On August 27, UNIQLO held its 2024 Autumn/Winter Collection exhibition and unveiled a new product in its HEATTECH series, the “Ultra Warm HEATTECH Cashmere Blend. Two types of long-sleeved T-shirts (6 colors for turtlenecks and 5 colors for crew necks, both in women’s XS-3XL) will go on sale on September 6, the first ever cashmere…
Month: August 2024
IHG offers up to 20% discount for 3 consecutive nights or more at hotels in Ishigaki, Manza, Guam, etc.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch the “Long Stay Discount Resort Campaign”. The offer is valid for stays from August 30 through June 30, 2025, and reservations can be made from August 27 through September 11. Exclusively for IHG One Rewards members, stay three or more consecutive nights at participating hotels and receive up to…
Piyorun Nama Shiruko Sando” is a collaboration of Japanese and Western sweets from Aichi Prefecture. Pudding-flavored cream on moist raw texture biscuit
On September 4, JR Tokai Food Service will release “Piyorin Nama Shiruko Sando”, a collaboration between “Piyorin”, a chick-shaped sweet, and Matsunaga Seika’s “Shiruko Sando”. The price is 1,350 yen for a pack of five. The moist texture cookie of the “Nama Shiruko Sando”, a high-end version of the Shiruko Sando created in 2015, is…
Kansai Iko-chan and Tokai Piyorun collaborate for the first time to produce a plush toy that can be held in one’s arms. Large enough to go out with and “plushie” together!
On September 3, JR Nishinippon Shoji Co., Ltd. will release a stuffed animal carrying a baby doll, a collaboration of Nagoya’s “Piyorin,” a chick-shaped sweet, and ICOCA’s character “Ikochan, the Platypus Platypus”. The price is 2,640 yen. The adorable design features Ikochan gently holding Piyon in her arms, and the soft boa material is comfortable…
Honolulu Coffee pop-up store at Kabuki-za in Ginza, Tokyo. Selling Kona coffee beans, etc.
Honolulu Coffee Japan will open a pop-up store at Kabuki-za (4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from September 1 to 29. The sales floor will be located in the Kibikicho Plaza on the second basement floor. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on days the store is closed or closed. In addition to selling…
Anchor, portable power supply that can be slung over the shoulder to free up both hands for carrying. Disaster prevention kit included.
On August 28, Anker Japan released the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station, a portable power supply with an attached shoulder strap. This portable power supply has a capacity of 288Wh in a compact body measuring approximately 16.4 x 16.1 x 24.0 cm (W x D x H) and weighing 4.1 kg, and uses lithium-ion…
Expedia Okinawa/Sapporo Sale. Up to 50% off when you book a combination of hotel and airfare.
JR Kyushu Hotel Brassam Naha Location: 2-16-1 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture Features: Located a minute walk from Kokusai-dori Street. The building and guest rooms are designed in the image of the Okinawan sky and sea, incorporating Okinawan traditions, culture, and modernity. Rooms eligible for 50% off: Premium Twin Room, Superior Twin Room Eligible travel…
Air Japan introduces “PayPay” and other QR code payments for web-based airline ticket purchases.
On August 27, AirJapan introduced QR code payments such as PayPay as a means of online payment on its website. The service can be used on the company’s website to pay for ticket fares and optional services (advance seat selection fees, checked baggage fees, and in-flight meal pre-purchase fees). In addition to PayPay, which had…
JAL cancels 172 domestic flights including those to/from Miyazaki on 28th and 29th due to Typhoon No. 10
JAL announced information on flight cancellations due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10 at 11:00 a.m. on August 28, 2011. On the 28th, 112 domestic flights to/from Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Tanegashima, Yakushima, Kikaijima, Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yoron, etc. were cancelled. For international flights, 6 flights to/from Centrair (Chubu) and Kansai International Airport were cancelled. On…
Uber Launches Taxi Dispatch in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture
Uber Japan launched its “Uber Taxi” vehicle dispatch service in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, on August 28. This is the second such service offered in the prefecture, following Narita City. Urayasu City is home to many facilities such as the Tokyo Disney Resort, nearby hotels and shopping malls, and the recent increase in the number…