Takarajimasya will release the January 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, December 9. The price is 1480 yen. The special supplement is a messenger bag from the popular footwear brand SHAKA. It is said to feature a simple and versatile design with eight pockets of different sizes and materials. It has a front flap pocket for…
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Francfranc’s “Reusable Warmer” that can be used up to 5 hours. Warms up in about 10 seconds from switch-on.
Francfranc launched the 2025 model of its popular winter item “Reusable Warmer” series and the “Warmer Pouch to Keep Both Hands Warm” to carry the warmer in a cute way. The rechargeable, reusable warmer, which warms up in about 10 seconds from switch-on, has new additions such as aurora colors and wave designs, as well…
LUUP, “Daily Raffle” to win up to $1,500 off coupon. Save on electric kickboards/shared bicycles.
Luup is holding its “Year-End Loop Thanksgiving 2025” through December 31 with special deals on electric kickboard and electric-assist bicycle sharing services. As the first phase, the “Daily Lottery,” in which one in three winners will win a coupon for up to 1,500 yen off, will run until 11:59 p.m. on December 31. Anyone who…
Tokai Kisen offers student-only “Tomo-tabi Ticket” for 7,000 yen round-trip from Tokyo to Oshima, valid for four days from February to April.
Tokai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has launched the “Tomo Tabi” ticket, a round-trip ticket for students only. The tickets are valid for travel between February 2 and April 5, 2026. This student-only product includes a round-trip ticket from Takeshiba, Tokyo to Izu Oshima, priced at 7,000 yen per person. The package is valid for four days…
BE-PAL, January issue features “Montbell” camping gear case. Special feature is a hit ranking of all 312 items.
On December 9, Shogakukan released the January 2026 issue of BE-PAL with the Montbell Outdoor “Tough” Case as a supplement. The price is 1,500 yen. This cushioned gear case was developed in collaboration with the popular outdoor brand “mont-bell. The company recommends this case for storing a fire-starting set or hobby fishing gear. It measures…
A checklist of “travel essentials” you can buy at Don Quijote. You can get almost everything you need at “passionate prices” even on the eve of departure!
Don Quijote has opened a special website “Do you want to prepare for your trip? Checklist” for the year-end and New Year’s travel season. The checklist of 100 useful travel necessities can be saved and printed out for use. Donkey’s PB “Passion Price” offers great value for money, and since the store is open until…
ZIPAIR’s direct flight from Narita to Orlando goes on sale today! From 71,500 yen one-way, with Disney privileges, operating from February to March 2026
March 10 ZG714: Narita (14:30) to Orlando (14:40) ZG713: Orlando (16:40) to Narita (20:35) This is the first direct flight to Orlando, Florida, in Japan, and it takes only about 13 hours instead of the usual 18 hours including transfers. The flight is targeted at passengers who are visiting Walt Disney World, and passengers will…
LAWSON offers “Retro Hello Kitty” limited edition goods. Mini bag with pocket, mini pouch with heart-shaped carabiner, etc.
Lawson will begin selling a series of “Retro Hello Kitty” Lawson limited edition original goods at Lawson stores nationwide on December 16. Mini bags with pockets, two-piece acrylic key chains, and mini pouches with carabiners featuring original illustrations will be available. They will go on sale December 17 in Hokkaido, Kyushu, Chugoku region, Ehime, and…
Tokyo Disney Resort recalls Pocky products, covering 30,000 sold since October 21.
Tokyo Disney Resort announced on December 8 that it will recall 30,000 Pocky chocolate confections (1,500 yen) sold in the parks and other locations between October 21 and December 8, 2025 (best before date: March 15 to May 3, 2026). The reason for the recall is that the manufacturer, Ezaki Glico, has reported that it…
COP30 Side Event] Strengthening Transparency at the National, Corporate, and Facility Levels to Combat Climate Change ｜ News & PR
reporter Name Affiliation Title Keiko Kurisaki Senior Research Engineer, Urban and Regional Development Group, Social Infrastructure Department summary Date: November 11, 2025 Organized by: Ministry of the Environment Name of venue (pavilion name)：Japan Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation Title Kentaro Doi, Director, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Bambang Brojonegoro, Director, Asian Development Bank Institute Luis Antonio…