ace has renewed the “Slipham Heather” from the “ace.” women’s business backpack “Slipham” series and released it at its directly-managed stores and online stores. The body is made of a wooden fabric with a nuanced, casual feel. It has a slim silhouette that does not become cumbersome even when carried in the front, and the…
Tokyo Disney introduces “40th Anniversary Priority Pass” in summer to shorten wait times at Lands/Sea.
On June 7, Oriental Land announced the introduction of the “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass” for a limited time this summer. This is a free pass that shortens the waiting time for some attractions at both Tokyo Disney Resort parks. The pass can be obtained from the app after entering the parks, and…
Support (overseas investment and loan) through “LEAP”, a trust fund financed by JICA: Provision of a blue loan for a plastic recycling project in Central Java, Indonesia
JICA contributes to the promotion of the Japanese government’s vision of high-quality infrastructure partnerships through its investment in the Asian Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund (LEAP) (Note 1), a trust fund managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Utilizing LEAP, ADB has recently signed a loan agreement totaling US$44.2 million with a special purpose company established…
Metropolitan Expressway Daishi Bridge, what’s going on now? Tracking the progress of the construction nearing completion day by day [5/30-6/6].
The Metropolitan Expressway is partially closing the No. 1 Haneda Route to traffic due to bridge replacement of the aging Expressway Daishi Bridge. The closure period is from 5:00 a.m. on May 27 to 5:00 a.m. on June 10. Travel Watch has reported on the pre-replacement work and the situation at the site on the…
Jointly developed and introduced an XR bus for sightseeing tours in the Fukui area, using AR and VR to produce images related to sightseeing spots.
JR West, Keifuku Bus, Fukui Bank, Fukui Capital & Consulting, Quaras, and JR West Innovations will begin developing and introducing the XR Bus to the Fukui area for sightseeing tours. The Hokuriku Shinkansen will open in Fukui and Tsuruga in the spring of 2024, and the companies will bring together their resources and technologies to…
JR East introduces radar rainfall control to all conventional line sections. Utilizes 1 km mesh areal rainfall that covers areas where rain gauges are not installed.
JR East will introduce new operation regulations utilizing radar rainfall (radar rainfall regulations) on June 18 for all conventional lines, in addition to conventional operation regulations such as train suspension and slow operation during rainfall. Until now, rainfall values were monitored by rain gauges installed at stations, etc., and operating restrictions were issued when the…
The CITIZEN limited edition model with a unique brown dial. The motif is based on an eagle flapping its wings.
CITIZEN WATCH will release “The CITIZEN” limited edition model “AQ1050-50W” with brown dial on June 28, 2012, limited to 100 pieces and priced at 385,000 yen. The brown-colored dial with its unique pattern and metallic coating expresses a sense of dynamism and dignity reminiscent of the flapping wings of the eagle, the symbol of The…
Huis Ten Bosch Extends Miffy Room Stay Plan; Reservations to Begin at 12:00 p.m. on June 9
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) will extend the sales period of the “Miffy Room,” which was offered as a limited plan for the “Flower City Miffy Celebration” event being held until July 2, until November 30. Although all the rooms for the limited event period were sold out due…
Stayed at IHG’s first brand in Japan, “VOCO Osaka Central”. Modern facilities and modern interior
IHG Hotels & Resorts opened “VOCO Osaka Central” on May 30. Located a 3-5 minute walk from the Higobashi, Honmachi, and Yodoyabashi stations of Osaka Metro, the hotel will feature a total of 191 guest rooms, a restaurant, cafe & bar, fitness room, and meeting rooms. The hotel offers a full range of services as…
Glamping “Alps BASE” in Nagano, limited to one couple per day to enjoy the chef’s special BBQ course
Plaza Create has launched an anniversary plan limited to one couple per day at its glamping facility “THE GLAMPING PLAZA Alps BASE” (3017-108 Nanakubo, Iijima-cho, Kamiina-gun, Nagano Prefecture). Responding to the requests of customers who want to spend their special day at “Alps BASE,” the restaurant offers a premium BBQ dinner course prepared in front…