Ikaros Publishing Co. released the October 2024 issue of “Fukui no Railroad Journey,” a travel and railroad supplement, on September 18, 2012. 96 A4-size pages, priced at 1,760 yen. With the cooperation of Fukui Prefecture, which is now accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area without transfers thanks to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line,…
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JAL’s Boeing 777-300ER, the first retired aircraft, leaves Japan
JAL announced that the first of its retired Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has left Japan. Registered with JAL as JA734J (N3243P after retirement), it was received on July 26, 2005, arrived in Japan on July 28, 2005, and first commercial flight was in August 2005. The last flight on JAL was JL52 (Sydney to Haneda) on…
Limited edition Star Mickey box for iPhone 16 from Belkin. Mobile battery, Smashall, not for sale pouch, etc.
Belkin released the “Star Mickey Limited Edition Gift Box” for the iPhone 16 series on September 20. Priced at 12,940 yen, it will be sold exclusively at KDDI directly-managed stores, au Style, au stores, and au Online Shop. This peripheral accessory set for the iPhone 16 series includes a MagSafe-compatible mobile battery (5000mAh), a highly…
We took a look at “Marinepia Kobe,” which is about to open. The new facility will have a water park area with a dog run, athletic facilities, BBQ, etc., and 145 stores.
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. announced that Mitsui Outlet Park Marinpia Kobe (12-2 Kaigan Dori, Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture), currently under reconstruction, will open on November 26. Prior to the opening, a preview was held for the press. Mitsui Outlet Park Marinpia Kobe opened in October 1999 and closed in January 2023. The site…
Kamogawa Sea World holds Japan’s only program where you can feed orcas/belugas/dolphins!
Kamogawa Sea World (1464-18 Higashimachi, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture) will offer Japan’s only special program to feed killer whales and other animals, the “Enjoyable Experience” and “Enjoyable Accommodation Plan,” limited to eight people per day from October to November. The “Full Experience” is open to fifth graders and up and includes a behind-the-scenes tour of…
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers up to 500 yen cash back when using Tokyu Line with Visa touch payment until October 31.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card is running a campaign entitled “[Within Tokyu Lines Only] Half Cash Back for Use on Eligible Lines! campaign until October 31. During the campaign period, Tokyu Corp. will offer cash back (up to 500 yen) for up to half of the total amount spent when using the Tokyu Lines with Visa’s touch…
Unlimited one-day travel on JR, Nankai Bus, and Hankai Electric Railway: “ICOCA de GO Autumn Osaka/Sakai Outing Pass,” available only from October to December.
JR West will release “Autumn Osaka/Sakai Outing Pass (Go with ICOCA),” a free ticket exclusively for the “KANSAI MaaS” application, on September 27. The price is 1,500 yen for adults, valid from October 1 to December 28, and the validity period is one day. The package includes a “Sakai Omotenashi Ticket (Hankai Expanded Version)” that…
Ace launches “Presti,” the first Japanese-made Proteca suitcase with twin-wheel silent casters. Luxury model with metal parts and real leather
Ace launched the luxury suitcase “Presti” from the Japanese travel bag brand PROTECA on September 20. This luxury model with chrome-plated metal parts and real leather handles is available in three capacities: the 34L carry-on size at 132,000 yen, the 77L carry-on at 154,000 yen, and the 100L at 165,000 yen. The carry-on size (34L)…
MUJI, 100% PET “fleece that returns to the material”. Cardigans and Pullovers
MUJI, a division of Ryohin Keikaku, will launch its “Back to Material Fleece” series on September 23. This series uses PET (polyethylene terephthalate), mainly from plastic bottles, for all products, including body fabric, accessories such as buttons, and sewing threads. 100% PET fleece fabric is lightweight, moderately bulky, and soft to the touch. The “Back…
I saw “Reach for the Stars” for the first time at Disneyland! Marvel Heroes also made their first appearance!
This article will focus on photos from the preview performance. Tokyo Disney Resort will launch its new nighttime entertainment “Reach for the Stars” on September 20. Prior to this, a preview performance was held on September 19. It was presented to the press and guests who were invited by lottery. 20 minutes depicting protagonists who…