Asamizu Company has begun accepting reservations for a pocket watch limited to 300 pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the railroad. The price is 8,800 yen. Antique gold pocket watch with No. 1 locomotive and 150th anniversary English letters designed on the dial. The back of the watch will be engraved with the 150th…
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Logos launches pocket-sized shower “Airlight Shower mini”
Logos Corporation has released “Air Light Shower-mini,” a pocket-sized shower for camping and outdoor play. It is priced at 2,900 yen. This item is a compact size of the Airlight Shower, a portable shower that is used in outdoor scenes in summer. Fill the main body with water, close and seal the mouth, and twist…
De Agostini releases Historical JR train models
De Agostini Japan will begin selling the bi-weekly “Rolling Stock Metal Model Collection” on September 27. The price is 2,990 yen for the first issue and 6,980 yen for the second and subsequent issues. The collection includes a high quality die-cast model in 1/87 scale for reproducibility and a magazine explaining the vehicle’s history and…
CITIZEN releases “Thermosensor” wristwatch
CITIZEN WATCH will release a reissued design of the Thermo Sensor wristwatch with temperature sensor from the “CITIZEN COLLECTION” record label on October 6. Prior to the release, pre-orders will be available from August 24. The “Standard Model” is a modern interpretation of the original design released in 1983. The separate bezel screwed on is…
Hatsune Miku 15th Anniversary Event in Atami
Fujikyu Group will hold a collaborative event to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the birth of “Hatsune Miku” at Fujikyu Group facilities in the Atami area, centering on “Hatsushima,” the closest remote island from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and “Tokuni Pass,” which offers a superb panoramic view. The event will run from August 27 to…
Sanwa Supply launches a convenient, two-purpose carry cart with quiet casters for shopping and outdoor/transportation applications.
Sanwa Supply has released the 100-CT002, a 2-way folding cart that can be used as a dolly or hand carry, on its direct sales website (Sanwa Direct). The price is 14,980 yen. This 2-way cart can be used as a dolly when traveling on 4 wheels and as a hand carry when traveling on 2…
JAL introduces New fuel-efficient aircraft and code-sharing flights for 2022 Winter
On August 23, JAL Group announced its basic flight plan for domestic flights in the winter season of FY2022. The plan covers the period from October 30 to March 25, 2023. First, as part of the JAL Group’s efforts to upgrade to fuel-efficient aircraft, devise new operations, and utilize SAF (Sustainable Alternative Fuel), some flights…
ANA and Peach revise their air transportation plans for the 2022h2.
ANA plans to increase, suspend, or reduce the number of flights on some domestic routes in consideration of demand trends and the competitive environment. In addition, ANA will operate the Sendai-Okinawa route operated by Peach during the second half of the year, and all Peach domestic flights will be available for purchase via ANA’s website…
New Generation Attraction Facility “Gyro Ride Park” Opens for Off-Road Riding in Nasu
Life Base Camp will hold the grand opening of Gyro Ride Park (178-4 Toda, Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture), a boarding mobility board attraction facility that takes advantage of the great outdoors, on August 26. GYRO-RIDE is a new generation of passenger mobility board with outstanding mobility. It is easy to operate and allows people of any…
One-day collaboration event at Northern Horse Park and Shiroi Koibito Park. Feeding and petting experience
On September 11, Northern Horse Park will hold a one-day collaboration event at Shiroi Koibito Park. On the day of the event, ponies from the “Happy Pony Show” attraction at the Northern Horse Park, including “Chichi,” a pony that has been recognized for his soccer skills and is a member of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, will…