JAL has added “stores where miles can be accumulated via JAL Mileage Park” to the services eligible for point accumulation in the “JAL Life Status Program,” a lifetime achievement program celebrating its first anniversary. In addition to the existing “accumulate through boarding” and “accumulate through lifestyle services,” “stores where miles can be accumulated via JAL…
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Sanko, “MagSafe Travel Phone Holder” that can be tucked anywhere you like. On airplanes, bullet trains, and carry-on cases.
Sanko released “MagSafe Travel Phone Holder,” a clamp-type holder that can be clamped anywhere you want, on January 20. The price is 3980 yen. This Magsafe smartphone holder can be easily attached and used when traveling on bullet trains and airplanes, and can be attached by adjusting the clamp with the lever on the back….
Logos releases “Solar Q-TOP Full Shade,” Snoopy’s sunshade tent, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the PEANUTS.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release the “SNOOPY (PEANUTS 75years) Solar Q-TOP Full Shade,” a sunshade tent commemorating the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS, on January 30. The price is 18,700 yen. This item uses vintage-inspired art from the early 1950s, when the “PEANUTS” comic strip depicting the daily life of Snoopy…
32% off Ace’s Cresta 2F suitcases, frame type for 7-10 nights
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Ace “Cresta 2F” (Black Hairline). Normally priced at 41,800 yen, it is 32% off at 28,444 yen at the time of writing. This frame-type suitcase is an updated version of ACE’s hit product ACE Cresta. The stylishly designed body shell has a hairline finish. Measuring…
Bushcraft and cooking in one. Knife with exquisite curves made by a long-established tool knife maker.
Kanzawa Tekko is pre-selling bushcraft knives from its own brand FEDECA on Makuake. The regular price is 25,850 yen, but the company is offering a 15% discount (21,973 yen) through Makuake Discount. The “exquisite curve” from the blade to the handle makes it easy to “push off” and “chop” with the knife. The full tang…
Randen’s new “KYOTRAM” train to begin commercial operation on February 28
Keifuku Electric Railway will begin commercial operation of the new Randen train “KYOTRAM” on February 28. The company has announced a temporary timetable for the first day of operation. The temporary schedule will include a round-trip between Shijo-Omiya and Arashiyama, departing from Shijo-Omiya at 15:58 on the outbound route and from Arashiyama at 16:28 on…
Snow Peak introduces new pullover for GORE-TEX Rain 2025 Spring/Summer model. Jacket/pants/cap/hat also available.
Snow Peak will release the 2025 spring/summer model of its GORE-TEX Rain series on January 24. It will be available at directly managed stores nationwide and online. The GORE-TEX Rain series is a line of completely waterproof apparel products that have been available since the 2024 spring/summer season. The GORE-TEX Performance Shell is highly windproof…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for the Republic of Uzbekistan: Contributing to the Improvement of the Advanced Medical Service Delivery System through the Construction of a Neurology Center and Medical Equipment ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on January 20 in Tashkent, the capital of the country, for the “Health and Medical Services Improvement Project. The outline of the project is as follows Signing Ceremony Project Summary Health and Medical Service Improvement Project…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the International Development Finance Institutions (MDBs) have released an action plan for “Financing for Climate Change Resilience with a Focus on Extreme Heat”-Promoting Climate Change Resilient Development with Extreme Heat on the Development Agenda-. ｜ News & Public Relations
On January 17, U.S. time, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the International Development Finance Institutions (MDBs)*, announced an “Action Plan for Financing Climate Change Resilience with a Focus on Extreme Heat. Recognizing that Extreme Heat has significant impacts…
Ticket for admission with official goods to “Yokai Expo 2025” on Shodoshima, Kagawa, goes on sale.
Shodoshima Healthy Land has launched a plan that includes a ticket to the Yokai Museum (398 Kou, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) and official “Yokai Expo 2025” goods in conjunction with the “Yokai Expo 2025” to be held on February. The standard admission fee to the Yokai Museum is 2,900 yen for adults and 1,450 yen…