On March 3, UNIQLO held a presentation in Tokyo to announce new products for 2025 in the “Kando Pants” and “Kando Jacket” series of high-function suits that specialize in lightweight, stretchy, and quick-drying properties. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the birth of “Dry Stretch Pants (Wool-Like),” the predecessor of the Impression Pants, and…
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Tsukuba Express Extension, Ibaraki Prefecture releases a draft of the project plan. Integrated development of Tsuchiura-Tokyo area is expected to speed up the turnaround time.
The Transportation Policy Division of the Policy Planning Department of Ibaraki Prefecture has released a draft business plan for the Tsukuba Express (TX) extension project. The prefecture has been conducting its own survey and formulating a draft extension plan for Ibaraki Prefecture since June 2023, with the direction of the extension to be Tsuchiura and…
JR East Announces Plan for Home Door Installation in FY2025. (Chuo and Sobu train stops, Negishi Line, etc., at 30 stations on Line 57)
On March 3, JR East announced its plan for the development of platform doors for fiscal 2025. In FY2025, the company will install platform doors at 30 stations and on 57 lines. By the end of FY2031, the company aims to install platform doors at 330 stations and 758 tracks on major conventional lines in…
WESTER app, push notification of real-time operation information. Also check points that expire at the end of the fiscal year.
JR West’s smartphone application “WESTER” has begun offering push notifications of operation information and a feature that allows users to check their WESTER points scheduled to expire. The “Operation Information Push Notification” function allows users to register frequently used stations in “My Stations” and be notified when delays or suspended operations affect the registered stations….
Earth Chemical, Inc., Incense whirlpools with burn time markers about every 100 minutes; more than 80% “do not use up a whole roll at one time”.
Earth Chemical has released a box of 10 rolls of Earth Whirlpool Incense, which features a marker that shows the burning time every approximately 100 minutes. The product was renewed in response to the company’s survey, in which more than 80% of respondents answered that they do not use up a roll of mosquito repellent…
Construction of “Tofrom Yaesu” to be completed in 2026, connecting to the Yaesu underground shopping center. The second phase area of the bus terminal will also open.
On March 3, Tokyo Tatemono decided on “TOFROM YAESU” as the name of the district for the “Yaesu 1-chome East Urban Area Redevelopment Project in front of Tokyo Station” (Yaesu Project). The buildings are called “TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT” in District A and “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” in District B. Both buildings will be connected to…
Workman and fulcro collaborate for the first time to create a highly functional and long-lasting Boston bag/body bag/backpack
Workman will release four types of bags in March as its first collaboration with Carrot Company’s fulcro, focusing on functionality and durability. The lineup includes a mini Boston bag, a crossbody bag, a multifunctional backpack, and a tote backpack, all of which have a water-repellent finish to resist rain and dirt, and can be folded…
Gundam (RX-78F00/E) equipped with glass feathers flies with JAL! JAL Gundam JET” unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
On March 3, JAL will begin service of the “JAL Gundam JET,” a plane with Osaka/Kansai Expo specifications. This is a collaboration with the “Gundam Next Future Pavilion” to be exhibited by Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. at the Expo, and depicts Gundam and Myakmyaku in flight on the side of a Boeing 737-800 (registration code:…
Renewal of store building at Kita-Kumamoto SA (down line) on Kyushu Expressway. First Katsuya store, 7-Eleven, etc.
NEXCO West Japan will reopen the store building at Kita-Kumamoto SA (off-road) on the Kyushu Expressway on March 27. The interior and exterior of the store expresses the great nature of Aso with natural colors and materials. The shopping corner has a Seven-Eleven convenience store, and the sales floor area is approximately four times larger…
Ace develops “J5 Collection,” a luxury line from Proteka. Japanese Aesthetic Sense and Minimalist Design
Ace will launch a new luxury line “J5 Collection” from the Japanese travel bag brand PROTECA. The company will also launch three models of suitcases from this line, SHISUI, SHISUI-F, and INRYU, on March 1. The “J5 Collection” is a product of serious and careful craftsmanship by Japanese craftsmen. It is characterized by a minimalist…