The GREEN x EXPO Association and the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Master Licensing Office will open seven new official stores across Japan, beginning March 18. Two new stores will be added to the existing four permanent stores. In addition, five pop-up stores are scheduled to be held at department stores and event venues in Tokyo,…
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Chancellor Tanaka meets with Prime Minister Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan ｜ News & PR
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Prime Minister Tsering Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan at JICA Headquarters on March 13. At the beginning of his remarks, President Tanaka noted that the year 2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bhutan, and that several events and dignitary visits are planned…
A 55-room luxury hotel opens in the heart of Gion. We have seen the inside of the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, a partially preserved Yaei Kaikan building.
The Imperial Hotel Kyoto is a 55-room luxury hotel that inherits the architectural style of the Ya-ei Kaikan, a registered tangible cultural property and a designated historical landmark of Kyoto City. The Ya-ei Kaikan, completed in 1936, is a reinforced concrete theater building with five stories above ground and one below. The building was originally…
Moomin” outdoor-style light water-repellent shoulder bag and backpack. With multi-functional pockets and reflective charms.
T-Tsu O launched three types of outdoor-style functional bags featuring “Moomin” at its online store. The lineup includes a “mini shoulder bag” (4,950 yen) for a light trip, a “shoulder bag” (7,920 yen) with excellent storage capacity, and a “backpack” (9,680 yen) that can be used from daily life to travel. All of them are…
Dr. Tokai Staph-style notebook added to the “Dr. Yellow Official Earphones” crafan return gift. All plans are eligible
JR Tokai and Ruiki have added the “Doctor Tokai Driver Timetable Design Notebook” as a crowdfunding return gift for the production of the “Type 923 Doctor Yellow T4 Wireless Earphones”. As the name suggests, the notebook is a limited edition item inspired by the driver’s timetable (staf) used for the Kya 95 Series “Doctor Tokai”…
Tokyo Monorail to Revise Timetable on March 14. Airport rapid service to Haneda Airport will be increased, and the first up train will depart earlier, making it more convenient to change trains at Hamamatsucho.
Tokyo Monorail will implement a timetable revision on March 14. At Ryutsu Center Station, Oi Keiba-mae Station, and Tennozu Isle Station, the time of the first up train will be moved 8 minutes earlier on both weekdays and weekends. This will make it more convenient to change trains at Hamamatsucho Station during early morning hours….
Tokyu Corporation to Revise Timetable on March 14. Denentoshi Line express trains during busy hours will be converted to semi-express trains, and service on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line will be increased on weekends and holidays, etc.
On March 14, Tokyu Corporation will implement a timetable revision on all lines except the Setagaya and Kodomonokuni lines. The following is a description of the main points of revision. On the Toyoko Line, the interval between trains will be evened out on weekday 18:00 down trains, and the time of the last train and…
New Chitose Airport extends opening hours of some restaurants and shops for Arashi’s last live performance. Lawson will be open until 25:30.
New Chitose Airport will expand the opening hours of some stores in the domestic flight area from March 13 to 16 to accommodate the increased public transport services due to the Arashi concert being held at Sapporo Dome. The following 13 stores are subject to the change. Food, beverage, and merchandise stores that normally open…
Ryohin Keikaku produces staff uniforms for GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama. Adopted MUJI’s “Easy Recycle Design
The City of Yokohama announced that Ryohin Keikaku will be in charge of producing staff uniforms for Yokohama’s exhibiting facilities at GREENxEXPO 2027 (International Gardening Exposition 2027). The uniforms will be used at the Urban GX Village, which is located near the main gate of the GREENxEXPO 2027 venue and is one of the two…
Takarajimasya, Shinkansen mascot that can be squeezed tightly. Total 10 kinds at random + gold Doctor Yellow or gold Komachi for the jackpot.
Takarajimasya, Inc. will release a “Mugutto Nigiri Mascot! Shinkansen Book” will be released on March 24. The price is 790 yen. Shinkansen bullet trains running throughout Japan are now available as mascots that can be squeezed together. There are a total of 10 random types (plus 2 jackpot types), and you will have to wait…