At the briefing, Mr. Hidetoshi Yasutake, who assumed the position of Japan Branch Manager on September 1, took the stage and introduced the features of the new routes and the company’s aircraft and services. Starting with the Padang route in Indonesia in January 2025, the company has opened a series of new routes, with the…
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cookpad plus, winter 2026 issue features two Snoopy mugs. Also features recipes for lentil use.
Fusosha will release “cookpad plus 2026 winter issue” on November 28. The price is 1,300 yen. The appendix is “[PEANUTS 75th Anniversary Design] Snoopy Porcelain Mugs Luxury 2-Piece Set”. The mugs are 9cm in diameter and wide, and can be used in microwave ovens and dishwashers. The set includes a design with frames arranged in…
Furano Line to increase evening up trains from December to February. Responding to winter crowding, information staff and security guards will be assigned.
JR Hokkaido will implement congestion countermeasures on the Furano Line from December 1 to February 28, 2026. Due to the congestion of up trains in the evening last winter, one extra regular train will be operated between Biei Station and Asahikawa Station at 6:00 p.m. during the above period. For other regular trains, the number…
Starbucks opens a new store on the Shinkansen down platform at JR Shin-Yokohama Station. Panel ordering & completely cashless for quick pickup.
Starbucks Coffee Japan will open Starbucks Coffee JR Shin-Yokohama Station Shinkansen Down Platform 11, the first store on a Shinkansen platform in Japan, on November 21. A new style store based on the concept of “Brewed to Go” will open at JR Shin-Yokohama Station near Shinkansen platforms 3 and 4, car 11 (Tokaido and Sanyo…
Determination of Terms and Conditions for the 85th and 86th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) ｜ News & PR
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has determined the terms and conditions of the 85th and 86th JICA Bonds (Domestic FILP Agency Bonds) on November 19, 2025, as follows The 85th Japan International Cooperation Agency Bonds Issue amount: 5.5 billion yen Term: 2 years (redeemable on September 17, 2027) Issue date: November 27, 2025 Interest rate:…
The February issue of smart comes with a Coleman shoulder bag with a key ring that can hold a 500mL PET bottle.
Takarajimasya will release the February 2026 issue of “smart” on December 24. The price is 1,690 yen. The special supplement is a shoulder bag with a key ring from the outdoor brand Coleman. Measuring approximately 12 x 4.5 x 21 cm (W x D x H), it is large enough to carry the essentials for…
Nara Prefecture’s first “Shisan Udon Nara Kashiwagi Store” will open on December 12. (Former site of “Steak Gusto Nara Kashiwagi Store” on Route 24)
Shisan will open its first Nara Prefecture branch, Shisan Udon Nara Kashiwagi Store (459 Kashiwagi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture), at 10:00 a.m. on December 12. It will be opened utilizing the former site of “Steak Gusto Nara Kashiwagi,” which closed on October 23. Located along National Route 24 (Nara Bypass), the restaurant will be easily…
Otani Shop” on the 1st floor, which also displays items signed by Shohei Otani. New Balance Harajuku to be renovated on December 5
New Balance Japan will reopen its Japanese flagship store “New Balance Harajuku” on December 5 at 11:00. Ten years after opening in November 2016, the store underwent a major renovation and will make a new start as the flagship store of only three stores worldwide, including Boston, USA and London, UK. The first floor will…
3COINS, “Stranger Things” collaboration goods. Stationery, eco-bags, tableware, etc.
3COINS will release collaborative products with the Netflix series drama “Stranger Things: The Unknown World” on December 6. The products will be available at stores nationwide and on the “PAL CLOSET” e-commerce site. In addition to the title logo, the lineup includes items with designs related to the organizations and characters in the film, such…
Yahoo! Travel “Yahoo Pack Black Friday” including up to 38,000 yen discount for JAL/ANA only at Yahoo!
LINE Yahoo is running a Black Friday sale on Yahoo! Travel’s “Yahoo Pack,” a dynamic package that combines airfare and accommodations. The period of the sale is from November 20, 12:00 pm to December 4, 11:59 pm, and the eligible travel period is from November 21 to May 10, 2026 departure. Travel’s website, and a…