On January 23, ANA announced its group air transportation business plan for FY2024. With the launch of the new AirJapan brand on February 9, 2024, flights will be operated under the three Group brands of ANA, Peach, and AirJapan. On domestic routes, inspections of P&W’s PW1100G-JM engines will be completed in sequence, and almost all…
Cardi, limited quantity “Nyan Coffee & Hanging Multi Pouch Set” to be released on February 2.
Kaldi Coffee Farm will release a limited quantity “Nyan Coffee & Hanging Multi Pouch Set” on February 2. The price is 1430 yen. Original coffee bean “Nyan Coffee” (200g) is a medium roasted blend with a soft taste of grape and brown sugar sweetness. You can choose between beans or powder (medium grind). The set…
Cardi’s “Cat Day Bag” lottery sales start. Includes tea, chocolates, and cat motif tableware.
Pre-lottery sales “Cat Day Bag” price: 1,650 yen Size: 29 x 9 x 20 cm (W x D x H), handle 25 cm Set includes: Original Nyaffle (2 pieces), Original Tea Chocolate (6 individually wrapped pieces), Jan Nuts Merci (8 tea bags), Jan Nuts Calendar (Feb 2024-Feb 2025), Original Cat Plate (9.8 x 17.6 cm)…
Hakone Sightseeing Digital Map” is now in full-scale release. Provides information on vehicle operations, parking lot congestion, etc.
Hakone DMO has released a full-scale Hakone Tourism Digital Map. The map displays landmarks such as restaurants and recommended courses on the map. For some spots, it is possible to check congestion, make reservations online, and obtain coupons. It is also possible to forecast traffic congestion based on parking conditions, and view timetables and operation…
Akafuku “Isuzu Chaya” to sell new azuki financier/strawberry rice cake/chocolate rice cake for the first time in Kyushu area
Akafuku will open a Japanese/Western confectionery store “Isuzu Chaya” at the 61st National Famous Ekiben and Good Food Fair at Tsuruya Department Store Honkan (6-1 Tetorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City) to sell special Akafuku mochi. The event will be held from January 24 to February 13. Also, new products “SAN SEN azuki”, “SAN SUN strawberry rice…
Himeji-jo Castle, the first public viewing of the interior of the West Small Keep. Five closed areas can also be viewed at the same time to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage Site.
Himeji City will hold a special open house of the West Small Keep of Himeji Castle (68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture) from February 1 to 29. Admission is 300 yen, and admission to Himeji Castle (1,000 yen for adults and 300 yen for children) is required separately. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Himeji…
Tohoku, Hokuriku, and Joetsu Shinkansen lines to resume operations “for a considerable time”. Up and down operation suspended at Tokyo – Sendai/Nagano/Echigo-Yuzawa.
On January 23, JR East suspended operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Joetsu Shinkansen due to a power outage. The company states that it is expected to take a considerable amount of time before operations resume. Operation of the Tohoku Shinkansen is suspended on the upper and lower lines between Tokyo and Sendai…
Disney Store’s Nikkori Pooh items warm the heart, illustrated by Lommy
Walt Disney Japan will release Winnie the Pooh illustrated items, created by illustrator Lommy, at the Disney Store on January 26. Items featuring illustrations of Chip and Dale will also be released at the same time. The adorable “Cookies in a Tin” (1,800 yen), which comes in a trunk-shaped tin case, includes round cookies with…
Lottery for a limited number of 50 “in-train vending wagons” used on the Tokaido Shinkansen
JR Tokai Retailing Plus will sell a limited number of Tokaido Shinkansen “in-train sales wagons” actually in use until the end of October 2023, all 50 of which will be sold by lottery. Each unit is priced at 100,000 yen (including shipping and tax). The company will accept one-time applications for up to two units…
Limited to 3,000 units, Disney fans can celebrate Minnie’s Day with a special cake! Limited Edition Cake on Sale from Ginza Cozy Corner
Ginza KOJI CORNER will release two types of special Minnie Mouse patterned cakes for “Minnie’s Day” on March 2. The hole-type “Minnie Mouse Decoration” (4,104 yen) requires reservations and is limited to 3,000 units. It is a pink-colored unit with Minnie Mouse and flowers as motifs. The sweet and sour taste of berry mousse and…