Yamamoto Shoten will release on January 29 a collaboration bag between Caffarel, a long-established chocolate brand from Torino, Italy, and Ball & Chain, a popular bag brand with embroidered designs. They will be available in two colors, gray and pink, and priced at 5,940 yen each. This is the fourth collaboration product between the two…

H.I.S. Hotel Holdings has launched “Myakmyak Collaboration Room” accommodation plans at six of its Henna Hotels and Henna Resort & Spa facilities in the Kansai region. The hotel’s first concept room in collaboration with “Myakmyak,” the official character of the 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka-Kansai Expo) to be held in Yumeshima, Osaka from April 13…

JTB Publishing will release “Rurubu Machi to Iro Kanagawa,” a guide to excursions in all cities, wards, towns, and villages in Kanagawa Prefecture, on March 14. The total volume of over 500 pages (464 pages in the main magazine and 48 pages in a separate volume of maps) is priced at 2,420 yen. The area…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. The 512GB Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, and White Titanium are normally 219,800 yen, but at the time of writing, they are 16% off at 184,800 yen. The 1TB Natural Titanium is normally priced at 249,800 yen, but is…

The City of Osaka expanded the area where street smoking is prohibited to the entire city on January 27. The city also regulates public squares, parks, and other public areas, and anyone smoking in these areas is subject to a fine of 1,000 yen. Heated cigarettes are also subject to the regulation. The city is…

UNIQLO launched the Miffy Ultra Stretch Set, an upper and lower lounge wear for UT. The price is ¥3,990. An adult and chic design of “Miffy,” which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. It is accented with a crowned Miffy and sparkling prints. Available only for women (XS-3XL) in off-white, dark gray, and black. read…

Odakyu Hakone and Odakyu Electric Railway will hold “Hakone Sweets Collection 2025” in cooperation with 32 cafes and hotels in the Hakone area. The period is from February 28 to April 23. This year’s theme is “Once-a-Year Reward Sweets. Visitors can enjoy a variety of sweets created by chefs and patissiers who put their skills…

Eligible Facilities and Services Hotel Granvia Wakayama: ［Lodging] WESTER members-only lodging plan, J-WEST members-only lodging plan, shareholder discount lodging plan ［Restaurant.] Dining Miyu, Japanese Cuisine Ball, and Hotel’s Cafe Passward for food and beverage or take-out items THE S3 Wakayama Station: ［Lodging] Reservations made through the official website or by phone. read more © Source…

JR West will start selling “Osaka-bound Discover Eto-toko Ticket” for two-person trips through the online reservation service “e5489”. This ticket, whose travel content is determined by the compatibility of two people, can be entered by two adults through e5489. Price is 6000 yen for 2 persons. After entering the contest, participants will receive a “Number…

Hainan Airlines will launch a new weekly round-trip flight from Narita to Haikou on February 3. Following the Beijing and Xi’an routes, this is the third route from Narita for Hainan Airlines, and the first direct flight from Narita Airport to Hainan Island. The aircraft used is a Boeing 737MAX with a total of 174…