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Shogakukan will release the February 2026 issue of BE-PAL on January 8. The price is 1,480 yen. The special supplement is a multi-body bag collaborated with “Sierra Designs,” the original mountain parka brand. Measuring approximately 28 x 10 x 14 cm (W x D x H), it has a large capacity to hold two 500…

JR West announced that the “Kitakyushu VS Toyama Sushi Kessen Ticket from Osaka,” which went on sale (entry) on January 7, was sold out for all dates on the same day. The destination is decided by dice. The price is 9,800 yen per adult, but since it includes a sushi coupon worth 5,000 yen, the…

Jetstar Japan will hold a “New Year’s Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on January 8 to 16:59 p.m. on January 13, with one-way fares starting at 2,026 yen for 18 routes in Japan and 7 routes in Asia. The fares are limited to the number of seats and days of the week, and are valid for…

Kinokuniya will hold a giveaway campaign from January 7 to February 15 to celebrate the release of a new edition of its popular “Ichigo to Neko” series. The campaign is a drawing for a “Strawberry and Cat Compact Mirror” with a limited campaign design. There are two ways to enter: 40 winners will be selected…

JCB International is running a Guam Hotel Discount Campaign until June 30. The period of stay is from January 4 to September 30. During the period, when you make a reservation at an eligible accommodation facility in Guam through the dedicated website and pay with your JCB card, you will receive special offers such as…

Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 extra issue of “MonoMax” today, January 8. The price is 1480 yen. The special supplement of the extra issue is a 10-pocket shoulder bag from outdoor brand Captain Stag. This special issue features a gold limited edition logo and interior color to commemorate the brand’s 50th anniversary, and is…

The Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Master Licensing Office announced the opening of the Maruzen Takashimaya Osaka Official Pop-up Store at Osaka Takashimaya (5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). The store will be open from January 15 to 25, from 10:00 to 20:00. The location is on the basement floor of the West Zone of Takashimaya…

Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 issue of “MonoMax” today, January 8. The price is 1480 yen. The appendix tote bag with wallet functionality, created in collaboration with the popular select store Urban Research Doors, features a unique design with three outside pockets (one vertical and one horizontal) and webbing tape on the front of…

Sakai Moving Center launched the “Kyushu Shinkansen de Same-Day Moving” plan, utilizing JR Kyushu’s “Haya! delivery service provided by JR Kyushu. This plan allows customers to load their belongings on the Kyushu Shinkansen train between Hakata Station and Kagoshima Chuo Station and move from the Fukuoka area to the Kagoshima area on the same day….

Tokushima Prefecture will accept applications for public participation in the Tokushima Invitation Next Campaign “Tokushima PR 0 yen Bus” for January runs (January 24 and 25) from 12:00 p.m. on January 8. The program offers a free one-way bus ticket from Osaka to Tokushima on the condition that visitors post information on Tokushima’s attractions on…