“Nagashima Spa Land” (333 Urayasu, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture), an amusement park operated by Nagashima Tourism Development, will open its summer-only “Nagashima Jumbo Seawater Pool” on July 11. Spanning a total area of approximately 75,000 square meters, this is one of the world’s largest water parks, featuring 11 types of slides and 10 types…
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AFRI CONVERSE 2026: 3rd Africa-Japan Dialogue on Financial Inclusion—Promoting Inclusive Economic Participation Through Digital Finance | News & Public Relations
Event Details Date: Thursday, July 23 Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (Japan Time) / 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Eastern African Time) Location: Reception Hall, 2nd Floor, United Nations University (Available via Zoom) Registration: Click here to register for in-person attendance. Click here to register for online attendance. As the third event in the 2026 “AFRI CONVERSE” series,…
“We accept the use of the land expropriation system at Narita Airport as unavoidable.” The land acquisition rate for the new runway rose from 89.7% in April to 90.4% at the end of June.
On July 10, the NAA (Narita International Airport), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Chiba Prefecture, and the three municipalities where the airport is located (Narita City, Shibayama Town, and Tako Town) held a meeting of the “Council for Promoting the Construction of New Runways at Narita Airport.” At the outset, Naoki Fujii,…
Disney Store Releases New “Stitch & Angel” Collection with a City Pop Vibe: T-Shirts, Insulated Tote Bags, Tumblers, and More
The Disney Store will release a new collection featuring Stitch and Angel from the movie “Lilo & Stitch” on July 17. Pre-sales will begin on the 14th at the Disney Flagship Store in Tokyo, the Tokyo Disney Resort Store, and the official online store. The highlight of the new collection is the original artwork inspired…
UNIQLO Kicks Off Its Summer Sale Today. The High-Performance “DRY EX” T-Shirt Is Available for a Limited Time at 1,290 yen, and Flattering Jeans Are Also on Sale
UNIQLO is holding its “Summer Kickoff Sale” from today, July 10, through the 16th. The highlight is the “AIRISM” line of undershirts, available in various styles for 990 yen each—they dry quickly even when you sweat, feel light and comfortable against the skin, and have a cooling touch that keeps you feeling refreshed. Items you’ll…
[Weekend Station Bento] Shinjuku Station “Salmon and Salmon Roe Bento”
Nowadays, many of Tokyo’s major terminal stations regularly sell ekiben from all over Japan, allowing you to enjoy everything from seafood and mountain delicacies to regional specialties at any time. Among these, the simple seafood bento I’m introducing today—featuring silver salmon and salmon roe from the Sanriku region of Tohoku—is from Nihonbashi Omasu, a long-established…
Arrived in Cairns, Australia, on an overnight flight. How to explore this tropical port town, which comes alive early in the morning
We arrived in Cairns in the early morning, around 5:00 a.m. After going through immigration, picking up our luggage, and clearing customs and quarantine, we stepped outside the airport and were greeted by the pleasant tropical morning air. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes by car from the airport to the city center. It…
UNIQLO’s “Chiikawa” sweatshirts go on sale July 24. Six styles available for women and kids.
UNIQLO will begin rolling out its new UT collection, created in collaboration with “Chiikawa,” starting in mid-July. Four styles of women’s T-shirts (1,990 yen each) and four styles of kids’ T-shirts (990 yen each) will be released on July 17, Three styles of women’s sweatshirts (3,990 yen each) and three styles of kids’ sweatshirts (1,990…
On sale today! The August issue of *sweet* comes with a Sun-Kissed Kitty mini tote, mesh pouch, and stickers as freebies.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “sweet” today, July 10. The price is 1,790 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement is a 3-piece summer goods set featuring “Sun-Kissed Sanrio Characters.” It includes a “mini tote bag” and a “mesh pouch” featuring a sun-kissed Hello Kitty, as well…
Tunk Tunk × Sanrio Plush Toys Make Their Debut! Seven Varieties, Including Hello Kitty and Usahana, Unveiled at a Special Event with Amazing Fan Interactions
The GREEN×EXPO Association and the Master License Office (MLO) for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition will release new “Sanrio Characters” collaboration products on July 10. On the same day, they held a media preview event in Yokohama. The new lineup features two sizes of plush toys from Asunaro-sha, featuring the adorable “Tunk Tunk”—the official mascot…