Takarajimasha will release new collaborative items between “BRILMY”—an original beauty brand created by a cosmetics-obsessed editor—and Hello Kitty on September 28. For this fifth installment, we’re offering the “Stand-Up Pouch That Lets You See What’s Inside and Saves Time—Perfect for the Lazy” (4,488 yen) featuring a Sagara embroidery design, as well as the “Cosmetic Pouch…
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MUJI’s Power Bank That Doubles as a Smartphone Stand. Supports pass-through charging, starting at 4,990 yen
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind the MUJI brand, will release a “mobile battery that doubles as a smartphone stand” on August 19. It will be available at MUJI stores nationwide and online. Featuring magnetic wireless charging (Qi 2 compatible, up to 15W output) and a smartphone stand, the series is available in two models: a…
A new “Little My and Her Family” design for the Moomin embroidered mini shoulder bag. Made of lightweight, water-repellent nylon with a 2-way design.
T.T.O. has released two new designs in its “Moomin” embroidered mini shoulder bag collection: “Little My and Her Family” in brown and N Ice Gray. Each bag is priced at 4,620 yen. A lightweight mini bag weighing about 80 grams that can be worn as either a shoulder bag or a tote. It neatly holds…
Cookies with a white Myaku Myaku plush toy are now on sale at Eki Marche Osaka and other locations
Heso Production will release “Shira Myaku Myaku Cookies with a Plush Toy” as an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product in mid-August. The set includes a box of 6 cookies and one white Myaku Myaku stuffed animal, and costs 4,180 yen. Available at the EXPO 2025 Official Pop-Up Store (Ekimaruche Osaka) and other locations, including train…
JAL to Cut Fuel Surcharges by Up to 15,000 Yen; 5,900 Yen for South Korea, 50,000 Yen for Europe, the U.S., and Australia
JAL will reduce the amount of the special fuel surcharge applied to tickets issued between September 1 and October 31. The two-month average price of Singapore kerosene from June to July was $132.50 per barrel. Multiplying this by the average exchange rate for the same period—161.63 yen to the dollar—results in a yen-denominated value of…
The “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival” will feature 8,000 fireworks launched from so close you can see the pyrotechnicians. Reserved seats with parking passes are now on sale.
Sagamihara City will host the “53rd Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival” on September 5. The event will take place in Suigo-Tana, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (the fireworks display begins at 7:00 p.m.). In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, September 6….
povo × JR East: Unlimited data for 3 hours when traveling on the Shinkansen with an e-ticket. Available for a limited time starting September 18.
KDDI and JR East are launching a campaign that offers three hours of unlimited data usage to customers who use Shinkansen e-tickets. The campaign runs for a limited time, from the first train on September 18 to the last train on December 17, and applies to all 55 Shinkansen stations within the JR East service…
Osaka’s 551 Horai to adjust prices in September. The price of a 10-piece pack of pork buns will increase from 2,300 yen to 2,500 yen.
Horai, which operates the “551HORAI” chain in the Kansai region, will implement a price adjustment on September 1. This offer applies to classic Osaka souvenirs such as pork buns, shumai, and pan-fried gyoza (including chilled items), as well as side dishes like chimaki, ramen, and sweet-and-sour dumplings; ice pops available at select stores; boxed lunches;…
“BEAST SHELTER”: A 20-foot container-sized, portable emergency shelter where you can take refuge from heavy rain, floods, bears, and wild boars
On August 18, Daiko Logistics announced the “BEAST SHELTER,” a portable emergency shelter. This product was developed as a “safe place to take immediate shelter” in the event of disasters such as heavy rain and flooding, or encounters with wild animals and pests such as bears and wild boars. Designed in the standard 20-foot shipping…
Disney Store Introduces New Items Featuring Designs from the Movie “Coco.” Items include eco-bags and apparel with all-over “Land of the Dead” designs.
The Disney Store will release new items featuring designs from the movie “Coco” on August 21. Inspired by the colorful Land of the Dead featured in the movie, the collection features designs based on iconic symbols from the film, such as skeletons, guitars, and marigolds. The line offers a wide range of products, from apparel…