Cygames will hold a collaboration project with the game “Princess Connect! Re:Dive” at Yokohama Cosmo World (2-8-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) from June 14 to July 7. It features the story event “Grand Dreams on Parade: The Jewel Rabbit and His Secret Friends,” which will be held in the game starting May 31, with…
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What will happen to the Tokaido Shinkansen when torrential rains and typhoons hit? JR Tokai guides how to respond before the start of the rainy season
JR Tokai has issued a guidebook on safety measures for the Tokaido Shinkansen line against torrential rains and on how to respond when operations are suspended or cancelled. The Tokaido Shinkansen Line is considering countermeasure construction methods to strengthen track facilities in light of the recent occurrence of linear precipitation zones and other severe rainfall…
JRA holds a show of 500 drones at Heian Shrine. In the excitement of Takarazuka Kinen.
JRA Kyoto Racecourse will hold “Kyoto Racecourse Presents Horse Banquet 2024: Takarazuka Kinen Drone Show in Heian Jingu Shrine” from June 13 to 15 to promote the Takarazuka Kinen. Shows will be held twice on three days, at 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., and each show will last 10 minutes. The shows will be held…
Yurikamome to begin credit card touch payment/QR code boarding by the end of FY2024
On May 23, Yurikamome announced that it will launch a ride service using touch payment such as credit cards and QR codes by the end of FY2024. Touch payment is available for credit, debit, and prepaid cards, as well as smart phones with the cards set up; QR codes can be used to purchase tickets…
500km/h “Superconductivity Linear Experience Ride” event to be held in July. Applications must be submitted by June 21.
JR Tokai will hold a “Superconductivity Linear Experience Ride,” an event where visitors can experience a speed of 500 km/h, at the Yamanashi Test Center (271-2 Ogatsuyama, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture) in July. This year, “Kids Linear School” will be held for elementary school students for the first time. Guided by employees involved in the…
The “My G-Shock” is a new model for the “My G-Shock” series. Delusional collaboration models to encourage the “My G-Shock!
On May 23, Casio Computer Co., Ltd. unveiled its “Fantasy Collaboration Model” page, which introduces G-Shock products whose coloring is close to that of the company’s or influencer’s product or modeling. Based on the DWE-5610, this initiative utilizes the “MY G-SHOCK” customization service, which allows users to freely select bezels, bands, faces, loops and other…
OWLTEC, USB charger with gallium nitride, 2-port Type-A/C, PD-PPS compatible
On May 23, OWL-TEC released the OWL-APD45C1A1G, a USB charger made of gallium nitride. The direct sales price is 4,180 yen. This charger supports PD 45W output and has one USB Type-C/Type-A port each. It is miniaturized by using gallium nitride (GaN) and measures approximately 50 x 35 x 35 mm (W x D x…
Round One x Niji-sanji Collaboration Vol. 2! Order food in collaboration with Kou Uzuki and Makai-no-Ririmu and get an ackee!
Round One Japan will hold the “VTuber/Virtual Liver Group ‘Niji Sanji’ x ROUND 1 Collaboration Campaign Vol. 2” from May 31 to June 30. This collaboration will feature “Kou Uzuki” and “Makai No Ririmu”. Collaboration drinks (780 yen each) and food (880 yen each) will be sold at Bowling (92 stores) and Spo-Cha (54 stores)….
Tokaido Shinkansen to introduce a system to automate visual inspections conducted on foot.
On May 22, JR Tokai announced the visual inspection system for Tokaido Shinkansen trains. The Tokaido Shinkansen trains are inspected for both appearance and functionality every two days or less, and for the exterior in particular, inspectors walk on foot over the roof and under the floor of a 400-meter-long train. The inspection system announced…
DiDi to Support Japanese Ride-Sharing in Taxi Shortage Areas from Early June
DiDi Mobility Japan will launch a series of transportation services using private cars (Japanese-style ride-sharing) in cooperation with cab companies in areas where cabs are in short supply, starting in early June. Areas covered are Hokkaido, Miyagi, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Okinawa. The company will update its passenger app,…