3Q Mart, which sells reasonably priced household goods, will release items from the “Toy Story” and “Monsters, Inc.” series of Disney-Pixar movies in mid-August. There are 33 items in total, including a hair band cosmetic pouch convenient for getting ready in the morning, priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax). The products will be…
Month: August 2023
Air Japan, ANA’s new brand, will start service from Narita to Bangkok on February 9, 2024. One way from 15,500 yen
On August 2, ANA announced that the first destination for its new medium-haul international brand, AirJapan, will be Bangkok, Thailand (Suvarnabhumi Airport). The launch date is February 9, 2024. When the seats and uniforms were announced in March, Air Japan President Hideki Mineguchi stated that the destinations would be “where demand is strong,” and he…
Sanko, neck fan with three fans. Bend the arm freely to send wind to your back and face.
Sanko released “Marginal Fan” (3,480 yen), which has three fans to keep you cool at will. It is available at the official online store, directly-managed stores, retail stores, and e-commerce sites. This is a neck-mounted wearable fan. When the center of the unit is placed inside the collar of the wearer’s clothing, air passes through…
New Caledonia Tourism Bureau promotes the charm of “the island closest to heaven
On August 1, the New Caledonia Tourism Bureau held a seminar in Tokyo for media representatives to introduce the attractions of travel to New Caledonia. Mr. Mickaël Forrest, President of the New Caledonia Tourism Board, opened the event. He said, “Tourism is one of the main economic sectors of New Caledonia. The relationship between New…
Solaseed Air celebrates 20 years of service to Kumamoto. President Takahashi looks back on the disaster recovery project, saying, “If we can help in any way, we will.
On August 1, Solaseed Air marked the 20th anniversary of its service to Kumamoto. On the same day, a ceremony was held at Kumamoto Airport to commemorate the 20th anniversary, as well as stage events, goods sales, and other thank-you events. In addition, passengers on all five flights from Kumamoto to Haneda were given commemorative…
Ginza Line, increased trains to coincide with Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival, approx. every 4 min. from 14:00 to 21:00
Tokyo Metro will increase the number of Ginza Line trains to coincide with the 2023 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival scheduled to be held on August 12. A total of 26 extra trains will be dispatched between 14:00 and 22:00 for the Asakusa direction and between 13:00 and 22:00 for the Shibuya direction, with trains running…
Keio Corporation, Train Card Rally on Keio and Inokashira Lines. Card holders for the first 3,000 visitors.
Keio Electric Railway will hold the “Train Card Rally to Feel the History” from August 5 to September 24, 2012, in which train cards designed with images of past trains will be available. This event commemorates the 110th anniversary of Keio’s train and bus services and the 90th anniversary of the Inokashira Line. Purchasers of…
Aero K, a Korean LCC, newly launched its Narita – Cheongju route on August 3, 2012. This is the first flight to Narita.
NAA (Narita International Airport) announced that Aero K Airlines (Aero K) will launch its new Narita – Cheongju route on August 3. Aero K Airlines is an LCC based in Korea, and this is the first time it has launched flights to Narita. This will also be Narita Airport’s first direct flight to Cheongju, further…
Singapore Tourism Board to Focus on “Gourmet Travel” in Summer 2023! Seijo-Ishii Collaborates to Create 10 New Menu Items to Excite Gourmets!
On August 1, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) held a press conference to announce its summer 2023 campaign, which will focus on the theme of “Food”. Singapore, a cosmopolitan city where diverse ethnic groups and cultures coexist, is one of the world’s leading culinary capitals, offering everything from a wide variety of local Asian food…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] Shin-Osaka was supposed to be in Fukuoka! Crisis of collapsing itineraries and measures to prevent nodding off.
Dozing off is one of the causes of itinerary collapse. In the last issue, I wrote about how the N700A regular cars have improved sitting areas, making them more comfortable for dozing off. However, dozing is also a cause of oversleeping and missed trains. This is a problem specific to trains with intermediate stops, and…