Hawaiian Airlines, a member of the Alaska Airlines Group, held a celebratory event on June 30, Honolulu local time, to mark its official joining of oneworld in April. Held at the “Charles I. Elliott Maintenance and Cargo Facility” hangar at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and attended by representatives from member airlines, the event was…
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The October issue of *smart* comes with a free GrooGoo insulated lunch tote. It also features a major special feature on M!LK’s Hito Yoshida, plus a pin-up.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “smart” on August 25. The price is 1,870 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is an insulated lunch tote featuring motifs from the movie *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu*. It features designs of Grogu and Anzellan, and includes…
The 6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival will be held on November 14. A gourmet area will be set up exclusively for purchasers of paid viewing seats.
The Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival Executive Committee will hold the “6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 40th Anniversary of the Youth Division, and the 30th Anniversary of the Women’s Association” on November 14 at Arakawa Sports Park (Arakawa-cho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture). Under the theme…
Includes a Shinkansen 0 Series ultra-slim long wallet and a squeeze keychain as bonus items. Pre-orders are now open for the September issue of MonoMaster.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “MonoMaster” on July 24. The price is 1,990 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus items are an ultra-slim long wallet and a squeeze keychain featuring the “Tokaido Shinkansen Series 0 Train (Yk8 Set),” with its blue stripes and round nose…
I tried out the “headphones” developed by MUJI as everyday items. Who would you recommend them to?
Here are the specs for earbuds designed for different situations. In this audio series, all items—including headphones—feature built-in microphones. They’re practical enough to be used for web conferences while traveling or staying at a hotel. All models support USB Type-C charging and come with a dedicated cable (USB Type-A to C). Here are the features…
Anker Launches 14 New Products at 7-Eleven, Including USB Fast Chargers, Cables, and Car Chargers
Anker Japan will begin rolling out a total of 14 Anker-branded products at 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting July 11. Anker is adding two new power bank models to its lineup at 7-Eleven for the first time. The “Anker Power Bank (5000mAh, 15W, LFP)” and “Anker Power Bank (10000mAh, 30W, LFP)” will be available exclusively at…
ANA’s Third “Pokémon Jet Blue” Is a “Water-Type.” “Pokémon GO” Collaboration Events Also Launch at Six Domestic Airports
ANA has unveiled the design for the “Pokémon Jet Blue,” the third specially painted aircraft in its Pokémon 30th Anniversary special series. It will begin service on domestic scheduled flights starting in December. The aircraft used was a medium-sized Boeing 737-800 passenger jet (registration number: JA56AN). The aircraft, painted primarily in blue—ANA’s corporate color—features Pikachu,…
Tickets for the “78th Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Display” will go on sale via a second lottery starting July 13. Highlights include a spectacular star mine display that echoes off the mountains, and more.
The Secretariat of the Lake Suwa Festival Executive Committee in Nagano Prefecture will hold the “78th Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Display” on August 15. The event will take place on Lake Suwa in front of Lakeside Park in Suwa City, starting at 7:00 p.m. (The event will be held rain or shine.) This historic…
Includes a 2-piece set of “Moomin” interior stands with a faux leather finish for a luxurious look—a special supplement to the September issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo”
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” on August 6. The price is 1,740 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue comes with a set of two “Moomin” decorative stands. Made of a high-quality leather-like material with embossed character designs, they feature a…
Calvin Klein’s classic 3-pack of boxer briefs is 15% off. Available during the Amazon Prime Day pre-sale.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is holding a sale on the “Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs 3-Pack” as a pre-Prime Day promotion. Normally priced at 7,700 yen, it is currently 15% off at 6,545 yen as of this writing. A 3-pack of classic 100% cotton boxer briefs featuring the “Calvin Klein” logo on the waistband. Size S ranges…