On August 28, Anker Japan released the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station, a portable power supply with an attached shoulder strap. This portable power supply has a capacity of 288Wh in a compact body measuring approximately 16.4 x 16.1 x 24.0 cm (W x D x H) and weighing 4.1 kg, and uses lithium-ion…

JR Kyushu Hotel Brassam Naha Location: 2-16-1 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture Features: Located a minute walk from Kokusai-dori Street. The building and guest rooms are designed in the image of the Okinawan sky and sea, incorporating Okinawan traditions, culture, and modernity. Rooms eligible for 50% off: Premium Twin Room, Superior Twin Room Eligible travel…

On August 27, AirJapan introduced QR code payments such as PayPay as a means of online payment on its website. The service can be used on the company’s website to pay for ticket fares and optional services (advance seat selection fees, checked baggage fees, and in-flight meal pre-purchase fees). In addition to PayPay, which had…

JAL announced information on flight cancellations due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10 at 11:00 a.m. on August 28, 2011. On the 28th, 112 domestic flights to/from Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Tanegashima, Yakushima, Kikaijima, Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, Okinoerabu, Yoron, etc. were cancelled. For international flights, 6 flights to/from Centrair (Chubu) and Kansai International Airport were cancelled. On…

Uber Japan launched its “Uber Taxi” vehicle dispatch service in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, on August 28. This is the second such service offered in the prefecture, following Narita City. Urayasu City is home to many facilities such as the Tokyo Disney Resort, nearby hotels and shopping malls, and the recent increase in the number…

Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, released “Kakono-chan Birthday Celebration and Original Goods” on August 21. This is the fourth of five major Kako-chan projects, drawn by illustrator Ito Noizi, a local native and tourism ambassador. The sales location is Kakogawa Tourist Association (800 Mizonokuchi, Kakogawa-cho, Kakogawa Plaza Hotel 1F). Original goods such as acrylic stands and…

Doors are cut because the platform length is not long enough. The problem with this kind of door cut is that it can cause a panic situation when the doors do not open just as you are about to get off the train. Of course, there are station notices and in-train announcements to warn passengers…

Suntory will complete the renovation of its Hakushu Distillery in September, which has been underway since 2023. On September 1, “Hakushu Terrace,” a restaurant featuring local ingredients, will open. In addition to stone-oven pizzas made with ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture, the restaurant will serve original cocktails of Suntory’s Hakushu single malt whiskey, which can only…

Sanrio Puroland (1-31 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo) will hold “PUROHALLOWEEN,” a special autumn event themed “Wizard x “Immersive” from September 6 to November 5. The “Magical Festa ~Let’s Maggie Kevis~” parade, featuring characters in wizard costumes, will be held for a limited time only! ～and a special one-minute meet-and-greet with the characters, as well as…

Aeon Retail, in cooperation with JALUX, will begin accepting reservations for products offered at JAL lounges from August 31. Reservations will be accepted through the “Aeon at Home: Aeon Net Super Monthly Reservation Service. Customers make reservations on a dedicated website from the 1st to the 10th of each month, and the reserved items are…