As the year 2025 begins, information on the latest gourmet spots is pouring in. In an area I have taken the liberty of naming the “Waikiki Meat Battleground,” a new yakiniku restaurant called “Han’s Kitchen” has appeared. A yakiniku restaurant with a branch in Japan, it quickly became a popular restaurant after opening its first…
UNIQLO re-launches Pokémon T-shirts with “sketch-style” drawings. Eight new items for men and kids
UNIQLO will release Pokemon UT, a graphic T-shirt in collaboration with Pokemon, in late March. The “sketch-style design” Pokémon that gained popularity last summer are gathered again. Pikachu and other unique Pokémon are depicted in a relaxed or energetic manner with cute phrases. The lineup includes four types for men (XS-4XL) at 1,500 yen each…
Container hotel “HOTEL R9 The Yard Ebino” opened. 50 rooms in 7 minutes on foot from Kyomachi Onsen Station, and a shelter in case of disaster.
Develop will open a container hotel, HOTEL R9 The Yard Ebino (522-3 Mukae, Ebino, Miyazaki Prefecture), on February 14. Prior to the opening, the company will start accepting reservations for the hotel from 3:00 p.m. on February 7. Located along Route 268, about 6 minutes by car from the Ebino IC of the Kyushu Longitudinal…
KiU begins pre-orders for its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Major renewal of rainwear & introduction of “W Mesh Collection” that makes it difficult to see what’s inside.
World Party has announced the 2025 spring/summer collection for its own brand KiU, which will be available for pre-order at the official KiU online store on January 17, and will go on sale sequentially from February 1. In the brand’s biggest renewal in its history, the brand aims to go from being a “poncho shop”…
ACE, a series of work bags ideal for hybrid work, “ACE. RAPORTEM
ace will release in mid-January a business bag series “Rapportem” suitable for carrying PCs and peripherals from its bag & luggage brand “ace. Developed a series of functional business bags called “Rapportem,” suitable for carrying PCs and peripherals essential for hybrid work that combines teleworking and coming to work. The lineup also includes a size…
Zoff PROTECT” sunglasses that block 99% of UV rays as well as pollen
Zoff will release Zoff PROTECT 2WAY SUNGLASSES, anti-pollen sunglasses with a removable hood, on January 31. Priced at 8,800 yen, the lenses can be changed to include power lenses for an extra charge (from 3,300 yen). It will be available at Zoff stores nationwide and at the official online store. The official online store is…
Odakyu Electric Railway’s “Odakyu Mystery Town Train 2025,” in which visitors can enjoy solving riddles while strolling through towns along the railway line
Odakyu Electric Railway will hold “Odakyu Mystery Town Train 2025,” a mystery-solving hands-on event with no participation fee. The event will run from January 20 to May 25. The idea is to enjoy solving riddles while collecting clues in towns along the Odakyu Line, using a booklet distributed free of charge at each Odakyu Line…
JR West announces springtime Sagano Line congestion relief. Ticketless limited express tickets on sale; some limited express trains to stop temporarily at Saga-Arashiyama Station.
JR West Japan announced that the Sagano Line will ease congestion and express trains will stop temporarily at Saga-Arashiyama Station in spring. During the holiday season, such as three consecutive weekends, spring break, and Golden Week, some trains will be operated with an increased number of cars. 42 trains will run on weekdays and 46…
Mami Araki’s Paris Life] David Gilmour Concerts, Michael Jackson Musicals, and Autumn in London
Last fall I went to London, England for 3 days and 2 nights. It is a little over 2 hours from Paris to London by Eurostar, but there is a Corona, and the last time I was in London was a whopping 2016. We actually went to London last fall and in 2016 for the…
Mini shaver weighing only 70g with “UV sterilization mode. Convenient palm size for travel and business trips.
J.S. Plan is pre-selling mini shavers with UV sterilization mode on Makuake. The company is offering a super early-bird discount of 32% off (3,950 yen), compared to the regular scheduled sales price of 5,800 yen. The product is scheduled to ship by the end of March. The product is available in two colors, black and…