On July 3, JR East Cross Station Development Company announced the “Top 10 Bento Boxed Lunch Boxes,” selected by 614 Gransta Tokyo workers! The top 10 boxed lunches were chosen by 614 workers at Gransta Tokyo. The top 10 ekiben are not only tasty, but also visually appetizing. The first place winner was Date-no-Gyutan Honpo’s…
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JR East to Temporarily Expand Midori-no-Madoguchi (Midori no Madoguchi) at 50 Stations. Responding to congestion such as advance sales of reserved-seat limited express tickets during the Bon Festival.
JR East will open a series of temporary ticket counters starting in early July to handle anticipated congestion at the Midori-no Madoguchi (ticket counter) during the summer peak season, including the Obon holiday season. At five stations (Kawaguchi, Kita-Asaka, Minami-Koshigaya, Kawagoe, and Kuki), where “talking reserved-seat ticket machines” are available during normal periods, temporary “Midori-no…
Hankyu Express offers “Summer & Autumn Travel Sale” with special deals on train travel to/from 79 stations nationwide. Special products include a 2-day trip to Kinugawa Onsen Hot Springs at ¥10,000 and up, and visits to ancient capitals and hot spring resorts.
Hankyu Express will hold a Web-only domestic individual travel campaign, “Summer & Autumn Travel Sale: Train Use,” from 6:00 p.m. on July 8 to 6:00 p.m. on July 18. Departure dates for this campaign are from August 1 to October 31. In addition to the featured products limited in quantity and departure/arrival stations to/from Tokyo,…
Logos “Vacuum Insulated PET Bottle Cylinder” keeps bottles cold in all directions. Fits approximately 370-670mL.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released a vacuum “hot/cold” PET bottle cylinder. It is priced at 3,980 yen. A bottle holder with a unique vacuum-insulated structure that keeps drinks “cold” and “warm” for a long time. By adopting a vacuum-insulated structure not only at the bottom but also at the top,…
Maternal and Child Health Handbook Presentation Ceremony ｜ News & PR
summary Maternal and child health handbook presentation ceremony date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) June 5, 2025 joint sponsorship Co-sponsored by JICA and CFAO Mobility Angola Location Luanda, Angola Main Participants JICA Mr. Miyazaki, Vice President, Mr. Yanase, Director, Africa Department, Mr. Kadowaki, Director, Angola Office, Mr. Matsui, Director, Africa 3 Division, Africa Department, and others CFAO…
JR Nagoya Station “Piyorin” eat-in store to close at the end of August. Plans are underway to strengthen “outings” and open a new facility in spring 2026 or later.
JR Tokai Food Service will close Piyon Station Cafe Jean Chiane, currently operating in the central concourse, on August 31 in conjunction with the renovation of JR Nagoya Station. A new coffee shop is scheduled to open at the site in the fall. With the closure of Jean Ciane, the only store selling “Piyorin” at…
Fuji Rock and Famima collaborate again this year! Limited colored socks and Imabari muffler towels to go on sale nationwide “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25
FamilyMart will release convenience wear in collaboration with FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25, one of Japan’s largest outdoor music festivals, on July 8 at approximately 16,300 stores nationwide. This year, the third year of the collaboration, the lineup includes “line socks” (600 yen), “Imabari towel handkerchief” (700 yen), and “Imabari muffler towel” (1,500 yen), all based on…
Oedo Onsen “Summer Buffet” Starts. Hot Steak/California Sushi Roll/Kushi-Age Sushi, etc. at 70 facilities nationwide.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotels & Resorts has launched a “Summer Buffet” at 70 facilities nationwide. The offer period is from July 1 to August 31. The facilities covered are Oedo Onsen Monogatari, Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium, Oedo Onsen Monogatari Wan Wan Resort (excluding Yataya Shotoen), and TAOYA. In addition to a colorful summer-only menu including…
I flew to Istanbul on ANA’s direct flight from Haneda! Enjoy Silk Road Air Travel by Business Class on the return trip
The Galata Istanbul Hotel” where we stayed in Istanbul Lastly, I would like to introduce “The Galata Istanbul Hotel” where we stayed for 4 nights in Istanbul. It was a calm boutique hotel located only a 5-minute walk from Galata Tower, a famous sightseeing spot (although it is on a slope). The maze-like structure of…
JR Tokai Unlimited Ride Ticket for Summer” goes on sale tomorrow. Shinkansen + 3,900 yen, also valid for Obon
JR Tokai will release “JR Tokai☆Unlimited Ride Ticket for Summer”, which allows unlimited rides on all conventional train lines for two days, from July 4 to September 9. The period of use is from July 19 to September 10, including summer vacation and Bon vacation. The price is 3900 yen for adults and 1900 yen…