Tag: Japan

Rakuten Travel has launched “JR Rakupack Akai Fuusen,” which allows users to book a combination of round-trip Shinkansen and limited express trains and accommodations of JR companies. A dedicated page for “JR Rakupack Akai Fusen” featuring the image of the Shinkansen bullet train has been established on the “Rakupack” domestic package tour page, and approximately…

Mitsubishi Estate has begun construction of a new building in the Dogenzaka 2-chome South Urban Area Redevelopment Project, scheduled for completion in February 2027. It consists of a 30-story office building and an 11-story hotel building, and aims to create a network connecting Dogenzaka 1-chome and 2-chome areas. The building will be directly connected to…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” released the “LOGOS Classico Enameled Milk Pan,” a small enameled pot, on January 5. It is priced at 3,740 yen. It will be sold at Logos Shop directly managed stores (excluding outlet stores) and other mass merchandisers nationwide. With a capacity of approximately 560 mL, this small…

Swimwear brand Arena launched its “Marvel Collection” on January 16. The original design features the four Avengers heroes (Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor) on all sides. The finish is full of power. The lineup includes six models, including practice swimsuits, swim caps, and bags. The “Training Spats (short leg)” (8,470 yen) and “Training…

FREAK’S STORE, a select store operated by Daytona International, launched “Instant Knit” (2,970 yen), the first “LAWSON FREAK” product in collaboration with Lawson. LAWSON FREAK offers apparel goods based on the concept of “having a select store in your neighborhood. Instant Knit” is a knit item that completes a fashionable look with just one piece,…

On January 16, Jordans added Okinawa City to the “Smart City Mode” feature of its “Norikae Guide” smartphone app (iOS/Android). Sightseeing spots and other information are displayed on a map of Okinawa City, and visitors can search for routes to them and make reservations directly. Links to related sites such as the sightseeing portal site…

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. opened a premium Japanese-style hotel with tatami mats throughout, “Natural Hot Spring Ryoten-no-Yu Oyado Nono Asakusa Villa” (2-7-26 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo). This is the third property of the Dormy Inn chain to open in the Asakusa area and the second under the “Oyado Nono” brand. It is located about a 4-minute…

AEON TOWN announced that it will open AEON TOWN Rakurakuen (4-444-15, Rakurakuen, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima Prefecture) in the winter of 2024. It will be constructed on the site of the former specialty store and home center buildings of “Family Town Hiroden Rakurakuen. Based on the concept of “Happy Time Garden Rakurakuen” for multi-generational customers, the…

Kinki Nippon Tourist Blue Planet has begun accepting reservations for its “Graduation and Student Travel Support Campaign,” offering discounted prices for domestic tours during spring break. The campaign applies to “Domestic Dynamic Package (transportation + accommodation)” including special plans for popular theme parks, etc. Obtain a campaign coupon code from the official website and enter…

GRANBELL HOTEL will open SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL (2-1-1, Kita 6-jo Higashi, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) in April 2025. The 26-story hotel will feature guest rooms on the 3rd through 24th floors, an open-air bath and lounge on the 25th floor, and a restaurant on the 26th floor. The interior of the hotel will be designed…