JR East Service Creation (J-Creation) and Orange Page will release “Suica no Penguin Attendant Series Original Goods” on July 19, which will be available on JR East Shinkansen and limited express trains and in green cars of regular trains. (product) line-up Attendant mascot (1980 yen) Storage-type eco-bag (1,650 yen) 3-strand acrylic keychain (1100 yen) Ballpoint…
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Ecute Omiya to open 7 stores in August, including the first in Saitama Prefecture. Kayanosha Dashi/Kanure/Railway Panda/Mizumaru Mochi, etc.
JR East Cross Station Development Company will renovate Ecute Omiya, an eco-friendly commercial facility at JR Omiya Station, and open a new store on August 8. The new store lineup includes seven stores, including a cookie specialty store that is perfect for souvenirs and a store specializing in seasonings made from the best ingredients, both…
A 3-way shoulder bag perfect for travel, fully supervised by Takarajimasya and JTB. The removable pouch can also be used as a sakosh.
JTB and Takarajimasya will release a brand book, “JTB Complete Supervision: A Lightweight 3-way Shoulder Bag Book with Removable Dividers that Turns into a Sakosh! The A4 size, 8-page book is priced at 3,839 yen. This is the second bag project that incorporates the “I wish I had a bag like this” ideas of JTB…
Galapagos National Park Celebrates 65th Anniversary: Environmental Education Facility for Local Residents Renovated and Delivered | News / Media
On July 4, a ceremony was held on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands of the Republic of Ecuador (“Ecuador”) to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Galapagos National Park, and an environmental education facility for local residents that JICA supported for its renovation was handed over. The Galapagos Islands are…
Space Mountain last day for Priority Pass guests only! Advance notice of usage
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced the final day of use for the popular attraction Space Mountain, which will close on July 31. On July 31, only guests who have obtained a free Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass will be able to use the ticket. This ticket can be acquired for one person per…
JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack, up to 4,500 yen discount for Obon as well “Summer Travel Just Before Coupon”.
JR East View Tourism & Sales is distributing a limited number of “Summer Travel Coupons” that can be used for the JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack, a travel product that includes a train and accommodations. The applicable departure and stay period is from July 16 to August 19, and can be used for Obon…
Vietnam Airlines Seeks Cartoon Stories for New Mascot. The best story will receive a free round-trip ticket for a pair of passengers.
Vietnam Airlines Japan Branch will hold a “Cartoon Contest” until July 31, starring a new mascot that debuted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the airline’s service to Japan. The new mascots are Ruler, a boy who looks like an Airbus A350, Neo, a girl who looks like an A321neo, and Paper Plane, a young…
I heard how towing tractors can operate completely unmanned (Level 4) even in the busy Haneda Airport.
ANA, in cooperation with Toyota Industries Corporation, is conducting a test operation of a fully unmanned towing tractor at Haneda Airport from July 1 to 19. A press release was held on July 16 regarding this test operation. An automated towing tractor actually tows cargo containers loaded with cargo on a 2-km one-way route between…
3COINS, new color travel items. Clothes compression bag/carry-on bag/folding backpack/hanging amenity pouch, etc.
On July 16, 3COINS launched new colors and new items from its popular travel series. The lineup includes convenient items that can be used in preparation for and on the road, such as a “compression bag” to compactly store bulky clothing and lingerie, a “carry-on folding bag” that holds plenty of luggage, and a “amenity…
Paris Olympics and Paralympics! Coaches of the Japan International Cooperation Volunteer Corps (JOCV) take on the challenge of their first summer in Japan | News & Media
The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are just about to start. The world’s top athletes will be competing in these two games, and athletes coached by JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers will also be competing. We interviewed two coaches from Vanuatu and India about their coaching and their thoughts on the Games. Photo: Hethers/ Shutterstock.com First, a…