MOL Sunflower launched its first LNG-fueled ferry, Sunflower Kamui, on the Oarai-Tomakomai route on January 21. It will replace the existing Sunflower Daisetsu. Kamui has more space for loading cargo vehicles than existing vessels, and all cabins are private rooms. It is said to provide a comfortable space for truck drivers. Other features include a…
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Snow Miku and Mikasa City, Hokkaido, collaborate on a city tour in the “birthplace of coal and railroads.
Crypton Future Media has announced that the Hokkaido support character “Snow Miku” has become the main character for the “Mikasa City x Snow Miku Machimiguri Campaign. The city will produce original illustrations of Snow Miku using famous places in Mikasa City as motifs, distribute “Mikasa City x Snow Miku City Tour Map” using the illustrations,…
JAL to Establish New Narita-Chicago Route. First class service started on Haneda – Miyako route.
On January 21, JAL announced its international and domestic route flight plan for FY2025. international air route In addition to the new Narita-Chicago route, JTA (Japan Transocean Airways) will establish a new Naha (Okinawa) – Taoyuan (Taipei) route as its first scheduled international flight (within FY2025). In addition, flights will be increased on the Narita…
Ghibli Park renews tickets from April admission. Director Hayao’s favorite car, a Citroen 2CV, will also be on display.
On January 22, Ghibli Park (1533-1 Ibarakemawarama Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture) unveiled new exhibits and ticket information from April. Director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Citroën 2CV will be on display at Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse from January 29. The exhibition will also include the original story “The Story of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2CV,” which depicts how Director…
LeSportsac offers a heart motif gift collection perfect for Valentine’s Day. Japan-exclusive items are also available.
LeSportsac Japan launched a heart-themed gift collection on January 22. The design, featuring handwritten lettering, offers two colors: “Love Notes” with red hearts and logo tape, and “Love Notes Berry” in berry color and white. The design, which is encrusted with embroidered small hearts, is available in two colors: the off-white and berry-colored “Berry Heart”…
Isewan Ferry Commemorates 60th Anniversary with ¥6,000 One-way Campaign for Mini and Standard Cars
Isewan Ferry will launch a “Passenger Car ¥6,000 Campaign” as the conclusion of its 60th anniversary project. The campaign will run from February 1 to March 21. The fare is 6,000 yen one-way (12,000 yen round-trip) for a mini-car and a regular car (including one driver), normally 6,400 yen for a mini-car and 7,600 yen…
Opened “UMI-YAMA CHIKURA,” a villa for rent in Minami-Boso, surrounded by the sea and mountains.
VALM will open a villa for rent “UMI-YAMA CHIKURA” (1470-2 Kitaasoi, Chikura-cho, Minami-Boso-shi, Chiba Prefecture) on January 24. The villa is located at the foot of a mountain, about 5 minutes by car from the coast. The villa was renovated from a former villa, creating a cozy space with a nostalgic feeling. The dining room…
Takarajimasya to release “Mickey Shoulder Bag” produced by Disney-loving influencer “Ainyan
Takarajimasya will release a brand mook from “Areeam,” a brand produced by Disney-loving influencer “Ainyan,” on February 21. The price is 4389 yen. Included in the appendix is a shoulder bag made of canvas-like material from the popular “Mickey Shoulder Bag” by Aleem. It is designed to look like Mickey hugging the bag, with an…
Logos releases Snoopy’s light and sturdy compact chair. Commemorative model for the 75th anniversary of “PEANUTS.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release the “SNOOPY (PEANUTS 75years) 7075 Trek Chair (with back)” on January 30, commemorating the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS. The price is 4,400 yen. Charlie Brown and his friends are designed in vintage-inspired art on the backrest. The frame is made of 7075 ultra-super duralumin, a…
WAQ, “Nocturne Lamp” in vintage design, ¥5980, available in silver/bronze/black
WAQ released “Nocturne Lamp. The price is 5980 yen. A small oil lamp with a vintage-like design that has its origins in the miners’ lamps used by coal miners, with a gold plate on top. Fuel is paraffin oil, and the tank can hold 40 mL, which will light the lamp for approximately 5 hours…