This month marks three years since Sadako Ogata, who served as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), passed away in October 2019. In just three years, the world has changed dramatically. What would you do?” If Ogata-san were alive, he might say this. JICA has now been…
Nikke Colton Plaza in Ichikawa, Chiba, to be renovated on October 22. New tenants include Loft and Yurindo.
Nikke (Japan Wool Textile) will reopen Nikke Colton Plaza (1-1-1 Onitaka, Ichikawa, Chiba), a commercial facility in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on October 22. Nikke Colton Plaza has been in operation for 34 years since 1988, and the company plans to renovate parts of the building, introduce new tenants, and relocate or renovate existing tenants to…
Resumed excavation of the Oizumi JCT Main Line Tunnel (southbound) at Gaikan. Shield machine repairs completed.
NEXCO East Japan announced on October 21 that it will resume shield machine tunneling work on the Oizumi JCT main line tunnel (southbound) of the Tokyo Outer Ring Road (C3) after November 1. The damage to this shield machine was confirmed in April, and the “time required for repair was about six months. In order…
Disney introduces specialty store section at gift shady retailers. Also a gift catalog of Disney merchandise.
Shady and Disney have launched a new project, “Share The Magic!” to introduce a dedicated Disney merchandise section in Shady retail stores. The store will feature a specialized corner with a Disney world view and a selection of interior, accessories, kitchen, baby and kids sundries. Original products will also be available. A gift catalog that…
Hololive x Fujikyu Highland collaboration event featuring Fubuki, Ayame, Subaru, and Mio
Fujikyu Highland will hold “Hololive in Fujikyu Highland – SNOW*WORLD” from November 19 to December 30. Fubuki Shirakami, Ayame Hyakki, Subaru Ozora, and Mio Ookami will be wearing the originally designed Christmas uniforms of Fujikyu Highland. The park’s announcements and attractions will switch to the collaboration version of each member. As a highlight of the…
Rakuten Travel Announces “TADAIMA TOKYO PLUS,” Tokyo’s Nationwide Travel Support Program, to Launch on October 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Rakuten Travel, Inc. announced the launch of “TADAIMA TOKYO PLUS,” a nationwide travel support service for trips to destinations in Tokyo, on October 25 at 10:00 a.m. The implementation period will end when the maximum budget allocated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is reached. The subsidy is 40% of the trip price (maximum 8,000 yen…
Resort Trust begins sales of memberships for Sanctuary Court Nikko, a full membership resort hotel.
Resort Trust has begun selling memberships in the Sanctuary Court Nikko Japanese Modern Resort (38-3 Takanori, Nikko-shi, Tochigi Prefecture), a full membership resort hotel. Membership prices range from 7.44 million yen to 34.76 million yen. This resort sublimates the sublime and elegant “Japanese” style into a modern one while taking advantage of the majestic nature…
Odakyu Hakone Group, facilities eligible for nationwide travel support coupons; “Hakone Free Pass” for 8 rides also available
Odakyu Hakone Group is participating in the nationwide travel support program “Isa, Kanagawa! which started on October 11, 2011. National travel support coupons (3,000 yen worth on weekdays/1,000 yen worth on holidays), which can be used at travel destinations, are given at various lodging facilities, etc., in addition to a discount on the price of…
The first permanent Moomin store in Ginza will open in December. A new concept café in Shibuya and a digital vending machine in Hanno are also planned.
Rights and Brands, the Japanese distributor of the Moomin Characters, plans to open stores and cafes by companies that have signed licensing agreements with the Moomins. The first permanent store in Ginza, “MOOMIN SHOP GINZA” (Ginza Inns 1, located at 3-1 Ginza Nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) is scheduled to open in December. The store will carry…
Naeba Ski Resort opens for autumn foliage. Enjoy the scenery at its best on the “Naeba Dora Gondola,” Japan’s longest gondola at 5481m.
Naeba Ski Resort is operating its autumn foliage business until November 6. Visitors can enjoy the view of autumn leaves on the “Naeba Dora Gondola,” Japan’s longest gondola at 5481 meters. From late October to November, the “larch” near the foot of the Naeba Dora gondola (about 900 meters above sea level) is at its…