Akebono will pre-open the Ueno Yushima branch (3-42-11 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), the third fully private sauna “KUDOCHI sauna,” on May 23. The grand opening is scheduled for June 21. The advance trial period is from May 23 to June 20, and tickets are available for members only on the official website until May 17, with…
Month: May 2024
Tokai Kisen to Operate Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat from July to September 2024. Enjoy food and music while viewing the night scenery.
Tokai Kisen will operate the “Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat” from July 5 to September 23. This is a one-day tour that departs from Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal at night and takes about two hours, departing at 19:15 and arriving at 21:00. Guests board the large passenger ship “Sarubia Maru” and enjoy not only the night…
Anime “BLEACH” celebrates its 20th anniversary with commemorative events in three locations across Japan. The first event will be held in Ikebukuro.
Namco Bandai Amusement will hold the event “BLEACH THE BLOOD WARFARE -REVIEW EVENT-” from May to October in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The event will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the “BLEACH” anime series, and will feature sales of goods, collaborative food and desserts, and photo spot displays. Original goods include acrylic stands, randomly-sealed can…
A little bit in the palm of your hand. Disney-designed Karimoku furniture in miniature!
TOMY Arts will release “Karimoku OTONA Disney Style Gacha Collection,” a miniature version of Karimoku’s Disney-designed “OTONA Disney Style” furniture. The price will be 500 yen per unit, and the product will be available at capsule toy shops nationwide starting in mid-May. OTONA Disney Style” is a popular series developed by furniture manufacturer Karimoku since…
New Caledonia Tourism Bureau Promotes Attraction of More Than Just Nature
On May 14, the New Caledonia Tourism Bureau held a briefing for media representatives to promote local tourism highlights. At the beginning of the briefing, Ms. Maho Saito, Director of the Japan Bureau, informed the audience that protests over the proposed constitutional amendment had turned into riots from the 13th to the 14th, and that…
Odakyu’s Capital Investment Plan for FY2024. Installation of platform doors at Sagami-Ono and 4 other stations, introduction of 2 Type 5000s, etc.
Odakyu Electric Railway announced its railroad business capital investment plan for FY2024. To strengthen safety measures, we will continue to install platform doors. In addition, reinforcement work will be conducted at Gotokuji, Chitose-Funabashi, and Kitami stations to install platform doors. Seismic reinforcement will be performed on the JR Yokohama Line overpass and Sakai River Bridge…
Selection of Lead Manager for the 79th Issue of JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of the 79th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds, 5-year) to institutional investors (in alphabetical order except for the Administrative Lead Manager). SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. Okasan Securities Co. Shinkin Securities Co. Mizuho Securities Co. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley…
Rapunzel’s musical scene comes to life! Snuggly Duckling, a spacious restaurant famous for its hearty burgers
Fantasy Springs will open on June 6 at Tokyo DisneySea. The restaurant that will appear in the “Rapunzel’s Forest” area is Snuggly Duckling. The restaurant offers hearty hamburgers and sweets, and the atmosphere is just like that of the movie. Snuggly Duckling is the largest restaurant in Fantasy Springs (approximately 620 seats), located in the…
JAL launches service to earn up to 1.5 times more miles with investment trusts
JAL, JAL Payment Port, and SBI Securities launched “JAL’s Asset Management” service on May 14 as a financial instruments intermediary business. Miles will be earned monthly on the balance of mutual fund holdings and NISA. Mileage is 1.5 times higher than usual when holding the specified stocks, and the number of miles earned each month…
JR East to offer the “JRE Workation Pass” to individuals. Discount coupons for Dynamic Rail Packs with premier
JR East will sell the 2024 version of the JRE Workation Pass from May 16 to March 31, 2025. The “JRE Workation Pass” is a product that includes a discount coupon for the JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack, which includes a round-trip train and accommodations, and a ticket for use of the “STATION BOOTH”…