The long-established Yamamoto Nori Store has introduced specially designed “Yaki Nori” and “Ajitsuke Nori” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Disney’s founding. They are available individually for 1,080 yen and in sets of two for 2,160 yen. The “Yaki Nori in a Can” features Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in a special Disney 100 artwork….
1,800 yen from central Tokyo to Narita Airport. Shared-ride transportation service “Sora Seat” from October 2.
GREEN TOMATO will begin selling “Sora Seat,” a carpooling-type transportation service, on October 2. This service utilizes empty seats on the Narita Airport Shuttle, which provides inbound travelers with a shuttle service between hotels in central Tokyo and Narita Airport. Japanese nationals can also use this service, but only as a passenger in a pre-arranged…
Sanwa Supply, 2-way carry bag that can be carried on the back. Price: 9980 yen
Sanwa Supply has released the 200-BAGCR010BK, a 2-way bag that can be used as a carry-on bag and backpack. It is priced at 9,980 yen at the official online store. This business-oriented item is designed to reduce the burden on the body by being used as a carry-on bag even when luggage is heavy, such…
MUJI Shinjuku renewed as “MUJI Shinjuku Yasukuni Dori”, a store specializing in clothing.
Ryohin Keikaku will reopen MUJI Shinjuku (Shinjuku Piccadilly, B1-2F, 3-15-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) on October 13 as MUJI Shinjuku Yasukuni Dori, specializing in clothing. This is MUJI’s first store specializing in clothing. The store offers an overwhelming number of items, including “MUJI Labo” items that are not restricted by age or gender, limited-edition items, and…
JAL’s domestic airline ticket time sale starts at midnight on the 28th! One way from 7700 yen
JAL will begin its “Domestic Air Ticket Time Sale” starting at 7,700 yen for one-way tickets (for November boarding) at midnight on September 28, 2012. The fare is applicable to regular seats on all domestic routes except First Class and Class J. In addition to the fare, a facility fee will be charged at the…
New “JRE POINT Stage” service benefits by rank are now available. Premium members also receive a “Dokodobyun” discount.
JR East has released all the benefits for each stage (rank) of the “JRE POINT Stages,” a membership ranking system to be launched on October 1 for JRE POINT. There are four stages: Stage 1-3 and “Premium,” which are applied based on six months of usage and registration results. With a few exceptions, higher stage…
BLISSTIA Hakone Sengokuhara, where you can enjoy Owakudani hot spring, starts reservations on October 1. All 63 rooms have suite specifications.
Lilo Vacations will begin accepting reservations for the hotel BLISSTIA Hakone Sengokuhara (29-1, Aza-jojiro, Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture), scheduled to open on December 15, starting October 1. The hotel, which also features Japan’s first condominium-style hotel, will be operated by Lilo Vacations as an accommodation facility. The hotel is a four-story building with a…
Tokyo Disneyland’s fall menu is all about pink. Marie’s time-limited dessert is a must-try!
One of the best things to do at Tokyo Disney Resort in the fall is to enjoy sweets. The seasonal menu items, such as pumpkin soft serve, are sure to increase your appetite even more than usual. In this context, a new “Special Dessert Set” (1980 yen) will be available at Center Street Coffee House…
First “Hogwarts Lesson,” a Hogwarts tour that allows visitors to experience lessons in wizardry. Seiya, the frosted star, appears as Dumbledore and takes on the Death Eaters!
Warner Bros. Studios Japan opened the “Hogwarts Lesson” area in the “Studio Tour Tokyo Making of Harry Potter” (1-1-7 Kasuga-cho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo) to the media for the first time on September 27. Hogwarts Lessons is an area that displays sets and props that recreate the theme of learning at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…
The third installment of the “Disney 100” from Daiso: 72 items in all, including household goods ranging from 110 yen to 550 yen, all of which you’ll want to get!
DAISO released a total of 72 items commemorating Disney’s 100th anniversary. The third volume of the series, named after the Disney 100, features 100 characters from 26 Disney works, and the lineup is centered on household sundries. The items can be purchased at DAISO and Daiso online stores nationwide. Prices range from 110 yen to…