On August 2, JR East announced the results of the seventh annual “JR East Souvenir Grand Prix 2024. The overall grand prize winner was “Fruit and Butter Sablet” (1,296 yen) from Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, and the runner-up was “Strawberry Milk Sandwich” (1,188 yen) from Shinagawa Station, Tokyo, out of 88 items from 16 prefectures in…
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To Achieve a Landmine-Free Country by Ourselves: Cooperation between Africa, Cambodia, and Japan through a Mine Action Workshop ｜ News & Media
summary Event: UNMAS-CMAC-JICA collaboration for Africa – for stronger national ownership and capacity Date: July 17-18, 2024 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Workshop Outline Mines and unexploded ordnance remain not only during conflict, but also for a long period of time after the end of conflict, and can hinder reconstruction and development. In order to effectively…
Disney x 47 prefectures limited items on sale at post offices! Tokyo’s sushi and Peanuts’ Chiba. I’m curious about the limited design of our prefecture, aren’t you?
On August 5, the Post Office Product Sales Service launched “Disney Dream Travel” design items featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flying around the country at some post office outlets. The lineup includes “Dream Travel Die-cut Cards with Envelopes” (550 yen each), “Dream Travel Small Bags” (10 bags, 330 yen each), “Dream Travel Character Stickers”…
Late-night bus service from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport for LCC early morning departures until September 22.
WILLER EXPRESS will operate a late-night service from Ikebukuro Station to Narita Airport on the Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Route, an airport access bus, for the summer season only. The service will run until September 22. The schedule is set to coincide with the arrival of the last train at Ikebukuro Station for passengers on airline…
Hawaiian Airlines to release miniature versions of popular in-flight meals and amenities! 95th Anniversary Capsule Toys Released
Hawaiian Airlines will begin selling “Hawaiian Airlines Miniature Collection” capsule toys at its capsule toy locations in November to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the airline’s founding. There are a total of four types, priced at 400 yen each. Produced by toy manufacturer Studio Sota, the product reproduces familiar in-flight food and amenities at a…
Afternoon Tea LIVING, Snoopy’s personal grooming goods/tableware to enjoy the feeling of being a Parisian girl at a cafe, etc.
Afternoon Tea LIVING, a lifestyle brand operated by Sotheby’s League, will release “PEANUTS in Paris” on September 4, depicting Snoopy and his siblings enjoying the feeling of being Parisian children at a Parisian cafe. It will be available at Afternoon Tea Living stores and its official online store. The lineup includes dining items and warm…
Frozen Pack” is a portable refrigerator that can be carried on your back with a temperature of 0°C in 15 minutes. It can also be fixed to a motorcycle or car.
Litheli will start pre-ordering its “Frozen Pack,” a backpack-type portable in-vehicle refrigerator, on August 6 at 11:00 a.m. on Makeake. Pre-orders will be accepted until September 29. It has the power to cool from an internal temperature of 25°C to 0°C in 15 minutes and a 16L capacity that can hold 12 350-mL cans and…
Refreshing blue like the ocean in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” movie! Ariel Collection from Samantha Vega
Samantha Vega will launch a Disney collection every month starting in August. The first collection is based on Ariel, the main character in the movie “The Little Mermaid. The lineup includes three items. The “Heart-Shaped Shoulder Bag” (18,700 yen) is adorned with Ariel motif accessories and charms. The aurora borealis pearls and ribbons go perfectly…
Thermos vacuum-insulated coffee server/mug for coffee lovers. Dishwasher safe and stain resistant ceramic inside.
Thermos will release the vacuum-insulated coffee server (TTF-720) and vacuum-insulated mug (JDZ-350) on August 21. Both products have a ceramic finish on the inside to prevent coffee stains, and all parts are dishwasher-safe. The stainless steel thermos bottle construction keeps coffee hot or cold, so both hot and iced coffee can be enjoyed at delicious…
Stamp Rally to Commemorate “Inside Head 2” Release Starts at Tokyo Metro! You can get a clear file!
On August 1, Tokyo Metro launched a stamp rally to commemorate the release of “Inside Head 2,” the latest Disney-Pixar movie. Participation is free of charge. The first 8,000 visitors to collect stamps at five Tokyo Metro stations (Kyobashi, Shinjuku-sanchome, Urayasu, Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku), and Toyosu) will receive a clear file with the “Inside Head 2”…