Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten will open two stores in quick succession: one at Kokura Station in Kitakyushu on September 10 and another at “Gransta Tokyo” inside JR Tokyo Station on September 16. In addition, to commemorate the opening of both stores, the company will sell three limited-edition items: an eco-bag, socks, and a towel handkerchief. Until…
Columbia: Sold-Out Colors and New Colors Now in Stock for the “Yamagenic Pants” Women’s Hiking Pants. Three Models That Flatter Your Legs
Columbia has expanded its fall/winter lineup of “Yamagenic Pants,” a line of women’s hiking pants. The company has restocked popular colors and models that sold out immediately after their launch in February of this year, and has released the new color “Stone Green.” The lineup includes the classic “Women’s Yamagenic Pants” (14,850 yen), featuring an…
Seven-Eleven has been recreated in 1/64 scale—from the sign and interior to the parking lot and hot snacks! This marks the first convenience store to appear in the Tomica series.
In February 2027, Tomytec will release the “Tomicarama Vintage 16a Convenience Store (7-Eleven)” as part of its “Tomicarama Vintage” series of diorama models for adults designed to be enjoyed alongside 1/64-scale die-cast cars. The suggested retail price is 26,400 yen, and the product is intended for ages 15 and up. Pre-orders will begin at 4:00…
“Standing Room” Introduced on Keio Liner Trains During Weekday Rush Hours; Reserved Seat Fees to Vary by Day of the Week, Starting at a Flat Rate of 410 Yen
Starting October 1, Keio Electric Railway will introduce a new “standing room” service on its Keio Liner reserved-seat trains and, at the same time, revise its reserved-seat fees. Since standing room on many trains is consistently full during weekday rush hours, this measure is being implemented in response to passenger requests. In cars 1 through…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Releases “Tokyo Map,” Which Overlays Free Water Dispensers, Free Wi-Fi, and Other Features on a Single Map
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and GovTech Tokyo have launched the official version of “Tokyo Map,” a website that allows users to view a variety of map information useful for residents’ daily lives all in one place. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides map information useful to residents on the websites of its various bureaus and other…
Marvel-themed credit cards make their Japan debut. Giant photo spots are set up in Tokyo and Osaka, and an exclusive Hong Kong Disney tour is being held.
Walt Disney Japan and JCB are issuing a credit card featuring Marvel designs. This is one of the designs for the “Disney★JCB Card” and will be available for a limited time from September 15 through March 31, 2028. The card features artwork depicting heroes such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, and the Hulk gathered together, along…
Thermos: Pokémon-themed water bottles, mugs, and cooler bags. Choose from 18 designs, including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, and Mimikyu.
On August 21, Thermos released four items featuring Pokémon designs. The “Vacuum-Insulated Travel Mug (JOW Series)” and “Vacuum-Insulated Kids’ Travel Mug (JOI Series)” water bottles, which feature a vacuum-insulated structure for superior heat retention and cold retention, the “Vacuum-Insulated Mug (JDG Series),” which also features a vacuum flask structure; and the “Insulated Lunch Bag (RFR…
[Weekend Station Bento] Yokohama Station: “Shokado Bento—Conger Eel Rice”
Sakiyoken, best known for its shumai, has been offering limited-time Shokado bento boxes featuring various seasonal themes. The summer 2026 version is the “Shokado Bento: Conger Eel Rice.” On top of the brown rice sits a whole, simmered conger eel—the star of the dish. The brown rice is lightly seasoned, and the sweet-and-salty simmered conger…
Step through the tunnel into a whole new world! Indulge in the best of both worlds—the tranquility and vibrancy of Kusatsu—with a rewarding, secluded hot spring getaway at “Kai Kusatsu.”
All 94 rooms are “local-themed”! Experience the essence of silk right from your room. The “Kai” brand is famous for its “local-themed rooms,” which feature decor unique to each region. While many properties offer only a few such rooms, here at “Kai Kusatsu,” an astonishing all 94 rooms are local-themed. This is the “Silk Art…
Exclusive photos of the Vermeer exhibition’s special pop-up shop. The Miffy collaboration items are available only at the venue, while all Freiren items are available online.
Miffy (Exhibition Collaboration Products): Like “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” Miffy was born in the Netherlands and serves as an ambassador for this exhibition. The collection includes Miffy plush toys (5,500 yen), drawstring pouches (1,320 yen), and stickers (660 yen). In addition to merchandise based on “Usako-chan Goes to the Art Museum” and the four…