JTB and Airbnb Japan announced on January 22 that they have signed a collaboration agreement. The project aims to promote the development of a welcoming environment for tourism promotion through the utilization of vacant houses in areas where the population is declining, and through this initiative, “exchange creation projects” centered on the community will be…

Crypton Future Media has announced that the Hokkaido support character “Snow Miku” has become the main character for the “Mikasa City x Snow Miku Machimiguri Campaign. The city will produce original illustrations of Snow Miku using famous places in Mikasa City as motifs, distribute “Mikasa City x Snow Miku City Tour Map” using the illustrations,…

On January 21, JAL announced its international and domestic route flight plan for FY2025. international air route In addition to the new Narita-Chicago route, JTA (Japan Transocean Airways) will establish a new Naha (Okinawa) – Taoyuan (Taipei) route as its first scheduled international flight (within FY2025). In addition, flights will be increased on the Narita…

LeSportsac Japan launched a heart-themed gift collection on January 22. The design, featuring handwritten lettering, offers two colors: “Love Notes” with red hearts and logo tape, and “Love Notes Berry” in berry color and white. The design, which is encrusted with embroidered small hearts, is available in two colors: the off-white and berry-colored “Berry Heart”…

On January 22, Ghibli Park (1533-1 Ibarakemawarama Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture) unveiled new exhibits and ticket information from April. Director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Citroën 2CV will be on display at Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse from January 29. The exhibition will also include the original story “The Story of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2CV,” which depicts how Director…

Isewan Ferry will launch a “Passenger Car ¥6,000 Campaign” as the conclusion of its 60th anniversary project. The campaign will run from February 1 to March 21. The fare is 6,000 yen one-way (12,000 yen round-trip) for a mini-car and a regular car (including one driver), normally 6,400 yen for a mini-car and 7,600 yen…

In 2025, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers will celebrate its 60th anniversary. In this milestone year, we will hold a special seminar to celebrate the publication of the book “From JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to Social Entrepreneurs: GLOCAL INNOVATORs Changing Society through Empathy. Event Points Introduction of the latest JICA volunteer projects, JICA Japan Overseas Cooperation…

VALM will open a villa for rent “UMI-YAMA CHIKURA” (1470-2 Kitaasoi, Chikura-cho, Minami-Boso-shi, Chiba Prefecture) on January 24. The villa is located at the foot of a mountain, about 5 minutes by car from the coast. The villa was renovated from a former villa, creating a cozy space with a nostalgic feeling. The dining room…

Takarajimasya will release a brand mook from “Areeam,” a brand produced by Disney-loving influencer “Ainyan,” on February 21. The price is 4389 yen. Included in the appendix is a shoulder bag made of canvas-like material from the popular “Mickey Shoulder Bag” by Aleem. It is designed to look like Mickey hugging the bag, with an…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release the “SNOOPY (PEANUTS 75years) 7075 Trek Chair (with back)” on January 30, commemorating the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS. The price is 4,400 yen. Charlie Brown and his friends are designed in vintage-inspired art on the backrest. The frame is made of 7075 ultra-super duralumin, a…