To commemorate the release of the movie “Toy Story 5,” The Disney Store will launch a new collection on June 30. A preview event was held at The Disney Store Shibuya Koen-dori (20-15 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). Select stores are featuring special in-store decorations for a limited time through July 23. The Shibuya Koen-dori store features…
Rakuten Travel’s “Summer Sale” Offers Up to 30% Off Domestic Travel Every Day. Car Rentals Are 45% Off, and Overseas Tours Are 50,000 yen Off
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on early summer travel reservations, through 9:59 a.m. on July 21. Get up to 30% off domestic accommodations by combining coupons with special plans. We also offer coupons for “Raku Pack” (transportation + lodging) with savings of up to 15,000 yen, express buses…
USJ’s Two Major Summer Night Greeting Events! I Went to the ’80s Pop Club Where You Dance with the Minions and the Neon Photo Session with Kitty in a Yukata
Universal Studios Japan’s summer event, “Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~,” will be held from July 1 to August 26. This summer, the entire park will transform into a “night festival,” and details have been released ahead of schedule for two major night-only greeting shows that suddenly draw guests into the action right on…
Muji has revamped its classic “Hard Carry Case,” a staple loved for 15 years. We took a look at the new model on display at its global flagship store.
Hard Carry Case with a Freely Adjustable Bar Price and Color: [20L] 19,900 yen, black only [36L] 22,900 yen, available in 9 colors [75L] 31,900 yen, available in 9 colors [105L] 38,900 yen, available in 5 colors Capacity, Size, Weight: [20L] 1–2 nights, 47 × 32 × 20.5 cm, 2.7 kg, cabin-approved [36L] 2–3 nights,…
Introducing Must-See Items Found at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026—From Air Conditioners to Electric Cookers and Meals for Car Camping [Gear Edition]
Outdoor Gear from Elecom Elecom, well-known for its PC accessories, has also been involved in the planning and development of outdoor gear. The result is “NESTOUT,” a line centered on mobile batteries with excellent waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant features for outdoor use, alongside other electric-powered products such as LED lanterns and circulators. In this article,…
Disney “College Passport” Student Discount Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow. Save Up to 1,900 Yen Exclusively in September
Tokyo Disney Resort will sell the “College Passport (Limited-Time Offer),” a discounted ticket for students, from July 1 to September 30. The pass is valid for park admission from September 1 to 30, and the number of tickets sold per day is limited. This passport is available exclusively to undergraduate and graduate students, junior college…
Passport issuance fees: Starting tomorrow, the price of a 10-year passport will be reduced by 7,000 yen to 8,900 yen. For the time being, there may be long lines at passport offices.
The government will enact the amended Passport Act on July 1. Under the revised Passport Act, passport application fees will be revised, with a 7,000-yen reduction for 10-year passports. The fee for in-person applications will be lowered from 16,300 yen to 9,300 yen, and the fee for online applications will be lowered from 15,900 yen…
It’s Summer Festival time at USJ this year! The 25th Anniversary Summer Event is finally here, featuring a nighttime “Get Soaked” show with Elmo and Kuromi in yukata.
Universal Studios Japan will kick off its summer-only event, “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Grow Up,” on July 1. This summer, USJ will be transformed into a “night festival” atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese festival, with numerous special character greetings and stage shows taking place throughout the park in the cooler evening hours. At…
Osmo Pocket 4P Dual-Lens Gimbal Camera: Specs Roundup. A Vlog Combo with a Remote Control Is Here—a Handy Device for Theme Parks
On June 29, DJI JAPAN officially announced the “Osmo Pocket 4P,” the company’s first pocket gimbal camera equipped with dual lenses. Sales have begun through the official online store and authorized retailers, with the Standard Combo priced at 99,000 yen and the Vlog Combo at 113,300 yen. Travel Watch had just published a hands-on review…
New vehicles for car camping that are making waves at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026. Spotlight on genuine accessories for Toyota-affiliated complete cars, the Mazda CX-5, and the Suzuki Hustler [Vehicles]
Exhibits by Automakers: Toyota, Mazda, and Suzuki The number of people enjoying road trips that make use of RV parks and auto campsites is increasing year by year, and automakers are taking a much more proactive approach to meet these needs. At this event, automakers Mazda and Suzuki exhibited new models customized with an outdoor…