Rakuten Travel is holding its “Rakuten Travel Super SALE,” offering great deals on travel reservations, through June 20. The sale features special rates at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and when combined with currently available coupons, discounts of up to 30% can be applied. Kamei Hotel Atami (2-12-3 Mizuguchi-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) is…
A solo travel plan is now available for the “Freiren: The Funeral” collaboration glamping event. It features photo spots with the Himmel statue and Mimic.
The Farm Resort (1309-29 Nishitabe, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture) has begun offering a new “Solo Travel Stay Plan” as part of its collaboration with the anime “Freiren: The Funeral” titled “A Journey of Stars and Campfires: Weaving Memories.” This is a collaborative overnight stay program that combines the world of the anime with THE FARM’s…
“Suica Penguin” Pocket Watch with Serial Number Plate. Commemorating the 25th Anniversary and Graduation at the End of the 2026 Fiscal Year
Asamizu Company is releasing a limited-edition pocket watch to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the “Suica Penguin” and its retirement at the end of fiscal year 2026. The price is 11,000 yen. Pre-orders will be accepted starting at 12:00 PM on June 10 at the TOY TIME JRE Mall store on the official online store….
Sakura Myaku Myaku: A 21cm plush toy with a striking presence and a carabiner-style keychain
Heso Production will release plush toys and keychain mascots (Cherry Blossom Version) featuring Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in mid-June. The “Myaku Myaku Plush Toy (Cherry Blossom Version)” measures approximately 156 × 114 × 208 mm (width × depth × height), making it a substantial item, and is priced at 4,620…
JR East to triple the size of QR tickets to prioritize ease of scanning
On June 9, JR East released an image of the “QR Ticket,” which it plans to introduce as a short-distance ticket. In May 2024, eight railway companies in the Kanto region, including this company, announced plans to phase out magnetic tickets and replace them with QR code-based tickets. At the time, they had stated that…
JR East to trial “Shinkansen e-Ticket Vending Machines” that allow purchases in as little as one minute. To be installed at Omiya and Utsunomiya Stations starting at the end of fiscal year 2026.
JR East will begin testing “Shinkansen e-ticket vending machines (tentative name)” at Omiya Station and Utsunomiya Station around the end of fiscal year 2026. This system allows users to purchase Shinkansen e-tickets in as little as one minute through intuitive operations, without the need to install a dedicated app or complete any prior registration—making it…
JR East to Launch “Luna Azul” Night Express Service in Fiscal Year 2027. Carrying on the Legacy of Sleeper Trains, Running Between Shinagawa and Aomori
JR East announced that it will begin operating a new limited-express train, the “Luna Azul,” designed for overnight service, in early fiscal year 2027. Initially, the service is scheduled to operate twice a week in the spring and fall (nighttime service between Shinagawa Station and Aomori Station via the Joetsu Line and Uetsu Main Line),…
DEAN & DELUCA’s new “Mesh Tote Bag in Turquoise.” Available in limited-edition summer 2026 colors in S and L sizes.
Welcome, the operator of DEAN & DELUCA, will release its new “Mesh Tote Bag (Turquoise)” on June 16. It will be available in limited quantities at market stores, café locations, the official online store, and e-commerce sites (and ST, Rakuten Ichiba). The 2026 limited-edition colors of our popular summer staple, the “Mesh Tote Bag.” The…
The August issue of MonoMax comes with a “Coleman” multifunctional tote bag with pockets. It can even hold a 13-inch laptop.
Takarajimasha will release the August 2026 issue of “MonoMax” on July 9. The price is 1,480 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a multifunctional tote bag with pockets from the outdoor brand “Coleman.” It features a large front pocket that contains two open pockets, two mesh…
ZIPAIR Launches Pre-Order Service Allowing Passengers to Pick Up Gunpla and Figures Onboard
ZIPAIR Tokyo has launched a service allowing passengers to pre-order plastic models and figurines for pickup on board. Sales began at 12:00 PM on June 9, and the service is available on all of the airline’s routes. If you purchase the optional service on the selection screen at least 72 hours before your flight’s departure,…