Sogo Yokohama (2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will hold an “Uimono (delicious food) Festival” from August 17 to 23, featuring tastes from all over Japan. A total of 50 stores, including 27 stores making their first appearance, will be open from seven areas: Hokkaido, Tohoku/Hokuriku, Kanto/Koshin, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku/Shikoku, and Kyushu. Bento box…
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New commercial facilities and recommended spectacular spots in Kawaguchiko to enjoy before or after a walk in Aokigahara Sea of Trees
There are many lakes around Lake Aokigahara Jukai, such as Lake Motosu, Lake Shojin, and Lake Nishiko, and their scenic shores have become popular tourist spots. Among them, we will introduce new facilities and popular areas in Lake Kawaguchi, where many tourist facilities are concentrated. Tabi-no-eki kawaguchiko base” with 181 parking spaces is convenient for…
Disney Peter Pan’s 70th Anniversary Collection is now available! You’ll want to wear a spija and go to the second star from the right~!
The Disney Store will release a collection commemorating the 70th anniversary of the release of the movie “Peter Pan” on August 15. The popular Spirit Jersey, also known as “Spija,” will be available at Disney Flagship Tokyo and some Disney Store locations, as well as at official online stores and DisneyStore.jp. It will be available…
Signing of Investment Agreement for “Healthcare Access Improvement Project” in Brazil (Overseas Investment and Loan): Impact investment in a health tech company that provides primary care to low- and middle-income people through efficient AI-based operations ｜ News & Media
On August 7, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed an investment agreement with Dotor Consta, a Brazilian medical insurance company, to invest in medical equipment and facilities to further expand MHI’s efforts to contribute to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (Note 1). The funds will be used for medical equipment and facility investment to further…
Made in Hawaii Festival in August is a Treasure Trove of Souvenirs
Typhoons in Japan and hurricane-force winds in Hawaii have caused massive wildfires that have caused extensive damage in Maui. The town of Lahaina, which has burned to the ground, is shown in news footage, and everyone is praying that the damage will not spread further, and taking individual actions such as making donations. Although people…
Sanyo Shinkansen suspended all day on August 15 due to approaching typhoon No. 7. Between Shin-Osaka Station and Okayama Station
JR West Japan announced that due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, trains will be cancelled all day tomorrow, August 15, between Shin-Osaka and Okayama Stations on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line. The service between Okayama Station and Hakata Station will be operated with reduced frequency from the first departure without the planned suspension. The…
Tsugaru Railroad will operate the collaboration train of “Kinokonoyama” and “Takenokonosato” again this year. Free sweets and goods will also be distributed.
Tsugaru Railway will operate the Kinotake Wind Bell Train from August 16 to 31. This is the second year, following 2022, of this collaborative project with Meiji’s chocolate confections “Kinokonoyama” and “Takenokonosato. The origin of this project is that Aomori Prefecture was the most frequently dreamed of prefecture by prefecture in a survey conducted by…
Shin Hotaka Ropeway renews Nishi-Hotaka Station in the summit area
Nagoya Railroad and Okuhi Kanko Kaihatsu will begin renovation work on the Nishihotaka-guchi Station of the Shin Hotaka Ropeway in the Chubu-Sangaku National Park. The grand opening is scheduled for spring 2026. The rooftop observation deck, which is listed as a 2-star restaurant in the Michelin Green Guide Japon, as well as food, beverage, and…
Aokigahara Sea of Trees, where you can feel the nature of Mt. Narusawa Ice Cave and Fudake Wind Cave, where you can experience the coolness of 0°C even in midsummer.
Fuji from various angles. Aokigahara Sea of Trees is located in Narusawa Village and Fujikawaguchiko Town in the northwestern part of Mt. It is said that the name “Aokigahara Sea of Trees” was derived from the fact that the view from the mountainside looks like a carpet of green, and the trees look like a…
Typhoon No. 7 approaching, Tokaido Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka stations to be suspended all day on August 15.
JR Tokai announced that due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka stations will be cancelled from the first departure on August 15 to the end of the day. There are no plans to suspend service on the 14th and 16th, but there is a possibility that…