Month: February 2023

JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) announced that the estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January was 1,497,300. This is 55.7% compared to the same month in 2019. Compared to December, when demand for travel to Japan increases due to the Christmas vacations and other factors, January is usually a quiet month, especially in…

Rotir has launched the REQFUL 2.0, a mini wallet with essential functions for a cashless lifestyle, on Makuake. This money clip compatible model has been updated two years after its launch in 2021. It is now able to smoothly take out not only coins and cards but also banknotes, and has been finished to be…

On March 7, HIMARU will open TACO GLAMP “THE MEXICO,” a resort facility that combines glamping and auto-camping at an abandoned school (former Joban Elementary School) in Tako-cho, Katori-gun, Chiba Prefecture, which has been converted into a resort. Located 30 minutes by car from Narita Airport, it is said to offer a resort experience as…

When we think of Showa retro, many people immediately think of “deformed floral patterns and those unique colors!” Many people must immediately think of “deformed floral patterns and those distinctive colors! The nostalgic, cute, and comforting designs of glasses, pots, hotel keys, and other retro items have attracted renewed attention in the past few years,…

The Mt. Tsukuba Plum Blossom Festival Executive Committee will hold the 50th Mt. The festival will be held from February 18 to March 19. Tsukuba, about 1,000 plum trees bloom from February to March every year. From the “Observation Azumaya” at the top of the ume grove, visitors can look down on the ume blossoms,…

Ace released the Tiri Square Backpack from “W&.Day/Night,” which offers work bags for working women. The neat square form can hold documents, PCs, and other business tools. A well-made handle is attached for ease of use when holding it in the hand. It is also equipped with a setup belt that can be inserted into…

Zedd released two “Doraemon” models from BUFF, a neckwear brand from Barcelona, Spain. They are priced at 2,970 yen each. The eye-catching yellow color with a vivid backdrop features a bold print of Doraemon surprised by his natural enemy, the mouse. The navy color features a cute Doraemon pattern with a different expression on each…

Sumitomo Mitsui Card is running a “V-Points Up to 10% Return on Touch Payment with Smartphone! Campaign” until March 15. During the period, when you use your Sumitomo Mitsui Card at participating restaurants and pay by touch payment with your smartphone (Visa touch payment/Mastercard contactless), you will receive up to 10% of V Points for…

Konica Minolta Planetarium will hold “Sakura Welcome Dome” at a total of five planetariums in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya from March 1 to April 16. During the waiting time before the main program starts, an image of cherry blossoms spreading across the entire planetarium sky will be shown for approximately 10 minutes. Visitors can enjoy…