Maktava released CAMP PASSPORT, a camping record application for camping enthusiasts, on July 24. Based on the concept of “an application that provides another fun way to camp,” this application allows users to record and share their own camping experiences and connect with campers from all over Japan. The app also introduces a game element…
The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome will open in June 2024. 273 guest rooms
On July 25, Royal Park Hotels and Resorts decided on the name of “Ginza 6-chome Showa-dori Hotel Project (tentative name)” as “The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome. The hotel is scheduled to open in June 2024. This is the third Royal Park Hotels restaurant to open in Ginza, and the area along Showa-dori, where the…
Opened “by the RIVER ISUMI,” a single-building private villa surrounded by the natural beauty of the Isumi River in Chiba Prefecture.
Surf United will open “by the RIVER ISUMI” (820-1 Shiiki, Misaki-cho, Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture), a private villa for rent in a rich natural setting, on July 28. The villa can accommodate up to five people, with basic rates starting at 154,000 yen on weekdays and Sundays. The Isumi River flows right in front of…
Hints for Railway Travel by Takashi Inoue] Chimes in Tokaido Shinkansen trains, supposed to have changed, but can’t hear them? Cars that look the same but are not the same
Affiliation with JR Tokai and Affiliation with JR West The 16-car trains currently in use on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen can be roughly divided into three series: the N700, N700A, and N700S. For each of these trains, there are trains belonging to JR Tokai and trains belonging to JR West. The cars belonging to…
Elecom, Bluetooth audio transmitter for wireless in-flight entertainment on airplanes
Elecom has released the LBT-ATR01BK, a compact audio transmitter/receiver that can easily make non-Bluetooth equipped devices wireless. It is priced at 3,280 yen. This item allows users to listen to in-flight entertainment and TV sound through wireless earphones. It supports two modes. In “transmit mode,” users can enjoy videos and music wirelessly by connecting Bluetooth…
Memorandum of Understanding with Keio University for Overseas Cooperation Volunteer Dispatch Cooperation ｜ News & Media
On July 25, JICA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation with Keio University for the dispatch of JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in the presence of H.E. Daniel Okaiteyi, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Ghana. Under this collaboration, for three years starting in 2024, the Baseball Lab at the Keio Research Institute at…
Jambori Mickey! to win a 1-Day Passport to Tokyo Disney Resort!
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates its 40th anniversary with the “47 Prefectures: Let’s go to your hometown! Jambori Mickey!” campaign will be held from July 25 to August 31. The campaign will run from July 25 to August 31. Tokyo Disney Resort’s popular dance program “Jambori Mickey! Let’s Dance! on Instagram with the hashtag #Jambori Mickey…
Sado Kisen offers weekend-only “Sado My Car Day Trip Package. Round-trip ferry + 2 adults
Sado Kisen has launched the “Sado My Car Day Trip Pack,” a special value one-day trip product that includes round-trip car ferry passenger car transportation and round-trip second-class boarding for two adults. In the spring of 2023, the car ferry “Kogane-maru” will enter service on the Ogi – Naoetsu route, allowing vehicles to be loaded…
Tiger Thermos, multi-bottle for carbonated beverages and cold and hot drinks
Tiger Thermohakobi will release its 100th anniversary model, the vacuum-insulated carbonated bottle MKB-T036/T048/T060, on August 10. The three sizes are easy to use in daily life: 0.36L/0.48L/0.6L. Prices are 8250 yen, 8800 yen, and 9350 yen, respectively. The shape of the drinking spout has been changed from the vacuum-insulated carbonated bottle MTA-T, which was released…
JAL exhibits Hondajet scenic flight for Narita City’s hometown tax payment. Donation amount 10 million yen
On July 25, JAL Business Aviation and JAL Agriport exhibited a charter flight by Hondajet as a new tax return item for Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The donation amount is 10 million yen. This plan includes a scenic flight and dinner on a chartered business jet, departing from and arriving at Narita International Airport. Up…