Networking opportunities with staff from space-related organizations in Asia, Africa, and South America who are participating in JICA issue-specific training programs The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will conduct a training program “Capacity Building for Space Technology Utilization Contributing to SDGs” from July 17 to July 30, 2024, for the purpose of promoting space technology…
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ANA’s domestic flight time sale starts at midnight on August 14, for flights from late August to October; domestic hotel sale at the same time.
ANA will hold a time sale on domestic flight tickets. The sale period is from midnight on June 14 to 11:59 p.m. on June 20, and the tickets are for flights between August 19 and October 26. Limited routes and flights will be available in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku (excluding Noto), Kansai, Chubu, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu…
Yokohama World Porters, 35 stores renewed. Tuncaron/American cookie specialty store, Rene Naito collaboration cafe, etc.
Yokohama World Porters (2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama) will reopen on July 11. The facility, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, underwent the first phase of renovations in April at 39 stores under the concept of “Yokohama World Porters Becoming a Super Entertainment Mall. In this second phase, 28 new stores will be introduced, including 12…
Zero Halliburton Appoints Kaoru Misumi as Brand Ambassador
On June 13, Ace held a presentation regarding Zero Halliburton’s brand ambassador and announced the appointment of Kaoru Mitomo (Brighton & Hove Albion FC), a Premier League soccer player. Representative Director and President Hiroaki Morishita introduced Zero Halliburton as a total premium luggage brand representing aluminum luggage with its thorough attention to function and timeless…
JR East Hotel Mets to Brand Five Hotels as Premier Brands: Sapporo, Akihabara, Gotanda, Tokyo Bay Shinkiba, and Yokohama Sakuragicho
Japan Hotel has announced that it will convert its five operating JR East Hotel Mets hotels to the Premier brand starting July 1. The hotels are Sapporo, Akihabara, Gotanda, Tokyo Bay Shinkiba, and Yokohama Sakuragicho. In addition to free drink service in the lobby and the lending of PC monitors and electronic memo pads for…
Panda Myself Fest” to commemorate the birthdays of the three Ueno panda siblings, held at Matsuzakaya Ueno store. Many original goods appeared.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store (3-29-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo) will hold “Panda Myself Fest” from June 19 to 24 to celebrate the June birthday of the Ueno Zoo’s three giant panda siblings, Shanshan, Xiaoxiao, and Leilei. Original goods from “Panda Himself” magazine are sold. Some products will also be available at the Daimaru Matsuzakaya online store. Products…
Hotel New Otani Osaka launches limited-time offer with day pool admission pass
Hotel New Otani Osaka (1-4-1 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City) has launched “Summer Resort Stay,” an accommodation plan that includes a day pool admission pass for the outdoor pool. The period covered is July 6 and 13 to September 7, 14, and 15. The plan includes a day pool admission pass, one drink ticket (per person),…
Rakuten Ichiba, “Yukata Special 2024” with popular items. Separate easy to put on / accessories set / Otona yukata / Jinbei, etc.
Rakuten Ichiba has released “Yukata Special 2024,” a campaign offering great deals on summer yukata items. The lineup includes popular items such as two-part yukata that are easy to put on, kids’ yukata that can be worn as a dress, decorative accessories, men’s jinbei & yukata, and baby jinbei. The store also offers a wide…
Doctor Yellow” to be retired due to aging. Events and commemorative goods are planned.
On June 13, JR Tokai and JR West announced the retirement of the Shinkansen electric track test car “Doctor Yellow. JR Tokai’s Doctor Yellow (T4 train), nicknamed “Shinkansen Doctor,” has been inspecting the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines since 2001 to maintain safe and stable transportation. However, due to its aging, it will cease to…
JAL offers an evening of wine and marriage for its senior members on international first class flights. Keiichi Shiina conveys the passion of the chateau
On June 12, JAL held a “Suntory x BELLUSTAR TOKYO x JAL” event exclusively for JGC senior members (JGC Six Star/Five Star/Four Star/Three Star), inviting Mr. Keiichi Shiina, who served Chateau Lagrange to JAL international first class passengers. The event was held in conjunction with BELLUSTAR TOKYO’s hospitality. Chateau Lagrange, a third class Médoc-rated wine,…