The Kaga Regional Collaboration Promotion Council—comprising NEXCO Central Japan and the six cities and towns of Minami-Kaga in Ishikawa Prefecture—began selling “Hayatabi: ‘Welcome to the Land of Kaga Drive Plan,’” a travel package exclusively for ETC-equipped vehicles, on July 8. The usage period for fiscal year 2026 has been extended to July 15 through December…
The 55th Anniversary “Mini Sanrio Series,” which captures the world of Sanrio shops in miniature, goes on sale July 15
Sanrio will release all 25 items in the “Mini Sanrio Series,” commemorating the 55th anniversary of Sanrio Shops, on July 15. The items will be available at Sanrio-operated stores nationwide, Sanrio corners in department stores, and the Sanrio Online Shop. Since opening its first store, “Shinjuku Gift Gate,” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, in 1971, the brand…
JAL Launches “Happy Dream Campaign 2026,” Inviting Passengers Who Fly on Two Domestic Flights to Tokyo DisneySea for Its 25th Anniversary
JAL will launch the “JAL Happy Dream Campaign 2026.” The campaign runs from July 17 to September 30. If you fly on JAL Group domestic flights twice during the campaign period, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win tickets to an exclusive private party at Tokyo DisneySea (2,500 pairs, 5,000 people) or round-trip JAL…
Nippon Yusen Announces New Restaurant Ship “AMANE (Sea Sound).” Featuring private rooms at the bow and a three-deck layout with seating for 90, President Soga said, “It will be set against the backdrop of Tokyo Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular views.”
A key feature is the adoption of a hybrid propulsion system that utilizes a hydrogen fuel cell system in addition to a diesel engine, significantly reducing vibration, noise, and exhaust fumes compared to conventional ships, thereby creating a comfortable onboard environment. This system was designed by Yanmar Power Solutions. It uses hydrogen supplied from hydrogen…
UNIQLO’s new “Pokémon” UT collection goes on sale July 24. Eight designs featuring nostalgic pixel art.
UNIQLO will release the second installment of its “Pokémon” 30th Anniversary collaboration UT collection on July 24. The lineup features four men’s T-shirts (1,990 yen each) that incorporate the “monochrome pixel art”—often considered the origin of the Pokémon series—into their designs, allowing fans to enjoy the game’s world, as well as four kids’ T-shirts (990…
The October issue of *smart* comes with a free GrooGoo insulated lunch tote. It also features a major special feature on M!LK’s Hito Yoshida, plus a pin-up.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “smart” on August 25. The price is 1,870 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is an insulated lunch tote featuring motifs from the movie *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu*. It features designs of Grogu and Anzellan, and includes…
What Will Change with Hawaiian Airlines Joining oneworld? We Asked the CEO About Lounges, JAL Mileage Sharing, and the Growing Appeal of Routes to Japan
Hawaiian Airlines, a member of the Alaska Airlines Group, held a celebratory event on June 30, Honolulu local time, to mark its official joining of oneworld in April. Held at the “Charles I. Elliott Maintenance and Cargo Facility” hangar at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and attended by representatives from member airlines, the event was…
The 6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival will be held on November 14. A gourmet area will be set up exclusively for purchasers of paid viewing seats.
The Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival Executive Committee will hold the “6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 40th Anniversary of the Youth Division, and the 30th Anniversary of the Women’s Association” on November 14 at Arakawa Sports Park (Arakawa-cho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture). Under the theme…
I tried out the “headphones” developed by MUJI as everyday items. Who would you recommend them to?
Here are the specs for earbuds designed for different situations. In this audio series, all items—including headphones—feature built-in microphones. They’re practical enough to be used for web conferences while traveling or staying at a hotel. All models support USB Type-C charging and come with a dedicated cable (USB Type-A to C). Here are the features…
Includes a Shinkansen 0 Series ultra-slim long wallet and a squeeze keychain as bonus items. Pre-orders are now open for the September issue of MonoMaster.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “MonoMaster” on July 24. The price is 1,990 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus items are an ultra-slim long wallet and a squeeze keychain featuring the “Tokaido Shinkansen Series 0 Train (Yk8 Set),” with its blue stripes and round nose…