JAL announced on February 7 that it has been awarded the highest rating of 5 stars in the “World Airline Star Ratings” by SKYTRAX, a UK-based airline rating company. This is the sixth consecutive year that JAL has received this 5-star rating. The release cites the following reasons for the 5-Star certification by SKYTRAX The…
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Marine World Umino-Nakamichi, special video featuring seals on a cylindrical screen. Pre-aired at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station.
Uminonakamichi Marine Science Museum, operator of Marine World Uminonakamichi, will preview a special video featuring seals at TENJIN TREE VISION, the newest media at Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station. The period is from February 8 to 14. Since TENJIN TREE VISION’s LED vision has the same cylindrical shape as the water tank on the first floor…
MUJI, 12 items including backpacks made from plant-derived raw materials
Ryohin Keikaku, which operates MUJI, will release 12 items, including a synthetic leather “tote bag made from plant-derived materials” that uses corn oil as part of its raw materials. The company is developing products that take into account the use of natural materials and the reduction of environmental impact, and is developing a series of…
Free distribution of “Quite Fun Okazaki Tour,” a sightseeing guide for Okazaki City, introducing SNS-worthy photos and places associated with Ieyasu.
JTB Publishing and Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, have produced and published a free paper-based sightseeing guidebook, “Quite Fun Okazaki Tour,” and started distributing it at various locations in the city. In addition to information on model sightseeing courses, gourmet foods, and souvenirs in the city, popular photographer Moronon introduces how to spend time at the…
Dispatch of International Emergency Relief Teams and Rescue Teams to Earthquake Damage in the Republic of Turkey
Dispatch of International Emergency Relief Teams and Rescue Teams to Earthquake Damage in the Republic of Turkey First Report Dispatch of International Emergency Relief Teams and Rescue Teams to Earthquake Damage in the Republic of Turkey On February 6, JICA will dispatch an international emergency relief team and rescue team to Kahramanmaraş in southeastern Turkey…
I went to Snow Peak’s new product exhibition for 2023. Their new beginner tent/tarp, the Land Nest, looks comfy!
Snow Peak, a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of outdoor lifestyle products, held the “2023 New Products Show” at Mori Park Outdoor Village on February 4-5. We went to the show to see the new products that are scheduled to be released in 2023 and to imagine the actual camping scene. The venue, Mori Park Outdoor…
MHI Denies Reports of Space Jet Development Cancellation
On February 6, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) denied the cancellation of the development of the Mitsubishi Space Jet, a domestically produced jet airliner by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, as reported in some media. Regarding the news report, the company commented, “This is not an announcement made by our company or our subsidiary, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation,” but…
JORDAN “Transfer Guide” and JR East “Ekinetto” Connect. Shinkansen and limited express tickets can be purchased from route search.
Jordan has begun linking its route search application “Noriken Guide” (Android/iOS version) with “Ekinet,” an Internet reservation site provided by East Japan Railway Company. When searching for a route that includes a Shinkansen or limited express train within the JR East service area with the Transfer Guide application, a “Shinkansen / Limited Express Reservation” button…
Tokyo Dome City “Welcome Graduates 2023,” including up to 1,200 yen off a one-day pass and nightly charter operations.
Tokyo Dome City Attractions (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) will hold “Welcome Graduates 2023” from February 18 to March 17 for guests who will graduate in spring 2023. During the period, “Welcome Graduates Special Tickets” with special coupons to enjoy Tokyo Dome City’s facilities and stores at a discount will be sold, and other projects such…
Sanwa Kotsu equipped with a “Turtle Taxi” button that runs slowly. Silent mode” for those who do not want to be spoken to.
Sanwa Kotsu has newly installed the Turtle Taxi button on a tablet and started operation in all its vehicles except the Tokyo Sales Office. Turtle Taxis operate at the same speed as regular cabs, but by pressing the “slow button” located behind the driver’s seat, the driver moderates acceleration and deceleration. This service improves fuel…