The Sakaimachi Tourist Association in Ibaraki Prefecture has decided to offer a paid live broadcast of the Tone River Grand Fireworks Festival to be held on September 16. The live broadcast will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will cost 1,980 yen. Cameras and drones installed at the venue will capture images from various angles, allowing…
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GoPro HERO12 Black launches today. We talked to founder Nick Woodman about his filming ideas.
GoPro released its latest action cam model, the GoPro HERO12 Black, on September 13. It is available on the official website and at retailers in Japan, and is priced at 62,800 yen. We had the opportunity to speak with GoPro founder Nick (Nicholas) Woodman, who was in Japan for the promotion. As a surfer himself,…
Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary, Limited Edition Watch. It is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you check the time!
Tokyo Disney Resort will release a special outfit “watch” (40,000 yen), available only by reservation, to commemorate the park’s 40th anniversary. The dial depicts Cinderella Castle, the symbol of Tokyo Disneyland, and Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends in special 40th anniversary costumes. The case size is just 36.7 mm. The crystal glass provides high…
Japan Weather Association releases its first “Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. The autumn foliage will be at the same level or later than usual this year, with color changing from late September in the early areas.
On September 12, the Japan Weather Association released its first “Autumn Foliage Viewing Forecast. This year, due to the prolonged lingering summer heat, the arrival of the fall foliage season is later than usual overall. Therefore, the coloring of the leaves will begin in late September at the earliest. Autumn foliage in northern Japan (Hokkaido…
Air France unveils new Business Class seat. Private full-flat with doors, 4K monitor & Bluetooth support.
On September 12, Air France unveiled its new Business Class seat for long-haul flights. These seats will be installed on Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900 aircraft, and are based on the three “F” concept. The first is “Full Flat,” in which the seats fold down completely to create a flat space approximately two meters long;…
Reservations begin in October at Tokyo Disney Resort! 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Merchandise is very luxurious with tailored parade costumes: “Plush Set” (30,000 yen)
Tokyo Disney Resort will start pre-ordering limited items on October 19 to commemorate the park’s 40th anniversary. Admission to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea is required, and reservations will be accepted via the Tokyo Disney Resort App. The lineup includes a “watch” (40,000 yen) and a “framed pin badge set” (30,000 yen). Here, we introduce…
Hong Kong Disneyland New Attraction Scenes Released. Meet Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and the Snow Geese!
The area is inspired by the films “Anna and the Snow Queen” and “Anna and the Snow Queen 2,” and features attractions where you can enjoy the story. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has unveiled scenes from a new attraction in the World of Frozen, which will open on November 20. New “Frozen Ever After” Attraction…
Which are the merchandise and recommended menu items in the new Hong Kong Disneyland “World of Frozen” area?
The Arendelle menu and some of the Scandinavian-designed goods that are typical of the movie have been unveiled. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will open the world’s first “Anna and the Snow Queen” area, “World of Frozen,” on November 20. Just like Elsa’s ice! A cool and refreshing sweet like Elsa’s ice! One of the film’s…
G-SHOCK expresses individuality through creative coloring. Full metal model with multi-colors and gradations
Casio Computer will release the GMW-B5000PC, GMW-B5000BPC, GM-B2100PC, and GM-B2100BPC from the shock-resistant watch G-SHOCK on October 13. The base design is the popular full metal model, the GMW-B5000, with its square form inherited from the first G-Shock model, and the GM-B2100, with its octagonal bezel. They feature creative coloring with multi-colors and gradations on…
JR Kyushu launches “same-day hotel delivery service” to deliver baggage checked in at departure station to lodging location.
JR Kyushu Group will launch a “Same-Day Hotel Delivery Service” at Hakata Station on September 14. This service is designed to deliver baggage checked at departure stations to hotels and inns by around 6:00 p.m. on the same day, and will first be offered on a trial basis to passengers traveling from Hakata Station to…