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UNIQLO will release the “MAGIC FOR ALL ICONS” UT, a Disney collaboration, in early July. Iconic poses of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are designed on compact-fit T-shirts designed for comfort. The lineup includes a total of four types, including a large print pattern and a single point on the chest. Available in women’s sizes…

Rakuten Card is running a campaign offering cash back worth 10,000 yen to 10,000 winners drawn by lottery when they spend 10,000 yen or more on Rakuten Card Visa. The period is from May 13 to August 31, and the total cash back is 100 million yen. In addition, 20% of the total amount or…

L.T.R. Inc. is opening “‘Donald Duck: Three Knights’ OH MY CAFE” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck’s screen debut. The period is from May 11 to June 30. Based on the theme of the Disney movie “Donald Duck: The Three Knights,” the menu is filled with the unique world view…

Singapore Airlines will hold a summer travel time sale offering up to 16% discount on round-trip tickets from Japan to 20 overseas destinations. The sale period is from May 16, 10:00 to May 20, and the applicable boarding period is from May 16 to September 30. Eligible routes include direct flights from Narita/Haneda/Centrair/Kansai/Fukuoka to Singapore,…

Yamanashi Prefecture has introduced a toll reservation system for the Mt. Fuji Yoshida Route and will begin accepting reservations from 10:00 a.m. on May 20. This system is being introduced to avoid confusion and trouble and to improve convenience due to the mountain climbing restrictions and toll collection that will begin on July 1. Reservations…

On May 27, Marna will release the Shupatto Umbrella UV 55cm, a parasol that can be used in both sunny and rainy weather. It will be available in three colors: white, brown, and black, priced at 8,800 yen each. The Shupatto Umbrella, which has been available since May 2023, uses fabric with UV-cut, light-shielding, and…

Yugawara Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, will hold a genji botaru (firefly) viewing party at Manyo Park (566 Miyaue, Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) from May 31 to June 9. The larvae are raised in the park and released in March, after which the naturally occurring fireflies can be viewed. Admission is free. Firefly outbreaks are scheduled to…

Tokyo Marriott Hotel (4-7-36 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) will offer “Peachy PEACH Afternoon Tea” featuring sumptuous peaches at its Lounge & Dining G restaurant on the first floor from July 1 to August 31. The price is 7,500 yen per person. For the shortcakes and tarts, the patissier carefully selects rare and valuable peaches from the…

Kagari Kisshotei (2-1-1 Koorogi-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture), operated by H.P.D. Corporation, will offer a limited time “Hotaru Viewing” lodging plan with transportation from June 1 to 15 (except Tuesdays and Thursdays). Kagari Kisshotei is a modern hot spring hotel located just a short walk from the Korogibashi Bridge on the Tsurusenkei River,…

On May 16, Citizen Watch will release the “Citizen Collection Mechanical ‘Darth Vader’ Limited Edition” featuring the design of Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith who appears in the movie “Star Wars. The price is 60,500 yen. This model is limited to Japan, and only 500 pieces will be available. The case and…