PONEYCOMB, which offers Disney-designed apparel and goods, will set up a pop-up store “Disney+ POP UP STORE by PONEYCOMB” from August 10 to September 1. It will be located at LUMINE EST SHINJUKU, outside the central east ticket gate of Shinjuku Station, next to the ticket vending machine. The pop-up store will sell “T-shirts” (3,850…
Baymax’s Urupocha appears! Chubby and healed body with a warm smile!
On August 9, Disney Store released Baymax, Baymax 2.0, and Mochi, a beloved cat, from its plush toy series “Urupocha-chan. Prices range from 1,300 yen to 1,500 yen. Baymax” (1,300 yen), a care robot, has been deformed into a tiny figure while maintaining the same shape and form of his charming masculine body. His dull…
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains are suspended from Shinagawa to Shizuoka Stations; earthquake intensity of 5 on the Japanese scale in western Kanagawa Prefecture before 8:00 p.m. on August 9.
The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines have suspended operations between Shinagawa and Shizuoka Stations due to an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5 on the Japanese scale that occurred in western Kanagawa Prefecture at around 19:57 on August 9. As of 20:03, the transmission of power has been successfully completed in the section where…
Dangerous heat continues through late August; September may be as hot as last year, the hottest month of the year.
On August 9, Weathernews updated its “Extreme Heat View 2024,” announcing that August-October temperatures will be above normal nationwide, and that September in particular could be as hot as last year, the hottest month in recorded history. The Pacific High and Tibetan High are expected to overlap to form a “double high-pressure system” that will…
Ace, lightweight commuter backpack for women, “Haun Slim Backpack” in two sizes (12/17L), three colors each, with ample storage pockets
Ace has released the “Havn Slim Backpack,” a lightweight commuter backpack for on/off use, from “W&.Day/Night,” a bag brand for working women. It is handled through the official online store. It is available in two sizes (MIDIUM and A4 JUST) that can be selected according to the amount of luggage and body size. While slim…
NURASAN-27W”, a super-wide, strong wind umbrella, helps businessmen commuting to work avoid getting wet and annoyed even in heavy rain.
NIG has begun pre-sales of the NURASAN-27W, a super-wide, high wind-resistant business umbrella, on Makuake. The scheduled general sales price of 8,860 yen is 6,190 yen with a 30% off super-early bird discount, 6,580 yen with a 25% off super-early bird discount, and 6,890 yen with a 22% off early bird discount. This umbrella was…
Chancellor Tanaka meets with First Vice President Estefan Brunel Naybik of the Republic of Costa Rica ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with First Vice President Estefan Brunel Naybik and other key ministers from the Republic of Costa Rica who visited Japan on August 7 at JICA Global Plaza. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka mentioned that this year marked the 50th anniversary of JICA’s cooperation with the Republic of…
ANA and JAL offer refunds and changes without charge for flights to/from Miyazaki Airport from August 9 to 12. Due to the earthquake in the Hyuga Sea
ANA and JAL announced that they will offer refunds and changes (transfers) without charge for flights to and from Miyazaki Airport from August 9 to 12. The earthquake occurred in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture (Hyuga Sea) at around 16:43 on August 8. All flights are scheduled to operate as usual (as of 15:30…
Thai Airways International offers 3-day round-trip sale from/to Bangkok for 35,000 yen. From/to Narita/Kansai/Fukuoka, until September boarding.
Thai Airways International (TG) is offering special flash sale fares from today, August 9 to 11. The fares will be 17,500 yen for one-way and 35,000 yen for round-trip in economy class for flights to/from Narita (TG641/643/640/642), Kansai International Airport (TG673/672), and Fukuoka (TG649/648) (all fares are excluding other fees). The travel period is from…
Summary of Ticket Refund Response by Railway Companies. No handling fee due to the Nankai Trough Earthquake Temporary Information
In response to the “Nankai Trough Earthquake Warning” issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the evening of August 8, JR companies have announced their ticket refund policy. The following tickets will be refunded or their validity changed free of charge. Tickets valid from August 8 to 15, and departing from, or passing through, all…