On December 23, JR Tokai announced the design and symbol mark of the new limited express train “Series 385” (one 8-car train), which is under construction to replace the Series 383 used for the “Shinano” limited express train. The train is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2026 and to begin running tests….
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Sale of one-way Sunflower from Kobe to Oita with evening breakfast for adults for 10,000 yen. Half price for children.
Sunflower Travel is offering the “Sunflower Marutoku Pack,” a special value travel product limited to departures in January 2026. One-way ferry fares with an onboard buffet dinner and breakfast are 10,000 yen per adult for the Kobe to Oita route and 14,000 yen per adult for the Osaka to Shibushi route. Elementary school students pay…
Disney’s first Cherry & Minnie goods! Plush Charms / Catsuits / Cosmetics, etc.
Tokyo Disney Resort will release new items featuring Minnie Mouse and cherries on February 5, 2026. The motif is Minnie Mouse decorating a heart cake for Mickey Mouse with cherries. In addition to wearable items such as “catsuits” (2,400 yen) with accessories attached to the ears and “fashion glasses” (2,600 yen) with adorable heart shapes,…
LeSportsac x Freaks Store, collaboration backpacks, totes and clutches in special order colors
LeSportsac and FREAK’S STORE began pre-orders on December 23 at Daytona Park, the official online retailer, for their first collaboration item to be released on January 9, 2026. A FREAK’S STORE special order color is now available for the standard popular model. The color is said to be a classic color that references the brown…
How many people will visit the Horticultural Exposition? Yokohama City and others consider road and rail congestion countermeasures; 30% of visitors expected to use their own cars
How to Promote Transportation Demand Management (TDM) at GREEN x EXPO 2027 TDM was also implemented at the Osaka/Kansai Expo held from April 13 to October 13. In addition to encouraging partner companies to work from home, stagger work hours, and change commuting routes and means, TDM targets were set for the Osaka Metro Chuo…
New Tokyo Tokorozawa Line to open to traffic on February 14, 2026 for approximately 1.6 km from Kiyose Bridge to Shin-Koganei Kaido
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will open to traffic on the No. 2 New Tokyo Tokorozawa Line at Higashimurayama 3, 4, and 15, approximately 1.6 km from Shin-Koganei Kaido in Kiyose City to the Tokorozawa City border in Saitama Prefecture at 15:00 on February 14, 2026. Of the Higashimurayama Urban Planning Road No. 3, 4, and…
The supplement is a shoulder bag with a key ring by Coleman! February issue of smart is on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 issue of “smart” today, December 24. The price is 1690 yen. The special supplement is a shoulder bag with a key ring from the outdoor brand Coleman. Measuring approximately 12 x 4.5 x 21 cm (W x D x H), it is large enough to carry the essentials for…
Laforet Harajuku to sell grab bags, pop-up store featuring kimonos, etc. Open from New Year’s Day in 2026
LAFORET Harajuku will hold “LAFORET NEW YEAR -BBNEXDO is Coming to Town-” from December 29 to January 7, 2026. During the period, “BBNEXDO,” the official character of the six-member boy group BOYNEXTDOOR and reflecting the visuals and personalities of the members, will appear at Laforet Harajuku. a limited time POP-UP STORE selling BBNEXDO is Coming…
JR Kyushu offers “Kodomo Boken Kippu,” unlimited rides on regular and rapid trains and local buses for 100 yen only for elementary school students. Super Mario collaboration also available.
JR Kyushu will sell “Kodomo Boken Ticket” for elementary school students only from December 24 to January 7, 2026 during the winter vacation period. The ticket allows unlimited rides on JR Kyushu’s regular and rapid trains and JR Kyushu Bus route buses for 100 yen for one day, and if you buy a limited express…
ANA offers up to 12,000 yen discount on domestic airfare and hotel, and winter/spring travel deals through “ANA ni Kyun! to save on winter and spring travel!
ANA X has released some of the details of the “ANA ni Kyun! campaign, which will be held on the 29th of every month. ANA Travelers, a travel booking website, will distribute coupons for up to 12,000 yen off domestic dynamic packages (airfare + hotel) for winter and spring! limited plans are also available. In…