On June 7, JR Tokai conducted a comprehensive accident response drill at its Torikai rail yard in Osaka. This large-scale drill, which is held once a year, is attended by 1,000 employees from various systems related to the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. Train overhead line restoration drills to minimize train “entrapment The overhead wires that send…
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We have compiled a list of things you need to know about the Studio Tour Tokyo, an interactive Harpotta facility just prior to its opening!
What kind of facility is it? What can I see inside? The largest Harry Potter indoor facility in the world and the first to open in Asia, Studio Tour Tokyo is a walk-through indoor entertainment facility where you can learn about the behind-the-scenes production of the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” film series and enjoy…
Tourism in the Czech Republic in 2023, new fun, including the WBC’s hot baseball game and the birth of a museum of spirits.
On June 8, the Czech National Tourist Organization and China Airlines held the “Let’s #GoCzech Republic” joint seminar for travel-related businesses at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic boasts a variety of tourist resources, including beautiful architecture and wine, and has many things to offer visitors, such as century-old restaurants, castles where…
Signing of Minutes of Discussion on Technical Cooperation Project for Morocco: Contributing to Ensuring the Stability and Sustainability of the Fisheries Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
On June 14, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on the technical cooperation project “Blue Growth-type Aquaculture Development Project. Sea fisheries are one of the industries that support Morocco’s economy. While nearly 90% of Morocco’s fisheries production comes from the Atlantic…
Experience to be a “moving portrait” of Hogwarts Castle! Even the stairs move! Studio Tour Tokyo Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo Making of Harry Potter” is scheduled to open on June 16. This article introduces the “Moving Portraits of Hogwarts. In the “Harry Potter” movie series, the corridors and staircases of Hogwarts Castle were decorated with many portraits of wizards and witches that moved and talked. At Studio Tour Tokyo, you…
POKÉMON COLORS YOKOHAMA, an interactive exhibition to enjoy with Pokémon with rich colors and sounds, to be held from late July.
Mitsubishi Estate and Pia will sponsor “POKÉMON COLORS YOKOHAMA,” a hands-on exhibition to enjoy with pocket monsters, from July 26 to August 18. The venue is Landmark Hall on the 5th floor of Landmark Plaza (2-2-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). It is a rerun of “POKÉMON COLORS,” which was held nationwide the…
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLa Terrace Kita Ayase (tentative name), directly connected to the station, will open in summer 2025. Approximately 50 stores, including supermarkets and a large food court
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. announced the start of construction of a lifestyle retail facility, “Mitsui Shopping Park LaLa Terrace Kita Ayase (tentative name)” (4-1-12 Yanaka, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, other lot numbers). The facility is scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. The proposed site is located in front of Kita Ayase Station on the Tokyo…
L’Occitane x Snoopy Summer Limited Care Kit is open for reservation now. Includes refill bottle and special bag.
L’Occitane will release its fourth collaboration with PEANUTS, “Summer Limited Collection with Snoopy Refill Bottle & Reusable Bag,” on July 12 at stores nationwide and on its official mail order website. In line with this, the company started accepting pre-orders today. This year’s theme is “Take care of the Earth” and five types of care…
FOXWEAR V6, Japan’s First Bicycle Helmet with Drama Recorder. High resolution and clear recording
Yourshop released the FOXWEAR V6 (18,000 yen), Japan’s first bicycle helmet with a driverless car. The camera can record for 7 hours on a 3-hour charge. The uniquely developed air vents prevent heat buildup and support comfortable riding. The odor- and stain-resistant inner lining can be removed and washed. Other features include a front light…
Hario “Coffee Mill Stainless Steel Cutter” for shortening time and grinding beans with even grain size from outdoor coffee gear Zebulon
Hario Trading will release “Zebrang Coffee Mill Stainless Steel Cutter” from the outdoor coffee gear “Zebrang” series on July 6 at HARIO NETSHOP and Zebrang dealers. The price is 6,600 yen. The sharp stainless steel blade can grind beans evenly and to a uniform grind in less than half the time compared to the ceramic…