The Japan Maritime Education and Training System (JMETS) training ship “Nippon Maru” is open to the public at the “53rd Kawasaki Port Festival,” being held at Kawasaki Port from October 10 to 11. Prior to this, footage of the ship docking and its deck was released to the media. JMETS is an organization dedicated to…
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Myaku Myaku × Junkudo Bookstore Collaboration Merchandise Finally on Sale. We Checked Out the Details Behind the Apron-Wearing Beanbag Plush and More
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Junkudo Bookstore’s founding, Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore will release original collaboration merchandise featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo—which marks its first anniversary since closing—on October 13. Ahead of the nationwide launch, the “EXPO 2025 Official Pop-Up Store at Azabudai Hills” is open at the…
Sotobo Line Replacement Buses: Why Was JR East’s Official Service Delayed by Two Weeks? The Facts Uncovered on the Ground and “Recommendations for the Future”
The Replacement Bus Service Wasn’t “Not Operated”—It Was “Unfeasible from the Start” First, let’s review the situation. Why was the Uchibo Line replacement bus service unable to operate officially for two weeks? The reason was that “they couldn’t secure as many as 160 buses.” The Uchibo Line sees consistently high ridership across all categories—commuting, school…
Yoichi Ochiai’s “null2n (NullNull Nexus),” a Hit at the Expo, Has Opened at Yokohama Landmark Plaza! Here’s My Report on My First-Ever “Null” Experience
I headed straight to the newest attraction—which carries on and evolves the unique atmosphere of the signature pavilion “null2 (NullNull),” a major sensation at the Osaka-Kansai Expo—and experienced its digital art space firsthand! “null2n (NullNull Nexus),” a permanent museum theater produced by media artist Yoichi Ochiai, will have its grand opening on October 14 on…
This weekend marks the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival.” Be sure to check the traffic restrictions around Juso and Tsukamoto Stations and the Umekita area in advance.
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee and the Osaka Prefectural Police have posted information on their official website regarding traffic restrictions in connection with the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival.” The restrictions will be in effect from around 4:00 p.m. to around 11:00 p.m. on October 17 (in some areas, starting at 1:00 p.m.)….
PLAZA’s Limited-Edition “PEANUTS × MLB” Apparel Features the Yankees and Mets’ “Subway Series” as Its Theme
As the second installment of the “PEANUTS in NYC—The City Has It All!” campaign currently underway at PLAZA stores nationwide, PLAZA will release a PLAZA-exclusive apparel and accessories collection featuring the New York Yankees and New York Mets of Major League Baseball on October 13. Based on the “Subway Series”—the traditional rivalry between the two…
From the JR Mine Line, where replacement buses are running, I took the e-Palette “Mine Gurutto” on a day trip to Akiyoshidai. A trip to the Yamaguchi DC where I also fully enjoyed Nagato Yumoto Onsen.
The JR Group and the Welcome to Yamaguchi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council are hosting the “Yamaguchi Destination Campaign,” titled “A Journey of Blessings: Welcome to Yamaguchi, the Land of Blessings,” from October through December. A destination campaign is an initiative in which the JR Group, local governments, local tourism stakeholders, and travel agencies work together…
Myaku Myaku × USJ Hamikuma Merchandise: New Items Announced! T-shirts, matching charms, pouches, and more—visitors can also purchase them online.
The Universal Studios Japan Online Store has revealed the names, designs, and prices of all 13 items, including the mascot keychains and sticker sets that were previously announced. The lineup is as follows. Universal Studios Japan will begin releasing collaboration merchandise featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and “Hamikuma,” a popular…
AirTri’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” goes on sale at 12:00 p.m. “Flight + Hotel” packages for Fukuoka and Nagasaki are up to 50% off.
AirTri will begin accepting reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program at 12:00 p.m. on October 13. Eligible products include “AirTri Domestic Tours” (airfare plus accommodation packages) in Fukuoka and Nagasaki Prefectures. Discounts are up to 50% off, just like on other sites (The maximum discount per person per reservation is 20,000…
TENTIAL’s “BAKUNE” recovery wear—which helps relieve fatigue when worn to bed—is on sale on Amazon
Ahead of the “Prime Thanksgiving Sale” running from October 16 to 19, Amazon (Amazon Japan) is holding a sale on TENTIAL’s “BAKUNE” recovery wear. Normally priced at 24,860 yen, it is currently available at a 10% discount—22,374 yen—as of this writing. “Home-use far-infrared blood circulation-promoting clothing,” classified as a general medical device, incorporates “SELFLAME,” a…