Heso Production will release “Myaku Myaku’s Acrylic Ball Chain (Plump and Cute Petit) Color Version,” an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product, in early September. The price is 600 yen each. This acrylic ball chain features a plump, three-dimensional design inspired by “Myaku Myaku” and comes in translucent colors. Available in 15 colors, it comes with…
On sale today: The October issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo,” featuring a “Lisa Larson” drawstring pouch as a bonus item. The pouch features a Nordic cat design in jacquard weave.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 issue of “Otona no Oshare Techo” today, September 7. The price is 1,770 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item is a jacquard-woven drawstring pouch featuring “Mikey,” the cat character from the Scandinavian brand “Lisa Larson.” Measuring approximately 17 × 3.5 × 11…
LeSportsac’s “Urban Essence” Fall 2026 Collection—the third installment in the series. Featuring items such as the Mini Boston and tote bags, among others.
New York-based bag brand “LeSportsac” will release its “Urban Essence” Fall 2026 Collection on September 2. Limited-time pop-up stores will be held at Drawing Numbers, NEWoMan Shinjuku, and NEWoMan Yokohama from September 2 to 27. “Urban Essence” is the company’s new urban bag collection, featuring minimalist and sophisticated designs inspired by the lifestyles of New…
On sale today: the October special issue of “InRed” featuring a Coleman x Hello Kitty embroidered pouch as a freebie. Retro-cute red and canvas fabric.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “InRed” today, September 7. The price is 1,690 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The bonus item included with this special issue is a multi-purpose pouch created through a collaboration between “Coleman” and “Hello Kitty.” Made of canvas, it features embroidered patches…
Travel Time Increases More Than Fivefold Due to Train Service Suspensions: A Firsthand Look at the Kagoshima Main Line and Hisatsu Orange Replacement Bus Service
Challenges Arising from High Standards and High Density: The Compelling Reason for Delayed Recovery While a swift restoration of rail service is expected, even a cursory inspection reveals severe damage to platforms and stations, and elevators are currently out of service at every station. According to JR Kyushu’s data, there are “approximately 100 instances of…
Royal Hotel’s “Noir by Riga Hakone Gora” to Open in December 2028. All 90 Rooms Will Feature Open-Air Hot Spring Baths
The Royal Hotel will operate the hotel it has previously announced it will open in the Hakone Gora area under the hot spring resort brand “Noir by Riga Hakone Gora” (Gora, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture). Noir by Riga is a luxury brand whose concept is “serene tranquility and heartfelt hospitality.” Following the opening…
Trip.com “Mega SALE” runs for four days starting September 9. Airfare is up to 80% off, and hotels start at 1,111 yen per night.
Trip.com will hold its “Mega SALE” from September 9 to 12. The eligible travel period is through February 28, 2027. During the promotion period, airfare will be discounted by up to 80% and hotel stays by up to 90%. In addition, the company will distribute more than 100,000 coupons of various kinds, including coupons offering…
Zespri Launches Special Pack Featuring the “Kiwi Brothers Mini Lunch Tote” for Carrying Lunch Boxes
On September 7, Zespri International Japan released a limited-edition special pack that includes a “Kiwi Brothers Original Mini Lunch Tote.” This is the second installment of a campaign featuring original Kiwi Brothers lunch merchandise, which will be rolled out in three phases starting in July. One item is included with each eligible product. read more…
Emirates Announces Fully Electric Premium Economy Seats on the A350; Introduces World’s First Privacy Screens That Extend to the Top of the Seatback
On September 3 (local time), Emirates announced its new electric Premium Economy seats. It is the world’s first Premium Economy class to feature “full-height privacy screens” between seats that can be adjusted to the same height as the seatbacks, and will be introduced on the airline’s new Airbus A350 aircraft. The seating configuration is 2-3-2,…
JAL’s September Domestic Flight Time Sale Starts Soon. On the first day, JMB members only: Itami to Asahikawa/Obihiro starting at 12,760 yen
JAL will hold a “Domestic Flight Ticket Flash Sale” from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on September 9. The eligible travel period is December 1 through December 24. This time, we are holding a “JMB Member Pre-sale” for JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members, allowing them to purchase tickets one day earlier than the general public….