This year marks the 15th anniversary of “Halloween Horror Night” at Universal Studios Japan. Known for its dramatic shift from the cozy, peaceful Halloween atmosphere of the daytime to a world shrouded in terror as night falls, this event is celebrating a milestone year—and the zombies are more fired up than ever. In 2026, a…
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The “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” Kicks Off on October 29! Four Days Featuring Bordeaux Wines and Exclusive Menus from Star Chefs
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will hold its annual “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” from October 29 to November 1. The event will take place at the Central Harbourfront event space (9 Lung Wo Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island). More than 300 vendors, including wine specialty booths and partner restaurants, will be set up…
Now, have a drink… Introducing the Zombie Bar, hosted by zombies. USJ’s “Halloween Horror Night” features a wide variety of “scary-delicious” food.
Universal Studios Japan’s “Halloween Horror Nights” is celebrating its 15th anniversary and is returning this year with an even more immersive experience. One highlight not to be missed is the “Zombie Bar,” a first in the park’s history. When night falls, the Wharf Café in the San Francisco area transforms into a zombie hangout. Starting…
Logistics Conditions in Neighboring Countries with an Eye Toward Ukraine’s Recovery and Reconstruction | News & Public Relations
On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will host a hybrid seminar—combining in-person and online formats—to discuss logistics conditions in neighboring countries, which are becoming increasingly important for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. As international efforts toward Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction gain momentum, the logistics…
Japan’s First Indoor Snoopy Playground Opens at Aeon Tsudanuma! Fun for Kids—and Even Adults on Their Own—[Preview Report] SNOOPY Playful PARK Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South
Aeon Entertainment opened “SNOOPY Playful PARK Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South,” Japan’s first Snoopy-themed indoor playground, on August 10. This article covers the media preview event held on September 10. This facility opened on the 7th floor—the same floor as the Aeon Cinema movie theater—of “Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South” (1-10-30 Tsudanuma, Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture), a…
Workman’s “Wearable Bag”—outerwear where the pockets take center stage. You can wear it as a backpack when it gets hot.
On September 8, Workman held the “WORKMAN Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Launch Event” at the Tokyo International Forum. From the women’s “Outdoor” line, a highly water-repellent “bagless jacket” and “bagless pants”—designed as “wearable bags” that let you head out light and hands-free—are now available. The jacket is priced at 3,990 yen and the pants at…
Kinugawa Onsen: Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki—up to 35% off a one-night stay with two meals. Enjoy an all-inclusive package featuring hot springs and a spa with over 20 different baths to explore, a Kids’ Land, and an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, customers can save up to 35%. “Kinugawa Onsen Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki” (1400 Ohara, Kinugawa…
On sale today: The October issue of *sweet* (special edition) comes with an “ANNA SUI” grooming set as a freebie. It comes in a luxurious floral-print tin case.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “sweet” today, September 11. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is a grooming set from “ANNA SUI (Anna Sui Cosmetics).” The luxurious floral-patterned tin case includes nail clippers, ingrown nail clippers,…
There will be no unreserved seats on the “Nozomi” Shinkansen during Silver Week. Please note that reserved seats are required starting with the first train on the 18th.
JR Central and JR West will operate all “Nozomi” trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines during Silver Week with all seats reserved. The period in question is September 18–23. To accommodate the large number of travelers who typically book tickets and secure seats during major holiday periods—when ridership peaks—the trains will operate with…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Regions] Introduced by JAL Hometown Ambassadors! Discover the Charms of the Wakayama and Kinan Areas Through “JAL Wellness & Travel”
JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…