Director Imoto speaks at the 7th Friends of Human Security Group Meeting]. On March 5, 2025 (local time), the 7th Meeting of the Friends Group on Human Security was held at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations in New York, USA, under the theme of “Human Security in a New Era”, with…
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Tokyo Metro unveils special website for “Yurakucho Line and Nanboku Line Extension New Line Project,” aiming to open in the mid-2030s.
On March 31, Tokyo Metro opened a special website for the “Yurakucho Line and Nanboku Line Extension New Line Project. It introduces the project outline, construction plan, and development effects of the Yurakucho Line extension (4.8 km between Toyosu and Sumiyoshi) and the Nanboku Line extension (2.5 km between Shinagawa and Shirokane-Takanawa), which are underway…
Siroka Selected as Chiyoda Ward’s Furusato Tax Return Gift. Coffee makers, pressure cookers, dishwashers, etc.
Siroka announced that its home appliances have been selected as Chiyoda Ward’s hometown tax return gift, and applications will be accepted on various hometown tax sites from April. The 10 products include coffee makers, electric pressure cookers, home bakers, and others. Applications have already been accepted through “Satofuru” and will be accepted through “Furunavi”, “Rakuten…
Osaka-Kansai Expo, Early Visit Campaign from April to May. Full-year pass 6,000 yen discount/ Limited pin badge distribution/ Restaurant discounts, etc.
Limited Time Commemorative Stamps: During the “@link|https://www.expo2025.or.jp/stamprally|Official Stamp Rally|n|@@@” during the exhibition period, there will be limited design stamps that can only be obtained by visiting the exhibition early. There will be two stamps for each of April, the first half of May, and the second half of May (six stamps in total), including Myakumyak…
Up to 80% off JR West limited express fares “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticketless”. Osaka – Nara/Kyosaki Onsen/Shirahama/Tottori, etc.
JR West will release “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticketless” on April 2. The period of use is from April 11 to October 13. This product offers limited express fares from Osaka/Shin-Osaka to major sightseeing spots at a discount of up to 8 points off the regular fare. The product is available only through JR West’s…
WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticket”, 75% discount on Sanyo and Hokuriku Shinkansen, will be available again until the end of June, offering even better value for money.
JR West will release “WESTER Point Super Privilege Ticket” on April 2, which offers approximately 75% discount on Shinkansen trains. The period of use is from April 11 to June 30. A ticket that combines a train ticket and a fare ticket, which can be used for a number of WESTER points equivalent to approximately…
Takarajimasya commemorates the retirement of Doctor Yellow with a tea strainer and a hot and cold bottle BOOK to accompany train trips and lunches.
Takarajimasya will release a brand mook, “Arigatou! Type 923 and T4 Doctor Yellow: Heat- and Cold-Retaining Bottle Book with Tea Strainer,” on May 15. The price is 3,850 yen. The design on the front of the bottle is a thank you to Doctor Yellow (T4 train owned by JR Tokai), the doctor of the Shinkansen,…
G-SHOCK, with its innovative design expressing “power and strength,” is equipped with a new mechanism that fixes the hands in place with magnetic force.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release the GA-V01 from the G-SHOCK wristwatch series on April 11. The organic design incorporating protrusions expresses strength. The exterior parts of the bezel and band are integrated, and the three-dimensional indexes placed on the upper surface of the glass are also designed to enhance shock resistance. Digital and analog…
Tokyo Station Yaesu Parking changed its name in renewal. Started providing real-time vacancy information.
On April 1, Yaesu Underground Mall changed the name of “Tokyo Station Yaesu Parking” (2-1-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) to “Yaetika Parking” and is implementing various renovations. The parking lot is directly connected to the underground shopping mall, which is a one-minute walk from Tokyo Station, and has a capacity for 774 vehicles. The name of…
Commemorative “Thank You Shin Keisei” goods, including T-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc., on sale again at Freaks Store
Keisei Electric Railway, Shin Keisei Electric Railway, and FREAK’S STORE are selling “Arigato Shin Keisei” commemorative goods from March 28, 12:00 pm. Only the online store “Daytona Park” will sell the goods. The commemorative goods are the fourth installment of “Keisei Freak,” a project by the three companies to revitalize the local community. The goods…