On August 28, Anker Japan released the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station, a portable power supply with an attached shoulder strap. This portable power supply has a capacity of 288Wh in a compact body measuring approximately 16.4 x 16.1 x 24.0 cm (W x D x H) and weighing 4.1 kg, and uses lithium-ion…
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Kansai Iko-chan and Tokai Piyorun collaborate for the first time to produce a plush toy that can be held in one’s arms. Large enough to go out with and “plushie” together!
On September 3, JR Nishinippon Shoji Co., Ltd. will release a stuffed animal carrying a baby doll, a collaboration of Nagoya’s “Piyorin,” a chick-shaped sweet, and ICOCA’s character “Ikochan, the Platypus Platypus”. The price is 2,640 yen. The adorable design features Ikochan gently holding Piyon in her arms, and the soft boa material is comfortable…
Honolulu Coffee pop-up store at Kabuki-za in Ginza, Tokyo. Selling Kona coffee beans, etc.
Honolulu Coffee Japan will open a pop-up store at Kabuki-za (4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from September 1 to 29. The sales floor will be located in the Kibikicho Plaza on the second basement floor. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on days the store is closed or closed. In addition to selling…
Expedia Okinawa/Sapporo Sale. Up to 50% off when you book a combination of hotel and airfare.
JR Kyushu Hotel Brassam Naha Location: 2-16-1 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture Features: Located a minute walk from Kokusai-dori Street. The building and guest rooms are designed in the image of the Okinawan sky and sea, incorporating Okinawan traditions, culture, and modernity. Rooms eligible for 50% off: Premium Twin Room, Superior Twin Room Eligible travel…
Air Japan introduces “PayPay” and other QR code payments for web-based airline ticket purchases.
On August 27, AirJapan introduced QR code payments such as PayPay as a means of online payment on its website. The service can be used on the company’s website to pay for ticket fares and optional services (advance seat selection fees, checked baggage fees, and in-flight meal pre-purchase fees). In addition to PayPay, which had…
Uber Launches Taxi Dispatch in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture
Uber Japan launched its “Uber Taxi” vehicle dispatch service in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, on August 28. This is the second such service offered in the prefecture, following Narita City. Urayasu City is home to many facilities such as the Tokyo Disney Resort, nearby hotels and shopping malls, and the recent increase in the number…
JAL cancels 172 domestic flights including those to/from Miyazaki on 28th and 29th due to Typhoon No. 10
JAL announced information on flight cancellations due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10 at 11:00 a.m. on August 28, 2011. On the 28th, 112 domestic flights to/from Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Tanegashima, Yakushima, Kikaijima, Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yoron, etc. were cancelled. For international flights, 6 flights to/from Centrair (Chubu) and Kansai International Airport were cancelled. On…
Ito Noizi x Kakogawa City’s “Kako-chan” Original Goods on Sale to Commemorate First Anniversary of Birth
Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, released “Kakono-chan Birthday Celebration and Original Goods” on August 21. This is the fourth of five major Kako-chan projects, drawn by illustrator Ito Noizi, a local native and tourism ambassador. The sales location is Kakogawa Tourist Association (800 Mizonokuchi, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa Plaza Hotel 1F). Original goods such as acrylic stands and…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] What is “door cutting,” in which some doors do not open when the train stops? Don’t Panic When Doors Don’t Open
Doors are cut because the platform length is not long enough. The problem with this kind of door cut is that it can cause a panic situation when the doors do not open just as you are about to get off the train. Of course, there are station notices and in-train announcements to warn passengers…
Suntory Hakushu Distillery completes renovation and restaurant begins operations.
Suntory will complete the renovation of its Hakushu Distillery in September, which has been underway since 2023. On September 1, “Hakushu Terrace,” a restaurant featuring local ingredients, will open. In addition to stone-oven pizzas made with ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture, the restaurant will serve original cocktails of Suntory’s Hakushu single malt whiskey, which can only…