Tokyo Metro and Obayashi Corporation announced that they have been selected as the project partner for the Higashi Ueno 4-chome A-1 District Redevelopment Preparatory Association, which was established on March 26. The A-1 district is a 1.0-hectare area located at the intersection of Showa-dori and Asakusa-dori in the “Higashi Ueno 4/5-chome District Plan” formulated by…
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Nepia launches three-ply moisturizing tissue. From a new brand specializing in carry-along products.
Oji Nepia will launch the first product under its new “Nepia Yosoi Iki” brand, a line of portable moisturizing tissues, on April 1. The three-ply tissue is said to be made with moisturizing ingredients and is designed to be firm and thick, with an embossed finish to prevent it from falling apart. The product lineup…
Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone, one-day-only cafe to view cherry blossoms at the top of the mountain
On March 31, Anest Iwata will hold a one-day-only cafe offering free coffee in the lounge at the top of the “Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone,” for which it holds naming rights. This event is held from the end of March to the beginning of April every year, when someiyoshino, yamazakura, and mamezakura cherry trees are…
Hilton Tokyo “Twelve Sashis” offers Temakizushi Lunch from May 7. Parfait and hana-cha (flower tea) after the meal.
Hilton Tokyo (6-6-2, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will offer a “Temaki-Sushi Lunch” at its Japanese restaurant “Junisyo” from May 7 to July 4. The “Temaki-Sushi Set,” which allows customers to make their own hand-rolled sushi, comes with 11 kinds of ingredients, two kinds of rice (red vinegar and white vinegar), and six kinds of toppings such…
LaDonna offers three handy fans, including the “Toffy Chilly Handy Fan” equipped with a cooling plate that cools you down.
On April 2, Ladonna will release three new handheld fans for 2024: the Toffy Chilly Handy Fan, Toffy Chilly Hands-free Fan, and Toffy Aroma Handy Fan Mini. The “Toffy Kikkuri Handy Fan” and “Toffy Kikkuri Hands-free Fan” are equipped with a cooling plate that enables “cooling” by directly contacting the skin in addition to “air…
JAF, Traffic rule video for electric kickboards. Familiarizing the public with the correct rules for potentially dangerous situations such as entrapment and side passing.
On March 27, JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) released four electric kickboard traffic rule videos. The video, which was produced in response to the high number of traffic violations involving electric kickboards in the Tokyo area, uses four videos to inform people of the correct rules and warn them to be careful when riding on public…
Hankyu Bus to launch new EV buses with new design, to be in service on and after March 27
Hankyu Bus will adopt a new standard design for its EV buses starting with the EV bus (electric bus) vehicles that will be put into service at the Inagawa Sales Office on March 27. The new design uses a cream color as in the regular vehicle. In addition to adopting the historic coloring, the new…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors / Regional Love] A walk in the forests of Amami Oshima! JAL Furusato Ambassadors report on the “Amami Oshima: Sightseeing Monitor Tour to learn about the region
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…
Ace introduces new colors, Vanilla Ivory and Shell Pink, perfect for spring travel from its “Ours” line of suitcases.
Ace released new colors of “Hours” suitcases from the bag and luggage brand “HaNT. The colors are vanilla ivory and shell pink, and there are four types with capacities of 30L/31L/47L/68L. Ours is a suitcase packed with convenient functions in a cute design, with handles and other parts in gentle shades to match the new…
Logos, waterproof sheets and converging chairs for camping, picnics, festivals, etc. Five new products in the “Navajo Pattern Series” are now available.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released a new Navajo pattern series on March 14. In addition to directly managed Logos Shop stores (excluding outlet stores), the new products will be available at sports chain stores and home centers nationwide. The lineup consists of five types: the “Subzero Pack Antibacterial and Design Cooler…