Vol. IX, No. 10, December 2009

  1. Editor's Corner
  2. Retail-tainment: the next big thing for shopping centers?
  3. Meet the Koodies
  4. McDonald's latest innovations
  5. Thomas Town opens in Japan
  6. Are you missing our Twitter tweet treats?
  7. Orange County Choppers joins barbecue at new restaurant
  8. Hooters opens bowling lounge
  9. Freej - the four ladies of Dubai
  10. Upcoming presentations

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Thomas Town opens in Japan

Bandai Namco Group and HIT Entertainment have opened the first indoor Thomas & Friends-themed amusement facility in Japan. The 8,300-square-foot Thomas Town Shinnisato is inside the new Lala Port Shin Misato shopping mall. The center has five themed zones and a central English Market Place as a meeting place and for themed events. The main attraction is Thomas Theater Train, which allows passengers to enjoy videos and other amusements during a 10-minute ride. Amusements change every season so visitors can enjoy the ride many times. Other attractions include Cranky the crane play structure, an education/art area, a café and a retail area offering extensive Thomas merchandise.

Vol. IX, No. 10, December 2009

  1. Editor's Corner
  2. Retail-tainment: the next big thing for shopping centers?
  3. Meet the Koodies
  4. McDonald's latest innovations
  5. Thomas Town opens in Japan
  6. Are you missing our Twitter tweet treats?
  7. Orange County Choppers joins barbecue at new restaurant
  8. Hooters opens bowling lounge
  9. Freej - the four ladies of Dubai
  10. Upcoming presentations

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters ]