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The GREEN x EXPO Association and the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Master Licensing Office will sequentially release the first additional lineup of Sanrio Characters collaboration goods on December 5. Three new items, a ballpoint pen (880 yen each), a square memo pad (550 yen), and a can badge (550 yen), will be added to the…

Heart-shaped sweets for a great reflection! Pink-colored Pal Pal limited menu items on sale! The special menu items that will go on sale starting December 26 are also all about Minnie! Huey Louie Dooie’s Good Time Cafe will be selling “Heart Ring Puff (Strawberry)” (750 yen). The sweet and sour strawberry sauce and cream are…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Vice President Haorate of the Republic of Botswana at JICA Headquarters on November 28. In his opening remarks, Vice President Haorate thanked JICA for its cooperation in Botswana. In response, President Tanaka introduced JICA’s efforts in industrial diversification and agriculture in Botswana, and stated that JICA would consider cooperation…

Tokyo Disneyland will host the fifth installment of Disney’s Palpalooza, “Minnie’s Funderland,” from January 14 to March 2, 2026. Details on special merchandise to be released on January 13 in advance of the event have been announced. The theme is “Minnie’s Funderland,” the world that Minnie, the main character of this year’s exhibition, envisioned when…

ResortGrumping.com, a booking site operated by BookingResort, is running its “Winter SALE” campaign to support winter travel through February 28, 2026. Up to 30% off lodging rates are available at selected glamping facilities nationwide. You can choose from a variety of plans, including those that include meals to enjoy the tastes of winter, bonfires, hot…

Eyeglass Case Tower Semi-hard case for eyeglasses and contact lens accessories. The semi-hard case can withstand slight shocks and is easy to carry when traveling or going out. It is available in two colors, light gray and black, and is priced at 2,200 yen. Under-Closet Plastic Bag Case Tower A plastic bag case that can…

Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group will hold a “Local Sweets Fair” for one-day lunch buffet only at two facilities in Chiba and Kagawa. The period is from December 2 to March 1, 2026. The hours of service are from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Visitors can enjoy an all-you-can-eat variety of sweets, including Sendai’s specialty Zunda…

Jalan net is holding the “Jalan Coupon Fest” through December 18, 2012, offering special deals on travel reservations. Coupons are distributed for up to 20,000 yen off at hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide, and can be applied on a first-come, first-served basis to “last-minute discount plans,” which are available only on Jalan net, and…

Odakyu GSEs that allow luggage to be placed under the seat The most common choices for luggage storage in the train are to place it on the luggage rack, in the large luggage storage area at the end of the cabin or on the deck (if available), or at the foot of the cabin if…

Adventure resort Sagami Lake MORI MORI (1634 Wakayanagi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will open its outdoor snow playground “Snow Paradise” on December 6. Snow Paradise, one of the largest snow paradises in the Kanto region with a total area of approximately 6,000m2, is accessible in about 50 minutes by car from the Tokyo metropolitan…