On January 8 (London local time), Henry & Partners (UK) released the latest edition of the 2025 Henry Passport Index, which evaluates the world’s most powerful passports. Based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), passports from all 199 countries and regions of the world are ranked according to the number of visa-free…
Nanga launches down blanket and throw blanket from its “GOOD SLEEPING” bedding series.
Nanga will release two new lineups from its “GOOD SLEEPING” bedding label on January 10. The “DOWN BLANKET SINGLE” (28,600 yen) is an item that falls somewhere between a down quilt and a blanket. The quick-drying polyester fabric is filled with 300 g of down and has a pleasant-to-the-touch peach skin finish. When docked with…
Grand Seiko’s limited edition model with a motif of Ginza in winter with snow fluttering in the air. Movement is the Caliber 9R65.
Seiko Watch will release the “Heritage Collection Ginza Limited Edition” from Grand Seiko, inspired by the winter scene in Ginza, at six stores in Ginza on January 17. The price is 990,000 yen and the quantity is limited to 500 pieces. The dial is decorated with light gold gradations and stamped patterns to resemble show…
Chocolate-colored & tongue-sticking Pooh and Stitch. Disney Store’s Valentine’s Day plush toys on sale.
Walt Disney Japan will release Valentine’s Day items at Disney Stores on January 10. Disney Flagship Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort stores, and the official online store will begin pre-sales on January 7. Newly released are Winnie the Pooh and Stitch goods that show Winnie the Pooh and Stitch tasting melting chocolate. They are wearing light…
Mikimini kissing chocolates and Baymax pattern! All the Valentine’s Day chocolates from the Disney Store will warm your heart!
Walt Disney Japan will begin offering Valentine’s Day products at its stores from January 10. The “Kiss Chocolate Strawberry Flavor” (1,200 yen), designed by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, is made by chocolate brand HERSHEY’S. It features a heartwarming design with hearts scattered throughout. Baymax has an adorable design holding an oversized heart. You can get…
KANSAI MaaS One-Day Pass” allows unlimited rides for seven railroad companies in the Kansai region with a QR ticket. Ticket commemorating the opening of Yumeshima Station is also available.
On January 8, the Kansai MaaS Council announced that the “KANSAI MaaS” electronic ticketing service will support QR boarding passes. Electronic tickets, such as those available at stations covered by JR West and the Slutto KANSAI Council’s QR ticket service “Slutto QRtto,” will gradually be handled by the “KANSAI MaaS” application. One of the advantages…
JR West to Introduce QR Tickets on January 19. Reduced use of magnetic tickets; one-day unlimited-ride pass for use in four Kansai cities also on sale.
JR West will introduce QR Ticket service for boarding on January 19. A new ticketless service that allows passengers to pass through automatic ticket gates by using a QR code (QR ticket) issued after applying for a ticket through the “KANSAI MaaS” service or an overseas travel agency. At stations where QR readers are not…
Ikspiari Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Renovation. New stores will open sequentially from spring.
Ikspiari (1-4 Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture), a commercial facility within Tokyo Disney Resort, will undergo a renovation in 2025, the 25th anniversary of its opening. The 2nd floor “Traders Passage, Trails & Tracks” area will be an area for more convenient everyday shopping, and the 3rd floor “Glacius Square” area will be home to…
Kyushu National Museum, Special Exhibition: “Haniwa” Gourmet Dishes. Kaisen Chirashi Gozen, Kofun Curry, Dorayaki Ashiyu Set, etc.
Dazaifu Iinoji The “Kaisen Chirashi Gozen” (3,500 yen) is served with 15-grain rice, inspired by the ancient rice eaten in the Kofun period. The set also includes konnyaku, a specialty of Gunma Prefecture, where many ancient tombs and haniwa are found, and mentaiko (cod roe), an ingredient representative of Kyushu, in a small bowl, sukini,…
Shinkansen Nozomi, all seats reserved, schedule announced for 2025; GW/Obon/Year-end and New Year holidays
JR Tokai and JR West announced the period of operation of all reserved-seat “Nozomi” trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines in fiscal 2025. The program is designed to allow more passengers to make reservations and be seated during GW, Obon, and year-end and New Year holidays, when the number of passengers is particularly…