Author: Editor in Chief

On March 11, 2026, it will be 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. In recent years, with “phase-free” as a keyword, an increasing number of disaster prevention goods have been developed that can be used both in daily life and in the outdoors. While the design blends in comfortably with daily life, it…

Takarajimasya will release the April 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, March 9. The price is 1480 yen. The special supplement is a luxurious three-piece set from outdoor brand L.L.Bean, consisting of light-dimming sunglasses, a sunglass case, and a cloth. The sunglasses have a mechanism that changes the color of the lenses according to the amount…

GENSEN HOLDINGS will reopen the glamping area at “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku” (68-1 Futamen, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture) on April 4. Some of the guestroom tents will be replaced with “Sumibako” mobile houses by Snow Peak. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, heating, and power, and has a private deck that opens out to…

The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will release the “Toei Subway ‘Spring’ One-Day Pass” on weekends and holidays from March 20 to April 5 and every day from April 25 to May 6. The price is 500 yen for adults and 100 yen for children, with a 150 yen discount for children (250 yen) following the…

Tokyo Disneyland launched “Palpalooza Parfait” on March 9 in advance of “Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World. The “Palpalooza Parfait” is a content in conjunction with the “Vanellope’s Sweets Pop World” event, which will start on April 9. Goods and menus are available at each store, and the greatest feature is that guests can enjoy combining them…

Tokyo Disneyland will hold its sixth Disney Palpalooza, “Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World,” starting April 9. To commemorate this event, merchandise featuring Vanellope and Mickey’s friends enjoying themselves in the park, which has been transformed into a world of sweets, is now available. In this issue, we will introduce the goods that went on sale on…

Tokyo Disneyland has been selling the “Palpalooza Parfait” menu since March 9 in advance of the “Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World” event. At the World Bazaar “Ice Cream Cone,” you can actually taste the world full of sweets that Vanellope envisioned in the movie “Sugar Rush. Let us report on our editorial staff’s actual visit. The…

UNIQLO will release a collaborative UT with “Pokemon” on March 23, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Based on the theme of the original “Pokémon: Red, Green, Blue,” the lineup of T-shirts uses the official art expressions of the time, drawn with a “watercolor touch” that is now rare and precious. The three members of the Pokemon…

Light Knit Series The series, which was well-received in the spring/summer 2025 model, has been further evolved and is now available. It uses the special functional fiber “SELFLAME,” which radiates far-infrared rays emitted from the body to promote blood circulation and reduce fatigue as recovery wear during the day. It features a soft texture unique…

Hawaii hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year. The Honolulu Festival, in particular, is an event that has deep roots in Hawaii as an event with close ties to Japan, born from the historical ties between Japan and Hawaii. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Honolulu Festival, and on March 14…