JICA President Akihiko Tanaka attended the 9th STI Forum* (Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for the SDGs) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S. on May 9. This is the first time for the President of JICA to attend a UN STI Forum. After the opening ceremony and ministerial…
Telecom Square to Set Up Self-Service Wi-Fi Rental “WiFiBOX” at Sendai Airport
Telecomxair will set up a self-service Wi-Fi rental “WiFiBOX” at the Sendai Airport International Departure Lobby (Shimomashida Minamihara, Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture) and begin service at 10:00 a.m. on May 22. After making a reservation online, simply pull out the Wi-Fi router from the box located at the airport, and you can return it to…
Ace, “Gadgetable DP2,” an improved version of the front carrying backpack. Thin gusset and water repellent coating
ace released the “Gadgetable DP2,” a Japanese-made business backpack from the bag and luggage brand “ace. The shoulder harness and corner pockets of the “Gadgetable Series” have been improved to enhance usability. It is available in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and in two colors, black and navy. Prices range from 47,300 yen to…
APA HOTEL (Osaka Kadoma-shi Ekimae) opens a new building with a total of 211 rooms. Partial renovation in anticipation of Expo ’70.
APA Hotel has opened a new building of APA Hotel Osaka Kadoma Ekimae (2-6 Motomachi, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture). The new building will be called the “South Wing” while the existing “Main Wing” will be called the “South Wing. With the addition of the 91 new rooms, the hotel will have a total of 211…
Disney Store offers “Zootopia” sweet design items. Giant doughnuts that roll around with a gurgling sound, as well as PAW-like popsicles!
Walt Disney Japan launched “ZOOTOPIA ICE TIME” featuring sweets from the movie “Zootopia. From tableware such as plates and spoons to home goods, the lineup includes items for enjoying time at home. The “silicone mold” (2,600 yen) is in the shape of a paw, which fans who have seen the movie will immediately recognize as…
UNIQLO Thanksgiving Day, 13 stores in Kyoto distribute “Premium Senju Senbei”, a famous confectionary, on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to the first day, May 24.
Kogetsu, a Kyoto-based confectionary shop, will hold a local collaboration during its 40th anniversary sale, “UNIQLO Thanksgiving,” starting on May 24. UNIQLO’s 40th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival (May 24-June 2) will give away first-come, first-served “specialty items chosen by the store manager in your town” on the first day of the festival, May 24 only. As…
JR West’s “Mirumiru Campaign”: 1,000 people selected by drawing to win 20,000 points for sightseeing in Hokuriku from June to September.
JR West, in cooperation with the Hokuriku Three Prefectures Promotion Council, will conduct the Hokuriku Tourism “Mirumiru Campaign” from June 1 to September 30. The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line will be in operation between Kanazawa and Tsuruga, and the event will be held under the slogan “Try to see,” “Try to eat,” and “Try to learn”…
Large-scale complex “Shibuya AXE” to open July 8; restaurants on 1st floor, health check center on 4th floor, and other tenants to be unveiled.
Tokyu Corporation announced the July 8 opening date of its large-scale complex, Shibuya AXE (2-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), and also disclosed the tenants scheduled to move in. Shibuya AXE will have 23 floors above ground and three floors below, with retail on the 1st through 4th floors, offices on the 5th through 23rd floors, and…
Kinokuniya, “Suica’s Penguin” slide zipper bags, 495 yen for 12 bags.
Kinokuniya has released a newly designed “Suica penguin zipper bag” from its private brand product line of “Slide Zipper Bags. The assortment pack contains four each of SS, S, and M sizes, and is priced at 495 yen. Available at Kinokuniya’s official online store and at Kinokuniya stores nationwide (excluding some stores). The sliding zipper…
Cando Celebrates Donna’s Birthday! Donald Duck & Blue & White items for your summer travels!
Cando will release a collection featuring Donald Duck art on May 23. To commemorate the 90th anniversary of its screen debut, the brand will offer a variety of blue and white-based items with all-over patterns that can be enjoyed in various expressions. The lineup also includes items for summer travel. The lineup includes a “Foldable…