CASETiFY, a lifestyle brand operated by Casetagram Limited, announced on December 19 the launch of its custom-made suitcase collection CASETiFY Travel in North America and Korea. The three collections offered are the Bounce 21″ Carry-On Suitcase, Tech Pack Organizer, and Packing Cube Set. The Bounce 21″ Carry-On Suitcase is a carry-on size suitcase measuring 35.3…
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Yahoo! Search offers AI “word-of-mouth summary” of tourist spots. Displays highly rated points, cautions, etc.
LINE Yahoo! Search has launched a “Kuchikomi (word-of-mouth) Summary” function in its Yahoo! Maps” in the search results of tourist spots and leisure facilities, the generated AI summarizes and displays a “summary of word-of-mouth reviews of this spot”. It introduces not only highly rated points, but also points to keep in mind when visiting. At…
JAL’s Lifetime Achievement Program celebrates its first anniversary. Mileage validity is 60 months/indefinitely with award expansion.
JAL will expand the benefits of the JAL Life Status program, which provides status and privileges with lifetime achievement points, starting in January 2025, the first anniversary of the program. One is the extension of the mileage expiration date, from 36 months for JMB elite/elite plus and JGC Three/Four Star to 60 months for JMB…
JR SKISKI” for 2024-2025 starts today. Up to 20,000 yen discount for train + lift + lodging, and a special edition of “DOKODOBIUN” following last year.
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will run the “JR SKISKI” campaign from December 19 to March 31, 2025, offering travel products and other services for snow leisure. The catchphrase for this season is “White and Hot. and features Natsuki Deguchi and Yuzu Aoki in commercials and other media, expressing the image of body temperature…
Takarajimasya’s February 2025 issue of MonoMax features a “Type 923 Doctor Yellow W Lucky Wallet” as a supplement to the February 2025 issue.
Takarajimasya will release a wallet featuring the Type 923 Doctor Yellow as a supplement to the February 2025 issue of MonoMax on January 9, 2025. The price is 1,390 yen. The bifold wallet has a bill compartment, four card compartments, a coin compartment, and two hidden pockets, and measures 10.5 x 9 x 3 cm…
Takarajimasya’s February 2025 issue of MonoMax features a 5-pocket body bag from Captain Stag. Designed to change thickness according to capacity.
Takarajimasya will include a Captain Stag body bag as a supplement to the February 2025 issue of MonoMax, which will go on sale on January 9, 2025. The price is 1,350 yen. The thickness of the body bag can be adjusted with the buckle on the side according to its capacity, and when the bag…
Logos, Iron Custom Rack Table, which can be used as both a 3-tier rack and a table. Compact design with a thickness of 5 cm when stored.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the “Iron Custom Rack Table,” which can be used as a rack or side table according to its purpose. It is priced at 4,840 yen. The frame, which can be customized to two or three levels, and the three top panels allow for customization into…
JR Hokkaido Announces “Akai Hoshi” and “Aoi Hoshi” Sightseeing Train Routes. Current “Norokko-go” trains will be out of service in FY2025.
On December 18, JR Hokkaido announced the outline of the operation schedule and route of the “Akai Hoshi” and “Ao Hoshi” sightseeing trains, which will begin service in FY2026. This project was launched in April as the “Star Train Project,” a new sightseeing train that will totally produce a luxurious and high-quality trip. Specific dates…
7,000 yen discount on the Fire HD 8 tablet for kids. Disney Princess model also eligible, with 2-year warranty.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Fire HD 8 Kids model (available in 2024). Three colors are available: blue, grape, and Disney Princess, and each is available in two types: body only or with protective film. The Blue Grape and Disney Princess models are available at 12,980 yen (body only) and…
Amazon Hometown Tax Payment Starts. The earliest next-day pickup of returned goods is also available.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) launched “Amazon Furusato Tax Payment” on December 19. This service allows users to select local governments, tax returns, and other items to donate on Amazon’s website and pay their hometown taxes just as they normally do when shopping. Starting today, the service will be available in phases, starting with some users. Amazon…