JR West’s smartphone application “WESTER” has begun offering push notifications of operation information and a feature that allows users to check their WESTER points scheduled to expire. The “Operation Information Push Notification” function allows users to register frequently used stations in “My Stations” and be notified when delays or suspended operations affect the registered stations….
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Earth Chemical, Inc., Incense whirlpools with burn time markers about every 100 minutes; more than 80% “do not use up a whole roll at one time”.
Earth Chemical has released a box of 10 rolls of Earth Whirlpool Incense, which features a marker that shows the burning time every approximately 100 minutes. The product was renewed in response to the company’s survey, in which more than 80% of respondents answered that they do not use up a roll of mosquito repellent…
Construction of “Tofrom Yaesu” to be completed in 2026, connecting to the Yaesu underground shopping center. The second phase area of the bus terminal will also open.
On March 3, Tokyo Tatemono decided on “TOFROM YAESU” as the name of the district for the “Yaesu 1-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project in front of Tokyo Station” (Yaesu Project). The buildings are called “TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT” in District A and “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” in District B. Both buildings will be connected to…
Workman and fulcro collaborate for the first time to create a highly functional and long-lasting Boston bag/body bag/backpack
Workman will release four types of bags in March as its first collaboration with Carrot Company’s fulcro, focusing on functionality and durability. The lineup includes a mini Boston bag, a crossbody bag, a multifunctional backpack, and a tote backpack, all of which have a water-repellent finish to resist rain and dirt, and can be folded…
Renewal of store building at Kita-Kumamoto SA (down line) on Kyushu Expressway. First Katsuya store, 7-Eleven, etc.
NEXCO West Japan will reopen the store building at Kita-Kumamoto SA (off-road) on the Kyushu Expressway on March 27. The interior and exterior of the store expresses the great nature of Aso with natural colors and materials. The shopping corner has a Seven-Eleven convenience store, and the sales floor area is approximately four times larger…
Gundam (RX-78F00/E) equipped with glass feathers flies with JAL! JAL Gundam JET” unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
On March 3, JAL will begin service of the “JAL Gundam JET,” a plane with Osaka/Kansai Expo specifications. This is a collaboration with the “Gundam Next Future Pavilion” to be exhibited by Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. at the Expo, and depicts Gundam and Myakmyaku in flight on the side of a Boeing 737-800 (registration code:…
Ace develops “J5 Collection,” a luxury line from Proteka. Japanese Aesthetic Sense and Minimalist Design
Ace will launch a new luxury line “J5 Collection” from the Japanese travel bag brand PROTECA. The company will also launch three models of suitcases from this line, SHISUI, SHISUI-F, and INRYU, on March 1. The “J5 Collection” is a product of serious and careful craftsmanship by Japanese craftsmen. It is characterized by a minimalist…
Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival opens on April 12. English-style garden “Peter Rabbit English Garden” also opens for business.
Fujikyu Corporation will hold the Fuji Shiba Cherry Blossom Festival at Fuji Motosuko Resort (212 Motosu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture) from April 12 to May 25. In addition, the English-style garden “Peter Rabbit English Garden” will be open for business. Fuji and the full field of moss phlox. Fuji. The area planted is approximately 15,000…
Stockholm Tourism introduces the highlights of Stockholm, including the “World’s Longest Subway Art” with a total length of 110 km! Fly to Scandinavia in Spring with ANA Direct Flights!
On February 28, the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo held a “Stockholm Tourism Seminar” at the official residence of the Swedish Ambassador in Toranomon, Tokyo. A delegation from the Stockholm Tourism Board visited Japan following the launch of ANA’s new Haneda-Stockholm route to introduce Stockholm’s attractions to the Japanese aviation and travel media, in addition…
Unlimited travel on Hokuso Line and Keisei Line in Tokyo with “Hokuso/downtown tour ticket”. Available on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and year-end and New Year’s holidays.
Keisei Electric Railway and Hokuso Railway will release “Hokuso Downtown Tour Ticket”. Fares are 1,420 yen for adults and 710 yen for children. This is a special ticket that combines the Hokuso Railways “1-day ticket” and the Keisei Electric Railway “downtown day ticket” into a single ticket, allowing unlimited rides for one day on the…