On July 14, JAL and Marriott International entered into a partnership to enable status matches for members of both JAL Mileage Bank and Marriott Bonvoy. JMB members can now participate in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. For example, JMB members without FLY ON status can “earn Silver Elite status by staying 6 nights within 6…
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Yamazen Launches Pre-sale of New Model of “COALAN” Outdoor Carbon Monoxide Alarm; Developed by New Cosmos Electric
Yamazen will begin pre-sales of the “COALAN CL-725 Outdoor Carbon Monoxide Alarm,” developed by gas alarm manufacturer New Cosmos Electric, on the crowdfunding platform “Makuake” starting July 21. The price is 15,345 yen. A safety device that detects colorless, odorless carbon monoxide (CO)—produced by incomplete combustion when using stoves inside tents or in vehicles during…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium: Yamashita-ke—Up to 30% off one night’s stay with two meals. Kaga’s premier sky-high open-air bath & all-you-can-eat crab buffet
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on summer travel reservations, through July 21. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and customers can save up to 30% by combining these offers with currently available coupons. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashita-ya” (18-124 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga…
Tokyo Camper Van Show 2026 Report: I sensed new trends suited to road trips in Japan, such as affordable kei camper vans and models based on used cars.
Demand for used-car-based camper vans and renovations is also on the rise. In the camper van industry, which is directly affected by the shortage of base vehicles, an increasing number of companies are launching new initiatives. Companies that previously manufactured and sold only new camper vans are now actively adopting new approaches, such as converting…
Get a Chide-patterned pouch at an official Disney hotel. For guests staying under the Halloween-themed package.
Tokyo Disney Resort Official Hotels are offering “stay packages that include limited-edition original merchandise” in conjunction with Disney Halloween. Reservations can be made starting on the same date two months prior to the check-in date, and the eligible period is September 16 through October 31. The five hotels offering these bundled plans are the Sheraton…
Starbucks × BEAMS “Coleman” Special Collaboration Launches July 17. Features a chair that doubles as a carry-on, “Take 6,” and a large leisure sheet, among other items.
Starbucks and BEAMS will release four custom-designed items created in collaboration with the outdoor brand “Coleman” on July 17 as the fourth installment of the “EXTRA Collection,” which proposes a new lifestyle blending fashion and coffee culture. The lineup includes the “ONE MILE CHAIR” (16,500 yen), which combines the functions of a carry bag and…
Yoshida Kaban Unveils Its First New Carry-On Luggage in Eight Years: The POTR “Vandarast,” Which Combines Comfortable Travel with Compact Storage
Yoshida Kaban will release a new carry-on suitcase called “WANDERLUST” from its “POTR” brand on July 17. The line will include a 53L model (159,500 yen), which can hold enough luggage for 3 to 5 nights, and a larger 80L model (176,000 yen). A carry-on suitcase that combines comfortable travel with convenient storage. It can…
Tokyo Monorail to Implement Special Obon Schedule Starting August 13; “Airport Rapid” Services Expanded on Weekday Mornings Around 6:00 a.m. and on Weekends and Holidays in the Evening
Tokyo Monorail will implement a special schedule during the 2026 Obon holiday period to improve access to Haneda Airport. On August 13 and 14, which follow the weekday schedule, two “Section Rapid” trains (departing at 6:37 a.m. and 6:42 a.m.) among the downbound trains departing from Hamamatsucho Monorail Station in the 6:00 a.m. hour will…
WILLER Launches Student-Exclusive Sale: “39% Off Across the Board” on Express Buses. Six Months of Premium Membership Free, Plus a 500-Yen Coupon for App Registration
WILLER MARKETING is holding a student-only sale on its booking site, “WILLER TRAVEL,” offering a flat 39% discount on the “WILLER EXPRESS” express bus service. The booking period runs from July 13 to September 11, and eligible departure dates are from July 21 to September 30 (excluding certain periods). This initiative aims to encourage students…
One of the World’s Largest Art Installations Makes Its Japan Debut! We Checked Out Starlux Airlines’ “AIRSORAYAMA SILVER”
As part of the project, two aircraft—the “Silver (Metallic Silver)” and “Gold (Metallic Gold)”—were created, both featuring the metallic colors that symbolize Mr. Sorayama. As the first of these, the “STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER,” with its entire fuselage finished in silver, has already begun operations. On July 12, STARLUX Airlines unveiled the special aircraft from its…