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JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) will open “e METRO MOBILITY TOWN,” a limited-time future mobility experience theme park, on January 11, 2025. The “EV/automated bus area” and “EV kart circuit area” were opened earlier on November 30, and the “Mirai experience area,” “outdoor food square,” and “flying car area” will be newly added at…

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Takarajimasya will include a hot mat collaborated with Coleman in the February 2025 issue of “&ROSY” as a supplement. The price is 1980 yen. The hot mat warms up to about 40°C using an AC adapter with an output of 5V/2.0A or higher or a mobile battery of 5000mAh or higher. 5000mAh mobile battery can…

New Era Japan will release a collaborative collection with the anime “My Hero Academia” on December 20. The lineup includes nine models featuring the motifs “Deku Midoriya,” “Katsumi Bakugou,” “Ochako Reichi,” “Jotaro Todoroki,” “Endeavor,” “Hawks,” “Mourning Shigaraki,” “Kami Kami,” and “Togahimiko. All are priced at 6050 yen and will be available at all New Era…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Fire HD 8 Kids model (available in 2024) through December 23. The offer is valid after Black Friday (while supplies last). Three colors are available: blue, grape, and Disney Princess, and each is available in two types: body only or with protective film. The Blue…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Anchor Prime Wall Charger (67W). Normally priced at 8490 yen, it is 41% off at the time of writing at 4990 yen. USB charger with foldable outlet plug. It uses gallium nitride (GaN) with high conversion efficiency and has a maximum output power of…

Tobu Railway will suspend service between Asakusa and Hikifune Stations due to the elevated switchover of the down line for the Tobu Isezaki Line (near Tokyo Skytree Station) Continuous Elevated Crossing Project being promoted by Sumida Ward. The period is from around 19:20 on March 1, 2025 to the end of the line. During the…

The French Tourism Development Agency announced that the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris (6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris) will reopen to the public on December 8 (local time). The cathedral is a Gothic building constructed over a period of two centuries, from 1163 to the mid-14th century. Although it was damaged during…

Rakuten Travel Super SALE Period: December 4, 2024 8:00 p.m. – December 20, 2024 23:59 p.m. Up to 20% off winter/spring travel reservations every day by using and applying coupons distributed in advance. Half-price plans are also available at some hotels and hot spring resorts. Preliminary Sale for Rakuten Mobile subscribers & Bonus Program Level…