Category: Japan

Zoff will sell a limited number of “Zoff｜LISA LARSON Fukubukuro 2026” at Zoff stores nationwide from December 17. Pre-orders will be accepted at Zoff Rakuten Ichiba from October 17, and at Zoff’s official online store and others from October 31. The product includes a 10,000-yen eyeglass coupon valid at stores in Japan and “Mikey the…

Takarajimasya will release three types of “CHIIKAWA 2WAY QUILTING BAG BOOK” today, October 31: Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi. Each is priced at 3,828 yen. This quilted bag can be used in two ways: hand-held or slung over the shoulder. The base color is dull pink for Chiikawa, dull blue for Hachiware, and dull yellow for…

Orange Ferry” from Ehime Prefecture: An Ideal Means of Access to the Expo? The “Orange Ferry” connecting Toyo Port in Ehime Prefecture and Osaka Nanko has been widely used since the opening of the Expo for the “Expo Access Plan,” a tour that includes bus service to the venue, and as of May 22, it…

3COINS will release “Interior Light Humidifier” on November 4. The price is 1100 yen. This USB rechargeable humidifier (equipped with a Type-C port) is convenient for carrying around and has a compact size of approximately 11 x 7 x 11 cm (W x D x H). With a tank capacity of approximately 300 mL, it…

Socks brand CHICSTOCKS will release Snoopy-designed socks on November 1. The price is 2,860 yen. They will be available at the official online store, Rakuten Ichiba store, and CHICSTOCKS stores. The theme is “Autumn of Sports. The embroidery depicts Snoopy engaging in the four major sports of baseball, American football, basketball, and ice hockey in…

3COINS will release “Compact Heater” (3,520 yen) and “Foot Switch Heater” (4,180 yen) on November 4. The compact heater measures approximately 15 x 12.5 x 18 cm (W x D x H) and can be easily installed in various locations such as under a desk or in the kitchen. 9 temperature setting modes allow adjustment…

ANA X has released its ranking of hotels for families enjoying Tokyo Disney Resort in winter (as of October 31). ANA Traveler’s Dynamic Package (airfare + accommodations) compiles hotel reservations in the Maihama and Shin-Urayasu areas for three or more people per room. The top hotels in this year’s survey were those with large baths…

Kinki Nippon Railway, Kintetsu Miyako Hotels, and Kintetsu Retailing have announced that a new sightseeing train, Les Saveurs Shima, will begin service in the fall of 2026. Under the theme of “Elegant Train Journey with Gastronomy,” two types of French courses will be offered: a French course supervised by Ms. Hiroe Higuchi, Executive Chef of…

JR West will introduce new rolling stock in the Yamaguchi area of the Sanyo Main Line in 2026 or later. The cars will be based on the Series 227 trains in the Okayama area, and a total of 24 cars will be deployed, including three 2-car trains and six 3-car trains. Inside the cars are…

JTA (Japan Transocean Airways) will begin regular service on the Naha – Taipei (Taoyuan) route on February 3, 2026. Tickets will go on sale on December 3. This is the company’s first scheduled international flight. There will be one round-trip flight every day, departing Naha at exactly 8:00 a.m. and departing Taoyuan at exactly 10:00…