Peach will hold its “10th Anniversary Sale Part 3. The sale period is from 10:00 p.m. on August 25 to 11:59 p.m. on August 30, and the boarding period is from September 14 to December 22. All domestic routes will be priced from 390 yen one-way. This time, “Value Peach,” which includes options such as…
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Special train admission ticket, wristwatch, fountain pen now on sale to commemorate 150 years of railroad service: JR East
JR East Cross Station will release “150th Anniversary Commemorative Admission Ticket,” “150th Anniversary Original Limited Edition Wristwatch,” and “150th Anniversary Original Limited Edition Fountain Pen” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the railroad’s opening. The “150th Anniversary Commemorative Ticket” includes six D-type tickets, two for each of the Shimbashi, Yokohama, and Sakuragicho stations, two types…
Resolving traffic problems and improving the logistics network in the El Salvador
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of El Salvador in San Salvador on August 22, 2012, for a loan of up to US$51.37 million for the “San Miguel City Bypass Construction Project (II). National Route 1, which passes through the city of San Miguel,…
Limited edition pocket watches commemorating the 150th anniversary of railroads in Japan, now on sale
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…
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…