Tobu Railway will begin operating the “Strawberry Spacia” on December 24 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Tochigi Prefecture. On December 24, the first day of operation, an unveiling tour, departure ceremony, and commemorative marché will be held at Tobu Nikko Station. The “Strawberry Spacia” is an express train, Series 100 Spacia,…
Month: December 2023
Tangle Teezer x PEANUT, Snoopy and friends re-launched with a Japan-only design!
Priap, which sells the Tangle Teezer hair care brush, will release its second PEANUTS collaboration item on December 14. This time, the popular “Compact Styler” will be available in two Japan-only designs, “Cheer-Tip” and “Dance,” depicting Snoopy and his friends, priced at 3190 yen each. The brush is easy to carry in a bag or…
MAPLUS CHARA de NAVI” features Kana Arima, the “Guessing Child”. Promo code giveaway, etc.
MAPLUS Chara de Navi, a walking and car navigation application operated by EIDIA, will start offering the character change set “Kana Arima” from the anime [Myushiko] on December 15. The price is 1,900 yen. Basic use is free, but if you purchase the “Character Change Set,” you can switch to a character with a rich…
New Balance offers 10% off coupon for registering as a myNB member
New Balance Japan is running the “myNB New Member Registration Campaign” until 14:59 on January 12, 2024. During the period, new members who register (for free) for New Balance’s member loyalty program “myNB” will receive a 10% off coupon that can be used exclusively at the official New Balance online store. With “myNB,” customers can…
New Year Botan Exhibition” in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture. Hands-on learning events for parents and children, honey crepes from Tokorozawa, etc.
Seibu Zouen and Higashimatsuyama Peony Garden Partners will hold the “New Year Peony Exhibition” at Higashimatsuyama Peony Garden (1148-1 Otani, Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture) from January 13 to 28, 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00, where visitors can enjoy colorful peony blossoms. Admission is free. About 50 plants of the spring-blooming variety of botanicals will be…
50 Years of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation 3] The Southern Economic Corridor: Connectivity Now and Challenges Ahead ｜ News & Media
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Japan-ASEAN Friendship and Cooperation, this series looks back on the trust and development that Japan and JICA have built with ASEAN, and features a vision of partnership for the future. In the third and final installment of this series, JICA staff and others drove along the Southern…
From Hawaii to Hawaii: The Best Things to Buy in Hawaii This Year – From Interior Design to Practical Goods
Koa Wood Paddles and Hawaiian Islands I have always wanted a koa wood paddle someday. The price goes up every year, so I finally bought one: 40% less than the market price at Kalai Koa Woods, the workshop of Greg Eaves, a koa wood craftsman with a 30-year career. His great-grandfather created the koa wood…
FAV LUX Nagasaki” will open on February 1, 2024. New FAV HOTEL brand featuring private saunas and three types of suites
Kasumigaseki Capital will open “FAV LUX Nagasaki” (3-10 Matsugae-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture) on February 1, 2024 as the first facility under the new FAV LUX brand from FAV HOTEL operated by Kasumigaseki Partners. FAV LUX is said to be a high-end hotel that retains the stylish design of the previous FAV HOTEL for large…
Inn with sauna and view of Tsurugidake opens in Toyama, Japan. Guests can enjoy a natural water bath and a lounge with a fireplace.
Ki no Koka Maekawa Architects will open “Kurasu Sauna Tsurugi” (185-1 Teramachi, Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture), an accommodation facility limited to one couple per day, on February 1, 2024. Reservations for lodging will be accepted from the end of December. Located in a location with a view of the Tateyama mountain range, including Tsurugidake, the…
The third Disney design is now available from tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI! Look out for this sweatshirt to use as a point of reference for this winter’s coordinate!
tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI will release the third “Disney Capsule Collection” on December 11. This time, the lineup includes a sweatshirt, wallet, and card case with Mickey Mouse as the motif. The line also features the brand’s popular designs such as monogram paintings and trompe l’oeil drawings, adding a playful touch to the line. The “Mickey Mouse…