Asamizu Company will release adult wristwatches designed by JR East “Suica’s Penguin” and JR Tokai “TOICA’s Chick” in late January 2025. Prior to this, the company is accepting reservations at its official JRE Mall and Rakuten stores. The Suica penguin watch comes in two designs, one with a face pattern and the other with a…
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Sanko refrigerator with built-in speaker that looks like a guitar amp. Adjustable bass and treble with a dial.
Sanko Co., Ltd. released a “Guitar Amplifier Type Refrigerator with Built-in Speakers. It is priced at 8,980 yen. The main unit measures 22.5 x 26 x 27 cm (W x D x H) and weighs approximately 2 kg. 4 L internal capacity holds six 350 mL cans. The standard cold storage temperature is approximately 6-12℃….
Shinjuku Milord to close in March 2025. The last winter sale will be held from January 2.
Shinjuku Millod (1-1-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), a commercial facility directly connected to Shinjuku Station, will close on March 16, 2025 due to the progress of the Shinjuku Station West Exit Area Development Plan, a joint project by Odakyu Corporation, Tokyo Metro, and Tokyu Land Corporation. Before the closing of the building, a “Shinjuku Mill Road…
JAL flight attendants participated in the production of a video showing the charms of Oita on board a hovercraft.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Solaseed Air offers up to 52% off in “Child Fare Sale” ahead of spring. One-way fares from 10,000 yen to 13,000 yen
Solaseed Air will hold a “Support Families! Child Fare Sale Ahead of Spring” from December 20 to January 19, 2025. Children aged 3 to 12 years old will receive up to 52% discount on regular fares for children on all routes, ranging from 10,000 yen to 13,000 yen for one-way travel. The applicable boarding period…
Odakyu Electric Railway offers a limited edition of 300 metal cards for the XR experience. The first card is the limited express Romance Car GSE.
Odakyu Electric Railway will sell a limited number of 300 Limited Express Romance Car GSE (Type 70000) premium XR cards on Makuake from December 13 to January 13, 2025. The price is 33,000 yen, with an optional “rare number priority right” for 22,000 yen, which can be used for one-digit, zoromatico, and kiri-number serial numbers….
JR East announces the results of “Ekiben Aji no Jinin 2024” to determine the top ekiben! The overall winner is Yamagata Prefecture’s “Gyuuniku Domanju Salt Flavor
On December 16, JR East announced the results of “Ekiben Aji no Jinjin 2024,” a contest to revitalize local communities through ekiben, mainly in the company’s service area. There were 61 entries from Tokyo and 16 prefectures, and the total number of votes cast this time was 17,025. As a result of public voting via…
Tokyo Station Limited Souvenir Sweets Available at Gransta Tokyo: Top 10 New Products for 2024: ……?
JR East Cross Station Development Company announced the “Top 10 Tokyo Station Limited Souvenir (Sweets) Sales Ranking” available at Gransta Tokyo. The data was compiled for new products launched in 2024 that are sold throughout the year. Sweets recommended as souvenirs for the year-end and New Year’s holidays are ranked in the list. In addition,…
JR East offers savings on limited express tickets for conventional lines with JRE POINT. Tokyo – Atami/Kamisuwa/Nakanojo, etc. “Weekday Hita Hita Tabi” at “guess station” Vol. 2
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will launch the second campaign, “Weekday Hita Hita Tabi at Recommended Stations,” in which JRE POINT can be used to save on limited express tickets on conventional lines to “Recommended Stations,” stations that employees recommend during this season. The period is limited to weekdays from January 14 to March…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari, “Banquet Plan” at five inns in Tohoku and other regions, from 11,000 yen per night with two meals
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hotels & Resorts is offering a “Banquet Plan” at five inns nationwide. The period covered is through February 28, 2025. Apart from the popular gourmet buffet plan, this banquet plan allows you to enjoy hot springs and kaiseki cuisine. It can be used for various occasions such as New Year’s gatherings, reunions,…