JR East will operate special trains on six lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area after the last train on New Year’s Eve 2026. The Yamanote Line (inner and outer loops) will run at 10- to 30-minute intervals from 1:00 a.m. to around 4:50 a.m.; the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines (Sakuragicho–Omiya) will run at 10- to…
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“Nitori Umeda Chayamachi Store” to Open on October 30 on the Site of the Former Umeda Loft. The World’s Largest Flagship Store, Featuring Furniture, Apparel, Gadgets, and More Across 8 Floors
On October 30, Nitori will open its world’s largest flagship store, the “Nitori Umeda Chayamachi Store” (16-7 Chayamachi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). Business hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The store is located on the site of the former “Umeda Loft,” within walking distance of Hankyu Railway’s Osaka Umeda Station and…
New “Beauty and the Beast” merchandise at the Disney Store. Classic-design lamps and cushions celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film’s release
The Disney Store will release merchandise commemorating the 35th anniversary of the movie “Beauty and the Beast” on October 30. Pre-sales will begin on the 27th at the Disney Flagship Store Tokyo, the Tokyo Disney Resort Store, and the official online store. The new design features original artwork with an elegant watercolor style that captures…
Tomorrow, the 24th, the “Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” will result in closures of Metropolitan Expressway on- and off-ramps, as well as road and sidewalk closures. The Yurakucho Line and Rinkai Line will operate on a special schedule with additional trains.
The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee, together with Chuo Ward and Minato Ward, will implement traffic restrictions on expressways and local roads around the Harumi Pier venue in conjunction with the “Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” to be held on October 24. In addition, sidewalks in the surrounding area will be closed to…
Chairman Tanaka Holds Talks with President Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia | News & Public Relations
Akihiko Tanaka, President of JICA, met with Wesley W. Shimina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, in Tokyo on October 22. At the outset, Chairman Tanaka expressed his congratulations on the 40th anniversary of the Federation of Micronesia’s independence and conveyed his gratitude for the Micronesian government’s understanding and cooperation regarding JICA projects. In…
Yamazaki Industries: Silicone Caps That Keep Stick-Type Candies and Gum from Scattering
Yamazaki Industries has released silicone caps for stick-type candy and gum under its “tower” brand. The price is 396 yen each (pack of 2). The “Silicone Candy Cap” is a lid designed to fit over stick-type candies sold at convenience stores and other retailers. Typically, after opening the package by peeling back the tape along…
Yokohama Horticultural Expo Releases Latest Venue Map. Get a comprehensive overview of the exhibits, including pavilions, event venues, and dining facilities!
The GREEN×EXPO Association has updated the site map for the “2027 International Horticultural Exposition” (GREEN×EXPO 2027), which is set to open on March 19, 2027. As part of the implementation of the venue plan, the names of event facilities, garden paths, and outdoor exhibits have been announced. The venue, which extends from north to south,…
“Comfort Hotel ERA Kanazawa Higashiguchi” to Open on January 25, 2027. Located a 4-minute walk from the station, it features 107 rooms and a breakfast buffet featuring dishes from the Kaga and Noto regions.
Choice Hotels Japan will open the “Comfort Hotel ERA Kanazawa Higashiguchi” (8-8 Konohana-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) on January 25, 2027. Reservations have been accepted since October 19 on the hotel’s official website and various online booking sites. This is the second Comfort Hotel ERA property—a newly built, 10-story hotel located a 4-minute walk from…
From the birthplaces of America’s greatest presidents to the metropolis of Chicago: A journey through North America from the late 19th to the early 20th century along “Route 66,” celebrating its 100th anniversary.
In this article, I will introduce the tourist attractions from Springfield to Chicago that I visited on a tour organized by the Illinois State Tourism Bureau. Although Route 66 has now outlived its original purpose due to the development of the interstate highway system and was officially decommissioned as a national highway in 1985, it…
Yamazaki Industries: A Wall-Mounted Rack for Security Cameras That Keeps Cables Neatly Organized
Yamazaki Industries has released a “Wall-Mounted Surveillance Camera Rack” under its “tower” brand. It is priced at 1,980 yen and is available in black and white. A tray that allows you to mount a camera on the wall to keep an eye on children or pets. You can keep the area looking neat by winding…