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Workman to release “Fist of the North Star” collaborative T-shirts in late April. 980 yen, focusing on comfort even at the end of the century.

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Workman will release a limited edition T-shirt in collaboration with the anime “Fist of the North Star -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-,” which will be released in 2026, at Workman stores nationwide in late April. The short-sleeved T-shirt was developed as “comfortable everyday wear that does not feel like the end of the century” based…

Starbucks and Kirishima Sake Brewery to open a new facility for relaxation, “KIRISHIMA GREENSHIP icoia” on January 27. Includes a botanical garden and stores.

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Starbucks Coffee Japan and Kirishima Sake Brewery will open KIRISHIMA GREENSHIP icoia (4-5869-8 Shimokawahigashi, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture), a collaborative project, on January 27. The 4,686 m2 site includes a botanical garden “Meguri-no-Mori” where visitors can enjoy coffee surrounded by subtropical plants, the first Starbucks store in Miyakonojo with a drive-through service, a Kirishima Sake Brewery…

USJ launches a new project to provide a “deepened Pokémon experience. First rollout in Japan

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Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO, Universal Destinations & Experiences commented: “Working with Pokémon, Inc., whose imaginative and innovative content development captivates the world, gives us the power to create extraordinary attraction experiences that exceed our guests’ expectations. Pokémon is one of the world’s most beloved characters. Pokémon is one of the most beloved franchises in…

Star Flyer unifies STAR fares to be purchased one day in advance and Sora Tabi fares to be purchased 28 days in advance. Round-trip fares changed to “round-trip discount” for limited flights.

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Star Flyer has announced its domestic summer timetable and fares for FY2026, with sales starting January 29 for flights through May 18 and February 3 for flights after May 19. The airline will operate a total of 31 round-trips per day on six routes, including eight round-trips per day on the Fukuoka – Haneda route….

Tokyo Banana x Doctor Yellow, tote bag with key chain now available; limited to 1,000 from EX travel destination reservations

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GrapeStone has released “[Doctor Yellow de Miitakatta] Tokyo Banana x Doctor Yellow Collaboration Tote Bag”. The price is 1,000 yen and limited to 1,000 pieces. This product is a collaboration between “Tokyo Banana,” a confectionary produced in Tokyo, and “Doctor Yellow” (Type 923), a Shinkansen bullet train that is scheduled to be retired from service….

Jetstar domestic flight sale, members first from February 3. Domestic one-way from 3,690 yen, return from 2,290 yen with round-trip booking.

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Jetstar Japan will hold a “Super Star Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on February 4 to 16:59 p.m. on February 12, and Club Jetstar members can participate from 12:00 p.m. on February 3 through advanced booking. During the period, sale fares starting at 3,690 yen one-way for domestic flights and return fares for round-trip bookings will…

All day long lane restrictions due to renewal work on the uphill section of the Joshinetsu Expressway from Saku IC to Usui Karuizawa IC. On Saturdays and Sundays, the uphill lane is further restricted.

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NEXCO East Japan Nagano Construction Office will enforce all-day lane restrictions from March 2 to 6, 9 to 19, 23 to April 24, and May 7 to August 6 for the renewal work on the Joshinetsu Expressway (E18) between Saku IC and Usui Karuizawa IC (uphill). Traffic congestion is expected to occur every Sunday during…