On July 1, Awajiya will release two types of ekiben (station boxed lunches) commemorating JR West’s “Doctor Yellow (T5 set)” and “500 Series Shinkansen,” both of which are scheduled to be retired in 2027. Each will cost 1,680 yen. The “Doctor Yellow Retirement Commemorative Bento” draws inspiration from the train’s vivid yellow color. It features…
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The August issue of *Otona Muse* comes with a Mickey-themed passport-style pouch and a tote bag as freebies. It goes on sale today as part of a collaboration with “Spick & Span”!
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “otona MUSE” today, June 26. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus items are a passport-style pouch and an all-over-print eco-bag from a collaboration between “Spick & Span” and Mickey Mouse. The pouch is sized to fit…
The Hakone Pirate Ship “Royal II” has resumed service following renovations. 950 people will be selected by lottery to enjoy a free cruise; applications are accepted through July 12.
Odakyu Hakone has refurbished the “Royal II,” one of the “Hakone Pirate Ship” sightseeing cruise vessels on Lake Ashi, and will resume service with the refurbished vessel on July 18. To mark the occasion, the company will host a special cruise offering free rides to a total of 950 guests over the three days from…
On sale today: GLOW August–September Combined Issue Special Edition, featuring a “DEAN & DELUCA” vacuum-insulated stainless steel mug as a bonus item
Takarajimasha will release the August–September 2026 combined issue special edition of “GLOW” today, June 26. The price is 1,980 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is a stainless steel bottle with a handle from “DEAN & DELUCA.” It features a vacuum-insulated structure that excels…
ANA International Flights 40th Anniversary “Ball & Chain for ANA” Packable Eco-Bag. A commemorative design featuring beautiful destinations served by ANA
All Nippon Airways Trading will release the “Ball & Chain for ANA” packable eco-bag on June 30 as a collaborative model commemorating the 40th anniversary of ANA’s international flights. The bag will be available for purchase on ANA’s official e-commerce site, “A-style,” and on “ANA STORE@SKY,” a shopping site accessible via the ANA Wi-Fi Service…
The August special issue of *Otona Muse*, featuring a fluffy Mickey drawstring pouch and an all-over print pouch as freebies, goes on sale today as part of the “Spick & Span” collaboration!
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “otona MUSE” today, June 26. The price is 2,100 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue includes a Mickey-shaped fluffy drawstring pouch and an all-over print pouch as part of a collaboration with “Spick & Span.” The drawstring pouch, shaped…
NEXCO East Japan Appoints Mikio Yoshioka as New President: “I Will Tackle Challenges Based on the Front Lines, Actual Conditions, and Reality”
On June 25, NEXCO East Japan held a press conference featuring Mikio Yoshioka, who had recently been appointed as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Yoshioka is a native of Kanagawa Prefecture. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo in 1986 and joined the Ministry of Construction (later the…
Ojaga Design × Suica Penguin: Hand-Stitched Leather Pass Cases, Mini Pouches, Keychains, and More
JR East Cross Station Retail Company will release a collaboration collection between “OJAGA DESIGN” and the “Suica Penguin” on July 2 at 10:00 a.m. The collection will be available at the JR-Cross Retail Company JRE MALL store and at all GENERAL STORE RAILYARD locations. Ojaga Design’s leather goods are crafted by hand, with each stitch…
ANA Super Flyers Card to Review Revised Terms
On June 25, ANA announced that it would reconsider the revisions to its “ANA Super Flyers Card”—a credit card service for elite members—that it had announced in April. The company said it would provide further details by the end of September. The announcement in April included a policy change stating that customers would no longer…
Is Workman’s “Peltier Vest”—designed to combat extreme heat—worth buying? We tested the latest model, which stays ice-cold even in 45°C heat.
It looks like this summer is going to be another scorcher. Have you heard of Workman’s “air-conditioned clothing,” which can help blow away that feeling of despair? The latest addition to Workman’s line of heatwave-fighting apparel, the “WindCore ICE×HEATER Peltier Vest,” will be restocked at all Workman stores on June 26. It features a “Peltier…