East Japan Railway, PASMO Council, Tokyo Monorail, and Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit will temporarily suspend sales of no-name Suica/PASMO cards. The period is from June 8 for the time being. The release cites a worldwide shortage of semiconductors, which has made it difficult to procure the IC chips needed to manufacture the cards. The…
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Singapore Airlines Expands Unlimited In-Flight Wi-Fi Service to All Classes
Singapore Airlines will expand its unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi service to passengers on all routes and in all classes of service starting July 1. (Boeing 737-800NG is not eligible for this service). To use in-flight Wi-Fi, members of Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer loyalty program must enter their KrisFlyer membership information through the “Manage Reservations” option on the…
Kohitsu Sanso to hold “Foundation Festival” with 10% point rebate until June 19
Kohitsu Sanso is celebrating its 99th anniversary by holding a “Founding Festival” through June 19, where members receive a 10% discount on their membership points. During the period, 5% special points will be earned in addition to the 5% regular points, and each point will be awarded the day after the purchase. The special points…
EcoFlow Summer Campaign for up to 40% off portable power supplies and more
EcoFlow Technology Japan launched its summer campaign “It’s Cooler This Summer” on June 1, offering up to 40% off products. Items to keep you cool and comfortable on hot days are on sale at reasonable prices. In addition to portable power supplies, those who purchase the new portable refrigerator “GLACIER” and portable air conditioner “WAVE2”…
Hotel Around Takayama” in Hida Takayama, Gifu, the first Ascend Hotel Collection hotel in Japan
Choice Hotels Japan has acquired the rights to open a branch of the Ascend Hotel Collection, an independent hotel brand, in Japan. Hotel Around Takayama (1-42-7 Hanaoka-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture) in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, will be operated from July 1 as the brand’s first store in Japan. Ascend Hotel Collection is a brand…
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers “V-Point Festival” with up to 50,000 worth of V-Points to 150,000 winners every month until the end of August.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card will hold the “V Point Festival Summer Grand Reward Campaign” from June 1 to August 31, 2012, where winners will be selected by drawing to win up to 50,000 V Points worth of V Points. One lottery unit will be awarded to a person who makes an entry with an eligible card…
Weekend Bento] Fukushima Station “Gyuho Bento” (Bento with Beef Treasure)
The “Gyuho Bento” introduced here is an ekiben that allows you to enjoy two of Yamagata Prefecture’s prized beef brands, Yamagata Beef and Yonezawa Beef, at once. Yamagata beef is served as a grilled rib, while Yonezawa beef is served as a sukiyaki-style beef stew. This beef-filled bento is recommended for meat lovers who can…
ANA offers up to 80% off child fares on Narita – Honolulu route. Time Sale on summer travel to Hawaii until the 11th.
ANA is offering up to 80% off child fares on the Narita – Honolulu route until 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2012. The offer is valid from July 21 to August 31. During this period, the route will be operated on a double daily basis (two round trips per day), with 10 round trips per…
Beware of fraudulent activities by suspicious persons claiming to be Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) or JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers under the guise of donating or purchasing items for recycling.
Recently, there have been reports of suspicious persons claiming to be from the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) or JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers calling individual residences and requesting the donation or purchase of outdated items for recycling. JICA may accept donations of sports, cultural, educational, welfare, and other items from applicants through the “For Smiles…
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry to Launch New Muroran-Aomori Service on October 2. One round trip per day by Blue Mermaid with a capacity of 583 passengers.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Muroran – Aomori timetable Departure from Muroran (20:00) – Arrival in Aomori (03:00) Departing from Aomori (09:00) to Muroran (15:45) The ship to be used is Blue Mermaid, approximately 144 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 8,820 tons and a passenger capacity of 583. Fares start at ¥12,730 for Suite,…