JR Tokai and JR West will introduce “weakly air-conditioned cars” on a trial basis in some trains of the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen (16-car trains). The survey will be conducted from July 1 to August 31 on “Hikari” Car No. 3 (unreserved seats). The survey will be conducted from July 1 to August 31, 2012,…
Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2026″ to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba Prefecture; tickets for paid spectator seats on sale. 24,000 fireworks, one of the largest in Japan.
Yoshimoto Kogyo will hold the Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2026 (the 48th Chiba Citizens’ Fireworks Festival) at Makuhari Seaside Park (2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) on August 1. The “Chiba Citizens’ Fireworks Festival,” which drew a record attendance of about 84,000 people the last time it was held, is said to be a…
Blue Impulse to fly at Tottori “Miho Air Base Air Festival” on 24th from 10:20 a.m. First time in two years, Sakai Line will operate on a special schedule.
The Air Self-Defense Force Miho Air Base (2258 Kosinotsu-cho, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture) will hold the 2026 Miho Air Base Air Festival on May 24, from 9:00 to 15:00. This will be the first time the festival has been held in about two years, since it was canceled last year (2025). The gates will open…
Kintetsu Ise-Shima Free Pass” for unlimited rides for 3 days from/to Nagoya. From 3,500 yen for Shinkansen users only.
JR Tokai and Kinki Nippon Railway are selling the “Kintetsu Iseshima Free Pass (EX only)” from May 22. Valid for three days from the date of use, the fare is 3,500 yen for the digital version (QR boarding) and 5,800 yen for the paper ticket. The only sales site is “EX Tabi Sekken” (EX Travel…
GSEN-45 cassette gas powered portable hot water shower that produces hot water in 3 seconds. For outdoor activities and disaster preparedness.
Outdoor 119, an e-commerce site operated by Camper Corporation, has begun handling the GSEN-45 cassette gas-powered portable hot shower as an authorized dealer. The price is 148,000 yen. It features the ease of using hot water immediately with commercially available cassette gas (CB can) or portable gas cans (OD can), which are mainstream in camping,…
Chiharu Sakazaki’s Haneda Airport limited edition penguin goods. Tote bags, hand towels, etc. under the theme of “Sky, Travel, Japan”.
Japan Airport Building Co. has released Haneda Airport limited edition penguin goods by illustrator Chiharu Sakazaki. They are available at the official Haneda Airport online store “HANEDA Shopping” and at “Tokyo’s Tokyo” on the 3rd floor of Haneda Airport Terminal 2. This project features limited-edition penguin goods by Chiharu Sakazaki, popular for his penguin characters….
Disney on Classics to sell limited-edition merchandise at venues & on the web. Pamphlets, T-shirts, penllas, etc.
Harmony Japan opened “My First & My Best Disney on Classics – Dreams and Magic Gifts 2026” on May 16, and will run through June 28, with 18 performances in 14 cities throughout Japan. This year’s event, the sixth since its inception, will feature songs from “Cinderella” and the Disney & Pixar film “Remember Me….
Disney Store Makes Going Out in the Rainy Season Fun! Rain goods and new plush toys with hydrangea motifs on sale!
The Disney Store will launch a new collection “RAINY DAY” on May 26 to coincide with the arrival of the rainy season. Umbrellas featuring art on the inside will be available, along with Rainy Goods for kids. The long umbrellas come in a wide range of designs with motifs such as Rapunzel on the Tower…
Fried Rice Bento” at Yokohama Station
This time we will introduce the “Fried Rice Bento” sold by Sakiyo-ken, which is well known for its shioumai bento. As the name suggests, the main dish is the crispy fried rice, but the company also offers a very similar product called “Yokohama Fried Rice,” so we will introduce it here with some comparisons. Now,…
Piyon TOICA” goes on sale today. Limited to about 400,000 pieces, station ticket vending machines are 2,000 yen, where can I buy one?
JR Tokai Food Service will release a special edition JR Tokai transportation IC card “Piyorin TOICA” to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the original “Piyorin” sweets. The Piyorin TOICA features a design in which Piyorin and TOICA’s official character, also based on the “chick” motif, are holding hands side by side. TOICAs sold at major…