Braille is the French word for Braille, and we have previously introduced Louis Braille, the creator of Braille. I had been thinking about the visually impaired since then, partly because I have someone close to me with eye problems, and when I learned that once a year there is an opportunity to visit a school…
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16cm-long “Ganko-chan” plush charm makes a big impact! 30th Anniversary Mook on Sale!
Takarajimasya will release “Zawaiwamori no Ganko-chan 30th Anniversary Fluffy Plush Charm Book” today, January 17. The price is 3,454 yen. This brand mook commemorates the 30th anniversary of the birth of “Ganko-chan in the Zanawa Forest. The plush charm attached to the book is a cute, roll-top, 16-centimeter-long doll with a fluffy texture and a…
I went on a test ride of Keio’s new 2000 Series train. Hidamari space is made so that even small children can easily look out the window.
Keio Electric Railway’s new Series 2000 train, whose details were previously mentioned, will begin commercial operation on January 31. Prior to this, a test-ride event was held for the press on January 17, and we report on what it was like to ride in the “actual running 2000 Series. What is the view outside from…
JAL expands its routes to India, a fast-growing economy, with the opening of the Narita – Delhi route. President Tottori says he “felt the energy firsthand” during his most recent visit to India.
JAL launched the Narita – Delhi, India route on January 17. The company’s India route has been in operation for 60 years since May 1965, when it began scheduled service to Delhi (initially a southbound route to Europe via multiple destinations). The Narita-Delhi route was transferred to Haneda on March 29, 2020, and again today,…
Capella Kyoto, the first hotel to open in Japan, unveils its interior and exterior designed by Kengo Kuma and others. Guest rooms are designed with the depth and texture of machiya-style townhouses.
The Capella Kyoto hotel (130 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), scheduled to open in spring 2026, has announced its interior and exterior design concepts. The hotel is located on the east bank of the Kamo River near Kenninji Temple, with a total of 89 rooms. This will be Capella Hotels & Resorts’ first entry…
Unlimited Ride on Keihan Lines for 500 yen “Winter Outing Support Ticket” for 3 days in February. Limited to 3,000 tickets through Slutto QRtto.
Keihan Electric Railway will offer special tickets “Keihan Railway Winter Outing Support Ticket” on February 1, 7, and 8. Tickets can be purchased from January 26 through “Slutto QRtto” and are priced at 500 yen (no child tickets available). This ticket allows unlimited rides on Keihan lines (Keihan Main Line, Kamoto Line, Nakanoshima Line, Katano…
King Seiko to Sell Limited Edition of 300 BEAMS Model for 50th Anniversary. BEAMING” in gold letters on a black dial.
Seiko Watch will release the “King Seiko KSK BEAMS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition” on February 6. Priced at 440,000 yen, the watch will be limited to 300 pieces in Japan. This product commemorates the 50th anniversary of the casual brand BEAMS, and the theme is “beaming,” the origin of the brand’s name. The dial is…
Yodoyabashi Gate Tower” completed. Directly connected to Yodoyabashi Station, the building complex is scheduled for a grand opening in July.
The Yodoyabashi Station West Area Urban Redevelopment Association, Daiwa House Industry, Sumitomo Corporation, and Kanden Real Estate Development held a completion ceremony for the Yodoyabashi Gate Tower (4-1-1 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka City). The building is scheduled to open this spring, with a grand opening scheduled for July. The 29-story building with two basement levels was…
IZA Osaka” Official Expo Store to Extend Business until the End of January. Collaboration project with “N21” from Milan is underway.
IZA Osaka (1-3-19 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) is opening an “Official Pop-up Store BY IZA for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai” until January 31. Business hours are from 11:00 to 20:00. They have a variety of officially licensed products featuring “Myakmyak,” the official character of the Osaka/Kansai Expo, as well as “EXPO 2025 Myakmyak Sanrio…
Spa Resort Hawaiians celebrates 60 years in business! New character “Panashiba-kun” was unveiled at the finale of the 60th Anniversary Festival, and the new Polynesian show was quickly viewed.
We covered the finale ceremony of the “Hawaiian’s 60th Anniversary Festival,” which has been held for a full year since January 2025, with various events, performances, commemorative goods and food sales, and collaborative events. Arco & Peace”, ambassadors of support for the 60th anniversary of the company’s founding, make an appearance. For the ceremony, members…