JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Month: July 2023
New area opened at Asakusa Hanayashiki, the oldest amusement park in Japan. Three attractions, including a haunted house, will be opened. The famous “Panda Car Yaki” is also back!
Enjoy the evolution of the 170th anniversary, which has gone beyond retro to “chaos. The new attraction “Haunted House: Edo’s Ghost Test” is a haunted house based on the motif of the four major ghost stories of Edo, which have been passed down to the present day in various forms, such as kabuki, rakugo, and…
JR East announces service plan for July 19 due to heavy rain in Akita. Akita Shinkansen trains are suspended all day between Morioka and Akita Stations.
JR East Akita Branch announced the operation plan for July 19 and the outlook for July 20 due to the heavy rain in Akita Prefecture. No buses or other substitute transportation will be provided for the suspended sections. Operation Plan for July 19 Akita Shinkansen: Operation is suspended between Morioka and Akita Stations throughout the…
Save on U.S. Disney Resorts! Klook and the U.S. Government Tourist Office Campaign, including a coupon for the price of one park ticket for two people.
Leisure booking site Klook, in cooperation with the U.S. Government Tourism Office Brand USA, launched a park ticket sales campaign on July 18 for the two major Disney resorts in the United States, the California Disneyland Resort and the Florida Walt Disney World Resort. From July 18 to 31, coupons for discount tickets to the…
Kandu, “Winnie the Pooh” goods including travel sets and charms, 48 items at 330-880 yen
Kandoo will sequentially release the fourth series of Kandoo original Disney goods from July 20. This year’s edition features Winnie the Pooh, a laid-back, honey-loving character who lives in a 100-acre forest. The design features the well-known blue balloon floating in one hand. The lineup consists of a total of 48 items. They range from…
JAL launches Japan’s first direct flight to the Middle East, the Haneda-Doha route, with daily service starting in the FY2024 summer timetable.
JAL has opened a new Haneda-Doha route, which will be operated daily from the summer timetable of fiscal 2024. The start date for ticket reservations and sales will be announced as soon as it is confirmed. In addition to being the first Japanese airline to fly directly to the Middle East, Doha will also offer…
APA Hotel acquires land for the development of its second hotel at Shibuya Station. 2-minute walk from Hanzomon Line, Ginza Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line
APA Group announced that it has acquired a site in Dogenzaka 2-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, for the development of its second hotel building at Shibuya Station. Located in the Dogenzaka area, a 2-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon, Ginza, Fukutoshin, Tokyu Toyoko and Tokyu Denentoshi lines, 2 minutes from the Keio Inokashira line, and 6…
Director Onodera speaks at the 21st High-Level Panel on Water and Disaster (HELP) ｜ News & Media
summary Event: 21st High-level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Madrid, Spain (hybrid event) Main Participants Han Soon-soo (HELP Chair, former Prime Minister of Korea), Basuki Hadimuriono (HELP Vice Chair, Minister of Public Works and National Housing, Indonesia), Mark Herbers (HELP Vice…
G-SHOCK, the shape of the first model becomes a 3D trademark. First case of a Japanese watch manufacturer
The shape of the first G-SHOCK model sold by Casio Computer Co. was registered as a three-dimensional trademark by the Japan Patent Office on June 26. This is the first case for a Japanese watch manufacturer to have the shape of a wristwatch itself registered as a three-dimensional trademark, without a logo or letters. Since…
Helicopter from Naha Airport to Northern Okinawa Area! 30 minutes one-way, from 9,800 yen at the lowest price!
On July 18, Blue Mobility launched a project for a helicopter bus business on the main island of Okinawa on Makuake, a support purchase service. The project will run until August 25. Helicopter Bus (Helibus) is a flying transportation infrastructure project using a four-seat helicopter (one of which is the pilot), which will begin operation…