Category: Japan

NEXCO East Japan will enforce continuous day and night lane restrictions on the off-ramps of the Nagano Expressway from the Asago IC to the Koshoku IC. Renewal work will be conducted on the Ipponmatsu Tunnel from August 22 to September 16 and on the Nakasone River Bridge from August 22 to November 5. NEXCO East…

NEXCO East Japan has advised that heavy rain has caused road closures between the Tsugawa IC and Yasuda IC on the Banetsu Expressway. The road has been closed since 7:23 a.m. on August 4 due to rainfall exceeding the road closure criteria. In addition, the Bandai-Atami IC to Inawashiro-Bandai-Kogen IC on the Ban-Etsu Expressway is…

JR East has suspended operation of the Yamagata Shinkansen between Fukushima and Shinjo stations throughout the day due to heavy rains that have been continuing since August 3. Other sections of the Yamagata Shinkansen are also partially suspended. On conventional lines, service is also suspended on the Ou Main Line, Tohoku Main Line, Ban-Etsu-Nishi Line,…

TV Tokyo Communications is holding a collaboration campaign between “Chimimo,” a TV animation currently being broadcast on TV Tokyo, and Enoshima Electric Railway from August 1 to 31. During the campaign, “Chimimo” ads will be jacked up on two Enoden trains during the campaign period. Visitors can enjoy the Enoden trains running in Kamakura and…

Sun-X will hold a collaboration event between “Sumikko Gurashi” and Tokyo Skytree, both celebrating their 10th anniversary, from August 10 to November 9. In addition to original artwork by author Yuri Yokomizo, special video works by SKYTREE ROUND THEATER, special lighting, collaborative menus, and limited-edition goods will be available. Original Art Original artwork exclusive to…

Dalton released a vintage-like cooler box, Ice chest 20L Dark green, on July 28. The dark green body is two-tone with a silver lid. The overall form is slightly angular, like a steel belt cooler often seen in vintage models, and the bare metal is interspersed to create a classic, rough design. It also features…

LINE CONOMI conducted an awareness survey on summer vacation outings on its “LINE PLACE” spot search and posting service. The survey results showed that 76% of all respondents said they had three or more days off during the summer vacation period. Of these, more than 70% had “outing plans” for overnight or day trips. Many…

Daviddy Soda Gun A carbonated beverage maker that allows you to make carbonated beverages anytime, anywhere at the strength of your choice. It can carbonate not only water, but also juice, sake, wine, and other beverages of your choice, and can produce up to approximately 30 liters of carbonated beverage with a single bottle of…

Hankyu Corporation has announced that it will install platform fences at all stations and aims to make all stations barrier-free. With the cooperation of the national government and local governments along our rail lines, we are working to improve movable platform fences and barrier-free facilities. In order to further accelerate these efforts, the company will…

The Wajima City Tourism Association is conducting the “Wajima to Full Tank! Drive Campaign” from July 19 to October 1. When you stay at an eligible accommodation facility in Wajima City, you will receive one “30 yen per liter discount coupon” per vehicle (or one coupon for two consecutive nights or more), which can be…