Hong Kong Airlines resumes flights to Okinawa and Sapporo
Nov 09, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Life
Hong Kong Airlines has resumed flights to Okinawa and Sapporo after a COVID-19 pandemic-induced hiatus of two years. The airline is initially flying to both routes three times a week but has indicated that it will be...
Daiso releases tote bag series for every Japanese prefecture
Nov 09, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Daiso began selling a series of 47 shoulder tote bags, one for each of Japans prefectures, featuring illustrations by artist Yutanpo Shirane that represents the region. The drawings in the Daiso bags illustrate trivia,...
Luxury kimchi from hotels gains popularity in S. Korea despite high prices
Nov 08, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Kimchi made by luxury hotels, such as Josun Hotels and Walkerhill Hotels, is gaining popularity despite its exorbitant prices. Josun Hotels Resorts, which sells 22 kinds of kimchi, enjoyed a 59 percent jump in kimchi...
Seiko celebrates Shohei Ohtani's milestone with Astron Nexter series watch
Nov 07, 2022 23:54 pm UTC| Sports Life Economy Business
Seiko is releasing a new model for its Astron Nexter series to celebrate Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtanis milestone of achieving double-digit wins and double-digit home runs in a single season in 104 years. The...
Game of Thrones NFTs set for late 2022 release
Nov 04, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO are collaborating with NFT platform Niftys to launch Game of Thrones NFTs in late 2022. There is yet to be an official launch date. The Game of Thrones: Build Your Realm will allow fans...
Starbucks brings back Holiday Cups for the 25th Year
Nov 04, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Starbucks launched its annual holiday red cups which are celebrating its 25th anniversary, and its winter food and beverage menu. This years holiday cups are inspired by gifts and in classic seasonal colors with the...
PepsiCo invests $40 million to expand snacks business in Ethiopia
Nov 04, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
PepsiCo will invest approximately $40 million in Ethiopia to expand its Senselet snacks business, which produces chips under the brand name Sun Chips. The investment will fund the creation of another potato chip...
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