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Disney & Marvel lunchboxes are now available in three sizes. Ariel, Elsa, Avengers, and Spider-Man in four designs.

By Editor in Chief on Sat Mar 22 2025

Baby and kids brand b.box will release “Disney & MARVEL Lunch Box Collection” on March 25. The new items come in four types: Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Elsa from “Anna and the Snow Queen,” and MARVEL’s “The Avengers” and “Spider-Man. Three sizes will be available: “Lunch Box” (3,740 yen), “Mini Lunch Box” (3,190…

PANDORA celebrates 10 years of Disney Collection! Lineup includes Villains motifs, glass slipper, flying house, and more!

By Editor in Chief on Sat Mar 22 2025

Jewelry brand PANDORA has unveiled a new collection to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Disney collection. 15 designs were carefully selected, including popular rings, charms, and earrings. Prices range from 12,650 yen to 18,700 yen. The lineup includes a glass slipper motif from “Cinderella,” a balloon charm from “Grandpa Carl and the Flying House,”…

Bangladesh – Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge, the Longest Railway Bridge in Bangladesh, Opens to Traffic! | News & PR

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

(Scene from the opening ceremony) summary Event: Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge Opening Ceremony Date: March 18, 2025 Organized by Bangladesh National Railways Location: Jamuna Railway Bridge, Bangladesh (Sirajganj and Tangail Districts) Main Participants Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Railways, Bangladesh; President, Bangladesh National Railways; Ambassador of Bangladesh to Bangladesh Mr. Saita; Jamuna Railway Dedicated Bridge Project…

Unlimited Ride Pass for West Japan and Shikoku”, which includes Shinkansen with some conditions, goes on sale on March 28, limited to J-WEST cardholders.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

JR West will put the “Unlimited Ride Pass for West Japan and Shikoku” on sale on March 28. The pass is valid for two consecutive days between April 14 and May 31, and costs 24,240 yen for adults and 12,120 yen for children. This ticket is available only to J-WEST cardholders (Express Basic) and allows…

JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] Introducing the “Shikoku Kompira Kabuki Grand Theater,” a springtime tradition in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture! JAL Pack special tours and JAL original goods will be on sale!

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

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…

JR Hokkaido plans to complete the redevelopment of the former Esta site in front of Sapporo Station in fiscal 2034. The bus terminal will open in 2030 or later.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

On March 19, JR Hokkaido announced a review of the plan for the “North 5 West 1 & 2 Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project” (redevelopment in front of Sapporo Station). The redevelopment project in front of Sapporo Station is a large-scale development of over 2 hectares that the City of Sapporo, JR Hokkaido, and…

JAL Airlines Mirai Lab explains the current state of the industry. An introduction to the airline industry, “Learning Easily: The World of Airline Business.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

Impress Corporation will release “Easily Learn the World of Airline Business,” an introductory book for learning the airline industry, on April 2. 208 pages, B5 size, priced at 1980 yen. A guide to the current state of the airline industry with illustrations and photographs. Written by the JAL Aviation Mirai Lab, the book analyzes the…

We have seen Workman’s new 2025 spring/summer collection. Featured is a half-top bra in collaboration with Wacoal for the first time.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

A variety of highly functional women’s items that can be used on a daily basis. The ladies’ products for spring/summer 2025 include one-piece dresses with a “mature and cute” design. They are highly functional, with hydrogen-repellent and UV-cut fabrics, and they always come with pockets, a characteristic of Workman products. Some of them are even…

APA Hotel offers full cash back on room charges for 80 rooms daily. With the Japanese national soccer team’s success in the AFC Asian qualifying rounds.

By Editor in Chief on Fri Mar 21 2025

APA Hotel will launch a “Celebration Night for Victory” full refund campaign to commemorate the Japanese national soccer team’s success in the AFC Asian qualifiers. The campaign will run from March 21 to April 20. APA will offer full cash back on room rates for 80 rooms (2,480 rooms in total) drawn daily from among…

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