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Sweet, August extra issue comes with a big tote of “Tanning Hello Kitty”. For summer leisure

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jun 11 2025

Takarajimasya will release the August 2025 extra issue of “sweet” on July 11. The price is 1,720 yen. The special supplement of the extra issue is a “Tanning Hello Kitty Big Bikini Tote. The large design of a colorful bikini and sunglasses with a tanning effect on Kitty’s face makes a big impact. It is…

Reservations start for “Penguin Room Ureshino” by SAKAZAKI Haru x Wataya Villa. Autograph session and talk event in commemoration of the opening.

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jun 11 2025

Wataya Villa (738 Shimoyado Otsu, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture) has newly established a concept room, “Penguin Room Ureshino,” and began accepting reservations on June 10. Lodging will be available from July 7. An event will be held on the day before the opening. Celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of the facility’s “Penguin Museum”…

Anker’s summer sale, “Anker Power Week,” starts June 16. 200 products including portable power supplies, coupons distributed with pre-entry.

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jun 11 2025

Anker Japan will hold “Anker Power Week” from June 16, 12:00 to 22, 23:59, with special prices on over 200 products. The offer is available at the official online store, the official app, and directly-managed stores (Anker Store). The lineup includes popular robot vacuum cleaners, projectors, and portable refrigerators and portable power supplies for summer…

Trip.com-sponsored “Envision 2025” Main Forum coverage report, with a surprise guest appearance by Prince Henry of the United Kingdom!

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jun 11 2025

The Trip.com Group, a travel website, held its global conference “Envision 2025” in Shanghai, China, on May 26. More than 3,000 travel industry leaders and partners from around the world gathered for the main forum of Envision 2025, where James Liang, co-founder and chairman of Trip.com Group, took the stage. In his keynote address, Mr….

New landmark “Nihonbashi Riverwalk” to be born in the water city of Tokyo, with the undergrounding of the Nihonbashi section in 2040 to create an approximately 11-hectare urban development project.

By Editor in Chief on Wed Jun 11 2025

The Metropolitan Expressway, which is proceeding with the Nihonbashi section underground project, and five redevelopment projects (Nihonbashi 1-chome Central District, Yaesu 1-chome North District, Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome District, Nihonbashi 1-chome East District, and Nihonbashi 1-chome 1 & 2 District) have named the five redevelopment areas centered on the Nihonbashi River and their surrounding areas “Nihonbashi…

Super Hotel Premier Aso Kumamoto Airport” opened. 15 minutes from the airport by car, free parking for 127 cars.

By Editor in Chief on Tue Jun 10 2025

Super Hotel will open its first Kyushu location, Super Hotel Premier Aso Kumamoto Airport (1412-3 Muro, Otsu-cho, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture), on June 21. Located approximately 15 minutes by car from Aso Kumamoto Airport, the hotel overlooks the natural beauty of Aso and has a natural hot spring called “Gorgeous Azalea Beauty Skin Hot Spring” that…

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