Sinanen Mobility PLUS introduced 160 vehicles dedicated to the “Daichari” shared cycle program on August 1 as the first step in JTB’s Shodoshima area development project. Shodoshima is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and a tourist destination with scenic spots such as Japan’s first national park, Kankakei Gorge, and Angel Road….
Month: August 2024
Rakuten Travel Onsen SALE starts on the evening of August 19. 10,000 yen off coupon distributed in advance for the first day only.
Rakuten Travel will hold “Rakuten Travel Onsen SALE” from 8:00 p.m. on August 19 to 11:59 p.m. on August 30. Sale plans at popular hot spring resorts across Japan will be available, and you can save even more by using the up to 10,000 yen off coupon and up to 20% off coupon, which can…
Remember Me” items from Disney Store. The colorful Land of the Dead motifs are too stylish!
Walt Disney Japan will release Disney & Pixar movie “Remember Me” motif items at the Disney Store on August 13. The design is reminiscent of the “Land of the Dead” where the movie takes place, with colorful and cheerful gaikotsu and flowers such as marigolds in full bloom. Of course, there is also a guitar,…
The long-awaited arrival of Urupocha from Alebrije Pepita! Miguel and Dante are here too!
The Disney Store will add characters from the Disney & Pixar film “Remember Me” to its Uru-Po-Chan plush toy series on August 13. Joining them are Miguel, who strums a white guitar, and Dante, with his long tongue. The other three characters are Alebrije Pepita, who appears in the “Land of the Dead” and has…
On the Beach Restaurant: Happy Hour with a Taste of the Masters at a Great Price!
Have you ever heard of a Hawaiian chef named Peter Merriman? He is known as the pioneer of “Hawaii Regional Cuisine,” a food revolution focusing on local Hawaii, including farmers, farms, and breweries. I was shocked at how delicious Hawaii’s bounty could be. Chef Merriman is a master of creative ideas while respecting the flavors…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Eswatini: Improving the Quality of Secondary Education by Improving the Educational Environment and Access ｜ News & Media
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the government of the Kingdom of Eswatini for the “Secondary School Development Project” in Ezulwini, Eswatini on August 7. A summary of the business is as follows Project Name Secondary School Development Plan The Project for the Improvement of Secondary Schools Country (Region)…
Visit the World Heritage Borobudur Temple in the ancient capital Yogyakarta. A huge mandala in itself”, overwhelmed by the Buddhist view of the universe.
The inspection tour organized by Garuda Indonesia Airlines was held in mid-July. This paper introduces the Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes, World Heritage sites that we saw in Java! With sandals worn by the Emperor of Japan! Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist site Borobudur Temple, which I remember from my world history textbooks, is located…
DogHub Hakone Sengokuhara, Hakone’s first hotel exclusively for dogs, opens. Temporary care and omusubi café also available.
DogHub Hakone Sengokuhara (928-15 Sengokuhara, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture) opened the first pet hotel and “OMUSUBI & SOUP CAFE” for dogs in Hakone on July 27. The dog hotel is available for both overnight use (from 7,700 yen per night) and temporary care (5,500 yen for 8 hours, 3,300 yen for 4 hours, and 1,100…
Elevate your summer coordinate with a rockin’ Mickey T! LOWRYS FARM has come out with a guitar and shout design!
LOWRYS FARM released T-shirts featuring Mickey Mouse on August 9. The “Mickey Mouse Special Collection” features illustrations that are perfect for summer festivals, with the guitar raised high in the air and a shouted performance. The vintage finish gives the garments a cozy, old-fashioned look. The lineup includes T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, and sweatshirts. Two…
Is this year only about 4 months away? Disney Store’s 2025 Calendar and Notebook Now Available
Walt Disney Japan launched the 2025 calendar and notebook at the Disney Store on August 9. The notebooks have a simple yet cute design for daily use. Monthly notebooks are available, as well as block notebooks with ample space for writing on a schedule. The “Notebook (Cute Cat)” (2,800 yen) features a large collection of…