On January 29, Weathernews released its “Second Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast. In 2025, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom on par with or slightly earlier than normal in western and eastern Japan, earlier than normal in northern Japan, and about one week earlier in Hokkaido. The earliest bloom is expected in Tokyo on March 21,…
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Itami Airport to unify its English name to “Osaka Itami Airport” from now on. This is to prevent confusion with KIX by inbound passengers.
On January 30, Kansai Airport announced that it will use and recommend the English name for Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) as “Osaka Itami Airport” in the future. However, with the increase in the number of inbound passengers to the Kansai region, it has been confirmed that the word “International” has been confused with Kansai…
Airline Monthly 2025 March issue, featuring “A Checklist for the Passenger and Airline World!” A comprehensive review of what’s happening in 2024 and what’s new in 2025.
On January 30, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline March 2025,” an A4-size, 152-page book priced at 1,760 yen. Featuring “A Checklist for the Passenger Aircraft and Airline World!” The year 2024 opened with a shocking natural disaster and accident. Despite the shock, it was a year of bright milestones, including the debut of JAL’s new…
Tsukuba Express to Revise Timetable on March 15. More trains will run during weekday morning and evening commuting hours, and on weekends, the number of trains and train types will be optimized to make it easier to go out.
Metropolitan Intercity Railway will implement a timetable revision of the Tsukuba Express on March 15. In addition to increasing the number of trains during the weekday morning and evening rush hours, the number, type, and interval of trains during the morning hours on Saturdays and holidays will be optimized. For weekday morning rush hour up…
Marvel’s “Captain America” design for Aikasa umbrella sharing service. Blow away the rain with the umbrella-shaped shield!
Aikasa, an umbrella sharing service, will offer special “Captain America” designed umbrellas for rent at Shibuya Modi. The period is from February 1 to March 16. This is in commemoration of the movie “Captain America: Brave New World,” which opens in theaters on February 14. In addition to the two umbrella stands already installed at…
Cute dress-up for Pooh & Chip and Dale! Soft cover for Nintendo Switch compatible controllers to protect from shocks.
PGA will release Disney’s “Chip and Dale” and “Winnie the Pooh” pattern game accessories from its “Premium Style” accessory brand on January 30. The “Game Controller Soft Cover” (1,480 yen each) is made of TPU material. The soft cover is flexible and protects the controller from scratches and impacts. A “Game Stick Cover” (880 yen…
Ace launches a limited edition model of the Proteka 360G4, a suitcase that can be opened from 360 degrees. Glossy garnet red mirror finish.
Pre-sale at Ginza Mitsukoshi will begin on January 29, and the product will go on sale on February 5 at Ace directly-managed stores and online stores, as well as at department stores and specialty stores nationwide. The “360G4” suitcase, which can be opened 360 degrees from any angle, has a glossy garnet red mirror-finished body…
Start a new life with GRANDEUR, a solar-powered watch of Disney princesses! Rapunzel / Belle / Cinderella / Ariel
Marzecki has released a new Disney Princess design from its GRANDEUR solar watch series. The lineup includes Belle from the movie “Beauty and the Beast,” Cinderella from “Cinderella,” Rapunzel from “Rapunzel in the Tower,” and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid. Priced at 24,200 yen each. The silhouette of each princess is placed in the center…
Protects Stick from Scratches and Dirt; 5 Nintendo Switch Compatible Covers Include Mickey/Baymax/Toy Story
PGA will release Disney-designed “game stick covers” from the “Premium Style” accessory brand on January 30. The lineup includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Baymax, and Toy Story. Two pieces with different designs on the left and right side. Compatible models are Nintendo Switch (OLED model), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch Lite, priced at 880…
Disney Resort Line, the second “Fantasy Springs” stamp rally to visit stations and complete the picture! Starts February 8
Disney Resort Line will hold its second “Fantasy Springs” themed stamp rally. The period is from February 8 to April 6. This year’s design depicts the spectacular world of Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs. The design is completed by visiting each station on the Disney Resort Line and stamping a total of eight different stamps on…