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Tsuchiya Bag Factory will release three new models as the new “TSUCHIYA” collection of the leather goods brand “TSUCHIYA KABAN” on March 6. The three new products are the Box Tote, Flat Tote, and Flat Mini Shoulder, and come in black, brown, and a limited-quantity color, Grinish Blue. The “T” in the initials of Tsuchiya…

Garmin Japan will sequentially release its latest toughness GPS watch, the Instinct 3, on January 23. The company will also release the more accessible Instinct E. The Instinct series is a tough GPS watch that meets the MIL-STD-810 standard set by the U.S. Department of Defense and is a full-fledged smartwatch. The Instinct 3 comes…

JR Tokai and Sopra Ginza will hold “Wan Wan Express,” an event on March 9 that allows you to ride the Tokaido Shinkansen with your dog. Many people have been requesting the opportunity to travel on the Shinkansen with their pets for some time, and this is JR Tokai’s first attempt to do so. For…

Beltran launched a joint promotion with the Cairns Tourism Board on January 16. In conjunction with the launch of the special website “Eat, Play, and Heal in Cairns, Alone or with Anyone,” a lottery campaign for round-trip air tickets from Japan to Cairns will be conducted, and a 10% discount coupon will be distributed to…

Walt Disney Japan will release the CARE ROBOT BAYMAX collection at the Disney Store on January 17. This year’s line, which follows last year’s, features a design of Baymax, the Care Robot. The lineup consists mainly of items to prevent pollen and colds, with a refreshing visual and highly practical items in a pale mint…

Oigawa Railway, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has launched an “unprecedentedly high-priced” commemorative product in anticipation of its 100th anniversary on March 10. The lineup includes a fully made-to-order 1,000,000 yen ticket made of pure gold, a 100th anniversary commemorative coin with a design of the C121 steam locomotive and the Shin-Kanaya station building, a classic…

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will tentatively open approximately 1.0 km of urban planning road Trunk Route Radiation No. 7 from Nishi-Oizumi 2-chome to Nishi-Oizumi 5-chome in Nerima Ward to traffic from 3 pm on February 16. Radiation Line No. 7 runs for about 2 km from Oizumigakuen-cho 2-chome (Kitazono intersection) to Nishi Oizumi 5-chome in…

Navitime Japan has launched a “Cheap Gasoline Route” search function on its “Car Navitime” smartphone application (Android/iOS). It allows users to search for routes via the top three least expensive gas stations in the vicinity. Originally offering a “gasoline price map” function, it is now possible to look up routes to other destinations as well….

JCB has begun accepting applications for the “ANA JCB CARD FIRST” credit card. This card can be applied for by 18-29 year olds only, with no annual fee for 5 years (including when the applicant turns 30 years old or older during the period). After the period, the card will automatically switch to the ANA…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on Jackery “Portable Power Supply 1000 New”. Normally priced at 139,800 yen, it is 46% off at 75,500 yen at the time of writing. 46% off is the lowest price ever offered by Amazon. The set model with solar panels (1 or 2 panels) is also 45%…