The “TOFROM YAESU” redevelopment project, led by a consortium including Tokyo Tatemono, announced that it will open “TOFROM YAESU TOWER”—a large-scale mixed-use building with 51 stories above ground and 4 stories below ground, “TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a large-scale mixed-use complex, will open on September 10. In addition, a commercial zone with a total area of…
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture: “Shimonoseki Accommodation Support Campaign”—2,000 yen off per person plus 1,000 yen in local currency. Reservations begin today.
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has been running the “Shimonoseki Accommodation Support Campaign,” a travel support initiative, since July 15. Not only will you receive a 2,000-yen discount per person on lodging in Shimonoseki, but you’ll also get a 1,000-yen “Oto Coupon” that can be used at restaurants and souvenir shops in Shimonoseki. The lodging discount…
Chairman Tanaka Meets with Kikwete, Chair of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education | News & Public Relations
On July 14, Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, met at JICA headquarters with Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)—the world’s largest international trust fund for educational cooperation in developing countries. At the outset, Chairman Tanaka welcomed Chairman Kikwete, who was…
Francfranc: A large-capacity mug with a built-in microwave popcorn maker and snack holder. Enjoy a movie theater experience at home.
Francfranc is launching its “Home Cinema” series, which lets you enjoy a movie theater experience at home. The series will be available on the official online store starting July 14 and at stores nationwide (excluding outlet locations) starting July 31. The lineup includes a large-capacity mug (3,500 yen) that’s perfect for long movie nights, a…
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Opens One of the Largest “Infinity Pools” in the Tokyo Bay Area, Offering Stunning Views of the Ocean and the Sunset
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki (1 Kitahama-cho, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture) will open one of the largest “infinity pools” in the Tokyo Bay Area in its spa wing on July 18. The Spa Wing is the main facility open to day-use visitors, featuring a massive all-weather heated pool that can be enjoyed year-round, as well as…
“Suica Penguin” Postcard Book Coming Soon. Features scenes of the penguin enjoying the moon viewing and interacting with dolphins.
Orange Page will release “Suica Penguin Postcard Book: Full of Penguins Edition / Everyone’s Friends Edition” on July 16. Each book is postcard-sized, has 56 pages, and costs 1,760 yen. This set includes 24 postcards featuring different designs of the Suica Penguin, baby penguins, and their friends, organized by theme. In addition to affixing a…
Flower-patterned “Moomin” compression storage pouches are now available. Just zip them up, and your bulky belongings will be neatly packed away.
Takarajimasha will release “SMOOMIN: Just Close It to Slim It Down! High-Capacity Compression Storage Pouch—BOOK Flower Ver.” on August 10. The price is 3,289 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. This “Moomin” storage pouch lets you compress your belongings simply by zipping it closed, allowing you to neatly pack bulky clothes…
On sale today: The September issue of “That Wonderful Person,” featuring a “Fukuzo” wallet pouch as a freebie. Keep your valuables—the things you want to grab right away—all in one place.
Takarajimasha will release the September 2026 issue of “That Wonderful Person” today, July 15. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The special bonus item is a wallet pouch created in collaboration with “FUKUZO,” a Yokohama-based brand celebrating its 80th anniversary. It features separate compartments for a wallet…
[Takashi Inoue’s “Tips for Rail Travel”] The summer 18-Ticket season is just around the corner. Use your rail ticket to board a ship—combining rail and ferry travel
Miyajima Ferry Routes Accessible with the Seishun 18 Ticket So, let’s take a look at which services are covered by the “Seishun 18 Ticket,” even though it’s a seasonal offer. It states: “This ticket allows you to board and alight from ordinary and rapid trains on JR lines nationwide (in non-reserved seats in standard cars),…
Sanrio’s “Hotel Floria Tokyo” Opens Today. Enjoy a 360-Degree, Instagram-Worthy “New-Style Room Tour” in Shinjuku
Sony Creative Products is hosting Sanrio’s interactive exhibition, “Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo,” starting today, July 15, on the 4th floor of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku. This event, which has been a hit in South Korea, is being held in Japan for the first time. Based on the theme of “Hotel Floria”—a…