When flying during the year-end and New Year holidays and major holidays, one tends to encounter “waiting lines at airport security checkpoints. The reason for the congestion is simply due to the large number of people, but the slow progress of the line can be attributed to several factors, such as “the inspection is taking…
Month: January 2023
Check real-time congestion in famous sightseeing spots and cities. Live Camera Summary
A large number of people are expected to visit during the year-end and New Year’s holidays. Although the impact of the new coronavirus on tourist attractions is calming down, it is recommended to view the bustle of the landmarks from home and check how crowded they are before going out. In particular, the areas in…
Tokyu-Keio Shibuya Free Pass” allows unlimited rides on Tokyu and Keio buses in the Shibuya area; 390 yen for 1 day, 990 yen for 3 days
Tokyu Bus and Keio Bus will sell the Tokyu-Keio Shibuya Free Pass, which allows unlimited rides on both Tokyu Bus and Keio Bus routes around Shibuya Station. The period is from December 29 to January 15, 2023, and prices are 390 yen for a one-day pass, 990 yen for a three-day pass (valid for three…
Long-established outdoor brand ogawa, solo camping set and other grab bags. Up to 42% off online and in-store.
Camparu Japan will sell the outdoor brand “ogawa”‘s 2023 grab bag. The period is from January 1 to 9, and it will be available at the online store and at ogawa GRAND lodge stores. The “Chair & Table Set” (22,000 yen), “Solo Camping Set” (77,000 yen), “Tarp Set” (110,000 yen), “Duo Camping Set” (165,000 yen),…
Strawberry Afternoon Tea” at the Tokyo Dome Hotel’s top-floor café, featuring the season’s best strawberries.
Tokyo Dome Hotel (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) will offer “Strawberry Afternoon Tea” at its top-floor Sky Lounge & Dining “Artist Cafe” from January 18, 2023. The set includes a three-tiered tea stand with a variety of sweets, including a roll cake using seasonal strawberries, a tart, NY cheesecake, and chocolate macaroons, all of which look…
ANA reaches its year-end peak for domestic departures. Over 170,000 passengers, more than before Corona, with a 99% reservation rate. Tokyo Airport Branch Manager Koyamada: “With Corona, the style of enjoying travel has taken root.
On December 29, ANA explained the peak days for domestic flights during the year-end and New Year holidays. The person in charge was Akiko Oyamada, Executive Officer and General Manager of Tokyo Airport Branch. Daily passenger volume on the 29th exceeded the pre-Corona (December 29, 2019) total for all ANA and Peach (Peach Aviation) routes,…
Highway Live Cameras” to check on your winter car trip. Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Shinetsu Area
A large number of people are expected to come to Japan during the year-end and New Year holidays. Although the impact of the new coronavirus on tourist attractions is calming down, it is safe to go out to avoid crowds as much as possible by thoroughly washing hands and disinfecting fingers. In particular, highway congestion…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Iraq: Improvements to the Basrah Refinery will contribute to increased production of high-quality petroleum products that meet environmental regulations.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Yen Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Republic of Iraq on December 28 in Baghdad for the “Basrah Refinery Improvement Project (Phase IV)” up to 120 billion yen. This project aims to improve the quality and productivity of petroleum products by constructing a new FCC…
Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo In response to a request from the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for assistance for flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding…
tenki.jp starts providing “Snowfall Map,” color-coded map showing snowfall and snow coverage up to 6 hours later.
Japan Weather Association and ALiNK Internet have started providing “snow coverage maps” on the website of “tenki.jp,” a media specializing in weather forecasting. The tenki.jp website provides detailed weather forecasts for each city, town, and village, as well as warnings and advisories, road weather impact forecasts, and various other information on weather and disaster prevention….