JALPAC’s new initiative, “Travel Academy,” is designed as a “local experience program of travel and learning, where you can find hints for your life from rich lifestyles in Japan and overseas. In this issue, we report on a field trip to Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, to learn from the city’s case study, “Introduction to ‘Local…

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Riding the Seiyu Shinkansen I was able to ride along on the “Seiyu Shinkansen,” and I would like to introduce the situation inside the train. The Seiyu Shinkansen enters the platform. Following the participants, the interview team, including the author, boarded the train. We were guided to the car where the management staff boarded, but…

Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” will release “LOGOS Kukusa” made of natural acacia wood in January 2025. It will be priced at 2,750 yen. Kukusa is a mug carved from a block of wood with no joints or glued parts, and is characterized by the warmth that only natural materials can provide….

PayPay has enabled the use of PayPay money as money-offering at temples and shrines. After verifying your identity, scan the QR code from the app’s home screen, decide on the amount, and tap “Send Your Gifts” to complete the process. It will be treated as a donation, and PayPay points cannot be used or earned,…

Samantha Vega released “Beauty and the Beast” items from the Disney Collection. The lineup includes three items: a heart-shaped shoulder bag, a wallet, and a charm. Both are designed with silhouettes of the characters and symbolic motifs in beige colors inspired by the Disney princess Belle. Prices range from 5,500 yen to 19,800 yen. read…

New items are now available at Disney HARVEST MARKET By CAFE COMPANY, a café and gift store operating at Shibuya Hikarie and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The Shibuya Hikarie store will begin sales on December 26, and the Red Brick Warehouse store on January 14, 2025. The “Original Hand Towel” has the austere characters of…

3COINS has released “snow play” goods for families and couples to enjoy together. They will be available at some stores nationwide and on the official mail order site. The lineup includes the “Snowman Maker” (330 yen), which makes it easy to create cute snowmen without getting your hands cold, the duck-shaped “Snowball Maker Duck Set…

After lunch, it was time for dessert! So we left Ice Cream Restaurant Elvis in the winter and decided to go somewhere to have a cup of coffee. Blue Seal ice cream used to be available only in Okinawa, but now it is available in Kanto as well. It brings back memories of eating Blue…

Smart Lanes keep laptops and liquids in your bag. The existence of “Smart Lanes” solves such inspection area problems in one fell swoop. Smart Lane is a security inspection lane with the following features, which dramatically improves inspection speed. No need to remove the contents of the baggage since the baggage can be checked 360…