Shogakukan has included a “Doraemon 7-Kinou LED Lantern” as a special supplement to the November issue of BE-PAL, useful for camping, home, disaster prevention, etc. The price is 1,250 yen. The LED lantern is packed with seven functions, including a flashing mode and SOS emission mode. It measures approximately 7.2 cm in diameter and weighs…
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Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry begins service on the Muroran-Aomori route, with one round trip per day from 5,090 yen one way.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry started service on October 2 on the Muroran-Aomori route, connecting Muroran Port and Aomori Port (about 204 km) in about 7 hours. The vessel used is the Blue Mermaid, with a capacity of 583 passengers. The vessel will operate one round trip per day as follows (except Sundays from Muroran and Mondays…
Ginza’s symbolic clock tower was redecorated with Mickey Mouse for a limited time, and I went to the unveiling ceremony!
From the Ginza 4-chome intersection, you can clearly see Mickey Mouse on the 2.4-meter-diameter dial! Since this is the first redecoration in history, an unveiling event, “Disney’s 100th Anniversary SEIKO HOUSE GINZA Clock Tower Unveiling Ceremony,” was held on the rooftop. I went to see it immediately. The Seiko Group celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary by…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] The JAL Group’s Tanabata Festival has been held since 1982. JAL Furusato Ambassadors dedicated 17,000 strips of paper filled with wishes to Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Vendome Aoyama accessories are now available at Tokyo Disneyland. The chic, daily-use designs also make great gifts!
Tokyo Disney Resort will release jewelry produced by jewelry brand Vendome Aoyama. Two items inspired by the festive atmosphere of Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th anniversary are now available. The “Necklace” (55,000 yen) is a piece with softly sparkling colored stones and sparkling diamons. The stones are casually arranged in a Mickey shape: K10YG, blue topaz,…
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii undergoes major renovations. New spa and fitness facilities, etc.
Prince Resorts Hawaii Inc. managed by Seibu and Prince Hotels Worldwide will undertake a major renovation of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea) starting in April 2024. The renewal is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, opened in 1965, is the first comprehensive resort…
3COINS to Launch Japan-Themed Eco Bags and Drawstring Cloths. Regional designs for Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Kyoto, and Okinawa are also available.
3COINS (Pal Group Holdings) announced the launch of Japan-themed eco bags and drawstring bags at select stores. In addition, limited edition eco-bags and drawstring bags with different designs will be available in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Okinawa. Only the 3COINS Harajuku main store will offer limited edition products for all regions. read more ©…
Christmas is more fun with Duffy! New Goods Include Cookie Ann’s Oversized Plush Toy, Ornaments, and Warm Sweaters
Tokyo DisneySea will release Duffy & Friends Christmas items on November 1. The items include an oversized “plush toy” to cuddle and an “ornament set” to add to the holiday spirit. Cookie Ann’s “stuffed animal” (14,000 yen), fashioned with a voluminous bright red ribbon and bright white beret, is the perfect Christmas gift. The “ornament…
Porsche x Institute of Advanced Study, The University of Tokyo, A trip to know the life and history of the remote islands of Rebun and Rishiri. Awareness of social change opens the future.
Experience the work of fishermen on Rebun Island. On the first day, we flew into Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and the next day we took a regular train for six hours to Wakkanai, reaching Rebun Island by boat. During the morning activities on Rebun Island, the group was divided into three teams to experience the work of…
Coleman to Hold Day & Camping Event. Many hands-on contents and more
Coleman (Newell Brands Japan) will hold its first day event, The Coleman Day Camp 2023, and its fifth camping event, The Coleman Camp 2023. The concept of the first day event is “analog but special time. The event will be geared toward those interested in camping and the outdoors, and will offer a taste of…