On May 30, ANA Group began selling “ANA x ROOTE Upcycle Tote Bags” made from reused mechanics’ work clothes. The “upcycling project” was initiated in 2019 by a mechanic who wanted to reuse fabrics from work clothes that were scheduled to be discarded. The product was commercialized after a test sale through crowdfunding. The plan…
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Kochi Marugoto Workcation Monitor Tour” in June and July
Kochi Prefecture will hold the “Kochi Marugoto Workcation Monitor Tour” from June 15 to July 15. Contact for applications and inquiries Kochi Workcation Office 1-3-22 Takasho-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0862, Japan (in NPO Kochi Corporate Support Center) Tel: 088-802-4351 E-mail: otsubo@model-village.net © Source travel watch Read More Kochi Prefecture will hold the “Kochi Marugoto Workcation Monitor…
JR East Keiyo Rinkai Railway, Kominato Railway “D Power” roaring engine tour
JR East (East Japan Railway), Keiyo Coastal Railway, and Kominato Railway will hold a tour called “D Power” on June 25 and 26, which allows visitors to experience the “sounds and smells” of diesel trains and the sights and sounds that are unique to freight stations. The tour is for junior high school students and…
USJ will hold “Thanks Love Week” from May 30 to June 6
USJ (Universal Studios Japan) is running an in-park special program, “Thanks Love Week,” from May 30 to June 6. The park is proposing “a new commemorative week to express gratitude, praise, and appreciation for all the people who love you and care about you on a daily basis. Commemorative stickers will be distributed in the…
YAMAP and finetrack, “Camino Pants Light,” mountaineering pants specializing in lightweight properties
Yamap and outdoor manufacturer finetrack have released the “Camino Pants Light,” a lightweight version of the trekking pants “Camino Pants” series. The price is 15,950 yen. While retaining the durability of the “Camino Pants,” the material has been lightened to make them even lighter and more comfortable to wear. A smartphone pocket is placed in…
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor opens in November
Royal Park Hotels has set November 16 as the scheduled opening date of “The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor” (6-106-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and other lot numbers), its fifth location in Tokyo. Prior to the opening, the company will begin accepting reservations for the hotel on June 1. Based on the concept of “getting drunk,”…
JCB x JR Kyushu x Bic Camera “JQ SUGOCA” Credit Card
JCB, together with JR Kyushu and BIC CAMERA, will start accepting membership applications for “JQ SUGOCA JCB Express” and “BIC CAMERA JQ SUGOCA Express” on June 10. This card offers “Express Reservation” in addition to the existing “JQ SUGOCA JCB” and “BIC CAMERA JQ SUGOCA” services. The “EX Service”, which allows online reservations & ticketless…
Brain Sleep: pillow, mattress, and comforter in one bedding set
BRAIN SLEEP has added a new color to the BRAIN SLEEP ALL IN ONE and started pre-orders on Makuake on May 29. General sales price is 66,000 yen. This ultra-compact bedding set, which combines a mattress and pillow with handles that can be easily folded with one hand and a sleeping bag quilt, achieved 1,000%…
Alpine Outdoors, durable fire pit and detachable top fire table
Alpen Outdoors, an experience-oriented outdoor store operated by Alpen with 21 stores nationwide, released two types of campfire items on May 27. They are available in stores and at the official online store. The lineup includes the “Folding Fire Pit,” an easy-to-assemble and durable fire pit, and the “Fireside Table,” a fire table with a…
Club Tourism : Overseas package tours resumes
Club Tourism will resume full-scale sales of escorted and organized tours (package tours) overseas in 30 countries, following the lowering of the infectious disease risk level in 36 countries on May 26 and the relaxation of waterfront measures upon return to Japan. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, overseas tours have been suspended…