Takarajimasya will release the April 2026 issue of “sweet” on March 12. The price is 1,690 yen. The special supplement is a water-repellent Boston bag from outdoor brand Coleman, in an icy pink color unique to the Sweet collaboration, measuring approximately 42 x 18 x 24.5 cm (W x D x H). It has a…
Hints for Railway Travel” by Takashi Inoue] Use of laptop computers on board, facilities and considerations for each train.
Be careful not to peek. However, since the train car is a “public space,” you never know who or what is watching you. I often see people looking at work documents or accessing the company’s business system on the Shinkansen, and I have to wonder what they are doing from the standpoint of compliance and…
Thermos, a cold storage backpack/shoulder bag that keeps both hands free. For days with kids and umbrellas.
Cooling Backpacks The “Cooling Backpacks” lineup includes a standard backpack model (RFP-016) of approximately 16L and a foldable square model (RFP-025) of approximately 25L; the RFP-016 can hold three 2L PET bottles and the RFP-025 eight bottles. In addition to the main compartment, the RFP-016 has a front pocket and the RFP-025 has a side…
Jackery, Japan-exclusive cherry blossom-colored model. Palm-sized “Explorer 100 Plus”, 3 discounts until March.
Jackery Japan will add Cherry Blossom as a Japan-exclusive color to its Jackery Explorer 100 Plus portable power supply, which will be available for pre-sale at its official online store from February 10 to 26, and at mass retailers, Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, etc. from February 27. The Jackery Explorer 100 Plus is compact and palm-sized….
ELECOM, shoulder strap for smartphones that doubles as a charging cable, available in four colors, adjustable up to 1.5 m
Elecom has released four types of shoulder straps for smartphones that can also be used as charging cables. Prices are open, but the price on Amazon is 2,580 yen each. The length of the strap can be adjusted up to 1.5 meters. Both ends of the strap have USB Type-C connectors with caps, which can…
NEXCO Central Japan offers an unlimited expressway pass for Shizuoka, Yamanashi, and Nagano, plus a 4,000-yen sauna coupon of your choice.
NEXCO Central Japan has launched a new drive plan (fixed fare product), “Hayatabi FUJI-ALPS SAUNA LOOP – Drive Plan with Outdoor Sauna Use Ticket to Tour Shizuoka, Yamanashi, and Nagano. The period of use is from March 7 to December 25, but some days, such as three consecutive holidays, are excluded. The product includes an…
Unlimited JR Ride “Seishun 18 Ticket” spring season goes on sale tomorrow. Consecutive 3 days/5 days and Hokkaido Shinkansen optional tickets are also available.
JR Group will begin selling the Seishun 18 Ticket and Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket for the spring season of 2026 on February 13. Seishun 18 Ticket (Spring 2026) Sales period: February 13, 2026 – April 10, 2026 Period of use: March 1 – April 10, 2026 Fare: (same price for adult/child) ［For…
Let’s go to Kyoto! ×x Naked’s first collaboration. Daigo Hanami,” a nighttime cherry blossom lighting event at Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site.
Tokai Railway Company (JR Tokai) will launch the “Let’s go to Kyoto!” Spring 2026 Campaign. The campaign will run from February 10 to April 30. This year’s theme is “Spring Flowers” and will offer sightseeing contents. As part of the “Spring Special Visit Plan,” special visits will be held at a total of eight temples…
March issue of sweet is on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “sweet” today, February 12. The price is 1670 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a “snow-burned Hello Kitty” phone grip and sticker set. The motif of the set is Hello Kitty, who has been so engrossed in skiing that she has gotten a clear…
New Era’s new carrying case for 5 to 7 nights, with four carry handles.
New Era Japan will release two new large-size carry cases in two colors on February 12. The price is 33,000 yen. It will be available at directly managed stores and on the official New Era Japan website. The capacity is 92-104 liters and can be adjusted by opening and closing the sub-fastener (for 5-7 nights)….