On April 17, JR Hokkaido announced that the “Akai Hoshi” and “Ao Hoshi” sightseeing trains will begin service in the spring of 2026. Two trains (four cars each) of the Kiha 143 type, each with a different grade, will be built under the concept of “Encountering new Hokkaido and making the train lines more fun…
A stopover during the GW season! In the “Highway Meal Koshien” to decide the No.1 SA/PA gourmet, the No.1 is “Ibaraki ~Mori no Uta Iya,” which is located on the Joban Expressway at the TOMOBE SA upstream! Thank you!
The three chefs were presented with certificates and commemorative plaques by Mr. Shigemi Ohba, President of Nexeria East Japan. At the award ceremony, first, the menus of the 13 areas that had won the provincial and prefectural qualifying rounds and advanced to the finals appeared on a panel like a march to the Koshien Stadium….
JINS×Snow Peak to sell limited quantities of collaborative sunglasses. Driving lenses and dimming/blue light cut for daily use.
On April 18, JINS and Snow Peak released a new model of collaborative sunglasses “JINS x Snow Peak” with a choice of drive lens and dimming/blue light cut lens. The new lineup includes 10 types in three models of two series. All of them feature JINS’ first all-rubber design. JINS x Snow Peak Rubber SUNGLASSES…
Seibu Chichibu Line celebrates 55th anniversary. Commemorative walk, stamp rally, etc. to be held.
Seibu Railway will launch the “Seibu Chichibu Line 55th Anniversary Campaign” on April 20. The line opened in 1969 and will celebrate its 55th anniversary in 2024. The campaign plans events such as a commemorative walk, a commemorative run of the “Seibu Traveling Restaurant: 52 Seats of Bliss,” and a stamp rally. The company also…
JCB Platinum Numberless Card now available, offering up to 69,500 yen cash back from Amazon, including 30,000 yen at Amazon.
On April 19, JCB began issuing JCB Platinum numberless cards, which do not have numbers on the face of the card. The annual membership fee is 27,500 yen. The numberless card does not have a card number or security code printed on the face of the card, and can be used in the event of…
The LIKID Flap Backpack XL is both waterproof and designed to withstand guerrilla downpours. Maximum capacity 32L
BRUNO has released the LIKID Flap Backpack XL, a large-capacity backpack for both travel and daily use, from the travel brand MILESTO. It is priced at 16,500 yen. LIKID is a series that combines the brand’s best-ever water repellency and design features, including matte fabric with a water pressure of 25,000 mm that can withstand…
Smile Hotel Anan” opened on May 1. 101 rooms in a 5-minute walking distance from the station and an express bus stop on the premises.
Hospitality Operations will rebrand and open Smile Hotel Anan (42-4 Takinoshita, Tomioka-cho, Anan, Tokushima), the second Smile brand hotel in Tokushima Prefecture, on May 1. Located about a 5-minute walk from JR Anan Station. There is an express bus stop on the hotel grounds, as well as 100 free parking spaces and 3 car rental…
Union established for Kyobashi area redevelopment project connected to the KK line. Aiming for completion in 2030 of a new spot where a hotel and stores will be housed.
On April 18, Tokyo Tatemono established an urban redevelopment association in the Kyobashi 3-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project Type 1, which has been underway since 2017. The project aims to create a new bustling center at the nexus of Kyobashi and Ginza, and to enhance the wide-area circulation of the district. An underground pedestrian…
Kobe’s New Port No. 2 Jetty Area “TOTTEI” is nicknamed “TOTTEI”. Next-generation arena, food and beverage facilities, etc. to open in April 2025.
One Bright KOBE has decided on “TOTTEI” as the nickname for the New Port No. 2 Jetty area where the GLION ARENA KOBE, scheduled to open in April 2025, will be located. GLION ARENA KOBE is a next-generation arena with a capacity of up to 10,000 people, which will be used for various events such…
Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Hall renewed on April 20. The first special exhibition is “The Birth of Kitaro” and limited-edition goods.
The Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Museum (5 Honmachi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture) will reopen on April 20 after about a year of reconstruction work. As a commemorative gift, a total of 35 tickets with Shigeru Mizuki’s quotes on them will be randomly distributed. The permanent exhibition includes chapters 1-6, introducing Shigeru Mizuki’s life, the yokai he…