Metropolitan Expressway Company, NEXCO East/Central Japan, and other expressway companies announced the sections that are likely to be closed on August 16 due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7. The affected sections include the Shin-Tomei Expressway, Joban Expressway, Chuo Expressway, Ken-O Expressway, and part of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-line, and we are calling for…
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Always with popular Disney & Pixar characters! MagSafe compatible stickers to make your smartphone more usable!
Hamee released “Metal Ring Sticker for MagSafe” with Disney & Pixar character design. The price is 1320 yen. Stickers can be applied to non-MagSafe compatible phone cases to enable the use of MagSafe compatible accessories. A metal auxiliary sticker is included to fix the orientation of cables and card wallets. The lineup includes six types:…
Why Japanet is focusing on the cruise travel business
The Japanet Group, centered on the mail-order sales company Japanet Takata, has been developing its cruise travel business in earnest since 2017, and aims to further expand the business by establishing Japanet Tourism Inc. in 2023. In this interview, we asked Mr. Tomoichi Ibaraki, President and Representative Director of Japanet Tourism, why Japanet is entering…
Fuji fifth station regulation gate is effective despite heavy crowds on Mountain Day. Get to know a new way to climb Mt. Fuji with spectacular views from Okuniwa and routes from the foot of the mountain.
August 11 is “Mountain Day. Many people take long vacations during the Bon vacations to visit summits in various parts of Japan that are difficult to reach in a day. In the midst of such bustling activity, I visited the Fuji Subaru Line fifth station on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mt. Fuji Subaru Line…
Body Care in the World of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland. New series with a “tea party” motif for a shiny body!
Fragrance bath brand GROWN UP by sweets maison released body care items inspired by the tea party in the Disney movie “Alice in Wonderland” on August 9. The lineup is mainly for gift-giving. Featuring one of the most memorable scenes in the film, macaroons, cookies, and chocolate-like items wrapped in gold paper are pretty to…
LUUP 3-hour/12-hour unlimited ride pass now available for purchase with prepaid 7-Eleven smartphone.
Luup will sell 3-hour/12-hour unlimited ride passes for its electric mobility sharing service, LUUP, from 7-Eleven smartphone prepaid. The period is from August 5 to July 31, 2025. Smartphone Prepaid is a service that allows customers to purchase a PIN code that can be used when using the service by selecting an item from the…
Rakuten Travel Onsen SALE starts on the evening of August 19. 10,000 yen off coupon distributed in advance for the first day only.
Rakuten Travel will hold “Rakuten Travel Onsen SALE” from 8:00 p.m. on August 19 to 11:59 p.m. on August 30. Sale plans at popular hot spring resorts across Japan will be available, and you can save even more by using the up to 10,000 yen off coupon and up to 20% off coupon, which can…
First of JTB’s Shodoshima area development projects, 160 vehicles dedicated to the “Daichari” shared cycle program
Sinanen Mobility PLUS introduced 160 vehicles dedicated to the “Daichari” shared cycle program on August 1 as the first step in JTB’s Shodoshima area development project. Shodoshima is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and a tourist destination with scenic spots such as Japan’s first national park, Kankakei Gorge, and Angel Road….
On the Beach Restaurant: Happy Hour with a Taste of the Masters at a Great Price!
Have you ever heard of a Hawaiian chef named Peter Merriman? He is known as the pioneer of “Hawaii Regional Cuisine,” a food revolution focusing on local Hawaii, including farmers, farms, and breweries. I was shocked at how delicious Hawaii’s bounty could be. Chef Merriman is a master of creative ideas while respecting the flavors…
The long-awaited arrival of Urupocha from Alebrije Pepita! Miguel and Dante are here too!
The Disney Store will add characters from the Disney & Pixar film “Remember Me” to its Uru-Po-Chan plush toy series on August 13. Joining them are Miguel, who strums a white guitar, and Dante, with his long tongue. The other three characters are Alebrije Pepita, who appears in the “Land of the Dead” and has…