 2026 special issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” on November 6. The price is 1,680 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special edition’s bonus item is a packable bag commemorating the 40th anniversary of the original “Chibi Maruko-chan” manga. Measuring approximately 29 × 17.5 ×…
Ten new merchandise items made from the upholstery fabric of the “500 Series Shinkansen”—which is set to be retired—have been released. The collection includes stools and cushions that blend seamlessly into everyday life.
JR West Japan Trading will release commemorative merchandise for the “500 Series Shinkansen,” which is scheduled to be retired in 2027, on October 14. The collection consists of 10 items made from repurposed, unused, brand-new seat fabric from the 500 Series Shinkansen. It will be available on the official online stores “Train Box” and “DISCOVER…