Ace released the “Cornerstone 2-Z” suitcase, which maximizes capacity by reducing rounded corners and making the interior space more like a square. The minimalist design, with the elimination of superfluous items, ensures maximum capacity. The surface of the body shell is finely grained (uneven) to prevent scratches and stains from showing. The bottom of the…
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Replacing 6 lanes of the Tomei Tama River Bridge
On May 20, NEXCO Chunichi (Central Nippon Expressway Company) opened to the press the site of the Tomei Tama River Bridge (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), which is undergoing renewal work. In the area under the company’s jurisdiction, approximately 60% of roads have been in service for more than 30 years, and some roads,…
“Gojo-in” seals and original “Gojo-in” booklets in Shurijo Castle
Shurijo Park is selling original “Gojo-in” seals and “Gojo-in book” as souvenirs of visiting the castle at Museum Shop Kyuyo (in the toll area of Shurijo Park). The “Gojoin” is priced at 600 yen and the “Gojoin Book” at 2,750 yen. The title of the seal is based on the calligraphy of King Shoiku (the…
Shibaura Hamamatsucho “Fairmont Tokyo” to open in 2025
Nomura Real Estate and Accor Group have announced the opening of a luxury hotel, Fairmont Tokyo, in 2025. Founded in 1907, Fairmont has more than 80 hotels worldwide. Fairmont Tokyo is part of the Shibaura Project, a twin-tower mixed-use development, and is located on the upper floors of Building S, which offers panoramic views of…
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Reproduces Kincho’s Whirlpool Can in Yakimono
Kincho no Natsu Japanese Summer Hand-printed Tenugui Hand-printed Tenugui with Kincho graphic design. Hand-printing is a technique in which a mold is made for each color and dyed. The designs include a motif of an early package and an illustration of the process of completing a mosquito coil. The price is 1980 yen. Kincho no…
highway bus service between Shinjuku West Exit and Hachioji/Hino resumes
Nishi-Tokyo Bus will resume service of its “Commuter Liner” express bus service between Hachioji/Hino and Shinjuku Station West Exit on May 30. The new bus stop will be via “JR Hachioji Station North Exit” on the up train (bound for Shinjuku) and will also stop at “Yokaicho 4-chome” on the down train from Shinjuku. In…
Jeans making at a domestic denim factory
First experience with self-serve udon. Get a photojournalistic shot at the torii gate in the sky and Chubu-ga-hama beach! The Seto-ohashi Ampanman Trolley will take you directly to your destination, Kotohira Station, but this time we decided to stop along the way and visit some of Kagawa’s most popular tourist spots. First, we decided to…
15% Off: Kohitsu Sanso offers “Founding Festival”
Kohitsu Sanso will hold the “Kohitsu Sanso Foundation Festival” from May 20 to June 27. During this period, Kohitsu Sanso members’ points will be redeemed at double the normal rate of 10%, and 15% will be redeemed on purchases of eligible brand items. Eligible brands include Mammut, Kalimar, Gregory, and Foxfire. In addition, 15% point…
VASTLAND camp kettle with hard anodized aluminum finish
VASTLAND will begin pre-sales of the Camp Kettle (700mL/1300mL), which is made of aluminum and has a hard anodized finish, on May 21. Prices are 1780 yen for the 700mL and 1980 yen for the 1300mL. In addition to using aluminum, which has a higher thermal conductivity than titanium or stainless steel materials, the anodized…
“Summer Kansai 1-Day Pass” Unlimited rides on regular trains
JR West (Nishinippon Railway), Keihan Electric Railway (Keihan Electric Railway), Nankai Electric Railway (Nankai Electric Railway), Kintetsu (Kinki Nippon Railway), Kobe Electric Railway, Kobe City Transportation Bureau, and Osaka Water Bus are offering the “Summer Kansai 1-Day Pass”, which includes unlimited one-day train tickets for JR trains and Osaka water buses, and unlimited rides/round trip…