Ryobi Bus Company, Chutetsu Bus, and Shinki Bus will extend some services on their jointly operated Okayama–Kobe/Sannomiya express bus route to Kobe Airport Terminal 1 starting July 18. This will enable direct access between Okayama Prefecture and Kobe Airport without the need for a transfer. In conjunction with the extension, we will revise the timetable…
Author: Editor in Chief
Includes a “Sunburned Pochacco” drawstring pouch and face-shaped mirror! Pre-orders are now open for the August special issue of *sweet*!
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “sweet” on July 10. The price is 1,830 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue includes a first-ever appearance by Pochacco, a popular character who consistently ranks among the top contenders in the Sanrio Character Awards. It comes with a…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari launches its summer buffet on July 1. Enjoy all-you-can-eat eel nigiri, conger eel tempura, and refreshing desserts.
The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group will begin offering its “Luxury Stamina & Refreshing Summer Gourmet Buffet” on July 1. In addition to the regular menu at each location, the all-you-can-eat menu will feature freshly fried “conger eel tempura,” luxurious “eel nigiri,” refreshing “chilled capellini with octopus and summer vegetables,” and silky-smooth “chilled steamed corn with…
Vice Chairman Miyazaki Meets with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Chau | News & Public Relations
On June 9, JICA Vice President Miyazaki met with Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at JICA headquarters. Vice President Miyazaki congratulated Mr. Chau on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister under Vietnam’s new government, which took office in April of this year, and expressed JICA’s commitment to continuing…
Takarajimasha’s “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” Large-Capacity Pouch with Wide-Opening Design. The Mame-kichi and Tsubu-kichi embroidery is adorable.
Takarajimasha will release the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons 180-Degree Wide-Opening Leaf-Pattern Quilted Large Capacity Pouch SPECIAL BOOK” on July 17. The price is 3,520 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This design features the leaf-patterned quilted fabric from Nintendo’s *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*, adorned with embroidered images of Mamekichi and Tsubukichi….
Takarajimasha’s “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” leaf-patterned quilted pouch. A convenient size for carrying around.
Takarajimasha will release the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons Leaf-Patterned Quilted Daily Pouch SPECIAL BOOK” on July 17. The price is 3,289 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A quilted pouch featuring a leaf motif from Nintendo’s *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*. The front is adorned with embroidered images of Mame-kichi and Tsubu-kichi,…
Gransta Tokyo’s “Basement Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area” to Open in Mid-September. 26 Stores Announced, Including Tokyo Station Exclusives and New Brands
JR East Cross Station Development Company will reopen a section of “Gransta Tokyo,” the in-station shopping complex at JR Tokyo Station, as the “Marunouchi Underground Ticket Gate Area” in mid-September. This renovation transforms the “Marunouchi-zaka Area” of Gransta Tokyo—which closed in January—into a space that is more accessible for everyday use, under the concept “FAV…
Moominvalley Park is giving away 1,000-yen gas gift cards to visitors arriving by car. Available only on weekends starting June 20.
Moominvalley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture) will hold a “Weekend Parking Lot Users: Gasoline Gift Certificate Giveaway” campaign from June 20 to July 12. Visitors who drive to the park on weekends during the event period will receive a 1,000-yen “gasoline gift certificate” valid at gas stations and fuel retailers nationwide. To claim…
The “SPYRA FOUR,” a smart water gun from Germany, offers five different firing modes, including three-round bursts and charged shots. It features three game modes and supports automatic water refilling.
Eisei Trading will launch a crowdfunding campaign for the German-made smart water gun “SPYRA FOUR” on the Makuake platform on June 12. Not only does it fire a continuous stream of water like a traditional water gun, but it also allows you to aim and fire single shots This water gun features five firing modes:…
Itoen Hotels Opens “Yugo Grand Hotel” in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture. Budget hot spring brand offering stays starting at 9,680 yen per night (including two meals) makes its debut in Western Japan
Itoen Hotels will open the “Yugo Grand Hotel” (581-2 Yugo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture) on July 9, marking its first property in western Japan. The hotel is a renovated version of the former property located in Yugo Onsen, one of the “Three Hot Springs of Mimasaka” in northern Okayama Prefecture. As an affordable hot spring…