Universal Studios Japan is holding its first winter event, the Universal Christmas Food Festival, through January 4, 2026. At the New York area “Christmas Market” (Universal Market), special menus featuring character motifs are available, and Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Elmo, and others came to the market as special greeters at the press opening on November 18….
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Marimekko Launches Glamorous Holiday Gift Sets. Two mugs & tote bag with extras.
Marimekko, the Finnish design house developed by LOOK, will release two gift sets for the holiday season exclusively through its official online store in Japan on November 21 at 10:00. The price is 16,500 yen. The set includes two Unikko mugs (2 pieces, 250mL capacity) in gorgeous metallic gold and chic Bordeaux, and a limited…
USJ “Jaws” 50th Anniversary Event Begins! Tasted the new menu at the restaurant on the first day!
Universal Studios Japan will hold the anniversary event “Jaws Celebration” from November 19 to January 4, 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese release of the immortal classic film “Jaws. The Amity Landing Restaurant, which overlooks the Amity Village area, an idyllic American fishing village theme featured in the film, will fully revamp…
Miffy and Socksmith collaborate for the fourth time, releasing five collaborative items. Limited novelty items are also available.
Tabio will release five types of socks as the fourth collaboration between Miffy and SockMania. 177 targeted SockMania stores will begin selling the socks on November 21, and the official online store and SockMania Tabio Rakuten Ichiba store will begin selling them the following day on November 22. The fourth boris pattern design appears for…
Workman releases “Waterproof Bench Coat” that keeps you dry even when moving outdoors in winter. New thermal wear with circulator mesh
Workman has been selling the Circulator Series, an all-weather, next-generation hybrid garment suitable for active outdoor activities and sports in winter, since the fall/winter 2025 season. In addition, a new “Waterproof Bench Coat” for winter wear in this series will be released in mid-November. This is a winter wear that solves the problem of cyclists…
What should be done to “leave no one behind”? Inochi Council” for Achieving the SDGs | News & PR
Outline of the event Date: Friday, August 22, 2025 Venue: Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel Organized by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Speakers (titles omitted) (Opening remarks) Shojiro Nishio (Chairman, Inochi Kaigi Project Promotion Council / Former President, Osaka University / Senior Advisor, Japan International Exposition, 2025) Takuo Dome (Chair, Executive Committee of “Inochi Kaigi” Project…
Toyoko INN Tokorozawa Station West Exit opens on February 21, 2026. 245 rooms in 3 minutes walking distance from the station.
Toyoko Inn will open Toyoko INN Tokorozawa Station West Exit (12-24 Higashi Sumiyoshi, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture) on February 21, 2026. Prior to the opening, the company will accept reservations for lodging starting November 19. The facility is located a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Tokorozawa Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line and has…
HIS holds “Black Friday” for early birds. Hawaii 5 days for 89,800 yen, Okinawa 3 days from 17,800 yen, etc.
HIS will hold “Black Friday” from November 21 to December 1, 2012, with special deals on domestic and international travel. Travel products, mainly for winter and spring departures, will be on sale at stores nationwide and online. The lineup of overseas tours (including airfare and accommodations) includes 5-day Hawaii (89,800 yen), 3-day Seoul (from 19,800…
USJ brings you a photo shoot of limited-edition Christmas merchandise. Hello Kitty/Snoopy/Harry Potter Which one to buy? 64 photos
Universal Studios Japan will hold its Christmas event “Universal Christmas Joy” from November 19 to January 4, 2026. In this issue, we will take a look at some of the seasonal goods that are perfect as a treat for yourself or a gift for family and friends. In addition to the “Hello Kitty” catsuit and…
Premium Outlets to hold “BLACK FRIDAY” from November 21 with up to 80% off. Special prices on popular brands.
Mitsubishi Estate and Simon will hold “BLACK FRIDAY” at 10 premium outlets nationwide from November 21 to 30. Gotemba, Sakai, Ami, Toki, and Kobe Sanda will offer up to 70% off sales, while Sendai Izumi will offer up to 80% off. Each store will offer a wide selection of discounted products, from popular brands of…