On July 1, in Recife, Pernambuco State, Federal Republic of Brazil, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) reached an agreement with the Brazilian government on the implementation framework for the technical cooperation project titled “Project to Promote and Improve Health Services for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities,” and signed the Record of Discussions (Record…
Sanwa Supply: A backpack that cools the neck and back with two fans and ice packs. 25L capacity; compatible with 13.3-inch laptops.
On July 2, Sanwa Supply released the “200-BAGBPFAN2,” a backpack equipped with a cooling fan. The price is 21,780 yen. It features two large fans on the bottom and is designed to direct airflow through openings at the back and neck. Placing the included cooling pack into the internal mesh pocket provides additional cooling. During…
Baymax’s Mission Cool Down: Mrs. Music’s Songs Will Get the Crowd Pumped Up Again in 2026! Where’s the One Place You’re Guaranteed to Get Soaked?
Tokyo Disneyland will host “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort” from July 2 to September 14. “Baymax’s Mission Cool Down,” the highlight of the daytime entertainment lineup, will once again feature the collaborative song “Carrying Happiness (Tokyo Disney Resort Version)” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE in 2026. Thanks to the combination of this upbeat tune…
“Waraya Nisen” to Open in Arima Onsen in Winter 2026. Featuring 61 rooms, a “Golden Spring” with direct-flowing hot spring water, dog-friendly villas, and a teppanyaki restaurant.
Iconia Hospitality announced that it will open a new ryokan, “Arima Onsen Waraya Nisen” (1455-1 Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture), this winter. The property takes over the long-established “Motoyu Kozenkaku,” which closed in June 2025 due to aging facilities, and has been renovated to meet modern guest needs. It will open with completely revamped…
The SwitchBot Circulator is now priced in the 9,000 yen range. It features a built-in battery for cordless operation and supports voice control.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is running a sale on the SwitchBot Circulator. Normally priced at 13,980 yen, it is currently 31% off at 9,580 yen as of this writing. This smart circulator features a built-in battery and can be used in two ways: cordless or connected to an AC adapter. It uses a DC motor to…
“Mobile Suica” Experiences Network Outage; Top-Ups and Green Ticket Purchases Affected; No Timeline for Restoration
A network outage has occurred with “Mobile Suica,” a smartphone-based transit IC card service, making it difficult to connect to the service since around 8:00 a.m. on July 1. According to JR East, various online services that require users to log in via apps—such as those on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, and Fitbit—have been affected….
I bought a Baymax-shaped popcorn bucket with adjustable poses. Let’s enjoy some delicious popcorn and recharge our energy levels!
Tokyo Disney Resort will host “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort” from July 2 to September 14. Ahead of the event’s opening, a Baymax-shaped popcorn bucket will go on sale starting July 1. I managed to get my hands on one right away, so I’ll show it off with some exclusive photos. The design…
I checked out the latest “Toy Story” merchandise available at Disney. It’s packed with high-tech toys—including a sheriff’s badge just like Jessie’s!
Tokyo Disney Resort will host the special event “Fun Time with Toy Story 5” from July 2 to September 14. Ahead of the event, new merchandise went on sale on July 1. Here’s a look at the media preview held on-site. To celebrate the release of the Disney•Pixar movie *Toy Story 5*, a wide variety…
A Roundup of the 2026 Mrs. × Disney Collaboration Merchandise. Check out the Menkara plush toys and Baymax-shaped glow sticks!
Tokyo Disneyland released collaboration merchandise featuring Baymax and Mrs. GREEN APPLE on July 1. Here, we present exclusive photos from the media preview event. The lineup consists of 10 items in total. Each item features Baymax dancing to music and the slogan “RIDE the BEAT, RIDE the WAVE!” set against a pastel purple background. This…
Emirates Airlines Revamps “Bulgari” Amenities; Rollout to Begin in First and Business Class on Long-Haul Routes
Emirates has unveiled a new amenity kit created in collaboration with the Italian luxury brand “Bulgari.” The kit will be rolled out gradually as part of the Spring/Summer 2026 collection on select long-haul routes in First Class and Business Class. Two types of pouches—one for men and one for women—are available for First Class passengers….