ace has launched the compact and functional work backpacks “Fittem” and “Fittem Class” from its bag and luggage brand “ace. They are available at directly managed stores, online stores, and major department stores and specialty stores nationwide. While many women are choosing business backpacks that can distribute the load on both shoulders, there are cases…
Three “Garner Hotels” opened simultaneously in Honmachi, Osaka. I stayed at the first one! Simple rooms and a 24-hour rest area IHG’s first brand to open in Japan
It is a unique space that visually incorporates the vibrant Osaka of today, Osaka’s traditions, and the evolving city of Osaka into its design. The three new hotels, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station with a “present” theme, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji with a “past” theme, and Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kitasemba with a “future”…
Anchor and Snow Peak’s second collaboration is a portable power supply and solar panel. Earth colors that blend in with the outdoors.
On February 13, Anchor Japan began taking pre-orders for the portable power supply “Portable Power Station 1000” and the solar panel “Portable Solar Panel 100” as its second collaboration with the outdoor brand Snow Peak. The company started pre-orders of the portable power supply “Portable Power Station 1000” and the solar panel “Portable Solar Panel…
Honduras Signs Loan Agreement for SME Support Project (Overseas Investment and Loan): Contributing to the Financial Inclusion of SMEs, Including Women Businesses ｜ News & Press Releases
On December 24, 2024, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with Banco del País, S.A. (“Banpais”) of the Republic of Honduras. (“Banpais”) of the Republic of Honduras on December 24, 2024, and a ceremony was held in the country on February 12, 2025 to commemorate the signing. This project is the…
Gerapiquet x Myakumyak, exclusive to Daimaru Matsuzakaya’s Osaka/Kansai Expo site store. Also Kaiyodo/Rilakkuma collaboration.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store will open an official store at the Osaka-Kansai Expo to be held from April 13 to October 13. The store will be located in the East Gate Market Place at the Yumeshima site. The store sells about 200 original products. The store offers loungewear designed by Myakmyak in collaboration with Gelato…
ANA started its first Japanese scheduled flight to Istanbul, Turkey. President Inoue: “We are committed to further strengthening our ties for the next 100 years.
The aircraft is a 184-seat Boeing 787-8 (32 business class, 14 premium economy, and 138 economy class seats), and the first flight from Japan is near full with 158 passengers, with leisure demand at 80-90%. On February 12 (local time), ANA held a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, to mark the start of direct flights to…
Newly released “4-day Hokkaido Gourmet Driving Package in Spring” by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Free plan including round-trip boat, one night stay in Otaru, and dinner.
Venus Travel, a member of the SHK Line Group, has launched the “4-day Hokkaido Gastronomic Drive Pack for Spring” (from/to Akita) on the New Nihonkai Ferry. This is a free plan that includes a round-trip boat ride for 2 people (plus your own car) and dinner at the Otaru Ocent Hotel, which is popular every…
UNIQLO launches Scandinavian “Moomin” collaboration. Loungewear Top and Bottom Set/Rilako Pants/Lounge Shoes
UNIQLO will release a loungewear collection in early May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Moomins. The theme for the 80th anniversary is “The door is always open. The lineup includes four short-sleeved lounge sets (2,990 yen each), four lilacs (1,500 yen each), and three open-toed lounge shoes (1,500 yen each),…
Laline “Snow White Collection” for a translucent beauty inspired by Snow White.
Lifestyle brand Laline will launch the “Snow White Collection,” a body care series inspired by the Disney film “Snow White,” on March 1. The lineup includes 13 items such as bath and body bubbles, scrubs, mists, creams, candles, cosmetic bags, mirrors, and other household goods, priced from 330 yen to 5,940 yen. Plant extracts and…
85th anniversary of “Pinocchio” movie, Figaro, Geppetto, Honest John and others on pullovers and T-shirts.
Green Parks, a select store operated by Stripe International, launched a spring collection designed by Disney’s “Pinocchio. The collection celebrates the 85th anniversary of the film, which was released in 1940, and will feature a wide range of designs from the main characters to villains, including Pinocchio, his cat Figaro, and Zeppetto, who created Pinocchio,…