Wealth Management Group and Banyan Group are jointly investing in and developing the Hakuba Echoland District Hotel Development Project to open Kassia Hakuba (tentative name) (3020-121 Shinden, Oaza Kitashiro, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano Prefecture) in Nagano Prefecture in 2028. construction started September 16, 2025. Already started on September 16, 2025. Cassia Hakuba (tentative name) will…
Sanko Inn” opens its first store in Kumamoto, scheduled to open in the fall of 2027 as the first store in Kyushu.
Sanko Inn announced the opening of “Sanko Inn Grande Kumamoto (tentative name)” (Shimodori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City) as the first business hotel in Kyushu, where it is developing its business. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with opening scheduled for the fall of 2027. The planned site is located about a 4-minute walk…
Zoff Fukubukuro 2026, official online reservations now open. Save up to 3,400 yen, Lisa Larson “Mikey the Cat” glasses stand included.
Zoff will sell a limited number of “Zoff｜LISA LARSON Fukubukuro 2026” at Zoff stores nationwide from December 17. Pre-orders will be accepted at Zoff Rakuten Ichiba from October 17, and at Zoff’s official online store and others from October 31. The product includes a 10,000-yen eyeglass coupon valid at stores in Japan and “Mikey the…
The number of ferry users increased significantly from August to October due to the Expo! We asked each company about the actual situation.
Orange Ferry” from Ehime Prefecture: An Ideal Means of Access to the Expo? The “Orange Ferry” connecting Toyo Port in Ehime Prefecture and Osaka Nanko has been widely used since the opening of the Expo for the “Expo Access Plan,” a tour that includes bus service to the venue, and as of May 22, it…
On sale today, a 2-way quilted bag of Chiikaware/Hachiware/Rabbit. If you look closely, you can see a lot of faces!
Takarajimasya will release three types of “CHIIKAWA 2WAY QUILTING BAG BOOK” today, October 31: Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi. Each is priced at 3,828 yen. This quilted bag can be used in two ways: hand-held or slung over the shoulder. The base color is dull pink for Chiikawa, dull blue for Hachiware, and dull yellow for…
3COINS launches “Compact Heater” and “Foot Switch Heater”. Automatic off when tipped over.
3COINS will release “Compact Heater” (3,520 yen) and “Foot Switch Heater” (4,180 yen) on November 4. The compact heater measures approximately 15 x 12.5 x 18 cm (W x D x H) and can be easily installed in various locations such as under a desk or in the kitchen. 9 temperature setting modes allow adjustment…
Four Major American Sports in One Pair! Snoopy” ribbed socks on sale!
Socks brand CHICSTOCKS will release Snoopy-designed socks on November 1. The price is 2,860 yen. They will be available at the official online store, Rakuten Ichiba store, and CHICSTOCKS stores. The theme is “Autumn of Sports. The embroidery depicts Snoopy engaging in the four major sports of baseball, American football, basketball, and ice hockey in…
3COINS, USB rechargeable “Interior Light Humidifier”. Compact and portable, with warm light function.
3COINS will release “Interior Light Humidifier” on November 4. The price is 1100 yen. This USB rechargeable humidifier (equipped with a Type-C port) is convenient for carrying around and has a compact size of approximately 11 x 7 x 11 cm (W x D x H). With a tank capacity of approximately 300 mL, it…
Conducting the 2025 Memorial Ceremony ｜ News & PR
On October 29, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held the 2025 Memorial Ceremony in front of the Monument for International Cooperation at its Ichigaya Headquarters. The ceremony is held every year to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the course of JICA’s projects, and to pledge to place the highest priority on…
Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay, up to 20% off for an overnight stay with no meal. Disney affiliated hotel with a large public bath that is great for cold winters.
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Autumn/Winter SALE” until November 15, 2012, offering special deals on hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide. Combining a sale plan with a coupon will give you up to 20% off, and a coupon for up to 15,000 yen off can be applied to a “Raku Pack” package that includes…