Lime launched Lime, an electric micromobility sharing service, in Japan. The first phase of the project will involve the installation of more than 40 ports (bicycle parking lots) in six areas in Tokyo’s Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meguro, Setagaya, Toshima, and Nakano wards, with a total of 200 electric micromobility vehicles (to be expanded gradually). Electric kickboards…
Dull pastel “Miffy goods” limited to post offices to go on sale on August 23. Fluffy embroidered tote/pouch/magnet clip, etc.
Post Office Product Sales Service will release post office limited edition “Miffy goods” on August 23. They will be available at approximately 4,000 post offices nationwide and at post office online stores. The lineup consists of five products: a “tote bag” with fluffy embroidery, a “three-zip pouch” convenient for storing small items when traveling, a…
Autumn limited edition “Suica’s Penguin Marron Cake” to be sold at Hotel Metropolitan from September.
Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo), operated by JR East Hotels, will sell “Suica no Penguin Marron Cake” from September 1 to November 30. The size is 8 cm in diameter. The cake and bakery store on the first floor will offer take-out for 720 yen, while the all-day dining restaurant “Crossdine” will offer eat-in…
G-SHOCK, Silk-like model with polarized pearl coating & metallic colors. 3 colors: pink/white/beige
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has released the GMAP2100ST, a silky textured model from the GMAP2100 series of G-SHOCK watches. It is available in pink, white, and beige, and is priced at 20,900 yen. GMAP2100 is a series characterized by its small size and simple looks. This time, the bezel and band are coated with a…
Shupatto,” a bag that folds up in a snap. Limited quantities of the autumn/winter model made of 100% recycled fabrics are now available.
On August 19, Marna released a limited quantity of the Shupatto Compact Bag M Recycle Collection for fall/winter 2024. The official online store is handling the product first, with general sales to follow on September 2. The collection is environmentally friendly and uses exclusive fabrics made from 100% recycled materials made from discarded plastic. The…
Ecute Shinagawa holds an appetizing Curry Fair in the lingering summer heat. Summer Vegetable Dashi Soup Curry/Spicy Chicken/ Tomato Curry Inari, etc.
JR East Cross Station Development Company will hold “Curry Week” at Ecute Shinagawa, an eco-friendly commercial facility at JR Shinagawa Station. The event will run from August 19 to September 8. Each store offers a lineup of stamina curry menus, mainly limited to Ecute Shinagawa and new products, to whet your appetite even in the…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] JAL Furusato Ambassadors designed the Tanabata decorations! Tanabata decorations that our employees put their hearts into were displayed at the Sendai Tanabata Festival
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Thermos launches “Vacuum Insulated Soup Jar” that is now entirely dishwasher-safe. Pouch also released at the same time.
Thermos will release vacuum-insulated soup jars (JED-300/400/500) and soup jar pouches (RES-003) (RET-003) on August 21. The first all-part dishwasher-safe soup jar (JEB series) was launched in 2023 and was well received. The company will launch a whole dishwasher-safe soup jar (JED series) as a standard model with a simple design that can be used…
HOTEL AO KANAZAWA” opened on September 1. 15 modern Japanese-style rooms including suites with sauna
Fons will open “HOTEL AO KANAZAWA” on September 1 as a co-creation project with Nishimatsu Construction Co. This is the second hotel under the AO hotel brand, following HOTEL AO KAMAKURA. Located under Kenrokuen Garden, about 15 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station. The six-story building built in 1966 was renovated on the inside…
Dupree” is a pet carrier that can be carried on board airplanes. Car seat as safe as a car seat.
Bright Children’s Products International Japan will release “Dupree,” a pet carrier and pet car seat that can be carried on board an airplane, from its own brand “TAVO” on August 21. This safety-conscious pet carrier meets the ECE R129 standard for child safety seats. It has a Tailor tech memory foam carrier frame to resist…