Akachan Honpo is holding a “Disney Baby Fair” to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. The period is from March 31 to April 27. The “Disney Baby Fair” brought together a large group of characters who normally would not line up together. The theme of the fair is “Disney 100,” and the store has prepared limited-edition products…
Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery: Spring in Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park (Shizuoka Prefecture)
The Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park (2802-1 Shimokanuki, Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture), located near Numazu Port, was built in 1893 as the Imperial Villa for the Taisho Emperor to rest and relax. At one time there were 100 rooms. Unfortunately, the main residence was lost in the Great War, but there is now a folk museum…
WBC2023 Memorial Photo Book,” a complete preservation edition looking back on the exploits of the “strongest” Samurai Japan team in history, will be released on March 27, 2012.
Sekai Bunka Sha will release a fully preserved edition of the “WBC 2023 Memorial Photo Book” (1,200 yen) on March 27. The book covers the results of all the WBC games, and recounts the behind-the-scenes of the fierce battles with abundant photos and text. The book also includes “player stories,” such as the exploits of…
Aso Kumamoto Airport opens its new passenger terminal building on March 23. Departure zone with popular Kumamoto restaurants, food court area, and duty free store.
Features of the New Passenger Terminal Building The new passenger terminal building has a ramen structure with buckling-supporting steel-frame vibration-damping braces to withstand repeated strong shaking in a short period of time, such as the Kumamoto earthquake. A building damage assessment system has also been introduced to determine the degree of damage to the building…
Commemorating the victory! 2023 WBC Samurai Japan Premium Frame Stamp Set” featuring famous scenes of the players.
Ensky is accepting pre-orders for the “2023 WBC Samurai Japan Premium Frame Stamp Set” (6,050 yen) at Japan Post’s “Post Office Internet Shop,” Lawson Loppi stores nationwide, HMV & BOOKS online and HMV stores. The memorable scenes of the players are included in the framed postage stamps, premium foil-printed large postcards, and premium foil-printed holders….
Tokyo-Kyushu Ferry to Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama Sightseeing. 3-night/4-day tours departing from Kokura are now available!
Venus Travel will offer a group tour, “A 4-day tour of Hakone, Kamakura, and Yokohama with spectacular views of the lake and the sky. Departure dates are May 25, June 5, June 19, and July 4. The price is 41,800 yen per person for double occupancy in a hotel room, and 45,300 yen per person…
Ulaanbaatar Plant Wastewater Management Capacity Enhancement Project
In Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, there are factories and business establishments around the city that handle leather, wool, cashmere, meat processing, dairy products, alcohol, etc. Of these, wastewater from the leather, wool, and cashmere factories is treated at the primary treatment plant at Khariga Factory before being discharged to the central sewage treatment…
Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Capacity Improvement Project Phase 2
In Mongolia, concerns over seismic disaster risks are increasing, as evidenced by the occurrence of major earthquakes mainly in the western region, the discovery of three active faults near the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, and an increase in the number of felt earthquakes in that city as well. Under these circumstances, the Japanese government supported…
Release of “Nazo to Kippu 2023,” a mystery-solving game along the Hankyu and Hanshin Railway lines
Hankyu Corporation and Hanshin Electric Railway will release “Nazoto Ticket 2023. The ticket includes a train or bus ticket with an original design, a coupon that can be used at facilities along the line, and a kit for participating in a mystery-solving game. The “Hankyu version” will be available from March 24 to November 30,…
The 4th collaboration parasol of Sanrio Characters x Wpc. My Melody/Cinnamoroll/Chromi/ turn into devilishly girly!
World Party’s rain goods brand “Wpc.” released new parasols “Shade Frill mini,” “Shade Heart mini,” and “Shade Dreaming mini” in collaboration with Sanrio Characters. The collaborative parasol features My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Hello Kitty, and is made of fabric with 100% UV protection and light shielding, with a multi-layer coating of polyurethane resin on…