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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are conducting a campaign to attract visitors to Hachijo-jima, entitled “Happiness Back to Hachijo-jima! Hachijojima” campaign. To support the reconstruction of the tourism industry on Hachijojima, a remote island in Tokyo damaged by a typhoon in October 2025, a plan with a discount coupon…

Osaka Metro will release “2-strand acrylic key holders” featuring Yumeshima Station’s station sign and Myakmyak at the official online store of Osaka Metro on February 20 at 10:00. The lineup consists of two versions: a red and blue colored Myakmyak version and a monochrome black Myakmyak version. Each is priced at 1,320 yen, and each…

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

The Osaka Marathon Organizing Committee will enforce traffic regulations in conjunction with the “Osaka Marathon 2026 (14th Osaka Marathon)” to be held on February 22. From around 7:15 to 16:35, lane restrictions and highway entrance/exit road closures will be implemented as the competition progresses. A wide area of the city, including Tenjinbashi-suji, Midosuji, Sennichimae-dori, and…

Tobu Tower Sky Tree will change the admission method to the observation deck of Tokyo Sky Tree (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo) from April 1. Until now, tickets purchased via the Web were exchanged for a paper admission ticket at the ticket counter and the paper ticket was held up to the gate for admission, but…

3COINS and JAL Group’s JALUX will release collaborative travel items on March 2. It will be available at 3COINS stores nationwide and the official mail order site “PAL CLOSET”. The lineup includes a total of 27 “convenient” products based on ideas from JAL staff. The lineup includes a “Mother’s Bag” (1,650 yen) for carry-on luggage…

Takarajimasya will release a brand mook “ANA presents Ron Herman Waikiki SPECIAL BOOK” on April 9. The price is 5489 yen. ANA, the airline company, and Ron Herman Waikiki, a store from California, have collaborated to produce an eco-friendly bag. The bag comes with a name tag and features a cute palm tree and pineapple…

Aeon Retail held a “2026 Clothing Strategy Presentation” on February 18, and announced its full-scale entry into the recovery wear market. According to a household survey report by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, clothing expenditures in 2025 will be about 20% lower than in 2019 before Corona, and people are still reluctant to…

Tokyo DisneySea will launch a limited menu on April 8 to coincide with the “Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary Sparkling Jubilee. The theme color, “Jubilee Blue,” which is reminiscent of the sparkling surface of water, will be used in abundance, and Mickey macarons (650 yen) and popular special Uwaman (900 yen) will be available. Special sets…

Okinawa Urban Monorail and East Japan Railway will launch a new Yui Rail commuter pass with “Mobile Suica” from spring 2027 onward. Mobile Suica allows you to purchase a Yui Rail commuter pass with your smartphone without going to the station. Eligible customers include commuter pass holders (junior high school, high school, university, vocational school,…