Metropolitan Intercity Railway will operate the “20th Anniversary Commemorative Train” on all Tsukuba Express lines until late December. The train schedule is available on the website. The “Tsukuba Express 20th Anniversary Commemorative Train” features the 20th anniversary logo mark of the Tsukuba Express, and the TX-51 and 67 trains of the TX-2000 series are decorated…
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Visa to offer 30% discount for touch-payment boarding. 11 railroad companies in Kansai are eligible, including Osaka Metro, Kintetsu, Nankai, and Hankyu.
Visa Worldwide Japan will conduct “Touch Payment and Save on Railways! 30% Cash Back Campaign” for 11 railroad companies in the Kansai region. The period is from April 3 to May 30. Register your card number on Visa’s campaign website (Visa Wari) and get 30% of the amount you spend when you ride with touch…
MUJI Completely Renews Sunscreen. Gel/milk products with both hypoallergenic properties and high UV protection effect.
Ryohin Keikaku has completely renewed MUJI’s “Sunscreen Series” and will launch it sequentially at stores nationwide and online starting April 9. The lineup consists of six types of sunscreen gel (pump type, 150 mL, 1,290 yen; portable type, 30 mL, 590 yen; refill type, 120 mL, 990 yen), which is light, fresh, and stretchy, and…
UNIQLO launches Snoopy men’s T-shirts, designed from the world of the 75th anniversary “Peanuts” vintage book.
UNIQLO will release new T-shirts from its UT collection “PEANUTS Vintage Books” in mid-May. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip, this men’s collection is inspired by the designs and colors used in vintage books from the 50s and 80s, and features an American retro worldview. The lineup includes two solid colors (natural…
Yamada’s original folding fan is now available. Can also be charged by solar panel, with mobile battery function.
Yamada Holdings launched the “Solar Power Fan,” available at the e-commerce site YamadaWeb.com, priced at 15,800 yen. The fan is designed to stand on its own in an inverted V-shape and can be folded and carried. In addition to the included AC adapter, it can be charged from the solar panel on the back. It…
JR Shikoku Launches QR-Code Ticket Service for Foreign Visitors to Japan. with tickets for foreign visitors to Japan.
JR Shikoku has launched a QR code boarding service for the “ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass,” a special ticket for foreign visitors to Japan. Purchases made through the Klook ticket reservation website will no longer require a paper ticket to be exchanged at the ticket counter, allowing passengers to board the bus directly. If tickets are…
UNIQLO’s new sketch-style “Pokemon” T-shirts for summer. 4 types for men and kids
UNIQLO will release a new UT collection “Pokémon Sketch” in early June. The T-shirts feature Pikachu and other unique Pokémon drawn in the style of sketches, along with a message. Two new types of men’s T-shirts, Ephy and Kodak, will be available. Sizes range from XS to 4XL (suitable for both men and women), priced…
Tokyo DisneySea to Debut Sponsor-Sponsored Menu at Food & Wine Festival. Calbee Frugula, Yamazaki’s Double Soft, Meiji’s Bulgarian Yogurt.
Tokyo DisneySea will hold the Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival from April 8 to June 30. This is the second time for this event, following last year’s event, to offer a unique food experience at DisneySea. One of the most noteworthy topics for 2025 is the special menu sponsored by official sponsors. A total…
Suica Penguin” acrylic clip for thinking about something. Expressive neck strap is also available.
JR East Trading will release new “Suica no Penguin” products, an acrylic clip and neck strap, on April 4. The lineup of acrylic clips includes two types: Thinking and Nakayoshi. They can be used as cute acrylic stands or as clips to hold memos or snacks. They are priced at 700 yen each and measure…
Metropolitan Police Department, List of Speeding and Priority Enforcement Locations for April
On April 1, the Metropolitan Police Department updated its list of public enforcement locations for traffic violations. Speeding violations (PDF) will be enforced at approximately 100 locations in Chiyoda Ward, including Hanzomon Station Road (near Hayatomachi 3), Otemachi Ryogoku Line (near Otemachi 2), Misakicho-Nishi Kanda Line (near Misakicho 3), and Yasukuni Street (near Kandasudacho 2)….