“Omusubi-dokoro Honnoriya,” operated by JR East Cross Station Foods Company, will release the “Suica Penguin Fluffy Insulated Drawstring Tote & Onigiri Set” on July 24. This limited-quantity item is priced at 2,480 yen (2,380 yen when paid with Suica or other transportation-based electronic money). A set that includes two rice balls, fried chicken, and a…
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La Vista Atami Terrace: Up to 30% Off Packages with One Night’s Stay and Two Meals (Buffet)! Enjoy a panoramic view of the fireworks over the sea from guest rooms with private hot springs or the open-air bath with a view. Rakuten Travel Special Coupon Week
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Special Coupon Week” through July 31, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. By combining multiple coupons currently available, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at great savings. Kyoritsu Maintenance’s “La Vista Atami Terrace” (8-19 Higashikaigan-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture), a resort hotel with…
The Sanyo Shinkansen “Kodama” trains will feature a new exterior design for their existing cars. Starting this winter, they will be painted in “Sanyo Blue,” a shade that appears to be emerald green.
On July 22, JR West announced that it would be changing the exterior design of the N700 series 6000-series trains operating as the Sanyo Shinkansen “Kodama” service (Shin-Osaka–Hakata). The new design is scheduled to enter service this winter. Since September 2025, the Sanyo Shinkansen “Kodama” service has been operating with 8-car trains, created by shortening…
“Mochiri Myaku Myaku” Transforms into a Leopard-Print Design That’s So Osaka! The standing figure is available in strictly limited quantities and is currently on sale at souvenir shops.
FUJISEY, part of the ANA Group, released the “EXPO 2025 Myaku Myaku Soft Plush Toy (Standing/Lying Down, Leopard Print),” an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product, on July 10. The lineup includes two types—”Lying Down” and “Standing”—each priced at 2,200 yen. A new “leopard print” design has been added to the hugely popular series featuring “Myaku…
A new “Gray-Black” color has been added to the “Chewy and Squishy” texture that’s sure to become addictive. The standard colors will also be restocked, and a mini size perfect for stuffed animal crafting is now available.
FUJISEY, a member of the ANA Group, released the “EXPO 2025 Myaku Myaku Soft and Squishy Plush Toy (Standing, Ash Black),” an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product, on July 4. It is available at all 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Official Stores. A new color, “Gray-Black,” has been added to the hugely popular series featuring “Myaku Myaku,”…
Navitime Revamps “NAVITIME Transit” for International Route Search with a Route Map-Based UI; Also Launches International eSIM Service
On July 22, Navitime Japan revamped its global route map and transit directions app, “NAVITIME Transit,” and launched its eSIM service, “NAVITIME eSIM.” NAVITIME Transit has been redesigned with an intuitive user interface centered around route maps. The graphics, similar to those in a map app, make it easier to understand spatial relationships. Even when…
TAOYA Atami: Up to 30% off one-night stays with two meals. Enjoy panoramic views of Sagami Bay from the infinity hot spring, along with seafood delicacies and all-you-can-eat-and-drink options in the lounge.
Rakuten Travel is holding its “Special Coupon Week” through July 31, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. By combining multiple available coupons, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at great savings. The hot spring resort hotel “TAOYA Atami” (190-1 Izuyama, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture), which opened on July…
Peach Launches “Blitz” Round-Trip Fares for Flights in September and October. Haneda–Taipei Round-Trip Fares Start at 20,000 yen; Domestic Round-Trip Fares Start at 7,600 yen
Peach Aviation has begun selling its “Express Round-Trip Fares” for travel from September 1 to October 22. Tickets are on sale from 12:00 p.m. on July 22 through 11:59 p.m. on October 20. These are airline tickets that offer great value when you use the specified round-trip flights. They are available on one international route…
“45L Freezer Trash Can” for Freezing Food Waste, Pet Waste, and Disposable Diapers to Reduce Odors
Iris Ohyama will begin rolling out its “45L Freezer Trash Can” starting July 30. The price is to be determined. By storing odor-causing waste—such as kitchen scraps, dog and cat litter pads and cat litter, and disposable baby diapers—in the freezer, you can suppress bacterial growth. It can reduce odors from food waste by about…
Now on sale: “Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* Smartphone Pouch.” The small, gently swaying pearls add a touch of glamour—perfect for an art-viewing outfit.
Takarajimasha will release the “Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* Smartphone Pouch BOOK” today, July 22. The price is 3,520 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. A smartphone pouch inspired by Vermeer’s masterpiece, *Girl with a Pearl Earring*. The blue satin draped over the front pocket evokes the turban the girl…