Category: Japan

On July 12, U-CAN released “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary BOX “Music-Go-Round,”” which contains all 155 songs from the 40 years of Tokyo Disney Resort. The 12 CD box set contains over 14 hours of music. The regular edition is priced at 31,680 yen, and the deluxe edition at 35,760 yen. Twenty-one tracks are included…

Weathernews has made free of charge forecasts up to six hours ahead for its Heat Radar, which is available within the Weathernews weather app (Android/iOS version). In addition to the heat index (WBGT) determined by the Environment Agency and the Japan Meteorological Agency, this function allows users to check the “heat stroke risk level,” which…

Aeon’s fashion brand Doublefocus will release “Winnie the Pooh”-designed apparel, available for pre-order online from July 12 and at approximately 110 Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu on July 15. The new lineup consists of 10 items, mostly T-shirts and short-sleeved hoodies, and will go on sale prior to August 3…

Tokyo Kyusyu Ferry, which operates the Yokosuka-Shin Moji route as part of the SHK Line Group, will hold an onboard event, “Star Journey on the Ocean,” featuring live planetarium commentary on board the Hamayu and Soreiyu. Participation in the event is free of charge, but a separate boarding fee is required. The “Hamayu” and “Soreiyu”…

On July 12, the Post Office Product Sales Service launched “Disney 100th Anniversary Commemorative Merchandise” at approximately 1,500 post offices and post office online stores nationwide. It features a limited edition pattern and limited edition colors for the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. A total of four types of items are available. Mini Pouch with…

Grape Stone will release “Disney 100 Mickey & Minnie/Chocolat Sandwich ‘Miitaketto’” (1,296 yen each) from the Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana collection on July 20. Stores handling the product include the Tokyo Station store and official mail order. Two types of packaging are available to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. The platinum design with smiling…

HJ Holdings and Walt Disney Japan announced the “Hulu|Disney+ Set Plan,” which combines the video distribution service Hulu and Disney Plus. The service was launched today, July 12. The fee is 1,490 yen per month. The plan offers a wide range of 100,000 domestic and international dramas, animations, variety shows, sports, and other content on…

PowerArQ, developed by Kashima Trading, will release the PowerArQ S10 Pro portable power supply on August 4. Available in two colors, coyote tan and olive drab, and priced at 143,000 yen, the company is accepting pre-orders until August 3 and will offer a limited 30% discount (100,100 yen). This portable power supply has a large…

Rakuten STAY Atami will make its grand opening on July 24 in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and has been accepting reservations since July 10. Located at 3-5 Wadahama Minamimachi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, adjacent to Atami Seaside Park, it is about a 20-minute walk from JR Atami Station, and can also be reached by local…

JR West Japan will release the first pudding collaboration between the Osaka specialty “Kuidaore Taro” and the “ICOCA” character “Ikochan the Platypus” on July 25th at JR West’s eki-naka stores for pre-sale. General sales will begin on August 8 at a price of 1,450 yen. This product was created as a commemorative project for the…