JR West has suspended operations due to heavy snowfall over a wide area in the Keihanshin region. As of 9:30 a.m. on January 25, normal operation is in effect on the Osaka Loop Line, JR Yumesaki Line, Yamato Line, Wakayama Line (between Oji and Gojo Stations), Manyo Mahoroba Line, Wadamisaki Line, Hagoromo Line, and Kakogawa…
Month: January 2023
Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino and Prince Hisahito of Japan visit JICA Yokohama Overseas Migration Museum and meet with four Japanese Americans
On January 10, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino and Prince Hisahito visited the JICA Yokohama Museum of Overseas Migration’s 20th anniversary “Permanent Exhibition” and “Special Exhibition (Yuuhi Futatabi: History of Okinawan Migration and Uchinanchu Bonds)” and met with four Japanese Americans. At the Overseas Migration Museum, which was reopened last year, visitors were…
Vice President Yamada speaks at the 12th Japan International Port Cooperation Association (JOPCA) Seminar and participates in a panel discussion
JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada gave a lecture titled “Progress and Prospects of Japan’s Infrastructure Cooperation in Asian Countries” at the 12th JOPCA Seminar “One Belt, One Road” in Asian Countries and Japan’s Infrastructure Cooperation – Focusing on the Port Sector” (online) organized by JOPCA on January 25, 2012. (online), on the topic of “Progress…
TRAIN DESK,” which enables web conferencing and calls from a Shinkansen seat, will start on March 20. Reservations can be made by selecting a seat.
JR East, JR Hokkaido, and JR West are offering Shinkansen Office Cars, which allow web conferencing and calls from the seat, from November 22, 2022. From March 20, this system will be renewed as “TRAIN DESK,” allowing passengers to purchase seats separately from regular reserved-car seats on all trains. In addition, the car number will…
Koji Inoue’s “Hints for Railway Travel”] What happens when a running bullet train is hit by an earthquake?
No one in the world likes to be shaken by earthquakes. And since the Shinkansen operates at high speeds, readers may be wondering, “What would happen if an earthquake hit while I was on the Shinkansen?” What would happen if an earthquake occurred while we were on the Shinkansen? In this issue, we will discuss…
Fujikawaguchiko Town offers its own travel support program, “Omotenashi Wari” (hospitality discount). Save up to 7,000 yen per night with lodging assistance and gift certificates.
Fujikawaguchiko Town is offering its own travel support program, “Fujikawaguchiko Hospitality Discount,” until February 27 (including check-out on February 28). This campaign is an initiative that the town has been implementing since last December with the aim of recovering tourism demand that has declined due to the impact of the new coronavirus and to revitalize…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters】A World Natural Heritage Site, Yamato Village, Amami-Oshima, offers a “Shu-Raku” experience tour to experience the charm of the village! JAL Furusato Ambassadors who live in the area will tell you about it!
The implementation of national travel assistance has brought renewed attention to domestic travel. JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”). In August 2020, flight attendants selected through an internal application process moved to the area and launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors” to promote regional…
Weathernews distributes “heavy snow pinpoint” information on cold weather, including forecasts of transportation impact three days ahead.
Weathernews will distribute information on heavy snowfall from January 24 to 26 in the “Heavy Snow Pinpoint” section of its Weathernews smartphone app. The “Heavy Snow Pinpoint” function, which utilizes high-resolution snowfall forecast data, allows users to check snow accumulation forecasts up to three days ahead, forecasts of the impact of snow on rail, road,…
Hyatt to open “Hotel Toranomon Hills” in fall 2023; 205 rooms including 2-story suites
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on January 24 that it plans to open its second hotel in Japan under the Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Toranomon, Tokyo, as HOTEL TORANOMON HILLS in the fall of 2023. The hotel will occupy part of the first floor and the 11th to 14th floors of Toranomon Hills Station…
APA Hotel & Resort Top Floor Pool Becomes “Bikkuriman Pool
An outdoor swimming pool on the top (34th) floor of the APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Station Tower (2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), which is scheduled to open on February 1, will open as “Bikkuriman Pool” in collaboration with Lotte. APA Hotel’s pool facilities have collaborated with various companies at eight facilities…