A 0.1% Rise in Interest Rates Results in a “300 Million Yen Gain.” Fortunately for the Toyo Rapid Railway, passenger numbers began to rise due to a series of high-rise apartment building projects along its line, and the company has maintained a stable profit since fiscal year 2010. Toho Rapid Railway, which transformed this area…
The first and last “Suica Penguin Sticker Book” goes on sale today. With 24 sheets in each of the two volumes—for a total of over 1,000 pieces—it can also be enjoyed as a collection of artwork.
Orange Page released the “Suica Penguin Sticker Book” on July 16. There are two versions: [Everyday Life] and [Outings], each containing 24 sheets (pages) and priced at 1,760 yen. This is the first—and last—time the Suica Penguin will be featured in a sticker book. The book is not only meant to be appreciated and preserved…
The “null2” Expo pavilion is reborn as “null2n” at the Yokohama Landmark Tower, alongside the “null4” Horticultural Expo. What new information did Yoichi Ochiai reveal?
“null 2” at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, where approximately 200,000 people created digital copies of themselves The WebX Executive Committee held “WebX 2026,” a global conference on cryptocurrency and blockchain, on July 13–14. On the morning of the second day of the event, a panel discussion titled “null2, Reborn. Toward EXPO 2027: Yoichi Ochiai Discusses the…
Nasu Highland Park Opens Summer-Only “Water Adventure Course.” Enjoy water play surrounded by nature; free for pass holders through the end of July.
Nasu Highland Park (3375 Takaku Otsu, Nasu Town, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture) will open a new summer-only attraction, “Water Nasu-the-tic,” on July 17. This activity involves navigating through various obstacle courses floating in a large temporary pool—approximately 35 meters long and 1.1 meters deep—and features courses of varying difficulty levels that can be enjoyed by…
The “Sakurajima” overnight express bus service between Fukuoka and Kagoshima has resumed for the first time in six years to meet the demand for overnight travel amid rising accommodation costs.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad and JR Kyushu Bus will begin operating overnight services on the “Sakurajima” express bus, which connects Fukuoka and Kagoshima, starting September 1. This move is intended to meet the demand for overnight travel resulting from increased tourism and rising accommodation costs; the Kagoshima-bound service will also begin stopping at the Fukuoka Airport International…
Dispatch of the Second International Emergency Relief Team and Medical Team to Venezuela in Response to Earthquake Damage (Second Report) | News & Public Relations
Based on a decision by the Japanese government in response to a request for assistance from the Venezuelan government, JICA dispatched the second medical team of the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) team. This team will take over from the first team, which is already active on the ground, and will provide medical examinations and treatment…
Some figures cost over 4.3 million yen. The movie “Toy Story” and G-DRAGON’s brand are teaming up for their first collaboration, launching a line of apparel and accessories.
Baycrew’s is launching its first collaboration with PEACEMINUSONE, the brand founded by G-DRAGON. Inspired by the Disney and Pixar “Toy Story” film series, the collection—which includes figurines and apparel—went on sale on July 15. It will be available at BAYCREW’S STORE starting on the 22nd. Based on the concept of “THE FIRST FAN,” this collection…
LeSportsac’s first Japan-exclusive hard-shell suitcase. Available in 35L and 65L carry-on sizes, with expandable capacity.
LeSportsac launched its first hard-shell suitcase collection (available exclusively in Japan) on July 15. The collection is available at stores nationwide, the official online store, and various online retailers such as Amazon, Rakuten, and ZOZOTOWN. While we have previously offered a wide range of carry-on bags—such as duffel bags and tote bags that can be…
3COINS Summer Vacation Homework Support: Math Roller Stamps, Living Room Study Board, School Supplies Storage Box, and More
3COINS will release summer vacation homework support items on July 17. They will be available at stores nationwide and online. The lineup includes “roller stamps” (330 yen each) that let you create lots of addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems at once, as well as “bathroom posters” (330 yen each) featuring easy-to-understand charts for multiplication tables,…
The “Tsukuba Mirai Smart IC” on the Joban Expressway will open at 3:00 p.m. on August 29. Section between Yawara IC and Yatabe IC
Tsukuba-Mirai City in Ibaraki Prefecture and NEXCO East Japan’s Kanto Branch announced that the “Tsukuba-Mirai Smart Interchange” on the Joban Expressway (E6) will open at 3:00 p.m. on August 29. The Tsukuba Mirai Smart IC connects to the existing mainline between the Yawara IC and the Yatabe IC, and is located 3.7 km from the…