Fuji-Q Highland (5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) opened “San-X Paradise,” a permanent area where visitors can enjoy the world of San-X characters, on August 1. “San-x Paradise Cafe & Diner” is a restaurant where you can enjoy food featuring San-x characters in a vibrant, American diner-style setting. The restaurant has a total of 180…
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Due to renovation work at the Umihotaru rest area, there are usage restrictions on part of the first-floor parking lot, the down escalator, and the stairs.
The NEXCO East Japan Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line Management Office and the Tokyo Transverse Road will impose usage restrictions on the first-floor large parking lot (upbound lanes) and portions of the escalators and walkways on the third through fifth floors due to renovation work at the Umihotaru Parking Area on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line. The restrictions…
Rakuten Travel: Split 1 Million Points Among Participants for Hotel Reservations and Stays in Guam. Also, a 40,000-yen coupon redeemable for tours.
Rakuten Travel and the Guam Visitors Bureau are holding a campaign offering great deals on trips to Guam from August 1 through December 31. The registration and booking period runs from 10:00 a.m. on July 31 through 11:59 p.m. on September 20. A campaign is being held to distribute 1 million points among guests who…
UNIQLO’s “AIRism 3D Mask” Returns with New Improvements. It stays cool to the touch even in summer and blocks 90% of UV rays and 99% of pollen.
UNIQLO will resume sales of its “AIRism 3D Masks” at stores nationwide and online starting August 10. The masks are available in five sizes (XS–XL) and four colors (white, navy, gray, and beige), priced at 990 yen per pack of two. The “AIRism 3D Mask,” which was well-received during the COVID-19 pandemic and garnered numerous…
I recently stayed at the newly opened “Conrad Nagoya.” The guest rooms, each over 50 square meters, exude a sense of luxury, and the bar and restaurant offer panoramic views of the city.
Ahead of the grand opening, I had the opportunity to stay in a guest room on one of the upper floors, so I’ll be reviewing it along with the hotel’s other amenities, such as the restaurant, bar, and spa. Following the Conrad Tokyo (opened in July 2005) and the Conrad Osaka (opened in June 2017),…
The September special edition of “ESSE” comes with a super-BIG Snoopy insulated bag as a bonus. The beige-and-navy design features a cute, grown-up take on the Peanuts characters.
Fusosha released the special edition of the September 2026 issue of “ESSE” on August 3. It comes with a special supplement, the “Peanuts Super BIG Cooler Bag,” and is priced at 1,400 yen. The included insulated bag is one of the largest in ESSE’s history, measuring 52 × 15 × 36 cm (width × depth…
Kyoto Century Hotel Launches Accommodation Package Including Tickets to the “Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring*” Exhibition, Returning to Japan for the First Time in 14 Years
The Kyoto Century Hotel (680 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) has begun offering an accommodation package that includes admission tickets to the “Vermeer *Girl with a Pearl Earring* Exhibition: Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting—A Miraculous Return to Japan,” which opens on August 21 at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art. This one-night stay package…
“Hobonichi Techo Store” Opens Its First Directly Operated Store at JR Tokyo Station; Limited-Edition Collaboration Items with the Suica Penguin Also Available
Hobonichi will open its first flagship store, the “Hobonichi Techo Store Tokyo Station,” at Gransta Tokyo inside JR Tokyo Station in mid-September, offering a total of 14 items, including a collaboration with the “Suica Penguin.” The Hobonichi Techo is a long-running bestseller that marks its 26th year with the 2027 edition—a planner designed to be…
ANA’s Specially Designed “Chiikawa Jet” to Begin Service in Late October; Collaboration Merchandise Also Set to Go on Sale
ANA will begin operating its specially designed “Chiikawa Jet” on domestic routes in late October. The aircraft in question is a Boeing 767-300 (registration number: JA609A). The aircraft features illustrations of eight characters, including Chikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, and is adorned with motifs such as autumn foliage and snowflakes—scenes seen throughout the four seasons across…
Treniart’s “Suica Penguin Graduation” Special Website. Features announcements of reissued products and a special section on “memorabilia” created with fans.
JR East Commerce, which markets the “Trenart” line of railway-themed merchandise, launched a special website titled “Suica Penguin Graduation” on August 3. The “Suica Penguin,” who is set to step down as the Suica mascot at the end of fiscal year 2026 (March 2027) and pass the baton to a new character, We will be…