The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) on September 4 in Managua, the capital of the Republic of Nicaragua, with the Central American Tourism Integration Secretariat (SITCA) and the Nicaraguan Ministry of Tourism, which chairs the Tourism Ministerial Meeting, on the technical cooperation project “Capacity Building for the Promotion of…
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Belluna plans to open Otaru Granbell Hotel in July 2025. An art museum is also planned on the adjoining site, “stop by while you are at Kitaichi Glass.
On September 4, Belluna held a hotel business briefing at its Tokyo headquarters, introducing three hotels to be opened or renovated in the Hokkaido area. Speakers included Kiyoshi Anno, President and Representative Director, and Hiroshi Anno, Executive Officer and General Manager of Development Planning Division. The company, which mainly operates specialty mail-order, apparel goods, and…
VELO Hyper Edition,” a suitcase that can be extended and retracted vertically, is available for pre-sale on CAMPFIRE. Improved handles and size fixings.
NeoLab Technology Limited is selling the VELO Hyper Edition, a suitcase that telescopes up and down, on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE until October 9. The VELO Hyper Edition is a polycarbonate suitcase with one-touch 40/56/72L capacity adjustment. The size-fastening fasteners and zippers are also new. The general sales price is 53,800 yen, but discounts such…
Renewal of Jumbo Ferry “Aoi”. Lights up on the rooftop deck / Photo spot / BOSE speakers in the “cloud bath”.
Jumbo Ferry updated the terrace, concession stand self-checkout, and Kumo no Yu, an area dedicated to premier seating, as part of the first phase of the Aoi’s renewal project. In the free seating area, the rooftop deck “Terrace in the Sky” is lit up at night and plays healing music on BOSE speakers. In addition,…
Tokyu Plaza Kamata “The 4th Train Festival Running in Kamata”; JR East, Tokyu, and Keikyu to appear, driving simulators, etc.
Tokyu Plaza Kamata will hold the “4th Train Festival Running through Kamata” from September 20 to 29. Admission is free. During the period, a large-scale railroad diorama will be displayed in the event space on the 7th floor, and uniforms of JR East and Tokyu Corporation will be displayed on the M2 floor. Visitors who…
Working Rica-chan” event at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Working dolls on display and limited sticker giveaways!
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold a limited-time event in collaboration with Takara Tomy’s Rika-chan from September 20 to October 10. During the period, a total of three videos of Rika-chan working in the business district of Yaesu will be shown on the official Instagram (@tokyomidtownyaesu): Rika-chan nervous on her first day…
Okinawa “Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival” to be held November 2-4. Ryukyu Dynasty Picture Scroll Procession/Special Tour for Shuri Castle Reconstruction, etc.
The Okinawa Churashima Foundation will hold the “Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival” in Shuri Castle Park and on Kokusai-dori Avenue in Naha City from November 2 to 4. On the 2nd, there will be the “Ryukyu Dynasty Picture Scroll Procession” and “Ryukyu Performing Arts Performance” which reproduce the procession of the king and queen of the…
Samsonite’s New Zen Pod Travel Collection. Suitcases feature wide handles, minimalism
Samsonite Japan released four types of suitcases from its ZENPOD travel collection. The design expresses minimalism, and the wide handle, which is the full width of the case, is a key feature. The lid to body ratio is 2 to 8, and the interior bottom is also flat in the higher sizes, making packing easy…
Introduced rice serving robots in ANA lounges at Haneda and Narita. To improve quality and hygiene control
ANA has installed Suzumo Kikou’s Fuwarica rice serving robot in its lounges at Haneda and Narita airports. The system was adopted to improve the quality and hygiene control of rice for curry while offering a buffet-style menu. The system can serve rice at the push of a button, and according to Suzumo Kikou, it also…
Two Twiste event menus are now available at OH MY CAFE! Featuring “Glorious Masquerade” and “Stage in Playful Land” for a limited time only!
LTR will open a special café, “‘Disney Twisted Wonderland’ OH MY CAFE,” featuring Disney’s smartphone game “Disney Twisted Wonderland” in Shinjuku from September 6 to November 4. The menu will feature many elements from the game’s limited events, “Glorious Masquerade – Red Lotus Flower and the Bell of Salvation” based on the Disney movie “The…