Peach begins operation of “Unarikun Jet,” a specially painted aircraft commemorating the 70th anniversary of Narita City. Unveiled on first flight to Okinawa.

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On June 21, Peach Aviation unveiled a specially painted “Unari-kun Jet” at Narita Airport to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Narita’s establishment as a city. Narita City, which celebrated its 70th anniversary this March, is home to Narita Airport, one of Peach’s base airports, and has been involved in regional revitalization through participation in events…

The “ocota bf” is a fire pit like a “kotatsu” that prevents your face from burning and the “ocota sb” is a special bench. Completely made-to-order

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Nissin Tekko will release a new series of fire pits “ocota bf” and a special bench for fire pits “ocota sb” from the steel fire pit brand “ocota. The products will be manufactured completely on a build-to-order basis, and orders will be accepted from the fall of 2024. The “ocota bf” has an iron fire…

Komono-cho, Mie Prefecture, offers all-you-can-drink draft beer tours, etc. on the “Tsudoi” sightseeing train. Discounts for one-day hot spring baths are also available.

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Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, and Kintetsu will decorate the “Tsudoi” sightseeing train in the style of a summer festival and hold two event tours on July 20, 21, 28, and August 4, for a total of eight tours. The “Summer Festival Train Tour” and “Evening Cool-Down Draft Beer Tour” are available. Each tour includes a…

Disney yukata and accessories are now on sale at Belle Maison. Easy-to-wear “cami one-piece” yukata can be worn by parents and children

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Senshukai’s mail-order business Belle Maison has released character goods to liven up summer festivals from its Disney Fantasy Shop. The “2WAY Kids’ Yukata,” which sold about 2,000 last year, now comes in a ladies’ size. The separate upper and lower sections can be worn as a one-piece without the need for a full-fledged dressing. It…

Tsukuba Express to implement boarding by credit card touch/QR code at some stations by 2025

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The Metropolitan Metropolitan Railway Company, which operates the Tsukuba Express (TX) train system, will conduct a verification experiment during 2025 to test a ride service using credit card touch payment and QR code reading. This is an initiative using Sumitomo Mitsui Card’s “stera transit” solution for public transportation, and at some Tsukuba Express stations, the…

Logos’ popular “solar block function” in tents is now available in a large parasol: UV cut 99.9% or more, light shielding 99.99% or more.

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Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release a large-sized sports parasol, “Solar Block Parasol (Sunny Rain & Rain),” on June 27. It will be priced at 5,940 yen. The large size, with a diameter of approximately 130 cm and a bone length of approximately 150 cm, is made of a fabric with…

Choice Gourmet,” a website specializing in meal ticket-type tax returns for local restaurants in Hometown, begins.

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On June 19, Trustbank unveiled “Choice Gourmet,” a website specializing in meal ticket-type tax returns for hometowns. This is the gourmet version of Furusato Choice, the company’s hometown tax payment site, and specializes in meal ticket-type returns that can be used at restaurants in various regions. In addition to being able to narrow down searches…