JR Tokai and JR West will experimentally use the “oversized luggage corner” on some decks of the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen (16-car trains) as a luggage storage area without prior reservations. The trial period is from July 1 for the time being (the end of the trial period has not yet been decided). Until now,…
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Next to “Hikari Ika Meshi” (pulled squid rice)? We tried the newest April Fool’s Day dish as fast as we could.
Are we …… switching?” Awajiya, which sells station bento at JR Kobe Station, Nishiakashi Station, and other stations, is best known for its “Hittari Dako Meshi” (octopus rice), which has sold 16 million units since its launch in 1998. It is made with rice cooked in soy sauce, slices of boiled octopus, and octopus tempura…
DOD, new black color for the Coconimo Rack, a foldable outdoor storage shelf. Hard top panel makes it a sub table.
DOD has released a new black color for its Coconimo Rack, a compact, foldable three-tier storage shelf. It is priced at 10,230 yen. A mini-sized version of the long-selling “Multi-Kitchen Table” (14,150 yen), which has been on sale since 2019, this storage shelf allows you to put away all the small camping items and foodstuffs…
Japan RV Association certifies 10 new spots for overnight stays. RV Park Horse Value” in Fukushima Prefecture, where you can interact with horses, etc.
Other Certified RV Parks (as of the end of March 2025) RV Park Farmer’s Guest House Ichibansei Location: 116 Aza Oiai, Kanazawa, Haramachi-ku, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture Reservations: Available from the official website RV Park Yugaku no Yado Isamiya Location: 109 Aza Hiramae, Ohama, Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture Reservations: Available from the official website RV…
Toyoko Inn offers store-only “GOTOCHI GENKI Badges” with a total of 52 types from 47 prefectures plus 5 foreign countries.
Toyoko Inn has been selling “Gotochi GENKI badges” at Toyoko Inn stores since April 1. Each badge is priced at 300 yen and can be purchased by non-guests. There are a total of 52 badge designs, including 47 prefectural versions and 5 overseas versions (Korea, Philippines, Mongolia, Germany, and France). The size of the badge…
Weekend Ekiben] Niigata Station “Niigata Wagyu Beef Bento with Kizami Wasabi
This ekiben is beef rice with Niigata Wagyu, a brand of beef from Niigata. It is a simple dish of sweet beef stew with onion and burdock root on rice, and the main feature is that it is eaten with the accompanying chopped wasabi (Japanese horseradish). In fact, you can enjoy it without the chopped…
International Emergency Relief Aid for Earthquake Relief in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar ｜ News
March 31, 2025 In response to a request from the United Nations, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami The earthquake that occurred on March 28, 2025 in the Republic of the Union of…
Sewage Treatment System Developed with Yen Loan in Brazil Begins Operation: Contributing to Improvement of Local Livelihoods and Sanitation and Preservation of the Natural Environment ｜ News & PR
On March 17, a ceremony was held in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, in the southern part of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to commemorate the start of operation of a sewage treatment plant developed through JICA’s yen loan project. The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Santa Catarina, Mr. Jorginho Melo, the Mayor of Florianópolis,…
Visa Discount Vol. 6, up to 50% cash back on purchases at commercial facilities and supermarkets in Osaka
Sumitomo Mitsui Card is running the “Osaka Limited Visa’s Touch Settlement Cash Back Campaign Vol. 6” until May 30, offering up to a 50% discount. After pre-registering on the “Visa Wari” campaign website, customers who use Visa touch payment at participating stores during the campaign period will receive 30% of the total amount spent (up…
Go on an adventure with your pet! SQEX PETs” Kingdom Hearts/Drake/FF dog and cat goods are open for reservation now!
SQUARE ENIX has announced the release of goods from the “Dragon Quest,” “Final Fantasy,” and “Kingdom Hearts” series from its pet goods brand “SQEX PETs. Pre-orders are now being accepted at the official online store “SQUARE ENIX e-STORE. This year’s lineup includes 20 items that make time with your pet more enjoyable, such as a…