East Japan Railway Company (JR East) announced the development of “earthquake-proof left-right dynamic damper” for rolling stock. Dampers are installed at the connection between the bogie and the car body to dampen vibration. However, conventional products were mainly designed to improve ride comfort, and could not absorb vibration caused by earthquakes, resulting in the risk…
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Kinki Nippon Tourist’s “Kintetsu 70th Anniversary Thank You Week” X campaign with daily drawings for 20,000 yen digital travel coupons
Kinki Nippon Tourist will hold the “Kintetsu 70th Anniversary Thank You Week” campaign from 12:00 p.m. on March 17 to 23:59 p.m. on March 23 to win a digital travel coupon worth 20,000 yen. You can participate by following the official X (@KNT_jp), reposting the relevant post, and replying to the theme of the day….
Blue Impulse to fly on display on Yonaguni Island, Okinawa on March 28. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Ground Self-Defense Force Garrison.
On March 9, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) updated its FY2025 exhibition flight schedule, announcing that a Blue Impulse exhibition flight will be held on March 28 during the “GSDF Yonaguni Camp’s 10th Anniversary Commemorative Event. The commemorative events at Yonaguni Garrison (3765-1 Tarumai, Yonaguni, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture) will be held over two days…
New Myakmyak x Tunktunk goods, including 6 types of commemorative medals. Motorcycle riding and good friends shots.
GREEN x EXPO Association and the Master Licensing Office for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition will release new “Myakmyak” and “Tunktunku” collaboration goods as GREEN x EXPO 2027 officially licensed products. In addition, four existing items will be re-released. New products include knapsacks and shoulder pouches perfect for spring outings, zipper pouches and drawstring pouches…
Kyoto Tower Hotel Annex to collaborate with “Hibike! Euphonium” collaboration. Stamp rally, collaboration rooms, etc.
Keihan Group and “Hibike! Euphonium” collaboration project. The campaign’s main visual, which has been newly drawn, will be displayed at both facilities and used for merchandise. Project at Nidec Kyoto Tower Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck will hold a collaborative project from March 16 to June 30. Admission to the observation deck is 900 yen…
Nagoya Sweets “Piyori” price increase from April 6. Standard piyo + 30 yen, unattended pickup at JR stations + 100 yen.
On April 6, JR Tokai Food Service will implement a price revision for its Nagoya sweet “Piyorin” due to the rising cost of ingredients and delivery. This applies to in-store sales and five products from the “Smart Piyozoku” unattended pickup service at JR Nagoya Station. The price of regular Piyon and Ichigo, Black Tea, and…
Appendix is “JILL by JILL STUART” folding umbrella for both sunny and rainy, additional issue of sweet May. Light shielding and UV cut 99% or more
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 extra issue of “sweet” on April 11. The price is 2,200 yen. The supplement to the extra issue is a JILL by JILL STUART folding umbrella that can be used in both sunny and rainy weather. The matte pink color is adorable and decorated with a logo and a…
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanbamisaki Resort, 50% off with evening breakfast. Enjoy huge swimming pool and ocean activities.
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until March 20, 2012, offering great deals on travel reservations for spring, GW, and summer holidays. In addition to a maximum of 20% off at participating inns when combined with coupons, there are also many half-price or more plans available only for the sale. Grand Mercure Okinawa…
Why was the bus bound for Shimokyoraiishi, which Hiruko Okawa rode, discontinued? Unraveling the History of the Disconnected Buses along the Koshu-Kaido Road
If you have been watching TV Tokyo’s “Local Route Bus Connection Journey” series, you may have heard of a place called Shimokyoraishi. The “Yamanashi Kotsu Bus Shimokyoraishi Line” that goes to this rather grim place will soon be discontinued. While the JR Chuo Main Line runs along the northern bank of the Kamanashi River, this…
Seibu’s new Leo Liner “L00 (Leo) Series”, the first train of the series, is unveiled! Longer seats increase the number of passengers, and front-view seats allow parents and children to sit together.
Seibu Railway will introduce the first new train in 40 years, the L00 Series (Leo Kei), on its Yamaguchi Line (Leo Liner), which will begin commercial operation on March 27. The first of the three trains was shown to the press. Currently, running tests and crew training are being conducted in preparation for the start…