Takara Tomy Arts will release the figure series “Nobism # Nobism Lion King” in early February. Priced at 400 yen each. There are four types in total: Scar, Mufasa, Simba, and Timon & Pumbaa. The “#NobiZum” series is a series of palm-sized gacha (gadgets) featuring animals in “Nobi Nobi” poses. The series has developed up…
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Sukesan Udon to hold grand opening of its first Ryogoku branch in Tokyo on February 24. More than 100 menu items, including the classic “Niku Goboten Udon” (meat and gobo tempura udon)
Sukesan will hold the grand opening of Sukesan Udon Ryogoku Branch (2-16-2 Midori, Sumida-ku, Tokyo), the 75th branch of the Kitakyushu-based udon chain and the first in Tokyo, on February 24 at 10:00. Located about an 11-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Ryogoku Station and a 5-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the…
Osaka-Kansai Expo, 10% off advance tickets, limited to USJ ticket buyers, through April 6.
The Japan Association for the 2025 International Exposition and USJ will jointly promote the Osaka-Kansai Expo and Universal Studios Japan from February 13. Two types of tickets (advance tickets), first semester tickets and early-bird one-day tickets for the Expo, are offered at a 10% discount to purchasers of various tickets, including USJ Studio Pass. The…
Crowdfunding for Doctor Yellow, model train decided
JR Tokai’s online shopping site, JR Tokai MARKET, is holding a special feature on Doctor Yellow (T4 formation) until 23:59 on May 29. Doctor Yellow (T4 train) is the common name for the Shinkansen inspection train that was retired in January. In response to its retirement, JR Tokai MARKET’s special 3rd anniversary website is selling…
BE-PAL’s March issue features a tote bag printed with Mizumaru Anzai’s “Inuit” illustration.
Shogakukan has included an “Anzai Mizumaru ‘Inuit’ Tough Tote” as a supplement to the March issue of BE-PAL. It is priced at 1,350 yen. This tote bag features a print of “Inuit,” a work by illustrator Suimaru Anzai based on his own memories of a trip to Alaska. The bag is black in color, measures…
OWNDAYS x HUAWEI, New “Hearing Eyeglasses” Model. Titanium front for business scenes
OWNDAYS and Huawei Japan will release “Titanium Edition” from “OWNDAYS x HUAWEI Eyewear 2,” a pair of “hearing glasses” with built-in directional speakers, on February 14. The price is 37,800 yen. Prior to the release, pre-orders began on February 7 at the OWNDAYS online store. It has a titanium front and is available in two…
Nappu AWARD 2024″ honors the most popular campsites. Three facilities, including a dog-only campsite, were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
R.project, operator of the campsite search and reservation site “Nappu,” held an awards ceremony on January 29 to announce the results of the “Nappu AWARD 2024. The most popular facilities in the three categories of number of reservations, number of word-of-mouth submissions, and number of accesses, among facilities nationwide that can be booked through Nappu,…
Blue Impulse to fly display at Expo ’70 Osaka-Kansai
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force will hold a display flight of its acrobatic team, Blue Impulse, at the Kansai Expo in Osaka on April 13. The flight will take place around noon over the Yumeshima site in Osaka Prefecture. The flight route and other details will be announced at a later date. read more ©…
Chichibu Railway to sell paper tickets for “Nagatoro-Chichibu GO!
Chichibu Railway will sell paper tickets for the “Nagatoro-Chichibu GO! The price is 1,700 yen for adults and 500 yen for children, payable in cash only. Sold at Chichibu Railway Hanyu and Kumagaya Stations. This is a free ticket for the Nagatoro Hoto Ume Garden (1738 Kanasaki, Minano-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama) and Ume Hyakkaen (2195-2 Nagatoro,…
UNIQLO 2025 Spring/Summer Exhibition Report. New functional items including air-rhythm/UV-cut and new shoulder bags are reported in this report.
Spring Coordinates The theme for spring coordination is “Copenhagen. It proposes a new style that adds a twist to basic items. For example, try a denim jacket and loafers for a preppy look with a little change in layering, or a formal jacket with a sweat parka and jeans. In addition, the “Pomar Jacket” (7,990…