On May 15, Osaka City Bus and Reship began selling “one-day bus passes” that can be purchased on a web application using the mobile ticketing system “QUICK TRIP (QUICK RIDE WEB version). The price of a one-day bus ticket is 500 yen for adults and 100 yen for children. On the same day of use,…
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CITIZEN Celebrates 100th Anniversary with “The CITIZEN” Limited Edition Model. Indigo-dyed Japanese paper is used for the dial.
CITIZEN WATCH will release “The CITIZEN” limited edition model “AQ4100-65L” on May 28, 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of CITIZEN brand watches, limited to 600 pieces and priced at 462,000 yen. It features a dial made of indigo-dyed Tosa washi paper that incorporates the “tsutsu-maki tie-dye” technique, which is mainly used for dyeing cloth….
Mystery-solving missions in the world of USJ’s “Jurassic Park! New group program for the first time in the park’s history, with up to 2,000 people trying to rescue dinosaurs, starts May 28 “Jurassic Park -The Secret Mission-“.
On May 14, U.S.J. held an advance trial of “Jurassic Park – The Secret Mission,” the first team cooperative game and new group program in the park’s history. The program is a two-hour riddle-solving challenge based on the original story of the park, which can only be experienced here, and is based on the world…
Completion Ceremony Held for Electricity Supply Improvement Project on Cuba’s “Isle of Youth”: Contributing to Electricity System Stabilization and Climate Change Solutions for Cuba’s Largest Remote Island ｜ News & Media
On April 26, 2024, the completion ceremony for the Grant Aid Project “Electricity Supply Improvement Project on the Island of Youth” was held at the Cuban Electricity Corporation Power Plant on the “Island of Youth” (Juventud), the largest remote island in the Republic of Cuba. The ceremony was attended by approximately 200 government and business…
Korea information site “Connect” renews KTX reservation service. Real-time seat availability can be checked and purchased.
Han Chao has renewed the Korea High Speed Rail (KTX) reservation service on the Korea travel information site “Connect”. This is in partnership with the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). The service, which previously required an operator to check seat availability and issue tickets after reservations are made, has been changed to a format that allows…
Anime “BLEACH” celebrates its 20th anniversary with commemorative events in three locations across Japan. The first event will be held in Ikebukuro.
Namco Bandai Amusement will hold the event “BLEACH THE BLOOD WARFARE -REVIEW EVENT-” from May to October in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. The event will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the “BLEACH” anime series, and will feature sales of goods, collaborative food and desserts, and photo spot displays. Original goods include acrylic stands, randomly-sealed can…
Tokai Kisen to Operate Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat from July to September 2024. Enjoy food and music while viewing the night scenery.
Tokai Kisen will operate the “Tokyo Bay Noryo Boat” from July 5 to September 23. This is a one-day tour that departs from Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal at night and takes about two hours, departing at 19:15 and arriving at 21:00. Guests board the large passenger ship “Sarubia Maru” and enjoy not only the night…
Third KODOCHI sauna, a completely private sauna, opens in Ueno.
Akebono will pre-open the Ueno Yushima branch (3-42-11 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), the third fully private sauna “KUDOCHI sauna,” on May 23. The grand opening is scheduled for June 21. The advance trial period is from May 23 to June 20, and tickets are available for members only on the official website until May 17, with…
A little bit in the palm of your hand. Disney-designed Karimoku furniture in miniature!
TOMY Arts will release “Karimoku OTONA Disney Style Gacha Collection,” a miniature version of Karimoku’s Disney-designed “OTONA Disney Style” furniture. The price will be 500 yen per unit, and the product will be available at capsule toy shops nationwide starting in mid-May. OTONA Disney Style” is a popular series developed by furniture manufacturer Karimoku since…
New Caledonia Tourism Bureau Promotes Attraction of More Than Just Nature
On May 14, the New Caledonia Tourism Bureau held a briefing for media representatives to promote local tourism highlights. At the beginning of the briefing, Ms. Maho Saito, Director of the Japan Bureau, informed the audience that protests over the proposed constitutional amendment had turned into riots from the 13th to the 14th, and that…