“Tourism EXPO Japan 2026,” one of the world’s largest travel events, is being held at Tokyo Big Sight for four days, from September 24 to 27. At the booth for “Katsuo-ji Temple” in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, a giant Daruma greets visitors. This year, the temple is collaborating with Umaibo, distributing Umaibo sticks in original…
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[Vocalist Kotone’s Musical Journey] Early Autumn in Izu Kogen! A Two-Day, One-Night Trip with a Fairy-Tale Atmosphere, Art, and Breathtaking Views—It Felt Like Being in a Foreign Land
From Izu Kogen to South America!? Savoring the Mild Flavors of Mexican Cuisine Then, for lunch, we headed to “Family Restaurant Mexico,” which we’d spotted on a sign. The interior had a very authentic Mexican feel to it. However, true to its name as a family restaurant, it also offered kid-friendly menu items like hamburger…
[Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery] Tonle Sap Lake and Banteay Srei Temple (Cambodia)
Tonle Sap Lake, which we’ll be introducing today, is formed when a portion of a tributary of the Mekong River creates a large lake (more than 3.5 times the size of Lake Biwa). There are villages here that live on the water, as well as schools and other facilities. During the rainy season, the lake…
I Joined a Tour to Celebrate a 2-Year-Old Twin’s Birthday at the Popular Panda Spot, “Hong Kong Ocean Park”
With the return of “Xiaoxiao” and “Leilei” from Ueno Zoo to China on January 27, the number of giant pandas in Japan has finally dropped to zero. While giant pandas can also be seen in nearby places like Taiwan and South Korea, the hottest panda spot right now is “Hong Kong Ocean Park” (180 Wong…
Applications for the final ticket lottery for the Vermeer exhibition begin today. The Lake Biwa Hotel is currently offering packages that include admission tickets.
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring*: Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting—A Miraculous Return to Japan” in its 5th-floor exhibition hall through September 27. Admission tickets are available only for specific dates and times. Although general sales were initially planned to be on a first-come, first-served…
The Japan RV Association has certified 12 new RV camping facilities, including “RV Park Ezosumika Asahikawa,” where visitors can enjoy beautiful rural scenery and an on-site café.
The Japan RV Association has certified 12 new sites as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles (as of the end of August). RV parks are facilities that meet certain criteria to ensure comfortable and safe overnight stays in vehicles; there are currently more than 686 such parks located nationwide, adjacent to hot spring…
“Peanuts Miniature Town,” a weekly series where you build the town where Snoopy and his friends live. The first issue comes with a doghouse and a Woodstock figurine.
Hachette Collections Japan launched “Peanuts Miniature Town” on August 19. It is published weekly, with each issue priced at 1,799 yen (the first issue is 299 yen). A total of 120 issues are planned. This collection allows you to recreate the lives of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the Peanuts gang right on…
The November issue supplement of *InRed* includes a charm pouch featuring “Joe Crew” portrayed by Snoopy, in collaboration with Wild Things.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 special issue of “InRed” on October 7. The price is 1,720 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is a two-piece set—a charm and a mini pouch—created through a collaboration between the outdoor brand “WILD THINGS” and Peanuts. The…
The November issue of InRed features a Snoopy × Wild Things shoulder bag as a freebie. With water-repellent fabric and a waterproof zipper, it’s perfect for rainy days.
Takarajimasha will release the November 2026 issue of “InRed” on October 7. The price is 1,760 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a shoulder bag created through a collaboration between the outdoor brand “WILD THINGS” and Peanuts. It features water-repellent fabric to keep you dry even…
DOD Releases New “Mushroom Series” Items—A Cute Full Set. Includes a Giant Mushroom Tent, Carry Bag, Chair, Picnic Blanket, and Lantern
One-Touch Tent “Mushroom Tent 2” Color: Red (Mushroom Dot Pattern), Brown Price: 55,000 yen. A large tent that can be set up with a single touch, just like opening an umbrella. The entrance design has been redesigned to make it easier to enter and exit, and the interior size has been expanded to 1.4 times…