Hankyu Corporation will sell BIG plush toys to order that accompany the “Chiikawa” collaboration’s decorative trains. Hankyu Railway operates “Hachiware-go (Kobe Line)”, “Chiikawa-go (Takarazuka Line)” and “Usagi-go (Kyoto Line)” decorated trains, and BIG stuffed toys of each character wear uniforms and accompany the train crew in the crew room. The three animals will be on…
A New Move to Address Okinawa’s Car Rental Car Shortage. Idemitsu to Launch First 24-Hour Unmanned Car Rental Service “Carstar Rent-a-Car by idemitsu” in Naha, Okinawa
On February 28, Idemitsu Kosan gave an overview presentation of its rental car service, Carsta Rent-a-Car by idemitsu, in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. Carsta Rent-a-Car by idemitsu will be developed in cooperation with Enex Life Service, which operates Carsta Rent-a-Car, and is scheduled to launch operations at apollostation and apolloONE locations nationwide (50 locations expected in…
Anchor’s top-of-the-line robot vacuum cleaner. First fully automatic cleaning station included, no need to dispose of waste for approximately 2 months.
Anker Japan has released the Eufy X10 Pro Omni (99,990 yen), a top-of-the-line robot vacuum cleaner. It will be available at the official website, directly managed Anker Store, Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, and some electronics retailers. The product comes with the first fully automatic cleaning station from the Eufy smart home brand and is said to…
FEND Bicycle Helmet with LED Lights from New York. Folds in half for storage in a bag.
FEND Japan began selling the NY-based FEND Bicycle Helmet with LED lights at 8:00 a.m. on February 28, 2012, as a pre-emptive exclusive. The price is 22,000 yen. The helmet can be stored with the left and right sides of the shade inside when not in use, and when folded, it is only 11 cm…
NAVITIME Transit, the world’s route map and transfer information service, displays boarding ticket purchase methods in route search results.
Navitime Japan will support the display of available ticket information on the “NAVITIME Transit” application (Android/iOS version). NAVITIME Transit” is a transfer guide service that allows users to search for transfers and view route maps of trains, buses, ferries, and other public transportation systems around the world offline. Based on route maps created uniquely for…
Sumikko Gurashi’s cool goods for children, “Ice Non: Wipe and Ultra-Cool Scarf”. It can be used repeatedly by wetting it with water.
On March 11, Hakugen Earth will release a cool scarf for children, “Ice Non Wipe Super Cool Scarf Sumikko Gurashi”. It will be available in limited quantities at drugstores, supermarkets, and home centers nationwide. This product utilizes vaporization heat to turn into a cold scarf simply by wetting it in water and shaking it. The…
American Airlines to Launch Haneda-New York Service on June 28; Up to 3 Flights per Day to Choose from, Including Existing JAL Flights
American Airlines will begin service on the Haneda-New York route on June 28. With the official approval of the application by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), American Airlines will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Haneda and New York. Tickets can be purchased through aa.com or American Airlines’ mobile app….
Suica Penguin “Pensta” 2nd store opens at LUMINE EST SHINJUKU on March 7. Over 300 items including store limited products.
JR East Cross Station Retail Company will open its second Suica penguin goods store, Pensta, at Lumine Est Shinjuku on March 7. It will be located on the first basement floor of Lumine Est Shinjuku. The colorful store, inspired by the colorful route maps, offers a variety of items including household goods and stationery with…
Tour to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the opening of Lloydstown Station on the “Sanmei-go” sightseeing train. Tour experience at a chocolate factory & shopping, etc.
Hokkaido chocolate maker Lloyds Confecto will sell special tours to commemorate the second anniversary of the opening of Lloyd’s Town Station. The tour will be held on March 23. The tour will take you from Sapporo Station to Lloyd’s Town Station by chartered “Sanmei-go,” a sightseeing train converted from a Kiha 40 diesel train. The…
You can also recreate ice castle scenes and “Chocolate! You can also recreate the ice castle scene and “Chocolate! Become Anna and Elsa with the new items at Tokyo DisneySea!
Tokyo Disney Resort has unveiled merchandise themed around Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, an attraction to be launched at Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs theme port. The release is scheduled for May 28. Dusty items like those created by the people of the Arendelle Kingdom in the movie “Anna and the Snow Queen,” as well…