Author: Editor in Chief

Nankai Electric Railway will operate a new sightseeing train, “GRAN Tenkuu,” from April 24, 2026. Prior to this, an unveiling will be held on March 29. GRAN Tenku is a new sightseeing train between Namba Station and Gokurakubashi Station, replacing the currently operating sightseeing train Tenku (between Hashimoto Station and Gokurakubashi Station). The new service…

JR East Japan Trading will release commemorative goods featuring Suica penguins and other items on November 19 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its “TRAINIART” railroad goods specialty store. In addition to a plush toy (2,860 yen) designed to symbolize “train and art,” which is also the origin of the TRAINIART brand, the company will…

Takarajimasya will release “HELLO KITTY collaboration a-jolie big bag book” on December 22. The price is 3,663 yen. The original leopard print bag is a collaboration between the bag brand “Ajoli” and the popular “Tanning Kitty”. The bag comes with an integrated storage compartment, and can be transformed into a plush toy when the bag…

Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) has introduced low-floor cars on its Midosuji Line, which have a smaller difference in level between the platform and the entrance to the car than before. As a result, wheelchair users will be able to get on and off the train independently from November 22. The low-floor cars will…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited the Arab Republic of Egypt from October 30 to November 3 to attend the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) held on November 1, He also met with Prime Minister Madbouly, President Aboul Naga, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Al-Mashaat, Minister of Tourism and…

Kinki Nippon Tourist Co. is running the “Let’s Enjoy Nara Prefecture Campaign,” a lodging discount campaign, until March 31, 2026. The coupon is valid for reservations made on or after November 7 for stays between January 5 and March 31, 2026 (until check-out on April 1). Coupons are distributed on the campaign page. However, they…

Nanga will open its first outlet store, NANGA SHOP OUTLET, at Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuoh (1178-694, Oaza Yakushi Usayama, Ryuoh-cho, Gamo-gun, Shiga Prefecture) on November 21. The store carries the brand’s signature shrugs, as well as downwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel items for outdoor and everyday use. The store’s interior is aesthetically functional,…

Yokohama Takashimaya (1-6-31 Minami-Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama) is holding a fair of Hawaiian sweets brand “Honolulu Cookie Company” until November 25. The venue is Foodies’Port2 Event Square on the B1 floor. In addition to the standard pineapple tins and seasonal products, the company will offer “Build Your Own Box” (cookie box just for you) for the…

Amazon Furusato Tax, in which approximately 1,000 local governments nationwide participate, has features such as next-day delivery of some returns as soon as possible, exclusive returns only available on Amazon, and a selection of small returns starting from 1,000 yen. Amazon (Amazon Japan) has updated its ranking of the popularity of hometown tax returns. The…

Afternoon tea, which is said to have originated in England, has recently become known as “Nun Katsudo,” but since it is basically for “just the two of you,” I had no connection to this event. …… I was thinking that I had no chance to be a part of this event when I was offered…