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Grip Swanee” sunglasses with light control are included in the appendix! MonoMax September extra issue is on sale today!

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

Takarajimasya will release the September 2025 extra issue of “MonoMax” on August 7. The price is 1,390 yen. The extra issue includes the first collaboration with GRIP SWANY, a long-established camping wear brand in the U.S., in the form of a pair of light-controlling sunglasses. The lenses change color when they detect ultraviolet rays, so…

Haneda’s parking lot, P2 and P3 will also raise the price from tomorrow; maximum 3,400 yen per day during GW, summer vacation, and year-end and New Year’s holidays.

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

The Airport Promotion & Environment Support Organization will revise the fees for the P2 and P3 parking lots at Haneda Airport at midnight on August 8. The maximum charge per 24 hours will increase from 1,530 yen to 2,800 yen during normal periods and from 2,140 yen to 3,400 yen during periods of high demand,…

ANA pin badge set with 3 letter code and local specialty. All 6 airports including Haneda/Kansai/Fukuoka

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

FUJISEY, an ANA Group company, launched the “ANA Pin Set” featuring the 3-letter codes of domestic airports served by ANA and local landmarks and specialties. The lineup consists of six types: CTS (Shin-Chitose), HND (Haneda), KIX (Kansai International Airport), FUK (Fukuoka), KOJ (Kagoshima), and OKA (Naha). Each set includes three pins for each airport (A:…

Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi “British Exhibition” from August 19. The theme is “TEA Culture”, and the hottest sweets, parfaits, and sundries will be gathered.

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

The Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi main store (1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold the “British Exhibition Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi 2025” from August 19 to September 1. The event will be held on the 7th floor of the main building. This year’s theme is “British tea culture,” including afternoon tea, and features more than 130 brands of tea…

The second batch of lacquered “Pokemon” bowls includes a small bowl for Achamo and a soup bowl for Pikachu. Yamada Heiando’s craftsmen express their art in “maki-e” technique.

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

Yamada Heiando, a lacquerware specialty store, released the “Pokemon Zodiac Bowl” (Achamo) and “Pokemon Soup Bowl” (Pikachu), natural wood lacquered bowls as the second Pokemon collaboration. In response to the response to the “Pokemon Zodiac Bowls” (Pikachu, Kaillu, and Arvo), which have been on sale since January 2025, the company has now added Achamo to…

Solaseed Air decides to collaborate with “Hyugaizaka46” again this year. Special comments from 8 members, including Nao Kosaka, are now available.

By Editor in Chief on Thu Aug 07 2025

Solaseed Air announced that it will continue its collaboration with the idol group “Hinatazaka 46” in 2025, following last year’s event. The period is from August 7 to May 6, 2026. The collaboration will include the distribution of original in-flight goods, a limited-time campaign, and special in-flight announcements by the members. To commemorate the collaboration,…

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