Geotechnologies has released “Edo Castle Reconstruction WALKERS,” an application that allows users to donate to the reconstruction of Edo Castle just by walking. It is available free of charge. Edo Castle Reconstruction WALKERS is a pedometer application that allows users to earn coins, called senmon, for every 1,000 steps they take. The company will donate…
Month: December 2024
5 Must-Try Dishes at Hong Kong International Airport. Cathay Pacific’s Spacious Business Lounge is a “Gastronomic Treasure Trove
Cathay Lounges are a “treasure trove of gastronomic delights”. Here are five must-try items to try before your flight! Speaking of airport lounges, only those who are allowed to enter can enjoy the delicacies available. Here are five recommended dishes that I tasted at “The Pier,” a Cathay business lounge in Hong Kong. Hot and…
3COINS, “Smart Camera” to watch over you while you are out and about. You can also talk to it with a dedicated app.
3COINS (3COINS) released a “Smart Camera” that watches over you with your smartphone. The price is 4,180 yen. It will be available at some stores nationwide and on the official online shopping site “Parcel Closet. This camera works with the dedicated “GH Smart” app (Android/iOS version) to check the room from outside the house. The…
Hawaii’s newest restaurant in 2024, the most visited by Hawaii’s resident editors.
Looking back at 2024 since January, we have covered triple-digit number of restaurants, most of which opened this year. Among them, there are a few restaurants that impressed me and made me think, “This place is really great. One of them is Yohei Sushi Kahala. Yohei Sushi KAHALA. Yohei Sushi has been a local favorite…
Jordan’s “Master Plan for Tourism Development in Petra” Completed: Supporting Sustainable Tourism Development in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ｜ News & Information
The Petra Tourism Development Master Plan, which JICA has supported in its formulation for the sustainable development of tourism in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been completed and was announced on December 12, 2024 in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (“Jordan”). JICA is implementing the technical cooperation project “Master…
HIS rebrands and opens “Henna Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma”. Total of 122 rooms, about 2 minutes walk from Gojo Station on Subway Karasuma Line.
H.I.S. Hotel Holdings has rebranded Watermark Hotel Kyoto as Henna Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma (195 Daikoku-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). The “Weird Hotel Premier” is a new top-tier brand established as part of a multi-brand strategy to more closely monitor trends and needs. It is said to feature higher quality amenities and more…
The Lion King has become a camper! Limited to 30 Hiace-based vehicles filled with a world-view
Toy Factory will release the BALEIA ＜LION KING＞ EDITION camper on January 31, 2025. The base model is a Toyota Hiace Super Long, limited to 30 units, priced from 8.2 million yen. It has a seating capacity for four passengers and sleeping capacity for five. The key point is that the interior is unified with…
25th anniversary of “Fantasia/2000,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” Mickey collection includes plush toys, long-sleeved T-shirts, cushions, etc.
Walt Disney Japan will release a collection commemorating the 25th anniversary of the release of the movie “Fantasia/2000” at the Disney Store on December 17. The film “Fantasia/2000” combines classical masterpieces with the latest animation techniques. The anniversary items will be based on the motif of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and will include a wide range…
Explore classic photo spots and gastronomic delights in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
And sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City After visiting Phu Quoc on a Vietnam Airlines inspection tour and enjoying the resort atmosphere, I enjoyed sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City. Located in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the economic center of the country. Due to the influence of French colonial rule, many colonial…
Snow Peak 2025 New Products. New 2-room shelters that are easy to build for beginners, and new Gore-Tex rainwear.
Snow Peak held a presentation of new products for fiscal year 2025 at Snow Peak Tokyo HQ3 (Tokyo Office). This report introduces 40 camping gear products on display, including shelter tents, tarps, bedding, and other noteworthy items, as well as spring/summer apparel products (25SS). Land Nest Shelter price: 87,780 yen Size: 620 x 360 x…