Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of “Linnell” today, January 20. The price is 1620 yen. The special supplement is a set of three retro cute pouch charms collaborated by Hello Kitty and “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS Usual Things”. The pouch in the shape of a miniature bag measures approximately 11.5 x 4 x 8.5 cm…
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JR West “Arigato Doctor Yellow” series, stationery, pouches, etc. newly released. On sale at Echinaca E-commerce site.
J.R. Nishinippon Shoji will release five products from the “Arigatou Doctor Yellow Series” on January 27, including household goods. This is a series of farewell goods for “Doctor Yellow,” or Type 923, which is scheduled to be retired by JR West in 2027 or later. This time, stationery such as A4/A5 clear file sets (660…
Orion Beer to Release New T-Shirts and Face Towels in Collaboration with Nine Professional Baseball Teams for Okinawa Camp New T-shirts and face towels to go on sale in conjunction with Okinawa Camp
Orion Beer will release the 2026 model of the “Orion x PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL” series of official goods in collaboration with nine professional baseball teams on February 1 to coincide with the professional baseball spring training camp season in various parts of Okinawa. Examples of the lineup include T-shirts (3,850 yen each), face towels (2,200 yen…
IKEA to close Harajuku and Shinjuku stores on February 8. Up to approx. 50% off sale starting January 23.
IKEA Japan announced that IKEA Harajuku and IKEA Shinjuku will close their doors on February 8. In conjunction with the closure, both stores will hold a closing sale from January 23 to February 8 with discounts of up to 50% off. IKEA Harajuku and IKEA Shinjuku opened in June 2020 and May 2021, respectively, as…
Appendix is Moomin x Samansa Mos2 “Clothes compression case that slims down just by closing it. Linnell April extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the April 2026 extra issue of “Linnell” on February 19. The price is 1,680 yen. The supplement to the extra issue is a clothing compression case created in collaboration with Moomin and “Samansa Mos2. Simply insert clothes and close the zipper to easily compress them, and since they are slim and compact,…
ONDAYS launches Audio Glasses. OWNDAYS CONNECT”, earphones in the form of glasses for everyday use of listening, speaking, and viewing.
On Days will release the “OWNDAYS CONNECT” audio glasses on January 22 at 10:00 a.m. at limited stores and online stores. The price is 16,000 yen. The earphones have a built-in speaker and microphone in the temple portion of the frame, and are designed to let in ambient sound naturally while enjoying music and calls….
Compound facility “Shimadomari/shima-meshi/shima-yu” to open in summer 2026 on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa. A total of 31 rooms, hot springs, and meals are available for one-day trips.
Ryobi Holdings will open a hotel, restaurant, and hot spring on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, in the summer of 2026, called “Shimadomari/Shima Meishi Shimayu” (5165-216 Kou, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture). It will be operated by a newly established subsidiary of Kokusai Ryobi Ferry, and hotel reservations are scheduled to begin around April. Located just a…
Fukuoka Platform for Sustainable Community Development in Asia and the Pacific (Fukuoka-SUSCAP) 3rd Network Seminar ｜ News & PR
summary Conference Name Fukuoka Platform for Sustainable Urban Planning in Asia and the Pacific (Fukuoka-SUSCAP) 3rd Network Seminar date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) December 18, 2025 organizing UN Habitat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, JICA Location Fukuoka City Main Participants Kazuko Ishigaki, Director, UN-HABITAT Asia Pacific Regional Director Fukuoka Kazuhiro Miyaki, Director, General Affairs…
Toyoko INN Hamamatsu Station South Exit, a 3-minute walk from the station, opened on April 25. Total of 284 rooms, two facilities together with the North Exit.
Toyoko Inn will open Toyoko INN Hamamatsu Station South Exit (329-4 Sunayama-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture) on April 25. Reservations will be accepted from January 22. Located a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Hamamatsu Station. In addition to single rooms, the hotel offers a total of 284 rooms in seven types, including…
Princess Cruises Drawing to Win a Cruise in 2027 by Registering for Newsletter. 13-day Japan-Korea excursion, 8-day easy cruise, and more.
Carnival Japan, the operator of Princess Cruises, will hold a drawing for a cruise to Japan for subscribers to its e-mail magazine “Princess Mail” through March 31. One pair of winners will be selected by drawing from newly registered participants during this period to receive a cruise to/from Japan in 2027. The winner will not…