On December 3, JR West Japan Via-inn and JR West Japan Dairy Service Net announced that “Via-inn Prime Kumamoto (tentative name)” (Kasuga 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) is scheduled to open in summer 2026. This will be the second Via Inn Hotels property to open in Kyushu. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from…

Three sizes of “LED Shade Lanterns” are available for different usage scenarios Three models of LED lanterns with shades are lined up. All models come with a dedicated stand. LED Shade Lantern 200 price: ¥2999 Brightness: 200 lumens Lighting pattern: low, high, flashing (maximum lighting time 3 hours: high) Size (diameter x height): 4.2 x…

VALORE is selling a Japanese-made wristwatch with a pilot chronograph inspired by the Blue Impulse in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on Makuake until February 27, 2025. Available in silver, navy, and black, the regular price is 39,600 yen, with a 30% discount (27,720 yen), including a very early…

summary Event Title: Business Seminar on AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 17:30-19:00 Co-organized by JETRO, JICA, UNDP, UNIDO Venue: Online Main Participants Opening Remarks: Ms. Mari Fujii, Director, Research Division, JETRO Keynote Address: Dr. Tsotetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor Capacity Building, Trade Negotiations and Trade Policy, AfCFTA Secretariat Dr….

Shimada City is home to the Oigawa Railway, which is famous for its SL and Thomas-go trains, and there are tourist attractions along this line. For example, in 2020, Goka Station was renamed to Pass Station. It is now a place where people can pray for success in exams and other tests. In addition, the…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a sale on the DJI Power 1000. Normally priced at 114,400 yen, it is 35% off at 74,360 yen at the time of writing. Portable power supply with 1024Wh capacity from DJI, known for its drones and action cams. It is certified by the Disaster Prevention and Safety Association as…

On December 10, Budenoki will pre-sell “Piyorikatanuki Chocolat,” a gâteau chocolat that can be cut into molds, featuring “Piyorin,” an original sweet of JR Tokai Food Service. Priced at 648 yen per piece and 1,944 yen for a set of three, they will be available at PLUSTA Nagoya Chuo, which opens on December 10, and…

Tokyo Disney Resort will release its third line of merchandise on January 9, 2025, featuring maps and icons of the parks that Mickey and his friends are happily cruising around. The lineup includes key chains, plush charms, and tote bags. Prices range from 950 yen to 1,400 yen for single items. Sets range from 1,200…

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Chiba Prefecture, and NEXCO East Japan have announced that the ETC time zone toll system implemented on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-line will be reviewed in April 2025. In the social experiment that began in July 2023, the standard ETC fee was raised from 800 yen to 1,200…

Rakuten Travel will hold the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” with great deals on winter/spring travel starting at 8 p.m. hereafter. For domestic travel, hotels and hot spring resorts across Japan will offer up to 20% off every day during the period, and half-price plans will be available for some of them. In addition, you can…