G-SHOCK will add a new model to its GM-2100 lineup featuring a metal covered design in octagonal form and a cross band. The price is 28,600 yen. By combining different materials of metal and cloth, the company aims to create a tough and casual image. Visibility is also improved by the different textures of the…
Month: February 2023
Odakyu “Romance Car Museum Partners” wanted. Free admission for one year for 4-6 year olds in the first year, etc.
On April 1, Odakyu Electric Railway will launch the Romance Car Partner Program (RMP) at the Romance Car Museum (1-3 Megumi-machi, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which is now in its third year of operation, with the aim of making the museum beloved by the community. In the first year, the “Kids Partner Pre-School Course” for…
Hokkaido and AIRDO offer “Job Hunting Support Discount Fares” to reduce the burden on students; one-way fares from ¥12,300 for flights between March and July
Hokkaido and AIRDO, as part of a cooperative project based on a comprehensive cooperation agreement, have set “Job Hunting Support Discount Fares” for all AIRDO routes from March 1 to July 31, and have started selling reservations. Fares start at 12,300 yen for one-way flights. Reservations can be changed within the set period. In addition,…
25 handmade products including hand-carved Totoro, beanbags, and amulet bells. First collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten will release a total of 25 products in collaboration with Studio Ghibli on March 1 at 12:00 pm. The products will be sold through the mail order site and at directly managed stores nationwide. On the same day, “Ghibli and Crafts” will be held at Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten’s Shibuya store to introduce…
Glamping facility “glampark Noto Komakidai” in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Hot spring and open-air bath with a view available at the national lodge.
glampark and Kokumin Shukusha Noto Komakidai jointly opened the glamping facility “glampark Noto Komakidai” (55 Ibe, Komakidai, Nakajima-cho, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture). Located 30 minutes by car from Noto Airport. With only two buildings on the property, you can enjoy the magnificent Nanao Bay while maintaining your private space. For meals, the restaurant offers the…
Toward World-Class African Infrastructure Development through PIDA: Helping to Organize the Second Dakar Financing Summit
On February 2-3, 2023, the second Dakar Financing Summit (DFS) was convened by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal (President of the African Union) to mobilize funds for the African Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA). DFS was held in Dakar, Senegal. Traditionally, infrastructure development in Africa has followed a path whereby oil, coal, minerals,…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, “Tokyo Souvenir” pop-up store for traditional crafts, stationery, food, etc.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will launch a pop-up store at Yurakucho Marui to sell “Tokyo Souvenirs” jointly developed with private companies. The period is from February 20 to March 5. The lineup of traditional handicrafts such as Daruma dolls, beckoning cats, and kendama balls, as well as stationery and food items, are decorated with “Tokyo…
Waterproof phone pouch with air pump, improved version for multiple model sizes, up to 35% off
Pleasant.japan has pre-released an improved waterproof smartphone pouch with air pump from its brand “Sweetleaff” on Makuake. The regular price of 3,180 yen will be discounted 15%-35% until March 17. By removing air from the case with the included air pump, this product allows smooth operation and beautiful photos and videos even with the case…
What is going on at night on the Shinkansen?
The author has covered nighttime maintenance work on the Shinkansen several times, and according to the data obtained, the time between the start of the work and the end of it is only about three to three and a half hours. During that short time, a wide variety of work is performed, such as replacing…
Hakone Hotel Kowakuen” reconstruction is completed and will open on July 12. Unessan can be used as many times as you like during your stay.
Hakone Kowakuen will open Hakone Hotel Kowakuen (1297 Ninohira, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) on July 12. It closed in January 2018, but was rebuilt anew. During your stay, you can use Hakone Kowakuen Unessan as many times as you like. In conjunction with the opening of the hotel, Hakone Kowakuen Unessan’s dining and activities will…