JR Tokai and JR West announced the period during which all seats on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” trains will be reserved for passengers in FY2026. In addition to the Golden Week, Bon Festival, year-end and New Year holidays set for FY2025, all seats will be reserved during Silver Week (September). The detailed period…
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DIVAN to Sell New Dubai Chocolates at Department Stores Nationwide. Next Boom’s popular “Angel Hair Chocolate” with cotton candy also lands for the first time.
Efet Trading, the exclusive Japanese distributor of the Turkish luxury sweets brand divan, will begin selling its 2026 Valentine’s Day products in department stores and online stores nationwide on January 16. The new product is a bite-sized assortment version of the best-selling “Pistachio Dubai Chocolate,” which has been a daily sellout since its release last…
Osaka Marathon 2026″ traffic restrictions on February 22. Traffic regulations will be enforced from around 9:00 a.m. in a wide area of the city, and highway entrances and exits will be closed.
The Osaka Marathon Organizing Committee will enforce traffic regulations in conjunction with the “Osaka Marathon 2026 (14th Osaka Marathon)” to be held on February 22. From around 7:15 to 16:35, lane restrictions and highway entrance/exit road closures will be implemented as the competition progresses. A wide area of the city, including Tenjinbashi-suji, Midosuji, Sennichimae-dori, and…
BE-PAL February issue includes a multi-body bag by Sierra Designs. There is also a special feature on home improvement products at very reasonable prices.
Shogakukan will release the February 2026 issue of BE-PAL on January 8. The price is 1,480 yen. The special supplement is a multi-body bag collaborated with “Sierra Designs,” the original mountain parka brand. Measuring approximately 28 x 10 x 14 cm (W x D x H), it has a large capacity to hold two 500…
JR West’s dice-guided “Kitakyushu vs. Toyama: Sushi battle ticket from Osaka” sold out on the same day.
JR West announced that the “Kitakyushu VS Toyama Sushi Kessen Ticket from Osaka,” which went on sale (entry) on January 7, was sold out for all dates on the same day. The destination is decided by dice. The price is 9,800 yen per adult, but since it includes a sushi coupon worth 5,000 yen, the…
Jetstar’s “New Year’s Sale” starts tomorrow for ¥2,026 one-way for 18 domestic routes + 7 Asian routes.
Jetstar Japan will hold a “New Year’s Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on January 8 to 16:59 p.m. on January 13, with one-way fares starting at 2,026 yen for 18 routes in Japan and 7 routes in Asia. The fares are limited to the number of seats and days of the week, and are valid for…
Kinokuniya raffles off a limited edition “Strawberry and Cat” compact mirror. Purchase eligible products or X-Repost to enter.
Kinokuniya will hold a giveaway campaign from January 7 to February 15 to celebrate the release of a new edition of its popular “Ichigo to Neko” series. The campaign is a drawing for a “Strawberry and Cat Compact Mirror” with a limited campaign design. There are two ways to enter: 40 winners will be selected…
JCB offers discounts and late check-out at Guam hotels. Reservations made through the special website are eligible.
JCB International is running a Guam Hotel Discount Campaign until June 30. The period of stay is from January 4 to September 30. During the period, when you make a reservation at an eligible accommodation facility in Guam through the dedicated website and pay with your JCB card, you will receive special offers such as…
On sale today! 50th Anniversary “Captain Stag” Shoulder Bag with Full of Pockets Appendix, MonoMax Feb. extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 extra issue of “MonoMax” today, January 8. The price is 1480 yen. The special supplement of the extra issue is a 10-pocket shoulder bag from outdoor brand Captain Stag. This special issue features a gold limited edition logo and interior color to commemorate the brand’s 50th anniversary, and is…
Expo ’70 Official Store opens at Osaka Takashimaya in Namba for a limited time! Opening on January 15
The Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Master Licensing Office announced the opening of the Maruzen Takashimaya Osaka Official Pop-up Store at Osaka Takashimaya (5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). The store will be open from January 15 to 25, from 10:00 to 20:00. The location is on the basement floor of the West Zone of Takashimaya…