Takarajimasha will simultaneously release the “Esther Bunny Fluffy Vanity Pouch” (3,498 yen) and the “Esther Bunny Fluffy Face Pouch That Attaches to Your Bag!” (3,289 yen) on July 21. These items will be available exclusively through Takarajima Channel, 7-Eleven, and Seven Net Shopping. Two types of pouches featuring the face of “Esther Bunny,” a popular…
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“Rainy Day Shoulder Bag” Supervised by Wpc. On Sale Today! Quickly store your wet umbrella—features a water-repellent finish and an insulated pocket
Takarajimasha is releasing its brand mook, “Created in Collaboration with Wpc.! A Book of Shoulder Bags to Make Rainy Days Fun,” today, June 18. The price is 4,389 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This issue includes a special gift: a carefully crafted shoulder bag produced in collaboration with “Wpc.,” a…
The “74th Ise Grand Shrine National Fireworks Festival” will be held on July 18. Tickets are now on sale for this spectacular event featuring approximately 8,400 fireworks, with pyrotechnicians competing against one another.
The event organizing committee, led by Ise City in Mie Prefecture, will hold the “74th Ise Jingu Dedicatory National Fireworks Festival” on July 18. The venue is the banks of the Miyagawa River (upstream from Watarai Bridge), and the fireworks will be launched from 7:20 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place rain…
The “Miffy” Large Insulated Bag (shopping cart size) goes on sale today. Perfect for summer outings, too!
Takarajimasha will release the “Miffy Insulated BIG Shopping Bag (Cashier Basket Size) BOOK” today, June 18. The price is 4,235 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This large-capacity bag can hold plenty of food and drinks, measuring approximately 55 × 21.5 × 26 cm (width × depth × height). Place it…
Mark the routes you’ve ridden to keep track in the “Railway Route Completion Travel Atlas.” Features the latest true-scale maps—aim for 100% completion!
Takarajimasha will release the mook *Railway Route Completion Travel Atlas* on June 22. The price is 1,540 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A map book where you can color in the routes you’ve traveled to keep track of them. It features the latest, true-to-scale route maps for JR, private railways,…
Tickets for the “Saitama City Fireworks Festival” will go on sale online on a first-come, first-served basis starting July 1. The festival will be held at three venues on July 25, August 8, and August 22.
The Saitama City Fireworks Festival Executive Committee has announced details regarding the 2026 “Saitama City Fireworks Festival.” This year’s festival will again be held at three venues: “Owada Park” on July 25, “Higashiura Owadama Park” on August 8, and “Iwatsuki Cultural Park” on August 22. The fireworks will begin at 7:30 p.m. on each day…
Ticket Sales Begin for the “Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026.” This Year’s Event Will Feature 12,000 Fireworks and Take Place on August 1
Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, will hold the “Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026” on August 1. The venue is the Furugasaki Riverside Sports Plaza (2441 Furugasaki, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture), and the fireworks will be launched from 7:15 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather (with no rescheduling). General…
Reservations for general parking at the Blue Impulse & Komatsushima Port Festival are now open on a special website. Akippa will manage the parking to help alleviate congestion.
Akippa, a company that operates a parking space-sharing service, will manage the official paid parking lot for the “Komatsushima Port Festival 2026,” to be held on July 19 in Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, as well as for the demonstration flight by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse. Parking reservations have been open on a…
Grand Mercure Nasu Kogen: Package Including Tickets to the Rindou Lake Fireworks Festival. Midsummer snow activities and -40°C ice treats are also on the menu.
Grand Mercure Nasu Kogen Resort & Spa (4449-2 Takaku Hei, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture) is offering summer vacation accommodation packages and events for families. From July 19 to September 21—a total of 8 days—we are offering accommodation packages that include reserved seating for the fireworks display held at the nearby theme park, “Nasu…
Tokaido Shinkansen to Launch “Supreme Class,” Its Highest-Tier Seating, in October. Only Two Fully Private Compartments Available; Fares Start at 42,100 yen for the Tokyo–Osaka Route
JR Central and JR West will begin rolling out “Supreme Class”—the highest-class seating option, surpassing even Green Cars—on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines (Tokyo–Hakata) starting October 1. The trains to be introduced will be the “N700S” (16-car trains). Fully private “Cabin” compartments will be located in Cars 7 and 10, while semi-private “Seat” compartments…