Takarajimasha will release the “Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* Smartphone Pouch BOOK” today, July 22. The price is 3,520 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A smartphone pouch inspired by Vermeer’s masterpiece, *Girl with a Pearl Earring*. The blue satin draped over the front pocket evokes the turban the girl…
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A model itinerary for sightseeing in Hakone that offers plenty to enjoy even in just half a day. Ride the gondola to Owakudani, take a pirate ship cruise around Lake Ashi, and experience the classic routes—which are being renovated one after another.
Enjoy the new menu at “Owakudani Kitchen” while taking in the dynamic natural scenery that dates back about 3,000 years. As soon as you step off the gondola at Hakone Ropeway’s Owakudani Station, you’ll immediately notice the smell of sulfur. You can sense right away that Hakone is a hot spring resort. The “Owakudani Station…
JAL to Collaborate on the Operation, Maintenance, and Design of the “Z4,” a Next-Generation Passenger Aircraft with an Integrated Wing-Fuselage Design; Capable of Flying Between Tokyo and the West Coast of North America
On July 21, JAL reached an agreement with U.S.-based JetZero to collaborate on the operation, maintenance, and design of the “Z4,” a next-generation medium-sized commercial jet airliner. The Z4 is a passenger aircraft featuring a “Blended Wing Body” (BWB) design, in which the wings and fuselage are integrated. By using the entire main wing to…
I bought and tried on “Mediheal Cosmos,” Workman’s premium recovery wear. Even though it’s long-sleeved, it’s cool even in the summer.
On July 21, Workman launched “Mediheal Cosmos,” a new line of recovery wear designed to offer a higher level of luxury and comfort. I picked up a pair right away at a store in Tokyo, so here are my thoughts after actually wearing them. This time, I bought a women’s long-sleeve crew-neck top (2,900 yen)…
Workman Launches New Recovery Wear: “Mediheal Cosmos.” Features Temperature Regulation Technology Developed for NASA and Superior Comfort
On July 21, Workman launched “Mediheal Cosmos,” a new line of recovery wear designed to offer a higher level of luxury and comfort. The collection includes the following four items for both men and women. Eligible Products ・Mediheal Cosmos Long-Sleeve Crew Neck (2,900 yen) ・Mediheal Cosmos Long Pants (2,900 yen) ・Medihil Women’s Cosmos Long-Sleeve Crew…
It’s Full of “Minions” and So Cute! We Checked Out the “Minions” Collaboration Guest Rooms and Pool at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa Before Summer Vacation
High-Quality Collaboration Menu Items to Enjoy Poolside: A collaboration menu featuring the Minions and Monsters is now available poolside. The “Minions’ Big Panic Curry” features James alongside a monster with lots of eyes, evoking a scene from the movie. Incidentally, James’s eyes are made from egg whites and nori. The curry is mild enough for…
Takarajimasha: “Animal-Themed YouTubers Teach You! Super Fun Independent Research Projects.” Features “Crazy Creatures” You’ll Find Right Around You, Plus Experiments Parents and Kids Can Enjoy Together
Takarajimasha released the mook *”Animal-Themed YouTubers Teach You! Super Fun Independent Research Projects”* on July 21. The price is 1,430 yen. It is available at bookstores and online retailers. Three YouTubers who are experts on creatures—O-chan, Daiki Mushioka, and Marcy—serve as guides, introducing “crazy creatures” found right nearby—in rivers, fields, city streets, supermarkets, and more….
I Checked Out the New Floor at Hotel New Akao, Where Kids Take Center Stage! All-Weather Park with Unlimited Play and Guest Rooms Designed for Three-Generation Trips Now Open
“Hotel New Akao Kids Park”—where kids can play regardless of the weather. Hours: 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Last admission 30 minutes before each session ends) Admission Fee: 500 yen for both adults and children; free for guests staying on the Kids’ Floor Recommended Age: Elementary school students and younger *You may enter as…
Lessons from the JICA Community Welfare Training Program 2026—Toward Social Welfare That Connects Communities and People—(February 6–20, 2026) | News & Public Relations
From February 6 to 20, 2026, JICA conducted a training program in Japan on the theme of “Promoting Community-Based Social Welfare.” Practitioners from Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, and Thailand participated in this training, where they learned about the importance of “connections” between community initiatives and the people who support them. JICA’s “Project for Human…
Four New Items, Including a T-Shirt Featuring the Suica Penguin That Glows in the Dark
JR East Cross Station Development Company will release four new types of merchandise featuring JR East’s mascot, the “Suica Penguin,” on its online store “GRANSTA MALL” at 10:00 a.m. on July 24. The lineup includes two types of T-shirts featuring the “Marunouchi Station Building,” a symbol of Tokyo Station; a die-cut towel with a loop;…