The Honolulu Cookie Company is operating a booth at the “Fresh! Fun! HAWAI`I 2026” event currently being held at Shinjuku Takashimaya. The event runs from September 2 to 8. On the sales floor, we offer a wide variety of products, including pineapple gift tins—a classic Hawaiian souvenir—seasonal limited-edition Mini Bites snack packs, and gift boxes…
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StarFlyer Resumes Kitakyushu–Taipei Service with Three Round-Trips Per Week for the First Time in Six and a Half Years. President Machida: “I Am Delighted to See This ‘Air Bridge’ Reopened.”
On September 2, StarFlyer resumed regular international flights between its home base of Kitakyushu and Taoyuan (Taipei) for the first time in six and a half years. On the same day, the Kitakyushu Airport Promotion Council and the airline held a ceremony at Kitakyushu Airport to celebrate the resumption of service. StarFlyer’s Kitakyushu–Taoyuan Route (October…
Fukushima Prefecture’s “Come Back Again” Discount, offering 3,000 yen off per night, will begin accepting reservations on October 1. The offer applies to stays in November and December.
Fukushima Prefecture will launch the third phase (fall) of its “Come Again” discount campaign—a measure designed to stimulate travel demand—in November. This campaign offers a 3,000-yen discount per person per night on stays at hotels and hot spring inns within the prefecture, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or holiday. The third phase covers stays…
La Vista Minami-Aso Begins Offering the “Kumamoto Prefecture Support Discount Plan.” A one-night stay with two meals—including an Akaushi beef dinner and stunning hot spring views—starts at 18,700 yen.
“La Vista Minami-Aso” (4411-9 Hisaishi, Minami-Aso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture), a hotel operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance, has begun offering the “Kumamoto Prefecture Support Discount Plan” for residents of the seven prefectures of Kyushu. A one-night stay with two meals included (room and meal type to be determined by the hotel; per person based on…
Francfranc × Disney: New eco-bag charms, pouches, matching mugs, and more. This season’s blue hues and tweed patterns are both sophisticated and cute!
Francfranc will release its new Disney items on September 4 at stores nationwide (excluding outlet locations) and on its official online store. The new collaboration items feature a combination of the trendy colors ivory and blue, a tweed pattern perfect for fall and winter, and a sophisticated yet cute design that incorporates the sparkle of…
We managed to attract the Taiga drama! Why is the “Ashizuri Underwater Museum”—where fish and coral reefs are clearly visible—disappearing?
The Underwater Museum, with deep ties to the Imperial Family. Prince Akishino: “I want to go around one more time!” Then, in May 1978, His Majesty the Emperor (the current Emperor) paid a royal visit. It was reported that His Majesty stayed for a full hour, correctly identifying nearly every species of fish he saw,…
Disney Store: In-store decorations have already switched to a Halloween theme. Limited-edition items featuring ghosts and pumpkins are now on sale.
On September 1, the Disney Store’s flagship store, “Disney Flagship Tokyo,” began selling limited-edition Halloween items. The store is decorated with seasonal displays, allowing visitors to get into the Halloween spirit a little early. The merchandise lineup centers on the new “DISNEY HALLOWEEN” and “CAT MINNIE AND FIGARO” collections. Items currently on sale include “plush…
“Fall Delicacies Fair” at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. 551 Pork Buns, Kamakura Benitani Kurumikko, Akafuku Mizu-yokan, Shina Soba-ya Ramen, Fresh Sweet Potato Chips, and more.
Matsuzakaya Ueno (3-29-5 Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo) will host the “Fall Delicacies Fair,” featuring popular gourmet foods from across the country that have drawn long lines and generated buzz, from September 10 to 16. In addition to Osaka’s famous “551 HORAI” pork buns (1,500 yen for a pack of 6) and the Italian brioche “Venetiana”…
Rakuten Travel Begins Selling Tickets for the Horticultural Expo. Options Include Discounted Early-Bird One-Day Tickets and Season Passes
Rakuten Travel has begun selling admission tickets for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition, “GREEN×EXPO 2027.” Great-value advance tickets, such as the “Early Bird 1-Day Pass” (Adults: 4,900 yen, Junior: 3,000 yen, Child: 1,400 yen), as well as the “All-Event Pass” (Adult: 28,000 yen, Junior: 16,000 yen, Child: 6,500 yen), which allows unlimited entry throughout the…
Felissimo Opens a Limited-Time “Myaku Myaku” Shop in Shibuya. A Picture Book Print Exhibition Is Also Being Held, Featuring Signed Copies by Kohei Yamashita
Felissimo will open a limited-time pop-up shop featuring officially licensed merchandise for the Osaka-Kansai Expo on the second floor of “ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE” inside Shibuya Hikarie. The shop will be open from September 3 to 16. Myaku Myaku’s first photo book, “I myaku you.” (3,960 yen), as well as the “Funbaru-zu” plush toy…