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Osaka City bans smoking on streets throughout the city starting today. Heated cigarettes are also NG.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Jan 27 2025

The City of Osaka expanded the area where street smoking is prohibited to the entire city on January 27. The city also regulates public squares, parks, and other public areas, and anyone smoking in these areas is subject to a fine of 1,000 yen. Heated cigarettes are also subject to the regulation. The city is…

UNIQLO to Launch 70th Anniversary “Miffy” Loungewear Today

By Editor in Chief on Mon Jan 27 2025

UNIQLO launched the Miffy Ultra Stretch Set, an upper and lower lounge wear for UT. The price is ¥3,990. An adult and chic design of “Miffy,” which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. It is accented with a crowned Miffy and sparkling prints. Available only for women (XS-3XL) in off-white, dark gray, and black. read…

Odakyu Holds Spring “Hakone Sweets Collection 2025”. Thirty-two stores, including local hotels, created sweets under the theme of “a special treat.

By Editor in Chief on Mon Jan 27 2025

Odakyu Hakone and Odakyu Electric Railway will hold “Hakone Sweets Collection 2025” in cooperation with 32 cafes and hotels in the Hakone area. The period is from February 28 to April 23. This year’s theme is “Once-a-Year Reward Sweets. Visitors can enjoy a variety of sweets created by chefs and patissiers who put their skills…

Osaka/Kansai Expo ticket giveaway campaign at Hotel Granvia Wakayama and THE S3 Wakayama Station

By Editor in Chief on Mon Jan 27 2025

Eligible Facilities and Services Hotel Granvia Wakayama: [Lodging] WESTER members-only lodging plan, J-WEST members-only lodging plan, shareholder discount lodging plan [Restaurant.] Dining Miyu, Japanese Cuisine Ball, and Hotel’s Cafe Passward for food and beverage or take-out items THE S3 Wakayama Station: [Lodging] Reservations made through the official website or by phone. read more © Source…

Hainan Airlines to Launch New Narita – Haikou Route on February 3. One flight per week, first direct flight from Narita to Hainan Island resort

By Editor in Chief on Sun Jan 26 2025

Hainan Airlines will launch a new weekly round-trip flight from Narita to Haikou on February 3. Following the Beijing and Xi’an routes, this is the third route from Narita for Hainan Airlines, and the first direct flight from Narita Airport to Hainan Island. The aircraft used is a Boeing 737MAX with a total of 174…

JR West launches “Osaka-Haarting Discovering Echo-Toko Ticket,” a ticket whose contents are determined by the compatibility of two people.

By Editor in Chief on Sun Jan 26 2025

JR West will start selling “Osaka-bound Discover Eto-toko Ticket” for two-person trips through the online reservation service “e5489”. This ticket, whose travel content is determined by the compatibility of two people, can be entered by two adults through e5489. Price is 6000 yen for 2 persons. After entering the contest, participants will receive a “Number…

New Disney Villains Apparel. Dr. Facilier and Hades also in the lineup.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Jan 24 2025

HYBRID has released new Disney Villains apparel. The lineup includes long T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items that will be available until early spring, and will be handled through the company’s e-commerce site “Ha-Li-C STORE by HYBRID. Prices range from 7,590 yen to 9,790 yen. Both of them feature a large design of Disney Villains on…

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