On September 26, representatives of the JOCV and Japanese American community JOCV members who returned to Japan were received by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace, where they reported on their activities in the countries to which they had been dispatched. The meeting between the JOCV members and Their Majesties the…
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Keio Electric Railway to test automatic operation on Inokashira Line; to be conducted on a round-trip train from spring 2025
Keio Corporation will conduct a demonstration test of automatic operation on the Inokashira Line starting in the spring of 2025. The purpose of the test is to improve the accuracy of the TASC (Traffic Adjustment System for Stationary Stops) in conjunction with the installation of platform doors, as well as to measure the effects of…
Mitsui Fudosan to Open Top-Level Luxury Hotel in Kowakudani, Hakone in 2026 “HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE
Mitsui Fudosan and Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management announced that HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE (450-1, Minosakuzawa, Kowakudani, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa, and other lot numbers) is scheduled to open in 2026. Mitsui Fudosan Group’s top luxury hotel, following “HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO” opening in November 2020. The company is also working with Marriott International’s Luxury Collection. The…
Logos, a two-in-one heat-resistant table that can also be used as a hearth in combination with a fire pit
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the “2-way Irori Tough Table. It is priced at 16,500 yen. This two-in-one unit can be used as a hearth table and a heat-resistant table depending on the occasion, and the material used is steel. A small grill, alcohol burner, Dutch oven, etc. can be…
JR East to introduce one-man operation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, starting sequentially in spring 2025, and in the future on the Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku lines.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced plans to introduce one-man operation on major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area after spring 2024. The objective is to respond to labor shortages and changes in work ethic. As a first step, one-man operation is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 on the Nambu Line (except between…
Tokyu Corporation to Award New “Coins” for Train Use. Redeemable for Tokyu Line One-Day Pass, double accumulation with existing points.
Tokyu Corporation will offer the TOQ COIN service on the Tokyu Line App (iOS/Android) from November 12. TOKYU POINT will be granted in the application separately from the existing TOKYU POINT, with the aim of deepening service linkage using the TOKYU ID. To use this service, you need to register as a member of TOKYU…
Workman, “BAZZ HEAT Series” to be Worn from Autumn to Spring. Lightweight winter wear perfect for mild winters and kids.
Workman launched the BAZZ HEAT Series, which can be worn in three seasons from early fall to early spring. It uses functional padding and has more than 10 functions, including windproofing and durable water-repellent treatment. This season, the company is also developing a thin, easy-to-move warm-weather garment. read more © Source travel watch Auto Amazon…
Highway bus “Yumeguri-Hachioji-go” connecting Hachioji to Ikaho/Kusatsu Onsen will be in service from December 1.
Nishitokyo Bus, Gunma Bus, and JR Bus Kanto will operate the “Hachioji – Shibukawa, Ikaho, Kusatsu Onsen Route (Yumeguri Hachioji)” from December 1. There are two services each for downbound and upbound passengers. From Hachioji, passengers can access Ikaho Onsen, a regular hot spring resort in Japan, and Kusatsu Onsen, one of the three best…
New Era releases seven “59FIFTY” models on a daily basis. Kintetsu Buffaloes/NBA×SHUN SUDO/Keiichi Tanaami, etc.
fragment×New Era Release Date: November 21, 2024 Color: BLACK, NAVY Price: 7,700 yen each The front is finished in a solid color, with the “NEW ERA 59FIFTY 70 FRAGMENT” stencil logo and lightning bolt motif on the rear. NBA x SHUN SUDO by New Era Release Date: November 22, 2024 Price: 33,000 yen each (set…
MUJI, food and furniture for stress-free living for cats
Ryohin Keikaku, which operates MUJI, will release cat-related pet products on November 20. The product lineup includes food and treats made from the best ingredients, as well as cat furniture from the same series as the company’s standard lineup. The food items include two sizes (50 g, 250 yen; 500 g, 1,790 yen) of “Cat…