Category: Japan

Globe-Trotter will launch a collaborative collection with Tokyo Station Hotel on December 6. The exterior of the bag itself is made of red Vulcan fiber inspired by the red bricks of the hotel’s iconic train station building, while the corners and belt are made of natural leather that will age well. The interior fabric is…

On December 4, APA Hotel opened “APA Hotel ” (3-8-5, Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo). This is the 16th building in Chuo Ward. Located a 1-minute walk from Kayabacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line/Tozai Line, the 176-room hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hatchobori Station on the JR Keiyo Line. For breakfast, the hotel…

On December 5, USJ announced the name of the new area under construction at Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World as “Donkey Kong Country,” which will open in spring 2024. Since its birth in 1981, Nintendo’s arcade game Donkey Kong has been a popular game series released on the Family Computer, Super Nintendo Entertainment System,…

Club Med opened Club Med Kilolo Grand (128-1, Aza Tokiwa, Aka Akaigawa-mura, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido) on December 1. It offers an all-inclusive service that includes meals, drinks, activities, and kids’ programs in the room rate. It is located next to the “Kiroro Snow World” ski resort, about 40 minutes by car from Otaru City. The 266…

FUJISEY, an ANA Group company, will sequentially sell two types of “Gotochi Bear Zodiac Tatzu” featuring the zodiac sign of the year 2024 from December. They will be available at SA/PAs and roadside stations nationwide. Gotochi Bears are stuffed bears that can be found at tourist attractions, train stations, airports, and other locations throughout Japan….

Ikaros Publishing released “Lovely and Delicious Melbourne & Wild Island Tasmania, Latest Edition” on December 5, introducing gourmet food in Melbourne, Australia and nature in Tasmania. 192 pages, A5 size, priced at 1980 yen. It introduces restaurants where you can enjoy Melbourne’s rich food culture brought about by immigrant culture and seasonal produce, as well…

Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary with great fanfare, and the grand finale of the anniversary year will begin in January with a series of special menus perfect for ending a special year. The “Strawberry Muffin” (¥550 for individual item, ¥550 plus ¥550 with souvenir plate), which will go on sale at Tokyo…

The 40th anniversary year of Tokyo Disney Resort is coming to a grand finale, and special menus will be available from January. The menu will feature a variety of gorgeous visuals befitting the end of the anniversary year. The “Lemon Jelly & Cheese Flavor Mousse” (¥550 for single item, ¥550 for extra with souvenir cup),…

Feiler, which produces interior cloths, pouches, and handkerchiefs, will release a “Disney 100/Years of Fun” handkerchief (3,850 yen). The “wash size” is 30 x 30 cm, which is one size larger than the regular 25 cm type. It can be used not only for daily use, but also framed and enjoyed as art. Sales will…

Columbia has announced a new project with the “Star Wars” series, The Skywalker Pilot Collection. The lineup will feature eight items that incorporate details of flight suits in the orange color familiar to fans, while packing plenty of practicality needed to confront the imperial army and the fury of nature. Inspired by Luke Skywalker’s flight…