The Metropolitan Expressway Authority announced that, starting at 11:00 p.m. on October 18, it will close the “Shintomicho Exit (Inbound and Outbound)” on the Central Ring Road (C1) and close the “Ginza Entrance (Inbound)” for an extended period of approximately three years. This is part of the construction of the “Shin-Kyobashi Link,” a new underground…
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Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Ryugutei: Up to 30% off one-night stays with two meals included. Features include over 60 types of large public baths overlooking Tokyo Bay and one of the largest infinity pools in the Tokyo Bay area, among other amenities.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on summer travel reservations, through July 21. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and customers can save up to 30% by combining these offers with currently available coupons. “Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Ryugutei” in Chiba Prefecture (1…
Tokyo Station’s “Suica Summer Festival” features a “Chicken Bento” with an original illustration by Chiharu Sakazaki and special chopsticks. There will also be a grand raffle with plush toys as prizes.
The Pensta POP-UP Store will be held at “Square Zero,” the Gransta Tokyo event space located on the B1 level inside the ticket gates at JR Tokyo Station. The store will sell collaboration items featuring the long-running station bento “Chicken Bento,” as well as other summer-themed items. Suica Penguin Chicken Seaweed Rice Box (1,300 yen)…
Asakusa Hanayashiki to Extend Hours Until 9:00 p.m. on the Day of the Sumida River Fireworks: “We Might Be Able to See Them, or We Might Not”
“Asakusa Hanayashiki” (2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo) will hold special hours on July 25, the day of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. The park, which normally closes at 6:00 p.m., will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Under the theme “Enjoying the Sumida River Fireworks Festival Beyond Just Watching,” the event will feature six activities: holding,…
Jetstar Launches “Superstar Sale.” Domestic and Asian Routes Starting at 3,820 yen One-Way
Jetstar Japan will hold its “Superstar Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on July 17 through 4:59 p.m. on July 21. During the sale period, tickets for 26 domestic routes and 3 international (Asian) routes will be available starting at 3,820 yen one-way. Since all fares are for the “Stater” economy class, payment fees, airport taxes, checked…
Giant Tsum Characters Make an Appearance at the Disney Store Summer Festival’s “Everyone Wins” Raffle. Plus, plush keychains featuring Mickey and friends in festival attire.
The Disney Store will kick off its “Disney Store Summer Festival” on July 24. To coincide with the event, the “Summer Festival Raffle” will be held at physical stores and the official online store. With the promise that “everyone wins,” participants can win popular items such as plush toys, apparel, lifestyle goods, and stationery. This…
[Weekend Station Bento] Takasaki Station “Chicken Rice Bento”
The “Chicken Rice Bento” sold at Takasaki Station is a long-running bestseller that has been on the market since 1934 (Showa 9). Takasaki Bento (Takaben), the company that manufactures and sells it, is a time-honored establishment that traces its origins to 1884 (Meiji 17), when it began selling rice balls following the opening of Takasaki…
“Suica Penguin” High-Capacity Insulated Tote Bag Now on Sale. Included as a supplement in the Orange Page special issue; the chocolate mint version is available exclusively at convenience stores and online bookstores.
Orange Page released the “Orange Page 2026, August 2 Special Issue” and the “Orange Page 2026, August 3 Special Issue” on July 17. Each issue is priced at 1,590 yen, and both are available in limited quantities. The “Suica Penguin Large Insulated Tote Bag” is included as a special bonus item with the special edition….
Summer use of the “Seishun 18 Ticket” for unlimited JR travel begins tomorrow. Two types are available: 3 consecutive days and 5 consecutive days.
The JR Group began selling the “Seishun 18 Ticket” and the “Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket” for the spring of 2026 on July 3. Seishun 18 Ticket (Summer 2026) Sales Period: July 3, 2026 – September 8, 2026 Period of Use: July 18, 2026 – September 8, 2026 Fare: (Same price for adults…
On sale today: “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” large-capacity pouch that opens wide at 180 degrees. The Mamekichi and Tsubukichi embroidery is so cute!
Takarajimasha will release the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons 180-Degree Wide-Opening Leaf-Pattern Quilted Large-Capacity Pouch SPECIAL BOOK” today, July 17. The price is 3,520 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This design features Mamekichi and Tsubukichi embroidery on leaf-patterned quilted fabric from Nintendo’s *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*. Measuring approximately 21 × 10…