The nine JV companies involved in the Umekita 2nd phase development project announced that the brand of the Umekita 2nd phase development project “Grand Green Osaka” has been decided as “Hotel Hankyu GRAN RESPIRE. The hotel will be named “Hotel Hankyu GRAN RESPIRE OSAKA” and is scheduled to open in the second half of fiscal…
Category: travelling
Ace, “Solidiona,” a soft carry-on sized to fit in coin lockers at train stations
Ace launched the soft carry “Solidiona”. Focusing on domestic travel, the bag is even more compact than the conventional carry-on size, making it small enough to be stored in a coin locker at a train station. The main compartment is equipped with an anti-collapse belt, which allows the user to take small items in and…
Disney collaborates with Coach on 100th anniversary collection
Coach launched the DISNEY x COACH Disney 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by the 1935 Disney animated film “Mickey’s Garden,” the line includes bags and small leather goods. Ready-to-wear items feature nostalgic and retro patches of Mickey Mouse and friends, as well as illustrations of scenes from the animated film. The bags are made…
Madras “meta insole” with medical gel that corrects posture and prevents foot pain, available for pre-sale on Make
Madras will begin pre-sales of the “meta insole” jointly developed with Tanack on the crowdfunding site Makuake on February 17, starting at 2:00 p.m., prior to its release this spring. The meta insole uses TANAC’s “Crystal Gel,” a medical gel material that stretches more than 10 times when pulled and has high repulsive elasticity and…
A 2-meter standing statue of a modified Gundam Aerial was exhibited. Witches of Mercury, free event in Shibuya before the start of the second season. Limited products in pre-ban.
Gundam Project will hold “Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury EXPO” at Shibuya Cast (1-23-21, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) from March 10 to 12. Admission is free. The event will feature a 2-meter tall statue of the main character Gundam Aerial (modified version), a “Gweru’s Camp” that recreates the image from the show, a booth where…
Stayed in a suite at Rakuten STAY VILLA Kamogawa
This time, we were able to stay in the A-type suite, the most luxurious of the four types of rooms. The same unattended check-in system that is common to all Rakuten STAY rooms has been introduced, whereby guests enter the room by entering the PIN code provided in advance via e-mail into the electronic lock,…
Sano Premium Outlets 20th Anniversary Sale
Sano Premium Outlets will hold the “Sano Premium Outlets 20th ANNIVERSARY SALE” from March 10 to 21 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening on March 14. In addition to the store sale, the company has announced a raffle and a special meal menu, with details to be released on March 3. read more…
Japan Weather Association, Cherry blossoms bloom normal to early nationwide, starting March 19 in Fukuoka and Kochi.
On February 16, the Japan Weather Association released its second cherry blossom bloom forecast for 49 locations throughout Japan. In 2023, blooming is expected to be on par with or earlier than normal throughout Japan. The cherry blossom front is expected to start from Fukuoka and Kochi on March 19, with blooming in Miyazaki on…
Selection of Local Souvenirs] Akita Souvenirs: “Nama-Moroshi” and “Hatahata Pie Mini”.
Akita Prefecture is a snowy prefecture located on the Sea of Japan coast of the Tohoku region. Akita Prefecture is rich in specialty products that have many fans throughout Japan, such as Akita Komachi brand rice, Inaniwa udon noodles, Hinai Jidori chicken, Iburi Gako, Kiritanpo, etc. On the other hand, if you are asked what…
JTB x Pokey presents “Pokey Travel Box” for lodging reservations in Osaka and Kyoto. Empty box monument also appeared.
JTB will conduct the “2023 Spring Pokey Travel Campaign” in collaboration with Ezaki Glico “Pokey” from February 20 to April 23. A limited number of “Poki Tabi BOX” boxes will be given to those who apply for a trip that includes at least one night’s stay in Osaka or Kyoto at any of the 30…