Month: May 2024

HIKIDASHI launched Mashiko ware items commemorating the 50th anniversary of the “Beagle Scout” depicted in PEANUTS at its online store, HIKIDASHI STORE. The lineup includes one plate (2,640 yen) and two tumblers (2,530 yen each) designed by MASHICO, a pottery brand of Mashiko ware, a traditional craft of Tochigi Prefecture, and featuring a frame of…

Fantasy Springs, a new theme port opening June 6 at Tokyo DisneySea. One of the new attractions in “Peter Pan’s Neverland” is “Fairy Tinkerbell’s Busy Buggy”. Visitors can enjoy a ride through the four seasons in “Pixie Hollow” (fairy valley). The worldview of “Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggy” follows that of the Disney movie “Tinker…

Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice and Samantha Tiara have unveiled a new collection designed for the Disney film “Anna and the Snow Queen. Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice will launch a long wallet (25,300 yen) and a folded wallet (23,100 yen) in a combination of light blue and silver colors reminiscent of snowflakes. The interior fabric will…

The Japan RV Association (JRVA) has certified 14 new locations (as of the end of April) as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles. Facing the Seto Inland Sea, guests can enjoy their private time surrounded by nature, and the infinity hot spring at the adjacent Hinase Natural Hot Spring “Hoshinoyu” also offers a…

In conjunction with the launch of JR East’s “JRE BANK” online banking service, View Card has been successively changing the sign panels of its “VIEW ALTTE” ATMs installed at stations to a new design. There are currently 381 units, mainly at JR East stations, and they are open 24/7 from the first train to the…

gelato pique will release “Disney MINNIE MOUSE COLLECTION” starring popular Disney character Minnie Mouse on May 15. In addition to loungewear and goods, the collection also features items that can be coordinated with cats and dogs. Minnie Mouse, dressed up in bright red ribbons, is decorated with juicy cherries and raspberries. The lineup also includes…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released two sizes of “LOGOS KIDS Floating Vest,” a floating vest for children for use during water play. Priced at 5,940 yen each. The lineup includes M size for 120-145 cm and L size for 140-155 cm, which can be selected according to the child’s growth….

JR Tokai Food Service has launched Ibigawa Matcha Piyorin, a Gifu Prefecture collaboration piyorin, at two stores in Nagoya Station (Piyorin STATION Cafe Jean Siane and Piyorin Shop). Priced at 550 yen per piece, they will be available until May 17. This sweet is a bavaro made with 100% flavorful Ibi tea produced in Ibigawa-cho,…

Village Vanguard will release a new series of Sanrio Characters “Charaful Liner” themed on JR East trains and route colors. The design features Cinnamoroll in blue (Keihin Tohoku Line), Hangyodong in green (Yamanote Line), Pochakko in orange (Chuo Line), and Pom Pom Pudding in a conductor-style costume with yellow (Sobu Line) accents. The wide range…

Boeing appointed Eric John as the new president of Boeing Japan, its Japanese subsidiary, on May 10, Japan time. John has served as president of Boeing Korea, the South Korean subsidiary, since 2014, and prior to that he was a U.S. diplomat for 32 years before becoming president of Boeing Japan at the end of…