Takarajimasha will release “24H Extra-Thick Insulation Keeps Ice Cold! Super Cooler Bag BOOK produced by JAM HOME MADE” today, June 29. The price is 3,839 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This insulated bag maintains cold temperatures for long periods thanks to its three-layer construction and approximately 1.5 cm of insulation….
Workman to Release “West Cool Fan,” a Box-Type Fan with High Airflow for Cooling, in Early July. Turn Your Everyday Clothes into Fan-Equipped Wear!
Workman will release its new product, the “WindCore MEGA BLOW FAN” (commonly known as the “Waist Cool Fan”), in early July. The price is 4,900 yen. It will be available at stores nationwide, including professional-oriented stores as well as women’s stores and “colors” stores that do not carry workwear. The so-called “box-type fan” is emerging…
A water play area has opened at “Asakusa Hanayashiki.” For 800 yen, you can play as much as you want—with attractions like a maze and water gun games—and the “Water Splash Squad” is on hand to make sure you get soaked!
Japan’s oldest amusement park, “Asakusa Hanayashiki” (2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo), will open a new summer-only area called “Water Play Plaza” in the park’s “Panda Car Plaza.” The area will be open from July 19 to September 14. By purchasing the “Water Play Area All-Day Pass” for 800 yen per adult or child (free for…
The “Fugaku Liner,” a direct bus service between Mishima Station and the 5th Station on the Fujinomiya Route, will operate during the summer. New routes via Safari Park and Gurinpa will also be introduced.
Fuji-Q City Bus operates the “Fugaku Liner,” an express bus that connects Mishima Station to the 5th Station on the Fujinomiya Route in approximately 90 minutes, on a seasonal basis. The service runs from July 10 to September 10. One-way fares are 3,500 yen for adults and 1,750 yen for elementary school students and preschoolers….
Additional Lanes to Be Added at the Ayase Smart IC on the Tomei Expressway to Ease Traffic Congestion. Construction Will Take a Year and a Half, but All Six Lanes in Both Directions Will Remain Open During the Work
NEXCO Central Japan’s Tokyo Branch will carry out construction to add an extra lane at the Ayase Smart IC on the northbound lanes of the Tomei Expressway (E1) between the Yokohama-Machida IC and the Ebina JCT. The project is scheduled to last approximately one and a half years, from late August through late April 2028….
ANA’s domestic flight flash sale is set to begin soon. Summer vacation flights from Haneda to Naha start at 11,880 yen; advance seat selection is not available.
ANA will hold a limited-time sale on domestic flight tickets from 12:00 a.m. on June 29 to 11:59 p.m. on July 5. The eligible travel period is from August 1 to October 24. Please note that it may take some time for the sale fares to be reflected. The website lists sample fares, such as…
[Vocalist Kotone’s Musical Journey] A Trip to Busan, South Korea, in Early Summer: A Journey Enjoying Seafood, Nature, and Shopping
After a refreshing lunch, we went shopping in Nampo-dong. After enjoying Amgachon Culture Village to the fullest, we took a taxi to the International Market. It was quite hot that day, so we were craving something cold and decided to try “Milmyeon,” a Busan specialty cold noodle dish made with wheat flour. It was my…
Kinokuniya × Hello Kitty Insulated Bag Included as a Bonus! Pre-orders Now Open for the September Special Issue of *Otona Muse*
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 special issue of “otona MUSE” on July 28. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special supplement included with this issue is a collaboration between Kinokuniya and Hello Kitty: an insulated bag that keeps contents cold or warm. The all-over pattern…
Disneyland’s First Drone Show: “Reach for the Stars: Everlasting Dreams” for a Limited Time
Tokyo Disneyland has announced that it will feature a drone show titled “Reach for the Stars: Everlasting Dreams.” The show will run from July 2 to September 14. In this performance, for approximately five minutes following the main portion of the “Reach for the Stars” show, an epilogue featuring various characters will be projected onto…
A Kinokuniya × Hello Kitty shopping bag is included as a bonus! Pre-orders are now open for the September issue of Otona Muse.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “otona MUSE” on July 28. The price is 1,860 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a lightweight, large shopping bag created through a collaboration between Kinokuniya and Hello Kitty. Measuring approximately 49 × 15 × 35 cm, its…