Category: Japan

JR East Urban Development Corporation will begin accepting applications for its new CHARICO electric bicycle rental service area with dedicated bicycle parking on September 26. CHARICO is a subscriber service for electrically power assisted bicycles equipped with a rear child seat (so-called “child-carrying electrically power assisted bicycles”), which includes a vehicle, non-life insurance, and bicycle…

On September 20, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) began soliciting public comments on JR East’s application for approval of fare ceiling changes. The period is until October 3. As of September 16, JR East applied for a new off-peak commuter pass, which is less expensive than the current commuter pass, and…

Cosmos Inissia, a member of the Daiwa House Group, and Cosmos Hotel Management will open “MIMARU SUITES” in Nihonbashi and Asakusa, Tokyo, as part of the new “MIMARU” series of apartment hotels. MIMARU SUITES” consists of suite-type rooms, all of which have two or more bedrooms. MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Nihonbashi opened on September 29, and…

Plaza Create is newly entering the glamping business and will open “Alps BASE” (3017-107 Nanakubo, Iijima-cho, Kamiina-gun, Nagano Prefecture) in Iijima-cho, Nagano Prefecture, on October 4. While developing the “Palette Plaza” photography service, the company produced the service from the experience itself, which creates moments that people want to leave in photographs. The company decided…

Logos Corporation will release its second #pokémonpicnic collaboration item with the Pokémon Center on September 23 and October 8. In addition, the Pokémon Center online will go on sale on September 21 and October 6 at 10:00 a.m. A total of 20 types of outdoor goods depicting Pokémon characters in their natural habitat. In addition…

Gorgeous music and costumes! Disney Halloween Greeting” Period: September 15 – October 31, 2022 Place of performance: Mediterranean Harbor Performance time: approx. 10 minutes (twice a day) Number of vessels: 1 Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip, Dale, Goofy, and Max. The characters will make two circumnavigations of the bay while…

Kenko Tokina will release a new black color from its VC Smart Compact vibration-proof binoculars on September 23. The “8×21” weighs 398g and is priced at 75,000 yen (tax not included), while the “12×21” weighs 405g and is priced at 79,000 yen (tax not included). Ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight anti-vibration binoculars ideal for concerts. It runs for…

JAL will hold the “JAL Premium Fly Campaign” in which passengers can win prizes by boarding domestic flights twice. The prizes include invitations to “JAL Premium Night,” where participants can enjoy USJ attractions chartered by JAL, and “adidas Japan National Soccer Team 2022 Replica Uniform with JAL Logo” etc. All JAL Group flights on all…

ace has released the “Rugmaster,” a high-spec biz sack for both on and off duty use from the ace. brand. It is available only in black, and is priced at 31,900 yen for the “Rucksack Small,” 34,100 yen for the “Rucksack Medium,” and 36,300 yen for the “Rucksack Large. This outdoor-style business backpack was developed…

Ace will open BRIC’S Marunouchi Store (3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), the first flagship store of the Italian travel bag brand BRIC’S in Japan, on September 23. BRIC’S offers a wide range of items from functional travel bags suitable for daily use to highly fashionable suitcases. At BRIC’S Marunouchi Store, customers can take their time to…