Myaku Myaku Tigers Unveil Lineup of Collaboration Items, Including 3D “Tiger-Colored” Keychains and Mascots

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Heso Production has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of “Myaku Myaku Tigers,” a collaboration between Myaku Myaku—the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo—and the Hanshin Tigers. In addition to Myaku Myaku’s “3D Rubber Keychain with Strap” (1,430 yen), which features yellow and black tiger-striped colors reminiscent of the Hanshin Tigers’ team colors, the…

Myaku Myaku Joins the Japan National Soccer Team! Secret-Design Stickers, Envelope Cases, and More

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Heso Production will begin releasing new “Japan National Team Ver.” merchandise featuring Myaku Myaku as officially licensed products starting in June. The lineup features “Myaku Myaku,” the mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, wearing the Japanese national soccer team’s uniform, including a secret-design die-cut sticker (605 yen) and a wooden stand with a clip (1,100 yen),…

Airport Building No. 2 Station, directly connected to Narita Terminal 2, aims to alleviate congestion by eliminating double ticket gates and removing unused security checkpoints and glass doors

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NAA (Narita International Airport), Keisei Electric Railway, JR East, and Narita Airport Express have announced that they will carry out renovations at “Airport Building No. 2 Station,” which is directly connected to Terminal 2, to alleviate congestion. They aim to begin operations in the first half of fiscal year 2028. The current Airport Terminal 2…

“Sarugakyo Hotel” Has Been Renovated, Featuring Guest Rooms with Views of Lake Akaya and Rooms with Open-Air Baths Fed by Natural Hot Spring Water

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Itoen Hotels will reopen the “Sarugakyo Hotel” (1171 Sarugakyo Onsen, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture) in Sarugakyo Onsen, Minakami-machi, Gunma Prefecture, on July 25. Room rates start at 9,680 yen per person, including one night’s stay and two meals. Reservations will be accepted online starting July 1 and by phone starting July 10. This hotel boasts…

Atami Hotel New Akao Opens All-Weather “Kids’ Floor.” Former Showa-Era Banquet Hall Transformed into a Theme Park; New Guest Rooms for Three Generations Also Debut

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Hotel New Akao (1993-250 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) has completely renovated the 12th floor of its Ocean Wing into a kids’ floor designed for guests traveling with children, and will open an all-weather kids’ park and 22 newly built kids’ rooms on July 17. While preserving the breathtaking panoramic view of the Atami coastline…

School trips for middle and high school students—featuring stays at Disney hotels and park visits as part of experiential learning—are set to begin. Free educational tools will also be distributed.

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Tokyo Disney Resort has launched the “Tokyo Disney Resort Experiential Learning Support Tool,” a free educational resource. The resort also announced that it will offer “Well-being School Journey,” a modular school trip program, through a collaborative effort involving four companies: JTB, JR East, Hato Bus, and JAL. “Well-being School Journey” is designed for middle and…

[Weekend Station Bento] Koriyama Station’s “Manpuku Hama no Kaze Bento”

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Fukushima Prefecture, which ranks third nationwide in terms of land area, features diverse climates and regional characteristics across its various areas. It is often divided into three areas from west to east: “Aizu,” “Nakadōri,” and “Hamadōri,” which faces the Pacific Ocean. The “Manshuku Hamano-kaze Bento” featured here is an ekiben packed with specialties from “Hamadōri,”…

“DisneyStore.jp Exclusive Magic!” is now underway, featuring made-to-order table clocks, glass crafts by Alibus Brothers, and more. The Muppets plush toys are also available.

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The Disney Store will launch “DisneyStore.jp Exclusive Magic!,” a campaign featuring special limited-edition items, starting June 30. The store carries items exclusive to the official online store featuring Donald Duck and other characters, made-to-order items inspired by Disney and Pixar films such as *Alice in Wonderland* and *Toy Story*, and products from the Arribas Brothers,…

The “HAPPY1+City Turbo,” a turbo-powered kei camper van that fits in multi-story parking garages

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JP STAR (Moon Star Export), a manufacturer and retailer of camper vans, unveiled a concept model of the “HAPPY1+City Turbo”—a turbo-powered kei camper van equipped with a pop-up roof—at the TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026 (Makuhari Messe). The company has been marketing the “HAPPY1” series of cab-conversion-style camper vans based on the Daihatsu Hijet, but because…