Category: Japan

The Japan RV Association (JRVA) has certified 14 new locations (as of the end of April) as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles. Facing the Seto Inland Sea, guests can enjoy their private time surrounded by nature, and the infinity hot spring at the adjacent Hinase Natural Hot Spring “Hoshinoyu” also offers a…

In conjunction with the launch of JR East’s “JRE BANK” online banking service, View Card has been successively changing the sign panels of its “VIEW ALTTE” ATMs installed at stations to a new design. There are currently 381 units, mainly at JR East stations, and they are open 24/7 from the first train to the…

gelato pique will release “Disney MINNIE MOUSE COLLECTION” starring popular Disney character Minnie Mouse on May 15. In addition to loungewear and goods, the collection also features items that can be coordinated with cats and dogs. Minnie Mouse, dressed up in bright red ribbons, is decorated with juicy cherries and raspberries. The lineup also includes…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released two sizes of “LOGOS KIDS Floating Vest,” a floating vest for children for use during water play. Priced at 5,940 yen each. The lineup includes M size for 120-145 cm and L size for 140-155 cm, which can be selected according to the child’s growth….

JR Tokai Food Service has launched Ibigawa Matcha Piyorin, a Gifu Prefecture collaboration piyorin, at two stores in Nagoya Station (Piyorin STATION Cafe Jean Siane and Piyorin Shop). Priced at 550 yen per piece, they will be available until May 17. This sweet is a bavaro made with 100% flavorful Ibi tea produced in Ibigawa-cho,…

Village Vanguard will release a new series of Sanrio Characters “Charaful Liner” themed on JR East trains and route colors. The design features Cinnamoroll in blue (Keihin Tohoku Line), Hangyodong in green (Yamanote Line), Pochakko in orange (Chuo Line), and Pom Pom Pudding in a conductor-style costume with yellow (Sobu Line) accents. The wide range…

Boeing appointed Eric John as the new president of Boeing Japan, its Japanese subsidiary, on May 10, Japan time. John has served as president of Boeing Korea, the South Korean subsidiary, since 2014, and prior to that he was a U.S. diplomat for 32 years before becoming president of Boeing Japan at the end of…

Walt Disney Japan has announced the “GOOFY FASHION COLLECTION” to celebrate Goofy’s birthday on May 25. It will be available at Disney Flagship Tokyo and some Disney Store stores (Shibuya Park Avenue Store, Tokyo Disney Resort Store, Sendai Toei Plaza Store, Nagoya Gate Tower Mall Store, Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Store, LUCUA Osaka Store, Abeno Cuse…

On May 10, ANA, JAL, NAA (Narita International Airport), and NEC announced the results of a demonstration experiment in which passengers registered to use Face Express, a boarding process that uses facial recognition, via their smartphones. The experiment was conducted at Narita Airport from March 25 to 28 with the participation of approximately 150 people…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will hold a “Maple Festa” from May 24 to 26, 2012, offering special deals on summer camping items. The event will be held at Logos stores nationwide, as well as at some Logos stores and Logos flagship corners. Special prices will be offered on eligible items such…