Honolulu Coffee Japan will open a pop-up store at Kabuki-za (4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from September 1 to 29. The sales floor will be located in the Kibikicho Plaza on the second basement floor. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on days the store is closed or closed. In addition to selling…
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Kansai Iko-chan and Tokai Piyorun collaborate for the first time to produce a plush toy that can be held in one’s arms. Large enough to go out with and “plushie” together!
On September 3, JR Nishinippon Shoji Co., Ltd. will release a stuffed animal carrying a baby doll, a collaboration of Nagoya’s “Piyorin,” a chick-shaped sweet, and ICOCA’s character “Ikochan, the Platypus Platypus”. The price is 2,640 yen. The adorable design features Ikochan gently holding Piyon in her arms, and the soft boa material is comfortable…
Piyorun Nama Shiruko Sando” is a collaboration of Japanese and Western sweets from Aichi Prefecture. Pudding-flavored cream on moist raw texture biscuit
On September 4, JR Tokai Food Service will release “Piyorin Nama Shiruko Sando”, a collaboration between “Piyorin”, a chick-shaped sweet, and Matsunaga Seika’s “Shiruko Sando”. The price is 1,350 yen for a pack of five. The moist texture cookie of the “Nama Shiruko Sando”, a high-end version of the Shiruko Sando created in 2015, is…
Uber Launches Taxi Dispatch in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture
Uber Japan launched its “Uber Taxi” vehicle dispatch service in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, on August 28. This is the second such service offered in the prefecture, following Narita City. Urayasu City is home to many facilities such as the Tokyo Disney Resort, nearby hotels and shopping malls, and the recent increase in the number…
JAL cancels 172 domestic flights including those to/from Miyazaki on 28th and 29th due to Typhoon No. 10
JAL announced information on flight cancellations due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10 at 11:00 a.m. on August 28, 2011. On the 28th, 112 domestic flights to/from Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Tanegashima, Yakushima, Kikaijima, Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yoron, etc. were cancelled. For international flights, 6 flights to/from Centrair (Chubu) and Kansai International Airport were cancelled. On…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] What is “door cutting,” in which some doors do not open when the train stops? Don’t Panic When Doors Don’t Open
Doors are cut because the platform length is not long enough. The problem with this kind of door cut is that it can cause a panic situation when the doors do not open just as you are about to get off the train. Of course, there are station notices and in-train announcements to warn passengers…
Ito Noizi x Kakogawa City’s “Kako-chan” Original Goods on Sale to Commemorate First Anniversary of Birth
Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, released “Kakono-chan Birthday Celebration and Original Goods” on August 21. This is the fourth of five major Kako-chan projects, drawn by illustrator Ito Noizi, a local native and tourism ambassador. The sales location is Kakogawa Tourist Association (800 Mizonokuchi, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa Plaza Hotel 1F). Original goods such as acrylic stands and…
Suntory Hakushu Distillery completes renovation and restaurant begins operations.
Suntory will complete the renovation of its Hakushu Distillery in September, which has been underway since 2023. On September 1, “Hakushu Terrace,” a restaurant featuring local ingredients, will open. In addition to stone-oven pizzas made with ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture, the restaurant will serve original cocktails of Suntory’s Hakushu single malt whiskey, which can only…
Kansai International Airport plans to open a total of 13 stores, including duty free stores and Wi-Fi rentals; third phase of T1 renovation
On August 26, Kansai Airport announced details of a new commercial area in the Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 building. KIX 1 Tamiami is currently undergoing “T1 Renovation,” a renewal project scheduled for the spring of 2025. In “Phase 3,” a total of 13 stores, including food, beverage, merchandise, duty-free, and service facilities, will open…
Elecom, portable power supply with lithium iron phosphate. Three models with capacities of 512/1229/2560Wh
Portable Power Supply 500P (DE-PS500PBK) The capacity is 512 Wh and the AC rated output is 600 W (max 870 W). In addition to charging smartphones, electric blankets and small household appliances can also be used. It uses quick charging technology and can be fully charged in about 80 minutes with a maximum 600W input…