Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 special issue of “otona MUSE” today, June 26. The price is 2,100 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special issue includes a Mickey-shaped fluffy drawstring pouch and an all-over print pouch as part of a collaboration with “Spick & Span.” The drawstring pouch, shaped…
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NEXCO East Japan Appoints Mikio Yoshioka as New President: “I Will Tackle Challenges Based on the Front Lines, Actual Conditions, and Reality”
On June 25, NEXCO East Japan held a press conference featuring Mikio Yoshioka, who had recently been appointed as the company’s new President and CEO. Mr. Yoshioka is a native of Kanagawa Prefecture. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo in 1986 and joined the Ministry of Construction (later the…
ANA Super Flyers Card to Review Revised Terms
On June 25, ANA announced that it would reconsider the revisions to its “ANA Super Flyers Card”—a credit card service for elite members—that it had announced in April. The company said it would provide further details by the end of September. The announcement in April included a policy change stating that customers would no longer…
Ojaga Design × Suica Penguin: Hand-Stitched Leather Pass Cases, Mini Pouches, Keychains, and More
JR East Cross Station Retail Company will release a collaboration collection between “OJAGA DESIGN” and the “Suica Penguin” on July 2 at 10:00 a.m. The collection will be available at the JR-Cross Retail Company JRE MALL store and at all GENERAL STORE RAILYARD locations. Ojaga Design’s leather goods are crafted by hand, with each stitch…
Is Workman’s “Peltier Vest”—designed to combat extreme heat—worth buying? We tested the latest model, which stays ice-cold even in 45°C heat.
It looks like this summer is going to be another scorcher. Have you heard of Workman’s “air-conditioned clothing,” which can help blow away that feeling of despair? The latest addition to Workman’s line of heatwave-fighting apparel, the “WindCore ICE×HEATER Peltier Vest,” will be restocked at all Workman stores on June 26. It features a “Peltier…
Horticultural Expo Announces 32 On-Site Stalls and Food and Beverage Vendors. Expo’s “Just Like Portugal” Revived in Yokohama, Featuring Sakiyoken, Rapoppo, Maneki, and Convenience Stores
The GREEN×EXPO Association has announced the list of vendors for “GREEN×EXPO 2027” (the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition), to be held in Yokohama in 2027. The newly selected vendors include 16 food and beverage outlets and 16 retail stores. Details such as each vendor’s concept and menu will be released in due course. Numerous companies and…
Yukiyuki Aoki Appointed New President of Metropolitan Expressway: “We Will Move Forward with Preparations for Toll Increases While Seeking Users’ Understanding”
On June 25, the Metropolitan Expressway Company held a press conference featuring Yoshiyuki Aoki, who had recently been appointed as its new President and CEO. Mr. Aoki is a native of Yamaguchi Prefecture. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo in 1986 and joined the Ministry of Construction (later the…
The Dresden Tourism Board suggests a tour of the “Three Cities of German Culture”—Dresden, Leipzig, and Weimar—and offers tips on how to enjoy the Christmas markets.
To coincide with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra’s tour of Japan, representatives from the Dresden Tourism Board visited Japan and held a roundtable discussion for the travel industry at the German National Tourist Board’s Japan office. This was the Dresden Tourism Board’s first visit to Japan in about 10 years, following the COVID-19 pandemic. At the…
On sale today: The August/September combined issue of *smart*, featuring a large-capacity “A BATHING APE” tote bag as a bonus. Durable and perfect for outdoor use.
Takarajimasha will release the August/September 2026 combined issue of “smart” today, June 25. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement for the summer combined issue is a large-capacity tote bag from the streetwear brand “A BATHING APE.” Featuring the new “HYBRID CAMO” pattern, it boasts a…
Tokyo Summerland’s outdoor pool complex opens fully on July 4. It features 17 attractions, including the thrill-packed “Monster Stream” and “Decasura.”
Tokyo Summerland (600 Kamidaitsugi, Akiruno City, Tokyo) will fully open its outdoor pool area on July 4. The highlight is “MONSTER STREAM,” an adventure-themed pool that combines a wave pool and a lazy river. The course is approximately 210 meters long with a water surface area of 1,260 square meters, and guests can enjoy the…