JR East will gradually renew the design of its Narita Express limited express trains starting in April. The Narita Express has operated as an airport access express linking major stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area with Narita International Airport since its launch in 1991, starting with the Series 253 and using the “N’EX” train design,…
Month: April 2023
Cherry blossom viewing spots in Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, including Ikuta Ryokuchi with 1,500 cherry trees in full bloom and 2 km-long rows of cherry trees
Tama-ku, Kawasaki City introduces cherry blossom viewing spots (best viewing time is from late March to early April) and cherry blossom viewing events as spring outings located in close proximity to Tokyo. Ikuta Ryokuchi is a natural environment with an area of 95.5 hectares, or about 20 times the size of Tokyo Dome, and boasts…
Japan Association of Travel Agents to Commend Outstanding Specialized Tours, “Tour Grand Prix 2023,” to be held on April 3.
On March 23, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) announced the Tour Grand Prix 2023. The Tour Grand Prix is an award program that recognizes the most outstanding tour planning proposals for overseas and domestic tours (both solicited and ordered) and inbound tours to Japan, with the aim of improving planning and marketing capabilities in…
Weeping cherry trees at Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto, are at their best! Spring limited cutout red seals and special exhibition “Taikoh Hideyoshi’s Cherry Blossom Viewing” are also available!
Daigoji Temple (22 Daigo Higashioji-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) announced that weeping cherry trees will be at their best. More than 700 cherry trees of various varieties are planted on the vast 2,000,000 tsubo (approximately 1,000,000 square meters) of land. Weeping cherry trees, someiyoshino cherry trees, mountain cherry trees, and yaezakura cherry trees begin…
Weekend Ekiben] Shinjuku Station “Suica no Penguin – Spring Colorful Chirashi” (Penguin of Suica – Spring Chirashi)
Suica’s Penguin Spring Colorful Chirashi, a seasonal ekiben that is perfect for the spring cherry blossom viewing season, is produced by Orange Page for the cuisine. The chirashi sushi inside is colorful and pleasing to the eye, and the vinegar in the sushi rice is a weak and very mild type. This bento has a…
Karakuza Hotel Colors Tokyo Yaesu” opened. 95 rooms in 6 minutes walking distance from Tokyo Station.
Karakuza Hotels will open Karakuza Hotel Colors Tokyo Yaesu (3-5-13 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo), its third hotel in Tokyo and seventh in Japan, on March 31. Located about a 6-minute walk from the Yaesu Central Exit of JR Tokyo Station, the hotel offers a total of 95 rooms, including 21m2 double, twin, and triple rooms, as…
Ace, Apple leather backpack upcycled from discarded apples
Ace released “PJ Premium Apple Leather” from “Kanana Project,” a brand developed in collaboration with travel expert Kainae Takeuchi. Available in black, navy, and sand beige, the small size is priced at 30,800 yen and the large size at 33,000 yen. This sporty elegance backpack series uses vegan leather, created by upcycling apples that were…
Coleman’s Totoi Chair evolves! Infinity Chair Max” pursues relaxation
Coleman (Newell Brands Japan) will release the Infinity Chair Max in April, adding new features to the Infinity Chair, a chair for outdoor use. In addition to the comfort of a seat that is less stressful on the body, a sunshade is added to protect from the sun even when fully reclined, and calf cushions…
Belle Maison’s new products for spring/summer 2023 are all on display! Limited Platinum Color Sundries Celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary and More on Sale Today, the 24th!
On March 23, Senshukai announced new products for its mail-order business Belle Maison for spring/summer 2023. This season, the store will offer a number of original items developed in conjunction with the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, as well as collaborative products with popular characters such as Moomin, Sumikogurashi, Snoopy, and Tom & Jerry. Kazutaka…
Make your cherry blossom photos 100 times more beautiful! 5 cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto that you want to take pictures of and show off during your trip to Kyoto.
Ninna-ji Temple – Various views of cherry blossoms taken in conjunction with the five-story pagoda [finished work after RAW development] Camera: Nikon Z9 Lens: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Shutter speed: 1/160 sec. Aperture value: f11 Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority Exposure compensation: +0.3 stops ISO: 200 White Balance: Sunny sky [Before RAW development: Mr. Hoshino’s…