Thermos will release the “Cold Storage Backpack (RFP-016/025)” on February 21. It comes in two sizes, 16L and 25L capacity, and in two colors, all black and dark gray. As the need for cooling items increases due to the extremely hot summer, Thermos has developed a backpack type bag that is unlike conventional bags with…
Nemophila germination is progressing at Hitachi-Seaside Park. Removal of frost protection sheets begins; best time to see them is mid-April to early May.
The Parks Japan Foundation (Parks Japan.F) announced that the removal of frost protection sheets has begun at Miharashi no Oka in the National Hitachi Seaside Park (605-4 Onuma, Mawata, Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture). The sheets protected the nemophila plants from the winter cold until they sprouted and took root. When the sheets are removed, the…
Ekiben Festival in the Kansai Region Why the Hanshin Department Store’s Ekiben Festival was held for the first time in two years!
Sales are “the largest for a one-week event. Secrets of the Popularity of Hanshin’s Ekiben Festival The Ekiben Festival opens at 10:00 in the morning. However, as this was the first time the event had been held in two years, a line of people waiting for their turn surrounded the department store from 8:00 to…
Emergency Relief Aid for Oil Spill Damage in the Federated States of Micronesia -Delivery of Donated Goods ｜ News & PR
Emergency relief supplies provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) were handed over to the Federated States of Micronesia in response to the damage caused by an oil leak in the country. The emergency relief supplies for the Federated States of Micronesia arrived in the State of Chuuk on February 7, and on February…
Gotemba Premium Outlets Drive Plan (Saturdays and Sundays only),” a special package that includes expressway, shopping, and sightseeing tours, goes on sale.
NEXCO Central Japan Tokyo Branch, Gotemba Premium Outlets, Shizuoka Bank, and Yamanashi Chuo Bank have launched the “Gotemba Premium Outlets Drive Plan (Saturday and Sunday only)” in collaboration with four companies. The package includes the “Expressway Circle Pass” (unlimited round-trip expressway travel from the departure/arrival area to the circle area and unlimited rides within the…
JR Tokai Tours offers “2 WEEK SALE” on Shinkansen + Hotel. Save on spring and GW travel!
JR Tokai Tours will hold a “2 WEEK SALE” of EX Travel Packs, which offer discounts on Shinkansen + hotel reservations, from 1:00 p.m. on February 20 to 12:59 p.m. on March 6, 2012. In addition, all sale items will go on sale in advance from 1:00 p.m. on February 18 for those who have…
Suica’s Penguin Rubber Watch” in limited quantities. Available in two colors: mocha and gray.
Asamizu Company will release “Suica’s Penguin Rubber Watch” in limited quantities. The price is 3960 yen. Reservations will be accepted at the official TOY TIME JRE Mall store from 12:00 p.m. on February 18, and the product will be shipped sequentially in mid to late May. This adult wristwatch (for both men and women) features…
ANA Travelers releases ranking of popular hotels in Ishigaki Island for spring vacation. Also distributing a coupon for up to 15,000 yen discount in Okinawa area.
ANA X has released a ranking of the most popular hotels on Ishigaki Island. This is based on the company’s most recent reservation (departures in March 2026). The criteria were hotels with swimming pools and room types from 2 to 6 people per room, in line with family trips during spring break. Ishigaki Island is…
Grant Aid Agreement Signed for Palestine: Supporting Emergency Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Palestine through the Procurement of Materials and Equipment ｜ News & PR
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Palestinian Authority for the “Emergency Rehabilitation Plan (Phase 2)” in Ramallah, Palestinian Territory on February 15. The G/A was signed on that day between Mr. Estefan Salameh, Director General of the Palestinian Finance and Planning Authority and Mr. Mitsutaka Hoshi, Director General…
Workman, “Recovery Wear” popularity ranking; No. 1 is men’s long-sleeved wear at 1,900 yen; new act pullover also tops the list
On February 17, Workman announced the popularity ranking of its “MEDiHEAL” recovery wear. Men’s and women’s “MEDIHEAL ROOM Long-Sleeved Shirts” (1,900 yen) and “MEDIHEAL ROOM Long Pants” (1,900 yen), a standard series that can be used year-round, took the first through fourth places, followed by men’s and women’s “MEDIHEAL ROOM Short-Sleeved Shirts” (1,290 yen) in…