The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will hold a series of commemorative events starting on August 1, as this year marks the 111th anniversary of the Bureau’s establishment as the Tokyo Municipal Bureau of Electricity on August 1, 1911. Show a valid “Toei Marugoto Kippu (Toei Transportation Common 1-day Ticket)” at the Tourist Information (Asakusa Line…
Month: July 2022
Fireworks viewing at Harukas 300, special opening in conjunction with the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan, will hold special operations at its observation deck “Harukas 300” on August 27 in conjunction with the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, which will be held for the first time in three years. The special opening will be reserved exclusively for those who have purchased the “Special Viewing Plan”….
Izumo City to Open Sunset Terrace in August at Himinozaki, the westernmost point of Shimane Peninsula
Izumo City will hold the “Sunset Terrace Misaki de Nolitaibiri Jikan (Relaxing Time at Sunset Terrace Misaki)” at Himinozaki in August. Himizaki is located at the westernmost tip of the Shimane Peninsula, an area where visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets. In the old time unit, 17:00 to 19:00 was the “rooster hour,” which was considered…
Glamping facility “glampark Otaru Hanamie” opens in Otaru, Hokkaido
glampark and Tabibo Hanamie have opened a glamping facility “glampark Otaru Hanamie” (2-686 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido). Located 10 minutes by car from Otaru Chikko Station in Otaru City, which is rich in nature and close to a fishing port that is always crowded with tourists. This facility was jointly opened by “Tabibo Namie,”…
“Hitsumabushi Roll” at Nagoya Station
Nagoya has such a unique and diverse food culture that it is called “Nagoya-meshi” (Nagoya food), and there are many bentos with a rich local flavor available at stations. The “Hitsumabushi Roll” introduced here is one such ekiben, with the words “from Owari-Nagoya” written on the package. Incidentally, “Nagoya-meshi” is not specifically defined as originating…
Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets” opens in Saitama Prefecture on October 20. A total of 133 stores, including apparel and food & beverage stores opening for the first time, will be gathered.
Mitsubishi Estate and Simon will open “Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets” (169 Kuroda, Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture) on October 20, 2012, marking the 10th new premium outlet location in 10 years since Shisui Premium Outlets (Chiba Prefecture) opened in 2013. The 133 stores, mainly high-end brands, will open their doors, including 40 unique restaurants and food retailers,…
Traffic restrictions on the Chugoku Expressway between Suita JCT and Takarazuka IC due to renewal work
NEXCO West Japan is conducting large-scale renewal work between Suita JCT and Kobe JCT on the Chugoku Expressway from FY2020 to extend the service life of the expressway. The traffic control schedule between Suita JCT and Takarazuka IC, scheduled to be implemented from August to December for the Chugoku Expressway renewal work in FY2022, has…
Star Flyer to operate extra flights on Fukuoka – Haneda route, 2 round trips each on August 27-28
Star Flyer will operate two round-trip extra flights on the Fukuoka – Haneda route from August 27 to 28. Tickets are available on the official website, and special fares and schedule details, including the “Sora Tabi 28” (10,300 yen) for early purchase 28 days in advance, are listed on the special page. © Source travel…
Saison Card “SAISON GOLD Premium,” New Loyalty Program Increases Benefits the More You Spend
Credit Saison has begun accepting applications for the SAISON GOLD Premium, a gold card with a new loyalty program. SAISON GOLD Premium” is a program that provides “more benefits the more you spend” and offers premium benefits such as point redemption based on the annual shopping amount spent, original preferential services, and more. One of…
Delta Air Lines Opens New Delta Sky Club Lounge at Haneda Airport
Delta Air Lines opened the Delta Sky Club at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3. It is the only U.S. airline lounge at Haneda Airport and the only Sky Club at a non-U.S. airport. Located on the 5th floor of Terminal 3, bartenders offer complimentary original cocktails, wine, and sake. A noodle bar has also been set…