Tokyo Disney Resort will host “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort” from July 2 to September 14. Ahead of the event’s opening, a Baymax-shaped popcorn bucket will go on sale starting July 1. I managed to get my hands on one right away, so I’ll show it off with some exclusive photos. The design…
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“Mobile Suica” Experiences Network Outage; Top-Ups and Green Ticket Purchases Affected; No Timeline for Restoration
A network outage has occurred with “Mobile Suica,” a smartphone-based transit IC card service, making it difficult to connect to the service since around 8:00 a.m. on July 1. According to JR East, various online services that require users to log in via apps—such as those on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, and Fitbit—have been affected….
I checked out the latest “Toy Story” merchandise available at Disney. It’s packed with high-tech toys—including a sheriff’s badge just like Jessie’s!
Tokyo Disney Resort will host the special event “Fun Time with Toy Story 5” from July 2 to September 14. Ahead of the event, new merchandise went on sale on July 1. Here’s a look at the media preview held on-site. To celebrate the release of the Disney•Pixar movie *Toy Story 5*, a wide variety…
A Roundup of the 2026 Mrs. × Disney Collaboration Merchandise. Check out the Menkara plush toys and Baymax-shaped glow sticks!
Tokyo Disneyland released collaboration merchandise featuring Baymax and Mrs. GREEN APPLE on July 1. Here, we present exclusive photos from the media preview event. The lineup consists of 10 items in total. Each item features Baymax dancing to music and the slogan “RIDE the BEAT, RIDE the WAVE!” set against a pastel purple background. This…
Emirates Airlines Revamps “Bulgari” Amenities; Rollout to Begin in First and Business Class on Long-Haul Routes
Emirates has unveiled a new amenity kit created in collaboration with the Italian luxury brand “Bulgari.” The kit will be rolled out gradually as part of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection on select long-haul routes in First Class and Business Class. Two types of pouches—one for men and one for women—are available for First Class passengers….
Takarajimasha’s “Snoopy” Compression Storage Pouch. Just zip it up for quick packing—bulky items are neatly compacted into a slim package.
Takarajimasha will release “SNOOPY: Fit It All In! Easy Compression Storage Pouch BOOK” on August 6. The price is 2,970 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The “Snoopy” storage pouch lets you compress bulky clothes and small items into a slim package simply by zipping it closed. Measuring approximately 31 ×…
Airbnb Japan’s New CEO, Shintaro Nakagawa, Discusses Growth Strategy: Turning “Airbnb” into a New Travel Habit and Social Infrastructure in Japan
On June 30, Airbnb Japan held a media roundtable with Shintaro Nakagawa, who was appointed CEO of the company in February of this year, in conjunction with “Unite,” an event for the media and host community. Mr. Nakagawa reported on the global business outlook and presented the company’s growth strategy for the Japanese market. He…
Hoshino Resorts to Build New Condo-Style Hotel in Hakone’s Gora Onsen. The 4-story building will feature 23 rooms offering a high degree of privacy.
On June 30, Hoshino Resorts announced that it will open a new facility in Gora Onsen, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture (1308-11 Kiga, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) in 2028. Although the brand has not been disclosed, the property is a newly built hotel condominium offering 23 rooms with a high degree of privacy. The facility consists of…
The Latest “Instagram-Worthy Shanghai”! We Visited the Trending Immersive Restaurant “Taste of China” and “CHAGEE,” Which Hasn’t Opened in Japan Yet
To the Old French Concession, with its beautiful plane tree tunnel. After having your taste buds captivated by the cutting-edge digital panda (Chef Baobao), head to the “Old French Concession”—the site of the foreign settlement (concession) that was under French rule from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Once known as the “Paris of…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Opens Its First Kyushu Location, “TAOYA Aso.” Enjoy Stunning Mountain Views and Akaushi Beef Cuisine on an All-Inclusive Plan
The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group opened “TAOYA Aso” (5-35 Oaza Kawakage, Minamiaso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture) on July 1; this marks the first Kyushu location of its hot spring resort brand “TAOYA.” Located in the heart of Kyushu within Aso-Kuju National Park, this destination offers hot springs with breathtaking views of the Five Peaks…