Aomori Prefecture is famous for its abundant seafood, including tuna from Oma and scallops from Mutsu Bay, as well as squid, flatfish, and whitebait. Many ekiben featuring such abundant seafood are sold at Shin-Aomori Station. This time, I chose the “Sanpachi bento” from among them, which has a slightly unusual name. The name didn’t give…
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Pre-orders for the March issue of sweet, featuring a “snow-burned Hello Kitty” phone grip and stickers, are now available!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “sweet” on February 12. The price is 1,670 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a “snow-burned Hello Kitty” phone grip and sticker set. The motif of the set is Hello Kitty, who has been so engrossed in skiing that she has gotten a clear…
Snow-burned Kitty’s eye-catching charm/puffed sticker/drawstring pouch are appendices! Sweet March issue, pre-order start!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of “sweet” on February 12. The price is 1,690 yen. The special supplement includes four items in total: a leopard print drawstring pouch with “snow-burned Hello Kitty,” two charms, and a set of plump stickers. The motif is Hello Kitty, who got so absorbed in skiing that she…
Expo helped build momentum for overseas travel,” says Chairman Takahashi, explaining the current situation and outlook for the travel industry at JATA’s New Year’s press conference.
On January 8, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a New Year’s press conference at its headquarters in Tokyo, where Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi explained future initiatives. The following are excerpts from Chairman Takahashi’s comments. Excerpts from the press conference Last year’s major event was the Osaka-Kansai Expo (Japan International Exposition, 2025), the first such…
Crocs, new store in Sunshine City Alta. Opening today, 40% discount on 3 pairs of your choice to celebrate the store opening.
Crocs Japan opened the Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alta store (3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) as a directly managed brand store. The store offers shoes such as the “Classic Clog,” and models worn by the idol group RIIZE are available for a limited time. A “Jibitz Table” where customers can customize their own “Jibitz Charms” will also…
Premium Outlets to Hold Bargain Starting January 16. Up to 80% discount on winter goods and sundries for 10 days.
Mitsubishi Estate and Simon will hold “Premium Outlet Bargain” at premium outlets nationwide from January 16 to 25. A total of over 1,000 stores will participate in the sale, offering up to 80% discount (Sendai Izumi, Sano, Ami, Fukaya Hanazono, Rinku, Kobe Sanda). Winter items and household sundries will be discounted. In addition, during the…
Keisei Electric Railway releases commemorative tickets for the farewell of Xiao Xiao Lei Lei. Set of 2 downtown day tickets
Keisei Electric Railway will sell “Thank You Xiao Xiao Lei Lei Commemorative Tickets” from January 16 to February 28. The price is 1060 yen. The postcard is designed to coincide with the return of giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, which have been bred at the Ueno Zoo, to China. The postcard is in…
Braun’s top-of-the-line Series 9 PRO+ electric shaver is 25% off at 30,000 yen. Automatic alcohol cleaning
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Braun Series 9 PRO+ 9587cc-V electric shaver. Normally priced at 52,800 yen, it is 25% off at 39,800 yen at the time of writing. The shaver features 2 deep-catch mesh blades, an ultra-thin pro-blade that lifts lying whiskers, a central blade that catches frizzy whiskers,…
Iko Chan” cans, produced in collaboration with Caffarel, are now available at JR West Ekinka stores.
JR Nishinippon Shoji will release “Platypus Ikochan x Caffarel Egg Can (2026)” on January 15. The price is 1,296 yen. The product comes in a tin with an image of Ikochan, a baby born from an egg, and contains four Caffarel chocolates, including a gianduja. In addition to being sold at Seven-Eleven Heart Inn, Entre…
Champion’s classic one-pointed sweatshirts are almost half price. Sizing for Japanese.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Champion “One Point Logo Trainers”. Normally priced at 5830 yen, at the time of writing, it is 45% off at 3201 yen. Standard sweatshirt with Champion logo on the chest and left sleeve. It is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester with a crew neck…