Month: July 2022

On July 12, the Japan Tourism Agency revised the “New Travel Etiquette,” a set of infection prevention measures for travelers. Based on the “Approach to Mask Wear” presented by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on May 20, the illustration for wearing masks outdoors has been revised. The previous version used an illustration of…

Seitseminen National Park A variety of trails are available, from short trails to day hikes through lush forests to wooden footpaths over swampy areas. Parts of the national park are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. In addition, the on-site Nature Center provides information on flora and fauna, and a café-restaurant offers hearty sweets. Helvetinjärvi National…

NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch is selling the “Kita-Kanto Round Trip Free Pass” and “Shinshu Tour Free Pass 2022,” which offer free rides on expressways in the applicable areas for a fixed price. Kita-Kanto Round Trip Free Pass The “Kita-Kanto Round Trip Free Pass” includes one round trip from the departure area of the Tokyo…

Earth Chemical will release the outdoor-only “Earth Insect Repellent Incense Monsoon” exclusively on Amazon on July 29. Insect repellent incense sold by consolidated subsidiary Earth (Thailand) was rebranded for the Japanese market. The products were reimported from Thailand, which has a tropical climate and is plagued by insects year-round, so that people can comfortably enjoy…

Seibu Railway has launched a new ride point service to widely support new lifestyles and diversified commuting styles. The company is currently accepting entries for each campaign. This service allows passengers to earn SEIBU Smile POINTs when they ride the Seibu Line under certain conditions using a PASMO card that has been registered (Smile Link)…

On July 11, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) and JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) held a press conference to outline the “Tourism Expo Japan 2022. As one of the world’s largest travel events, Tourism Expo Japan brings together government tourism bureaus of various countries, regional tourism bureaus of Japan, airlines, travel agencies, and related…

Jackery Japan will hold a sale on portable power supplies and solar panels in conjunction with Amazon’s Prime Day. The company will also hold a “Summer Sale” at its official online store at the same time. The sale will last from midnight on July 12 to 11:59 p.m. on July 13. Items eligible for Prime…

Rohr International has pre-released KRUCA, an outdoor fan made by BLUEFEEL, for sale on the Makuake project page for ¥7,950 and up, up to 25% off the planned general sale price. This camping fan with built-in battery can be used continuously for up to 42 hours, and features five large long blades that produce a…

On July 7, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a meeting for the press titled “Toward the ‘Revival’ of the Travel Industry. Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi and executives in charge of domestic, international, and inbound travel explained the market situation and their efforts. In particular, the “JATA Resumption of Overseas Travel Project,” a measure to…