JR West will install an “ekiben vending machine” at Osaka Station (Umekita area), which will open on March 18. One machine will be set up near the escalators at platform 21 and 22 inside the ticket gates to improve convenience for train passengers. The vending machines are locker-type and will be delivered around 7:00 a.m….
Airtori starts selling nationwide travel support from April onward. 20% discount on the price and up to 2,000 yen worth of regional coupons.
Airtori has begun selling nationwide travel support products for departures from April to July. Starting with Hokkaido and Yamaguchi Prefecture, the company will gradually expand the areas covered. With this nationwide travel support, travelers will receive a 20% discount on the price of their trip, as well as regional coupons worth 2,000 yen on weekdays…
G-SHOCK has looked at a 40th anniversary model with deep hardening treatment on stainless steel.
In addition to the DW-5040PG, based on the DW-5000, which will be commercialized only in the anniversary project, the lineup will include the GMW-B5000PG and GMW-B5000PS, based on the metal GMW-B5000. G-Shock’s 40th anniversary models have been “Flare Red” and “Adventurer’s Stone. The new products to be introduced this time follow the concept of previous…
Snoopy x Rigetta heeled sandals. Gummy insole to fit the sole.
Belle Maison (Senshukai) will release Snoopy-designed sandals for women in collaboration with Rigetta on March 24. Rigetta is a sandal brand that uses a gummy insole that fits the sole of the foot, and the sole is shaped to fit the arch and unevenness of the foot, making it easy to walk and less tiring….
Gundam in Odaiba, wall images renewed for “Witches of Mercury” special edition
Sotsu and NAMCO BANDAI Filmworks will present “Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury” Season 1 Digest Movie -Ver. WALL-G-” as the newest installment of the “WALL-G” series, in which a life-size Unicorn Gundam standing statue in Odaiba and wall images in Diver City Tokyo are linked together. The first show will start at 19:00 on…
President Tanaka Visits Vietnam
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited Vietnam from March 5 to 8, 2023, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. President Tanaka spoke at a high-level economic seminar, met with government officials, inspected cooperative projects, and delivered a special JICA Chair lecture at Japan-Vietnam University. At the beginning of…
Tokaido Shinkansen to Offer “Car Cars Exclusively for Children” during the GW season. Launched as a travel product.
JR Tokai will set up a “special car for children” in Nozomi Car No. 12 on the Tokaido Shinkansen. The minimum number of passengers is one adult and one child each. The period is from April 28 to May 7. It will be sold as a travel product by JR Tokai Tours (not available at…
Disney’s 100th anniversary and JCB card limited edition design issued
JCB will issue a limited number of “Disney 100 (One Hundred) Special Design” Disney★ JCB Cards, which are issued in partnership with Walt Disney Japan, to commemorate Disney’s 100th anniversary. The period is from March 16 to June 30, 2024. In addition, a campaign to commemorate the issuance of the new card will also be…
Atami Beach Line begins cashless toll payment by ETCX
ETC Solutions will begin ETCX toll collection on the Atami Beach Line, a toll road running along the seaside of Yugawara and Atami, at 10:00 on April 1. ETCX is a multi-purpose service using the ETC on-board unit. By registering an ETC card and a credit card in advance, users can make cashless payments on…
Disability Equality Training at JICA Ichigaya Building
We all think, “What is a disability?” On Monday, February 6 and Wednesday, March 8, Disability Equality Training (DET) was held with a total of 40 participants working at JICA Ichigaya Building. Together with facilitators from the Disability Equality Training Forum (DET Forum), a non-profit organization, the participants asked questions such as “What is a…