Ace revealed that it will launch UNTRACK, a brand based on the concept of urban outdoors, this fall. UNTRACK is the company’s new lifestyle brand that proposes bags and clothing that seamlessly capture the on- and offline traffic. Combining simple design with the functionality typical of bag maker Ace, the brand will develop products that…
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JAL adds a second new flight to its Haneda-Pudong route, adding to its summer 2023 international route flight plan.
JAL has decided on a flight plan for some of its East Asia routes, which had been under adjustment in the FY2023 summer international route flight plan, in response to further waterfront mitigation measures by the Japanese and Chinese governments. The airline has also decided to add additional flights for the March 13-25, 2022 winter…
Wearing masks at hotels and inns will be “in principle, at the discretion of the individual” after March 13. Review of response by All Travel Federation and others
The National Federation of Ryokan and Hotel Associations, the Japan Ryokan Association, and the All Japan Hotel Federation have partially revised the “Guidelines for Responding to New Type Coronavirus in Accommodation Facilities” based on the “Review of the Concept of Wearing Masks, etc.” of the Headquarters for Countermeasures against New Type Coronavirus Infections. The fourth…
Cherry blossoms in 2023 will start blooming from Tokyo on March 15. Expected to match the fastest record.
Weathernews released the “5th Cherry Blossom Bloom Prediction. Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than normal in many areas in 2023. In particular, the bloom will be very early in the Kanto and southern Tohoku regions, but late in some areas in southern Kyushu and Hokkaido, where it was early last year. The cherry…
Metropolitan Expressway Daishi Bridge renewal to close Haneda line to traffic all day for 2 weeks. Traffic congestion of up to 150 minutes is expected from Namamugi JCT to Daishi Exit.
The Metropolitan Expressway will be closed to traffic all day due to renewal work on the Daishi Bridge on the No. 1 Haneda Line. The period is from 5:00 a.m. on May 27 to 5:00 a.m. on June 10 for two weeks. The Daishi Bridge was built when it opened to traffic in 1968. Since…
Logos, “Portable Wide Director Chair” with stable and comfortable seating. Folds up and can be carried like a bag.
Logos Corporation, which develops the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” has released the Tradcanvas Portable Wide Director Chair (12,900 yen). The seat is constructed with a taut seat surface that does not sink easily, and the load capacity of 130 kg provides a sense of stability and comfort. The wide seat and high-back backrest are comfortable even…
From March 13, movie theaters will also be allowed to wear masks at their own discretion; TOHO Cinemas announces its response.
The government has indicated its policy that “from March 13, wearing masks will be at the discretion of individuals,” and that even in public transportation and commercial facilities, the wearing of masks will not be required, but will be changed to the discretion of individuals. The Zenkoren (National Federation of Entertainment Industry Associations), a nationwide…
TripAdvisor, Spring 2023 Travel Trends. Domestic favorites are Urayasu, Konohana, and Hakone
TripAdvisor announced travel trends for spring 2023 based on an attitude survey of travelers in five countries, including Japan, and website usage data. According to the report, 49% of Japanese travelers reported planning to travel between March 1 and May 31, an upward trend compared to 38% for the same period last year. Travel distance…
Sano Premium Outlets to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Up to 80% Off Sale. Drawing for 50,000 yen worth of shopping coupons and accommodation at Nikko Onsen (hot spring).
Sano Premium Outlets (2058 Koshinamachi, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture) will hold its “20th Anniversary Sale” from March 10 to 21 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. During the period, there will be many items exclusive to the Sano store and up to 80% off. The savings will range from popular international brands to sporting goods and…
Premier Hotel CABIN PRESIDENT Hakodate opens June 1. Breakfast featuring Hakodate seafood and Donan vegetables
Premier Hotel Group will rebrand the Four Points by Sheraton Hakodate and open the new Premier Hotel CABIN PRESIDENT Hakodate (14-10 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido) on June 1. Prior to the opening, the company began accepting reservations for the hotel. Located right in front of JR Hakodate Station, the hotel is a one-minute walk from the…