The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines have suspended operations between Shinagawa and Shizuoka Stations due to an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5 on the Japanese scale that occurred in western Kanagawa Prefecture at around 19:57 on August 9. As of 20:03, the transmission of power has been successfully completed in the section where…
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The Paris Life of Asami Araki] Two hours from Paris. Kyudo (Japanese archery) and the works of the Vienna Secession, a new artists’ group, in hot and humid Vienna
I started Kyudo in Japan and have continued it after moving to France. It is a two-hour flight from Paris to Vienna. There are many ways to get from the airport to the city, but I used the easy and inexpensive Austrian Federal Railways high-speed train. I had already bought a digital ticket for unlimited…
Splash Challenge!” at Ikspiari again this year will be held at Ikspiari again this year. Let’s get excited with a lot of splashes!
Ikspiari, a commercial facility within the Tokyo Disney Resort, will once again hold the “Splash Challenge! event, which will be held this year as well. When participating groups press the “splash button” located in the plaza, a spray of water will be released. You can also take pictures of the excitement. The event will be…
Baymax’s Urupocha appears! Chubby and healed body with a warm smile!
On August 9, Disney Store released Baymax, Baymax 2.0, and Mochi, a beloved cat, from its plush toy series “Urupocha-chan. Prices range from 1,300 yen to 1,500 yen. Baymax” (1,300 yen), a care robot, has been deformed into a tiny figure while maintaining the same shape and form of his charming masculine body. His dull…
NURASAN-27W”, a super-wide, strong wind umbrella, helps businessmen commuting to work avoid getting wet and annoyed even in heavy rain.
NIG has begun pre-sales of the NURASAN-27W, a super-wide, high wind-resistant business umbrella, on Makuake. The scheduled general sales price of 8,860 yen is 6,190 yen with a 30% off super-early bird discount, 6,580 yen with a 25% off super-early bird discount, and 6,890 yen with a 22% off early bird discount. This umbrella was…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with First Vice President Estefan Brunel Naybik of the Republic of Costa Rica | News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with First Vice President Estefan Brunel Naybik and other key ministers from the Republic of Costa Rica who visited Japan on August 7 at JICA Global Plaza. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka mentioned that this year marked the 50th anniversary of JICA’s cooperation with the Republic of…
Ace, lightweight commuter backpack for women, “Haun Slim Backpack” in two sizes (12/17L), three colors each, with ample storage pockets
Ace has released the “Havn Slim Backpack,” a lightweight commuter backpack for on/off use, from “W&.Day/Night,” a bag brand for working women. It is handled through the official online store. It is available in two sizes (MIDIUM and A4 JUST) that can be selected according to the amount of luggage and body size. While slim…
Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2024″ in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka. Local collaboration in Fukuoka, the first event.
TOKYO MX and Crypton Future Media will hold “Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2024,” a live performance and exhibition of “Hatsune Miku” and other virtual singers, in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka from August to October. The event is scheduled to be held at the Fukuoka venue (Fukuoka Sun Palace and Fukuoka International Congress Center) on August…
Thai Airways International offers 3-day round-trip sale from/to Bangkok for 35,000 yen. From/to Narita/Kansai/Fukuoka, until September boarding.
Thai Airways International (TG) is offering special flash sale fares from today, August 9 to 11. The fares will be 17,500 yen for one-way and 35,000 yen for round-trip in economy class for flights to/from Narita (TG641/643/640/642), Kansai International Airport (TG673/672), and Fukuoka (TG649/648) (all fares are excluding other fees). The travel period is from…
ANA and JAL offer refunds and changes without charge for flights to/from Miyazaki Airport from August 9 to 12. Due to the earthquake in the Hyuga Sea
ANA and JAL announced that they will offer refunds and changes (transfers) without charge for flights to and from Miyazaki Airport from August 9 to 12. The earthquake occurred in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture (Hyuga Sea) at around 16:43 on August 8. All flights are scheduled to operate as usual (as of 15:30…