Walt Disney Japan has released children’s costumes that recreate popular Disney princess dresses from the Disney Store. Both are priced at 6,000 yen. The “catsuits” (1,900 yen each) and “accessory sets” (2,400 yen each) that go with the dresses are also on sale at the same time, and can be combined to create a total…
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KiU, 2024 Fall/Winter patted bag series. Water-repellent quilted fabric for the city and outdoors.
KiU, World Party’s outdoor activity brand, started pre-ordering 34 new patted bag series for fall/winter 2024 at its official online store on August 20. Regular sales will start on September 2. The patted bag series is made of water-repellent quilted fabric, which is also stain resistant. The interior fabric is orange, making it easy to…
Hotel Brand for Redevelopment Building in Odori, Sapporo to be “Park Hyatt
Heiwa Real Estate has signed a hotel management agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and has decided on “Park Hyatt” as the hotel brand for the building complex to be constructed in the Odori Nishi 4 South Area Type 1 Urban Area Redevelopment Project (4-1-1 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, etc.). Park Hyatt is Hyatt’s hotel…
ANA resumes Narita – Perth route with 3 flights per week from October. Narita – Hong Kong route increased to 4 round trips per week.
On August 20, ANA announced partial changes to its group air transportation business plan (ANA and Peach Air Japan) for the second half of FY2024. On domestic routes, ANA resumed the Miyako-Ishigaki route. Peach will increase flights on the Kanku – Shin-Chitose/Fukuoka route. The scale of operations (seat kilometers, total number of seats x transport…
JAL to Offer First Class on New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Honolulu Routes. Shanghai Pudong resumes service with 7 weekly flights.
On August 20, JAL announced its route flight plan for the second half of FY2024. The increased flights on domestic routes will go on sale from August 21. On international routes, in response to strong demand for inbound flights to Japan and demand between North America and Asia, the number of flights on Southeast Asia…
Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Expansion of Marvel Area. Art of the new attraction is also unveiled!
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has announced the expansion of its Marvel-themed areas and the introduction of new attractions as part of its long-term expansion plans. Concept art was also unveiled for the first time. The main figure is Spider-Man, and in the back we can see what appears to be Doctor Octopus manipulating four arms….
Disney Princess Q posket now in miniature size! Now available in a total of 4 capsule toys!
Bandai’s Vendor Division is introducing “Disney Q posket Miniature Collection,” miniature figures with boxes, in capsule toy vending machines nationwide starting the second week of August. The price is 500 yen per unit. This is a miniature reproduction of the Disney Princess figures that were offered in the “Q posket” prize line for crane games,…
The October 2024 issue of Travel and Railroading magazine is renewed, going back to its roots with a new look. The special feature is a trip to visit wooden station buildings across Japan.
On August 21, Ikaros Shuppan released the October 2024 issue of “Tabi to Railways 2024,” a 128-page A4-size book priced at 1,485 yen. This is the first issue of the magazine’s renewal. Returning to its origins as “Travel and Railways,” the magazine is packed with articles on rail travel, tickets, sales systems, and other topics…
Himeji Castle opens to the public for the first time in nine years the “Four Gates of Toto” which used to hold gunpowder. Also areas around the castle normally unseen.
Himeji City will hold a special open house at Himeji Castle (68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) from September 1 to 30. The admission fee is 200 yen, and admission to Himeji Castle (1,000 yen for adults and 300 yen for children) is required separately. The area open to the public this time is the…
Hokkaido Kanko ETC Hajimete Pass” for unlimited rides on expressways in Hokkaido for four days, limited to vehicles newly equipped with ETC
NEXCO East Japan’s Hokkaido Branch Office has launched the “Hokkaido Kanko ETC Hajimete Pass,” a discount fare. The period of use is from October 1 to December 3, and the pass can be used on holidays and national holidays. This is a discount plan that allows unlimited rides on expressways in Hokkaido for four days…