Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the “Iron Custom Rack Table,” which can be used as a rack or side table according to its purpose. It is priced at 4,840 yen. The frame, which can be customized to two or three levels, and the three top panels allow for customization into…
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JR Hokkaido Announces “Akai Hoshi” and “Aoi Hoshi” Sightseeing Train Routes. Current “Norokko-go” trains will be out of service in FY2025.
On December 18, JR Hokkaido announced the outline of the operation schedule and route of the “Akai Hoshi” and “Ao Hoshi” sightseeing trains, which will begin service in FY2026. This project was launched in April as the “Star Train Project,” a new sightseeing train that will totally produce a luxurious and high-quality trip. Specific dates…
Climate-Related Information Disclosure in Asia
reporter Name Affiliation Title Koji Fukuda Long-term Expert (Chief Advisor), SPI-NDC Project, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) summary Date: November 20, 2024 Organized by: Ministry of the Environment Co-sponsored by: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) SPI-NDC, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) Name of venue (pavilion name)：Japan Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation…
7,000 yen discount on the Fire HD 8 tablet for kids. Disney Princess model also eligible, with 2-year warranty.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Fire HD 8 Kids model (available in 2024). Three colors are available: blue, grape, and Disney Princess, and each is available in two types: body only or with protective film. The Blue Grape and Disney Princess models are available at 12,980 yen (body only) and…
Amazon Hometown Tax Payment Starts. The earliest next-day pickup of returned goods is also available.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) launched “Amazon Furusato Tax Payment” on December 19. This service allows users to select local governments, tax returns, and other items to donate on Amazon’s website and pay their hometown taxes just as they normally do when shopping. Starting today, the service will be available in phases, starting with some users. Amazon…
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) sells “New Year’s Dream Plan 2025” with a 6,000 yen off per person New Year’s gift coupon.
Hotel New Otani (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will sell “Hatsume Plan 2025” as its New Year’s first sales plan. The first 60 guests to book between January 4 and February 28, 2025, will receive a “New Year’s gift coupon” worth 6,000 yen, offering a 6,000 yen discount per person off the regular value rate (variable…
Collaboration video of Nagano and Yukopi released in conjunction with the “SUPER OUTLET SALE” at Mitsui Outlet Park
Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management released a new web video “I want to buy clothes” Yukopi feat. Nagano, a collaboration between comedian Nagano and video creator Yukopi. A music video animation expressing “I want to buy clothes” anyway at the Mitsui Outlet Park “SUPER OUTLET SALE”. Mr. Nagano’s illustration appears on the music video of Yukopi’s…
COP29 Side Event] Promoting Adaptation Measures for Climate-Resilient Development ｜ News & PR
reporter Planning Department, Global Environment Department summary Date: November 13, 2024 Organized by JICA Name of venue (pavilion name)：Japan Pavilion speaker Name Affiliation Title Katsura Miyazaki, Vice President, JICA Fatima Yasmin, Vice President for Sectors and Themes, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Kazunori Watanabe, Vice Finance Officer, Ministry of Finance Yutaka Matsuzawa, Deputy Director for Global…
Daiwa House’s first resort hotel “BATONSUITE Okinawa Kourijima” opens on March 27. All 35 rooms are suites & ocean view.
Daiwa House Realty Management, a member of the Daiwa House Group, has launched a new hotel brand, BATON SUITE, and will open its first hotel, BATON SUITE Okinawa Kourijima, on March 27, 2025. In conjunction with this, the company will begin accepting reservations at 3:00 p.m. on December 19. Room rates range from 30,000 yen…
Ski Jam Katsuyama will begin operation for the 2024-2025 ski season on December 20. Free shuttle bus service from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station daily.
Tokyu Resorts & Stay will begin operating Ski Jam Katsuyama (170-70 Yoshino, Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture), one of the largest ski resorts in western Japan, on December 20. Operating hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are two courses that can be skied: the Fantasy Site and the Variety Site. The longest run is…