The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will conduct a disaster preparedness drill simulating a major earthquake on September 1. On the day of the exercise, in addition to conducting hand-signal training by police officers (at 97 locations) based on the assumption that traffic lights will be out, the exercise will include prohibiting traffic from Ring Road…
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On sale today: the October issue of *smart* featuring a Grogoo insulated lunch tote as a bonus. The main feature is on M!LK’s Hito Yoshida.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “smart” today, August 25. The price is 1,870 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is an insulated lunch tote featuring motifs from the movie *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu*. It features designs of Grogu and Anzellan, and includes…
The second phase of the “Niigata GoTo Travel” campaign offers discounts of up to 30%. Reservations open on September 7, making fall and winter trips to Niigata a great deal.
Niigata Prefecture will launch the second phase of its “Niigata GoTo Travel” travel support campaign on September 7. This program offers residents of Niigata Prefecture discounts of up to 30% on travel and lodging costs within the prefecture. The maximum discount per person per night is 5,000 yen, and business travel is not eligible. While…
Instagram-worthy Sweets Featuring Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts, and Pumpkins Debut at Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs Hotel
Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs Hotel will begin selling desserts featuring an abundance of seasonal ingredients on September 1. The Gran Paradis Lounge is offering Instagram-worthy sweets featuring sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and pumpkin for a limited time. The “Chestnut Parfait with Rum-Raisin Ice Cream, Chestnut Cream, and Almond Pudding” (3,500 yen) is a sight to behold,…
Disney Ambassador Hotel Introduces New Chip ‘n’ Dale-Themed Menu, Including Cake Sets and Breads
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will launch a new Chip ‘n’ Dale menu on September 15. The Hypion Lounge has introduced the “Hypion Cake Set Series” (2,800 yen), featuring a design resembling a tree stump. This treat features Chip and Dale decorations on a cake made with griotte cherries and milk chocolate. The company is also…
A lodging campaign in Fukui Prefecture where guests receive 5,000 yen worth of the local currency “Fukui Happy Coin” per night—the second phase runs from September 1 onward—
Fukui Prefecture will hold the second phase of its lodging campaign, “So Many Great Places to Discover,” from September 1 to October 31 (excluding September 19–22; valid for stays with check-out on or before November 1). This campaign offers 5,000 yen worth of the digital regional currency “Fukui Happy Coin” per person per night when…
ANA Confirms “Pokémon Jet Green” Will Begin Service on September 18. This is the second installment of the Pokémon 30th Anniversary campaign; the inaugural flight will be on the Haneda–Honolulu route.
ANA will begin operating the “Pokémon Jet Green”—a specially liveried aircraft marking the second phase of its Pokémon 30th-anniversary campaign—on international scheduled flights starting September 18. The airline will also launch the second phase of its collaboration with the smartphone game “Pokémon GO” on the same day. The inaugural flight of the “Pokémon Jet Green”…
International Emergency Aid for Earthquake Damage in the Republic of Colombia—Delivery of Donated Supplies— | News & Public Relations
August 24, 2026 Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the earthquake damage in the Republic of Colombia have been delivered to that country. The emergency aid supplies provided to the Republic of Colombia arrived in Cali, the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, on August 22….
JTB Offers Up to 15,000 Yen Off Kyushu Trips. “Support Through Travel” Coupons Now Available for Use Online and in Stores
JTB has been distributing discount coupons valid for online reservations of accommodations and tours in the Kyushu area since August 24. To use them, you must register as a JTB Travel Member (free of charge). We are offering accommodation coupons valid for domestic tours that require round-trip travel via JAL and JR, as well as…
Ace Unveils the “Gadgetable Heather 2 LTD,” a Classic Commuter Bag Featuring Water-Repellent Leather and a New Harness
On August 21, ace. released the “Gadgetable Heather 2 LTD,” a limited-edition model based on the No. 1 best-selling model from its “Gadgetable” series. It is available in medium and large sizes, priced at 38,500 yen and 39,600 yen, respectively. Developed under the concept of “designing a comfortable commuting experience,” the “Gajetable” series features a…