JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocated to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…
Hello Kitty Embroidered Tote Bag On Sale Today! A “BAYFLOW” Collaboration Featuring Concho Buttons for a Cute Yet Sophisticated Look
Takarajimasha will release the “BAYFLOW × HELLO KITTY Embroidered Logo Tote Bag BOOK” today, August 24. The price is 3,949 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The popular logo tote from the lifestyle brand “BAYFLOW” has teamed up with Hello Kitty. The fabric features embroidered designs of a sun-kissed Hello Kitty…
The “HOVERAir VERSA” is a gimbal camera that becomes a self-standing drone when equipped with wings. It allows you to shoot handheld vlogs and capture aerial footage with a single device.
ZERO ZERO ROBOTICS has announced the “HOVERAir VERSA,” which transitions from a handheld gimbal camera to an autonomous aerial camera, enabling filming both on the ground and in the air. As a handheld camera equipped with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, it can be used for everyday filming, and by attaching the Flight Wing, it can…
Furunavi Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Recovery Efforts at Nippon Paper’s Yatsushiro Plant
iMobile has begun accepting donations on the “Furunavi” hometown tax donation website for a crowdfunding project in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, titled “Project to Support the Restoration of Nippon Paper’s Yatsushiro Plant: Carrying the 100 Years We’ve Walked Together Into the Next 100 Years.” The paper industry in Yatsushiro City began in 1898 and has…
“The Pro” Launches “Milk Manju Flavor” After Topping User Poll for “Local Souvenirs” Users Want Turned Into Protein Snacks
Takeuchi Pharmaceutical has released a limited-quantity new flavor, “Milk Manju Flavor,” from its protein brand “THE PROTEIN” (commonly known as “The Pro”). The product comes in a 1-kg package and is priced at 5,480 yen. This product is based on the “Milk Manju” flavor, which received the most votes in a user survey conducted on…
Zenrin Releases All 50 Varieties of “47 Prefectures Cypress Magnets.” Faithfully Reproduces Topography at a Scale of 1:2.3 Million; When Connected, They Form the Japanese Archipelago.
Zenrin has released a complete set of 50 “47 Prefectures Hinoki Magnets,” made from domestically sourced natural hinoki cypress, from its map-themed stationery and goods brand “Map Design GALLERY” through its online store. Each magnet is priced at 1,210 yen. These wooden magnets faithfully reproduce coastlines and terrain contours at a scale of 1:2.3 million…
Horinishi’s “Lemon” flavor is back after a three-year hiatus. Just a sprinkle adds a light, refreshing taste to both meat and fish—a versatile outdoor spice.
Mimona launched “Horinishi New Lemon,” a new flavor in its Outdoor Spice Horinishi line, on August 21. Each 100-gram bottle is priced at 1,280 yen. In addition to Orange outdoor stores and its online shop, the product will gradually become available at retail stores nationwide. “Horinishi” and “Horinishi Spicy,” made with a unique blend of…
Get 5,000 yen off airfare and lodging with the “ANA Shikoku Travel Campaign.” Receive 2,400 yen in points redeemable locally, plus subsidies for rental cars and taxis.
ANA will run the “ANA Explore Shikoku Campaign,” which offers great deals on travel to Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi Prefectures, from September 1 through March 30, 2027. In addition to distributing the “Shikoku Round-Trip Enjoyment Coupon,” which offers a 5,000-yen discount per person on package reservations combining airfare and lodging, the campaign also provides…
Mizuno × Myaku Myaku × Tunk Tunk: A Triple Collaboration Featuring T-Shirts, Quick-Dry Towels, Shoes, Exercise Balls, and More
The GREEN×EXPO Association and the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Master License Office announced that, as official licensed merchandise for GREEN×EXPO 2027—to be held in Yokohama in 2027—they have partnered with Mizuno, a leading sports equipment manufacturer, and “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, as well as “Tunk Tunk,” as official licensed merchandise…
Voting Begins for a Nickname for the New Area at Utsunomiya City’s “Hachimanyama Park.” Set to Open in March 2027, Featuring a Café, Nature Activities, and a Dog Park
The city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, has unveiled three proposed nicknames for “Hachimanyama Park” (5-1-1 Hanada, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture), located in the city center, in conjunction with the development of a new area within the park, and has begun accepting votes through a survey. The three proposed nicknames are: “Hachiman Terrace,” which evokes the…