Museum Pick launched museumpick, a service for recording museum visits. Running on a Web browser, the system can keep records of visits to approximately 5,000 museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and other facilities throughout Japan. In addition to being able to save past records, visitors can obtain an “original stamp” with an image generated for each…
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Local Charms: Holiday Inn & Suites Shin-Osaka’s Mr. Takamoto’s Recommendation
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates 19 hotel brands with more than 6,300 hotels in over 100 countries. In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates about 47 hotels under seven brands from Hokkaido to Okinawa (as of March 2024). For this interview, we asked Masamiki Takamoto, general manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Shin-Osaka, what…
3COINS launches serious guesswork items. Large capacity tote / Deco ribbons in 9 colors / Silver tee case / Fansa Prayer Mamoru, etc.
On September 9, 3COINS (3COINS) launched “Serious Guess Life Items” proposed by a buyer whose life depends on guesses. The “SUISEIKATSU Tote Bag” (880 yen), which can hold plenty of luggage, has a simple design that is easy for anyone to carry and is 40 x 13 x 43 cm (W x D x H),…
Kobe Kitano Nosta” opens on November 8 at the site of the former Kitano Elementary School. Seven gourmet stores including the first bakery/chocolate store to open in Kansai
Kobe Kitano Sweets & Cafe will open a gourmet complex, Kobe Kitano Nosta (3-17-1 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe), on the site of the former Kitano Elementary School on November 8. Located about a 12-minute walk from Sannomiya and Motomachi Stations, the concept is “ONE TABLE. The concept is to create a place (one table) where the…
Disney Hair Care from John Master Organic! Get beautiful moisturized skin and shiny hair!
john masters organics will release Disney-designed hair and hand care items on September 12. The “Hair Care Gift” (6,270 yen), which combines a lathering effect with gentle care for hair, is a set of C&G shampoo and conditioner that makes a perfect gift. The shampoo and conditioner are said to replenish moisture and beauty ingredients,…
Toyo Rapid Line debuts “EKI TAG,” a limited-edition stamp for all stations completed by November.
Station stamps of Toyo Rapid Transit Railway will be obtainable from September 14 on “EKI TAG,” a digital station stamp collection application by JR East Japan Planning Co. A new stamp will be placed at each station on the Toyo Rapid Line, excluding Nishi Funabashi Station, and a commemorative rally will be held until November…
Tokyu Bus to operate a demand bus that runs on an optimal route selected by AI. Daily service in Hiyoshi and Tsunashima areas, 500 yen per ride
Tokyu Bus will conduct a demonstration run of its “AI on-demand bus” in the Hiyoshi and Tsunashima areas from September 16 to August 31, 2025. While there is a network of rail and bus routes in the Hiyoshi and Tsunashima areas, there are some areas where it is difficult for large vehicles to travel. The…
3COINS offers 7 types of new eco bags. Functionality is also emphasized, such as “take-out bags” for pizza and sushi.
3COINS launched a total of seven new eco-bags on September 9. They will be available at stores nationwide and on the official online shopping site, Parcel Closet. New Eco Bag Roll-up eco bag (550 yen) Foldable eco bag (550 yen) Net Pocket Eco Bag (550 yen) Shirred tote eco-bag (550 yen) Drawstring eco-bag (550 yen)…
BE-PAL October issue features a water-repellent Boston bag collaborated with “AIGLE”. 2-way hand-held and shoulder bag.
Shogakukan will include a “AIGLE x BE-PAL 2-way “water repellent” MINI Boston” as a supplement to the October issue of BE-PAL magazine. The price is 1,350 yen. This Boston bag has a diameter of 13 cm and a width of 23 cm, and can be used in two ways: on the shoulder or hand-held. The…
Odakyu Romancecar starts designing a new train model to debut in 2029; concept is to replace VSE and replace EXE unrenewed cars.
Odakyu Electric Railway announced that it has begun designing a new type of car for the limited express Romance Car, which is scheduled to enter service in March 2029 and will replace the Type 30000 “EXE” (unrenewed car). The concept is to replace the Type 50000 “VSE,” which will be out of service in 2023….