JAL announced on December 12 that it has signed an international partnership agreement with MLB (Major League Baseball). The company signed an image character contract with Hideki Matsui in 2002 and continues to support Japanese major leaguers such as Shohei Otani and Masanao Yoshida. To commemorate the signing of this agreement, a “JAL MLB Tokyo…
Month: December 2024
Atugawa Banana Crocodile Park, the famous “Daifuku Crocodile” has been made into mini-figures. A total of six types are available as crane game prizes.
Atugawa Banana Crocodile Garden (1253-10 Naramoto, Higashi Izu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture) will begin offering “Atugawa Banana Crocodile Garden Daifuku Crocodile Mini Figure Ball Chain,” a mini figure of the garden’s popular sweets, as a prize product (crane game prize) at Taito Stations nationwide, starting December 28. At the Atugawa Banana Crocodile Park, which uses hot…
Tokushima Prefecture, up to 50% off in support of winter “Nishi Awa” travel. One-day hot springs / indigo dyeing experience / strawberry picking / buckwheat noodle making / country life, etc.
Tokushima Prefecture will launch the “Nishi Awa Experience Discount Campaign Phase 2” as a measure to stimulate winter tourism demand in Nishi Awa in the western part of the prefecture. From January 1 to February 28, 2025, visitors can enjoy up to 50% off the regular price (maximum discount of 2,000 yen per person) of…
JR West to release “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” for unlimited rides on Shinkansen and limited express trains also in winter!
JR West will release “WESTER Point All-Line Free Ticket” (all points/partial points) on December 16, which also allows unlimited travel on Shinkansen and limited express trains. It will be handled only through the online reservation service “e5489” (not at stations or travel agencies). Available for purchase from one person using WESTER points (not available for…
Imperial Hotel commemorates the 80th anniversary of the novel “Moomin” with Afternoon Tea. Gorgeous sweets & traditional Finnish savory dishes
The Imperial Hotel Tokyo (1-1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will offer a collaborative menu from January 15 to March 16, 2025, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the publication of Moomin novels. The “Moomin Afternoon Tea” (9,400 yen on weekdays and 9,800 yen on weekends and holidays), featuring the Moomin stories and characters, includes gorgeous sweets…
Advance purchase ¥1,000 for 18-22 year olds. Moomin Valley Park sells U22 passes.
Moomin Story will sell the “U22 Pass,” which offers cheaper admission to Moomin Valley Park (327-6 Miyazawa, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture) for those aged 18 to 22. A 1-Day Pass normally costs 4,300 yen, but if you are of eligible age, it is 1,000 yen in advance and 1,300 yen at the door, the same price…
Three types of hand towels with the image of the Marunouchi Station Building, celebrating the 110th anniversary of Tokyo Station.
JR East Trading will release three types of hand towels commemorating the 110th anniversary of Tokyo Station on December 13. The design features illustrations of the red bricks of the Marunouchi Station building and nearby tourist spots. They will be sold at “TRAINIART” stores that sell railroad goods. read more © Source travel watch Auto…
Tokyo Dome Hotel, Hokkaido Buffet until January 14. Red snow crab/pork bowl/seafood parfait with all-you-can-eat stuff on top, etc.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is running the second “Hokkaido Fair 2024,” an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring more than 50 Hokkaido gourmet dishes, until January 14, 2025. For the second edition, the chef uses carefully selected seasonal ingredients found during his travels in the region, including Hokkaido red snow crab, scallops, autumn salmon, rice, vegetables, and dairy products….
Will the Future of Travel be Talking to AI and Letting It Create Itineraries and Make Reservations? Booking.com Interview with the Head of IT at Booking.com, the company that started the introduction of AI Trip Planner
Booking.com is a globally recognized online travel agency (OTA) that arranges and sells a variety of travel-related products online. Founded in the Netherlands in 1996, the company grew as the use of the Internet progressed in the 2000s, and now handles airline tickets, car rentals, local tours, etc., with its core business of online hotel…
3COINS launches “earthenware pots” for solo and family use. Let’s travel in the cold winter around a local hot pot!
3COINS launched winter pot items from its kitchen series “KITINTO (neat). The earthenware pots, which evenly distribute heat and retain it for a long time, are now available in size 6 (1,100 yen), which is just right for a single person, and size 8 (2,200 yen), which can be enjoyed with family and friends. The…