JR East Cross Station Development Company is currently conducting renovation work in a section of Ecute Ueno, an eco-friendly commercial facility at JR Ueno Station. By July 20, the renewal of seven stores, mainly general merchandise, is scheduled to be completed. Renewals will be carried out sequentially from fall onward. The newly opened “Ueno Land”…
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Niigata x Sado Island excursion campaign. Special offers, one-day bus ticket presents, cab discount coupons, etc.
In order to strengthen cooperation with Sado City and promote integrated excursions, Niigata City has expanded the benefits of “Sadomaru Club” membership and launched a cab discount campaign. The “Sadomaru Club” is a supporter system to support Sado Island. By showing your membership card, you can receive special discounts on Sado Kisen, Sado Island sightseeing…
Airbus Delivers A320neo to Star Flyer. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, the new aircraft will enter service on July 4 on the Kitakyushu-Haneda route.
Airbus delivered an A320neo aircraft to Star Flyer on June 13 (local time). The aircraft is equipped with Airbus’ latest cabin specification, Airspace, and Star Flyer is the first company to operate an Airspace-equipped single-aisle aircraft in Japan. The first flight will be SFJ86 (Kitakyushu to Haneda) on July 4. Airspace consists of LED ceiling…
Hong Kong International Airport presents 38,000 tickets for flights from Japan to Hong Kong. Gacha event at Roppongi Hills.
The Hong Kong International Airport will launch the “Hong Kong International Airport World of Winners 500,000 Airline Tickets Giveaway Campaign” on June 26 at 12:00 pm, giving away a total of 500,000 airline tickets to Hong Kong. Within Japan, 38,000 air tickets from Japan to Hong Kong will be raffled off (excluding taxes and surcharges)….
ALL Kanto Camper Fair 2023″ July 29-30. More than 100 vehicles on display and outdoor and dog-friendly goods will be gathered.
The ALL Kanto Camper Fair 2023 Executive Committee will hold the ALL Kanto Camper Fair 2023 at G Messe Gunma on July 29-30. More than 100 models will be on display, including easy-to-use overnight cars and trendy light campers. There will also be an exhibition and sale of camper accessories, a bargain corner for outdoor…
Kumamon announces new songs. Three songs, including an addictive dance song, will be distributed on July 12.
Kumamoto Prefecture will reopen Kumamon Square (Tetoria Kumamoto Building 1F, 8-2 Tetorihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City), Kumamon’s activity base, on July 21. To mark the 10th anniversary of its opening, the facility’s appeal will be enhanced with a new circular stage where visitors can enjoy Kumamon’s dynamic movements from various angles, and the introduction of AR-compatible…
Signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and held a meeting with ICRC President Spoliarich.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on June 9. The signing took place online between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and ICRC President Miliana Spoliarich. On the 14th, JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada met with President Spoliarich at JICA Headquarters. Since the…
Airbnb Introduces “Reservation Screening” Technology in Japan. Preventing Unwanted Party Usage by Surrounding Parties
Airbnb will introduce a new “reservation screening” technology to counter party use that may disturb others. The introduction of this technology in Japan is a follow-up measure to the July 2022 announcement of the codification of the prohibition of party use that would cause inconvenience to others. Identify potential high-risk reservations based on whether the…
Tokyo Station Grand Roof renewed as “Gransta Yaesu”. GRANROOF GARDEN,” an outdoor deck overflowing with greenery, is now open.
JR East will reopen the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Station Grand Roof as “GRANROOF GARDEN” on July 1. A public space where anyone can comfortably spend time is created by adding tables and counters with power supply in an outdoor space full of greenery. The building aims to be a new hub that responds…
What’s Happening Behind the Scenes Behind “Trapped in a Train with a Broken Wire? I have seen a comprehensive accident response drill of the Tokaido Shinkansen.
On June 7, JR Tokai conducted a comprehensive accident response drill at its Torikai rail yard in Osaka. This large-scale drill, which is held once a year, is attended by 1,000 employees from various systems related to the Tokaido Shinkansen Line. Train overhead line restoration drills to minimize train “entrapment The overhead wires that send…