Author: Editor in Chief

Workman sells “Aegis” waterproof winter wear, which was developed based on items used in professional workplaces. This series of jackets and pants with high waterproof and cold-resistant properties for working comfortably even in extremely cold climates is growing in popularity this season as motorcycle wear and winter outdoor wear, with sales up 112% from last…

Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of “Suteki na Ano Hito” on January 16, 2026. The price is 1,760 yen. The special supplement is a Miffy mesh pouch and case. The set includes a large and small mesh pouch useful for travel and a special case, and when the case is unfolded, it can…

Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “Suteki na Ano Hito” on January 16. The price is 1,760 yen. The special supplement is a Miffy compact pouch with a mirror. When the lid of the clasp closure is opened, a mirror is attached, which is convenient for fixing your makeup. The size of…

Ghibli Park released a new 15-second commercial video on December 16. The narration is by Takuya Kimura, who played the main character in the movie “Howl’s Moving Castle. The title of the new commercial is “Ghibli Park: The Story of Ghibli Lives on in This Place”. It is said to depict a flying kayak returning…

Japan Airport Building, Airport Promotion & Environment Support Organization, and Tokyo International Air Terminal will treat the parking lots (P1-P5) at Haneda Airport from December 19 to January 4, 2026, as a high-traffic period during the year-end and New Year holidays. From August to October, all P1-P5 parking lots at Haneda Airport are implementing rate…

Hotel New Otani Tokyo (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will extend the “New Year’s Eve Thanks Stay 2025” currently on sale from January 10 to February 28, 2026, as the “New Year Geifuku Stay 2026” due to popular demand. A New Year’s Eve meal coupon worth 5,000 yen per person per night is included, which can…

If I start talking about “this line in this season” or “XX station on this line is a famous place”, there is no end to it, and such stories are better written in specialized magazines such as “Tabi to Railroad” (Travel and Railroad). What I appreciate about being born and raised in Japan is that…

Shufu To Seikatsusha Co., Ltd. released a mook “Chiikawa Bead Embroidery Book with an Appendix Kit for Making Brooches. The price is 2,500 yen. Includes 35 designs of Chiikawas and a full kit for making a Chiikawas face brooch (approx. 4 cm wide). Felt, beads, special needle and thread, embroidery thread, brooch pin, and all…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released a six-in-one “Igniteable/USB Survival Tool. The price is 1980 yen. This USB-energized multifunctional survival tool integrates six functions in a compact package: light, fire starter, screwdriver, cutter, bottle opener, and whistle. The fire starter can be used for camping, BBQs, mosquito coils, etc. The fire…

Impress released the “Flying Car Business Research Report 2026” on December 11. This report provides an overview of the “flying car” industry, which is about to begin commercial operations, as well as the latest trends. It is designed for companies interested in the market, companies considering entering the market, and those in charge of system…