The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, has announced an updated implementation schedule for the EXPO Thanks Fireworks Display, which will be held outside (south side) of the large roof ring at Expo ’70 Kansai, Osaka. The schedule was originally planned to have only five shows after September 27, but was changed to a…

On September 19, the Metropolitan Expressway announced the completion of the renewal off-ramp of the No. 1 Haneda Line. The Haneda Line has been undergoing a renewal project, including raising the pier section away from the sea level to improve durability, and with the completion of the new road, the new upper and lower lines…

Eataly Asia Pacific, an Italian food import company, is accepting orders for the second batch of officially licensed products for the Osaka-Kansai Expo until 11:59 p.m. on September 21. Orders for up to three units per product will be accepted via the Eataly Expo merchandise order form on the website. The lineup includes four items,…

Walt Disney Japan will launch the “Power Word Villains” campaign on September 23. A social networking campaign will be held at the same time, and limited prizes will be given away by drawing. The lineup includes lifestyle goods and apparel, such as T-shirts, neckties, and acrylic key chains. The line is also available at Disney…

Columbia launched the MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB COLLECTION on September 18, a collection of 90s-style skier Mickey prints. The lineup includes a fleece that is both breathable and comfortable (9,900 yen – 13,200 yen), a rain jacket (22,000 yen – 26,400 yen) finished with Columbia’s unique Omni-Tech waterproof breathable function, a ball cap (5,500 yen) with…

Takarajimasya will release the December 2025 extra issue of “Linnell” on October 20. The price is 1,640 yen. The extra issue includes an accessory pouch, a hand towel, and a mirror as a three-piece “Moomin” outing set. The pouch has a pocket with a hook on the left side for necklaces and bracelets, a drawstring…

IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Regent Karuizawa in 2028. This will be the brand’s second facility in Japan, following the Regent Kyoto, which is scheduled to open earlier in the same year. It will be designed to allow guests to enjoy the natural environment of forests and mountains, and will offer an immersive experience…

The Yokohama Municipal Transportation Bureau will implement a timetable revision on the municipal subway on November 1. On the Blue Line, from around 7:30 to 8:30 on weekday mornings, the interval between regular trains will be reduced from 4 minutes 40 seconds to 4 minutes 30 seconds. In order to reduce congestion on platforms, etc.,…

On September 17, the German Tourist Board invited a delegation from Berlin to explain topics in Berlin for the years 2025-2026. Almost one year after the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, we will soon celebrate the 35th anniversary of the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3, 1990. This…

The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, will hold “JR West Japan Group presents Thank You and Departure Festival – THANK YOU for ALL” on October 13 as the final event of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The stage event will be held at the EXPO Arena “Matsuri” from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Part 1…