Ahead of the “Prime Thanksgiving Sale” running from October 16 to 19, Amazon Japan is holding a sale on the Braun “Series 9 SPORT+ Electric Shaver” special model with replacement blades (9360cc-BSP). Normally priced at 70,510 yen, it is currently available for 34,800 yen—a 51% discount—as of this writing. This Amazon-exclusive model comes with a…
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UNIQLO to Release New “Miffy” UT Collection in December. Four Modern Designs in a Monochrome Color Scheme
UNIQLO will release its new UT collection, “Miffy’s Shining Days,” in late December. The lineup consists of four styles of women’s T-shirts, available in sizes XS through 3XL, each priced at 1,990 yen. The collection draws inspiration from the world of “Miffy,” created by Dick Bruna—whose 100th birthday will be celebrated in 2027—and features elegant,…
Panasonic’s body shaver is on sale for around 9,000 yen. With a 0.1mm cutting length and adjustable length settings from 2 to 12 mm, it features a waterproof design for use all over the body.
Ahead of the “Prime Thank You Festival” taking place from October 16 to 19, Amazon (Amazon Japan) is running a sale on the Panasonic “Body Trimmer ER-NGKJ3-S.” Normally priced at 13,200 yen, it is currently available for 9,400 yen—a 29% discount—as of this writing. A fast-charging model equipped with a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery. It…
Disney Store to Open at Amu Plaza Kagoshima; Will Sell 1,100 Items, Including Thick-Eyebrowed Mickey and Satsuma Dog Plush Keychains
The Disney Store will open a new location at Amu Plaza Kagoshima on November 19. To commemorate the grand opening, the store will sell items exclusive to this location, including plush keychains featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in special outfits unique to Kagoshima. A gift campaign will also be held. The store’s design…
Orion Tour’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” goes on sale at 2:00 p.m. on the 15th. Trips to Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Kumamoto are discounted by up to 50–60 percent.
Orion Tour will begin selling tours eligible for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program at 2:00 p.m. on October 15. Eligible tours include those for Kumamoto, Fukuoka, and Nagasaki Prefectures that are labeled [Kyushu Recovery Support Discount: Applicable to XX Prefecture] (airfare + lodging). Eligible Tours in Nagasaki Prefecture Eligible Travel Period: October…
“Oakwood Premier Yaesu Core Tokyo” has opened on the top floor of Yaesu Core, a mixed-use building in front of Tokyo Station. The property features 184 rooms at a height of 190 meters above ground.
On October 13, Mitsui Fudosan announced that “Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo” will open in 2029. The company will occupy the 40th through 43rd floors—the top floors—of “YAESU CORE,” a mixed-use building project in front of Tokyo Station (the Yaesu 2-chome Central District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project) in which the company is participating, and…
I Got to See the Real MyakuMyaku × USJ Hamikuma Merchandise! Don’t Miss the Pop-Style Original Illustrations That Will Appeal to Fans of Both Brands
Universal Studios Japan will begin rolling out collaboration merchandise featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and “Hamikuma,” a popular character from its fall event “Halloween Horror Night,” starting October 13. I went to the park to check out the actual products, so I’ll introduce them here along with some exclusive photos….
We Got an Early Look at USJ’s “Myaku Myaku × Hamikuma” Collaboration Sweets Before Their Release! Perfect for Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Expo’s Closing—the Myaku Myaku Buns Are Quite Vibrant
Universal Studios Japan is offering a collaboration menu featuring “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and “Hamikuma,” a popular character from its fall event, “Halloween Horror Night.” 1st Anniversary Event Marking the End of the World’s Expo: “1st Anniversary EXPO 2025 — Relive That Wonder and Excitement — @ Osaka! Come Check…
The Ken-O Expressway has been expanded to four lanes, with operations now underway between the Kanzaki IC and Daiei JCT in Chiba. The speed limit has been raised to 80 km/h.
NEXCO East Japan and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin operating the section between Kanzaki IC and Daiei JCT—part of the Ken-O Expressway (C4, Tokyo Metropolitan Central Link Expressway) between Kuki-Shiraoka JCT and Daiei JCT—as a four-lane highway starting at 6:00 a.m. on November 1. In conjunction with this, the speed…
Seven railway companies, including JR East, will transition to “QR tickets” starting in the spring of 2027. Passengers will tap their tickets on the ticket gates to enter and place them in a collection box upon exiting.
Keisei Electric Railway, Keihin Electric Express Railway, Sendai Airport Railway, Tokyo Monorail, Tobu Railway, JR East, and Hokuso Railway will change the way short-distance tickets (paper tickets) are used starting in the spring of 2027 and introduce QR-code-based tickets (QR tickets) on all lines and at all stations. This initiative involves replacing current magnetic tickets…