The Nakanoshima Art Museum, Osaka, the Asahi Shimbun, and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation will hold the “Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring” exhibition. The exhibition will run from August 21 to September 27 (open all year round), with no plans for a tour. The centerpiece of the exhibition will be Vermeer’s masterpiece “Girl with a Pearl…
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Blue Impulse Announces Additional 2026 Display Flight Schedule. Saitama, Aichi, and Okinawa; Asian Games, etc.
On May 25, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force updated its Blue Impulse display flight schedule for FY2026. Specialized teams perform spectacular acrobatics (display flights) using six aircraft in blue and white at various events and air festivals. Three new dates have been added to the schedule: Aichi/Nagoya 2026 (September 19), Konosu Fireworks Festival (October 10),…
SixTONES x Tohoku Shinkansen Campaign Vol.2 is now underway. Limited luggage tags will be given to 600 winners by lottery.
JR East Group will launch the second phase of its “Enjoy! SixTONES, Enjoy! ShinKANSEN.” campaign featuring SixTONES to attract tourists to the Tohoku area. The campaign will run from June 1 to September 30. Starting June 1, the design of AR photo frames that can be enjoyed at 12 stations in the Tohoku area will…
Ito Hot Springs, Shizuoka, offers up to 20% off travel assistance “Ito Now! Campaign”. Reservations accepted at Rakuten/Jalan/JTB, etc.
Ito Tourist Association is conducting a travel support “Now is the time to Ito! Campaign” will be held. The campaign is valid for stays between June 1 and July 13 (except Saturdays for Jalan net). The program offers up to 20% off lodging in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, with a maximum discount of 5,000 yen…
A BATHING APE large tote bag is included in the August/September issue of smart. It is durable and can be used for outdoor activities.
Takarajimasya will release the August/September 2026 issue of “smart” on June 25. The price is 1,890 yen. The summer merger issue features a large-capacity tote bag from the street brand A BATHING APE. The new “HYBRID CAMO” pattern is a casual summery design, and the fabric is a blend of cotton and polyester for a…
FEILER “Dragon Quest” Collaboration Announced! Designs for 12 products revealed; Lottery starts at 4:00 p.m. today!
FEILER Japan will raffle off the first collaboration products between FEILER’s gift concept store “LOVERARY BY FEILER” and the game series “Dragon Quest” at its stores and official online store. Applications will be accepted from May 27 at 4:00 p.m. to June 2 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced on June 15 at 3:00…
Why are the “Matsuyama-bound Ferry” routes being withdrawn one after another? Expectations for AIVINT and train extension in the future
Do you know the song “Ferry to Matsuyama” by Kozo Murashita that begins with the phrase “Such a painful time to say goodbye ……”? Matsuyama Port (Matsuyama Kanko Port) in Ehime Prefecture, the ship’s destination, was once one of the largest terminals in the Seto Inland Sea, with nearly 100 ferry and high-speed boat departures…
Mitsui Fudosan launches a mobile entertainment experience that immerses visitors in the world of Pokemon, starting a tour in Europe in spring 2027.
On May 27, Mitsui Fudosan and Canadian multimedia studio Moment Factory, in collaboration with Pokémon International, announced a new immersive entertainment project that allows visitors to experience the real world of Pokémon as Pokémon Trainers themselves. Pokémon International announced a new immersive entertainment project. The exhibition will be launched in Europe in the spring of…
Toyoko INN Gifu” opened in all prefectural capitals. 207 rooms in a 3-minute walk from Meitetsu Gifu Station.
Toyoko Inn will begin taking reservations for the Toyoko INN Gifu (7-7-7 Kandamachi, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture) on May 28. The opening date is July 31, and with this opening, Toyoko Inn will open a branch in all prefectural capitals in Japan. Located a 3-minute walk from Meitetsu Gifu Station, the hotel has 207 guest…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] Why don’t you live in Hijimachi, Oita Prefecture, in the two regions you’ve always dreamed of?
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…