The digital travel platform “agoda” sells a variety of Japanese and international travel products, including hotel accommodations, airline tickets, and activities, through its website and smartphone applications (Android/iOS). In this interview, we asked Mr. Yoshihiro Oho, Representative Director of Agoda International Japan, about the “Everyday, Everyday Discount” system, which is part of the brand message,…
JICA Chair Special Lecture in Mongolia by Ms. Tomoko Abe ｜ News & PR
Mongolia Office summary Event Title: JICA Chair Special Lecture in Mongolia by Ms. Tomoko Abe Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Organizers: National University of Mongolia, JICA Location: National University of Mongolia Main Participants Speaker: Tomoko Abe, Manager, General Planning Department, Overseas Business Division, Almec Co. Main participants: National University of Mongolia, Mongolian University of Science…
New Balance, Spring/Summer Urban Outdoor Collection for Comfort in Any Weather
New Balance Japan will launch its second new outdoor wear collection for spring/summer 2025 on February 28. The theme of the second collection is “No Weather Wear” and will feature an urban outdoor collection that is comfortable in any weather. It will be available exclusively at the official New Balance online store, specialty stores, and…
HIS offers up to 60,000 yen discount for summer family travel. Special offers to play at Waikai, Hawaii’s waterfront facility, are also available.
HIS will offer up to 60,000 yen discount on summer vacation family trips from February 28 to May 8. Eligible departure dates are July 19 through September 30. For overseas travel, a maximum discount of 60,000 yen per group of 200,000 yen or more per person will be offered, and for domestic travel, a maximum…
Weekend Ekiben] Hakata Station “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu Limited Edition Lunch Box
The “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu – Explore the Enchanted Planet of Kyushyu” project is a tie-up between JR Kyushu and Nintendo to search for and enjoy the delicious foods and beautiful scenery of Kyushu. The “PIKMIN x JR Kyushu Limited Edition Bento” introduced here is an ekiben that was created from this project that started…
Navitime’s New Feature: AI Creates Optimal Travel Plans by Selecting Classic Spots
On February 27, Navitime Japan launched a new function in its “NAVITIME Travel” travel planning and reservation application that allows AI to suggest optimal travel plans. Select an itinerary of one day or one night and two days, and choose the area you want to visit, and the AI will propose a plan that incorporates…
Apple Watch Ultra 2 at 15% off at ¥99,800, GPS + Cellular model.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular model) as a Smile SALE New Life. The sale ends at 23:59 on March 4. All bands are on sale, including the Olive Alpine Loop, Orange Ocean Band, and Orange/Beige Trail Loop in the 49mm titanium case, and are normally priced at…
DAISO App” now has an inventory search function! Three new features, including a shopping list, make shopping easier
On February 27, Daiso Sangyo added three new functions to the DAISO App. Added are the ability to search inventory by product name, a shopping list, and the ability to change text size. Previously, customers had to select a store before searching for products, but with the new functionality, customers can now search store inventory…
Anker opens Anker Store at “Whitey Umeda” directly connected to Umeda Station; 10% off for 10 days only
Anker Japan will open Anker Store Whity Umeda on March 7 at Whity Umeda (2-5-5 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City), an underground shopping mall directly connected to Umeda Station. The company will offer more than 200 products from the Anker Group, including portable power supplies, robot vacuums, projectors, and more. A theater space will be set…
One Piece x Sanyo Shinkansen will start operation on April 12. Departure melody is “We Are! and announcements by voice actors will also be made in the train.
JR West Japan announced the train designs and the start date of operation for the Sanyo Shinkansen “ONE PIECE Shinkansen” with original designs expressing the world of “ONE PIECE” written by Eiichiro Oda. ONE PIECE Shinkansen” service start date First train “Setouchi Blue”: April 12, 2025 Second train “Tony Tony Chopper”: May 28, 2025 Third…