IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 19 hotel brands with more than 6,400 hotels in over 100 countries. In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates approximately 47 hotels under seven brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of June 30, 2024). For this interview, we asked Prin Pathanatham, general manager of the Re-Holiday Inn Express Osaka…
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Disney Christmas merchandise, make a list of what you want in advance! We have a variety of items that look and feel warm!
Wearable goods to enhance the Christmas spirit! Wreath-shaped catsuits are cute! Wearable goods are a must for enjoying Disney Christmas. This year’s “catsuit” (2,400 yen) has a wreath design on the Mickey ears! The ribbon in the center is also made of velvet, giving it a luxurious feel. You can’t miss the “Ring Set” (1,500…
Enjoy the night view of Macau on an open-top bus! Feel like traveling around London, Paris, and Venice!
I had a bit of a luxurious time viewing the night view of Macau on an open-top bus. The departure point is Macau Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal. We boarded the bus from the “Inner Lane of the Macau Grand Prix. It is a must for race fans. First of all, the Macau area, with its…
ICOCA’s Ikochan takes on the “Piyon Challenge,” the second padded pouch from the JR West/Tokai collaboration.
On October 15, JR Nishinippon Shoji and JR Tokai Shoji will release the second collaboration “Dakko Pouch” featuring the ICOCA character “Ikochan the Platypus” and the Nagoya sweet “Piyorin”. The price is 2,090 yen. The first collaboration was a plush doll that went on sale on September 3. The second collaboration is a pouch designed…
Snow Peak offers four types of high-spec down outerwear that are resistant to campfires. FR 2L Down” series
Snow Peak released the FR 2L Down series, a fire-resistant down that can be worn in midwinter environments, on October 5. The outer fabric is made of flame-retardant Toray Dynamos, and the membrane is made of DARMIZAX, which is waterproof, windproof, durable water repellent, and has low condensation. Four items are available: a unisex jacket,…
Completion Ceremony Held for Renovation of Bujumbura Port, Trade Hub of the Republic of Burundi ｜ News & PR
On October 9, 2024, a completion ceremony for the grant aid “Bujumbura Port Rehabilitation Project” was held in Bujumbura*, the economic capital of Burundi. The ceremony was attended by President Evariste Ndaisimiye and key ministers from Burundi, and Ambassador Isao Fukushima, JICA Director Naoki Ando, and JICA Rwanda Office Director Minako Shiotsuka (also in Burundi)…
UNIQLO releases Disney dog and cat loungewear today. 101 Dogs / Doggie Tales / Stylish Cat
UNIQLO launched the new UT “Disney Collection Ultra Stretch Set” on October 14. This women’s upper and lower lounge wear set features sketch-style designs of dog and cat characters from Disney’s “101 Doggies,” “Wan Wan Story,” and “Fashionable Cat,” and is available in a total of three types. The fabric is made of highly stretchable…
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Business Class to Ho Chi Minh City. Then to the resort town of Phu Quoc.
It is fair to say that Vietnam does not have a government tourism bureau and that the national airline, Vietnam Airlines, fulfills this mission. This time, I participated in an inspection tour organized by Vietnam Airlines that departed from Japan and visited Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City. Departure from Narita Airport after checking…
Duffy’s Santa hat with ears and Leena Belle’s ear and ribbon catsuit! Dufffle’s Christmas items are too cute!
Tokyo DisneySea will release Duffy & Friends Christmas items on November 2. The cuteness of all seven characters, including Duffy, Gelatoni, Leena Belle, and Stella Lou, dressed in red and white Christmas color costumes, is also exceptional. The “Fan Cap” (2,900 yen) with a Duffy Year design and the Leena Bell “Catsuit” (2,400 yen) with…
Lululun face masks are now available at the Disney Store. Package depicts Minnie sleeping on a crescent moon.
Disney Store released a limited edition face mask “Lulurun Precious GREEN (Balance)” with Minnie Mouse design, containing 7 masks (113 mL of essence), priced at 600 yen. It features a serene design depicting Minnie Mouse relaxing on the moon, snuggled up and surrounded by stars. The mask, with its three-layered ultra-thick, fluffy sheet, contains L-22,…