Sanwa Supply has released IN-SCL11GY-BLT, a vertical slim inner case with shoulder belt. The price is ¥2,420. This inner case can hold a notebook PC up to 11.6 inches. The interior is made of soft brushed material to protect the device without damaging the surface. A mouse, AC adapter, etc. can be stored in the…
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Ace to introduce two backpack models in the “Milfuse” line of on/off bags made of mil-spec fabric
Ace has released two backpack models and a new navy color from its “Milfuse” series of military-style on/off business casual bags. The company will also offer “Milfuse Accessories,” a line of pouches, PC cases, document cases, and sub-tote bags for carrying cables and other gadgets essential for telework. Milfuse” is a military-inspired series that can…
Tobu Railway to open commercial facility “TOBU icourt” near Soka Matsubara Danchi in spring 2023
Tobu Railway has decided on the name “TOBU icourt” for the commercial facility it is promoting for development near Dokkyo University’s Soka Matsubara Station on the Tobu Skytree Line. Based on the four lifestyle themes of “Foodie,” “Design,” “Culture,” and “Wellness,” the facility will consist of three zones: a picnic terrace zone with terraces, a…
Airbnb invites 3 people to a special stay in Kamakura to taste “travel food” developed with Chef Toba of 1-star “sio” restaurant.
In the winter of 2022, Airbnb Japan will collaborate with Chef Shusaku Toba, owner of the one-star restaurant “sio,” to develop “Airbnb Travel Gourmet,” a recipe that can be enjoyed at Airbnb lodging facilities nationwide. In conjunction with this collaboration, a “special lodging experience” with a cooking lecture by Chef Toba will be held at…
Tokyo Waterfront Line, New Year’s Pilgrimage Cruise to Ushijima Shrine for Ascension and Prayer for Evacuation of Evil
Tokyo Waterfront Line will offer a Hatsumode (New Year’s Pilgrimage) cruise on January 2 and 3, 2023, combining a water bus excursion with a project as an event service that allows passengers to visit Ushijima Shrine and pray for good fortune and protection from bad luck. The tour will depart from Ryogoku River Center at…
Keikyu Haneda Ticket and Tokyo Subway Ticket are now on sale at JAL MaaS website. Save up to 1,380 yen from Haneda to central Tokyo!
Tokyo Metro, Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau, and Keikyu Corporation launched the “Keikyu Hane Ticket & Tokyo Subway Ticket” through JAL MaaS, provided by JAL. This ticket set includes a Keikyu Hanetoku Ticket, a round-trip ticket on the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport to Sengakuji Station, and a Tokyo Subway Ticket (either a 24-hour ticket, 48-hour…
Total lunar eclipse seen at 12,500 meters above! I took a flight to/from Narita.
On November 8, a clear and sunny day nationwide, the “Total Lunar Eclipse Art Flight,” a charter flight to and from Narita Airport, was held. This total lunar eclipse is a rare event in that it is the first time since July 26, 1580, that an eclipse of Saturn has occurred at the same time…
APA Hotel (Tokyo Nishi-Kasai Ekimae) (tentative name) to open in May 2024, 158 rooms, 1 minute walk from Nishi-Kasai Station.
On November 8, APA Hotel announced the acquisition of 5-5-3 Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, the second hotel development site in Edogawa Ward. The hotel will be named “APA Hotel Tokyo Nishi-Kasai Ekimae” (tentative name) and is scheduled to open in May 2024. Located a one-minute walk from Nishi-Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, the…
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Hawaii, adds JCB card to payment for admission fees
JCB announced on November 9 that it now accepts JCB cards for payment of admission fees to the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Hawaii (100 Hanauma Bay Rd, Honolulu, HI). In order to protect the environment, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve has limited the number of visitors per day and requires reservations in advance since April…
East Kyushu Expressway between Hayato Nishi IC and Kajiki IC to open to four lanes of traffic from November 30, 10:00 a.m.
NEXCO West Japan announced that the 3.6-km stretch of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway (E78) between the Hayato Nishi IC and the Kajiki IC will open with four lanes at 10:00 on November 30. Construction will continue between the Hayato East Interchange and Hayato West Interchange to make the road a four-lane highway. In the event of…