G7 Special Issue 1: Japan and JICA’s Role in Supporting Ukraine, a Critical Issue Facing the International Community The G7 Summit of the Group of Seven (G7 Summit) will be held in Hiroshima on May 19-21. Japan will chair this year’s G7 Summit and lead discussions on various issues facing the international community. Taking this…
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G-SHOCK retro-futuristic “Forgotten future” with silver vapor-deposited parts and mirror LCD
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has added a “Forgotten future” model to its shock-resistant G-SHOCK wristwatch lineup, based on the image of “the future as envisioned by people in the past. The base design consists of four models: the standard DW-5600, the GA-2100 with a hexagonal bezel, and the GA-2200/GA-700 with a big case. In addition…
Coleman’s 240cm Dome Tent and Hexatarp Set for Summer Comfort by Reducing Internal Temperature Rise
Coleman (Newell Brands Japan) released the Tuff Dome Air/240+ Hexa Set, Touring Dome Air/ST+, and Touring Dome Air/LX+ from its Air Series for comfortable camping in hot summer weather in April. It is equipped with Dark Room Technology, which blocks more than 90% of sunlight and reduces temperature rises inside the tent, and the Circle…
JAL PAK x JR Shikoku, 5-day tour by 3 sightseeing trains. Zentsuji Temple Special Interior Tour / Dogo Hot Springs / Makino Botanical Garden / Matsuyama Castle, etc.
JALPAC and JR Shikoku have begun lottery sales of the “JMB Selection: Charter a Ride on Popular Sightseeing Trains, 5-day Trip to Shikoku by 3 Monotari Trains,” a jointly planned product with JR Shikoku. Departing from Haneda Airport on September 5, this 5-day/4-night tour offers chartered rides on JR Shikoku’s “Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari,” “Shikokudosa:…
Hawaii’s Best Cookie Souvenirs – The Best Cookie Souvenirs from Hawaii. From affordable to super high quality, 4 types are carefully selected.
Big Island Candies A shortbread cookie brand from the Big Island of Hawaii and only available on Oahu at the Ala Moana Center. New box designs are released each season, making them perfect for gift-giving. The crispy texture and buttery flavor of these high quality shortbread cookies make them a “must-have! Some fans say, “I…
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East to open in June. 135 Japanese-style modern rooms, large public bath and outdoor hot spring on the top floor.
Accor will rebrand and open Nichiwa Hotel Tokyo Ginza EAST as Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East (1-2-13 Shintomi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) in June. The modern Japanese design is inspired by “festivals and traditional Japanese games” such as fireworks, karuta, and Japanese chess. All 135 guest rooms are spacious and relaxing, with Ryukyu Tatami mats in 94…
Logos to hold “Maple Festa” with special deals on family tents and lanterns for 3 days starting May 27.
Logos Corporation’s outdoor brand “LOGOS” will hold a “Maple Festa” from May 27 to 29 at its nationwide stores and some store flagship corners, offering items for summer camping at special prices. In addition to special prices on the family tent “DOUBLE” and Bamboo Lantern, all apparel items such as wear and hats that can…
Big Bear Tent” can be set up by a single woman with one-touch operation for family camping for 4-6 people.
Outdoor equipment manufacturer Bears Rock sells the Big Bear Tent (33,500 yen), which can be easily set up by a single woman, on Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon. Despite its large size (310 x 460 x 205 cm (W x D x H)), it can be assembled quickly with one-touch operation. The tent is spacious enough…
Enjoying the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef from the sky by helicopter and from the sea by Seawalker
I visited Cairns and the Gold Coast in Australia in mid-March. This report introduces Green Island, a green island off the coast of Cairns. We will focus on popular activities enjoyed on the Great Barrier Reef, a marine World Heritage site. Helicopter flight to Green Island. The scenic flight was amazing to enjoy the outer…
Collaboration menu commemorating the 15th anniversary of Momoiro Clover Z, sold exclusively at Tokyu Hotels’ two Shibuya branches.
Tokyu Hotels will hold “SHIBUYA Momoclo Hotel Z” in collaboration with Momoiro Clover Z, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary on May 17. The event will run from May 15 to June 11. For this first event, visitors can enjoy a collaborative menu that expresses the liveliness of the city at the Shibuya Excel Hotel…