ANA will resume sales of travel products at 2:00 p.m. on September 4 with the start of the third round of Ishikawa’s “Hokuriku Support Discount” (September 1-November 30). Eligible travelers are “ANA Traveler’s Dynamic Package (airfare + accommodations)” for departures on September 5 and returns on December 1. Up to 50% of the travel price…
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Kyushu Shinkansen: Kumamoto-Kagoshima Chuo trains will be suspended all day from the first departure on August 29/Hakata-Kumamoto trains will be reduced in frequency. All limited express trains are suspended.
JR Kyushu has announced details of its operation plan for August 29 (as of 16:00, August 28) due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10. Upward: Tsubame No. 300 [Departure: Kumamoto Station 06:30 – Hakata Station 07:19] Tsubame No. 302 [Departure: Kumamoto Station 07:07 – Hakata Station 08:01 – Kokura Station 08:19] Tsubame No. 306…
Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Implement Planned Shutdowns on August 29-30. Operation may be suspended on August 31 depending on the path of Typhoon No. 10.
JR West updated the Sanyo Shinkansen operation plan due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, announcing “planned suspension” of some trains from August 29 to 30 (as of 18:20 on August 28). The company also urges passengers to continue to check the latest information on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line (between Shin-Osaka and Hakata Stations)…
UNIQLO to Launch First Ever “Ultra-Warm HEATTECH Cashmere” on September 6. With the ultimate touch, “it’s so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
On August 27, UNIQLO held its 2024 Autumn/Winter Collection exhibition and unveiled a new product in its HEATTECH series, the “Ultra Warm HEATTECH Cashmere Blend. Two types of long-sleeved T-shirts (6 colors for turtlenecks and 5 colors for crew necks, both in women’s XS-3XL) will go on sale on September 6, the first ever cashmere…
ANA offers half-price award ticket mileage campaign for Hawaii as well. From 17,500 round trip miles
ANA Group will conduct a 50% reduced mileage campaign for international award tickets from midnight August 29 to 11:59 p.m. September 30. Honolulu, Paris, Shanghai, Dalian, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen routes are covered. For example, for the Narita – Honolulu route (NH181/NH182/NH183/NH184), the required round-trip mileage is halved to 17,500 low season miles, 20,000 regular season…
IHG to rebrand three existing HMI facilities in Kochi, Chiryu, and Hamamatsu as “ANA Crowne Plaza” to open in the first half of 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and HMI (Hotel Management International) announced their partnership on August 28, and announced that three of their hotels will be rebranded as ANA Crowne Plaza Hotels. The Crowne Palace Shin Hankyu Kochi (242 rooms), Hotel Crowne Palace Chiryu (105 rooms), and Hotel Crowne Palace Hamamatsu (192 rooms) will be rebranded as…
IHG offers up to 20% discount for 3 consecutive nights or more at hotels in Ishigaki, Manza, Guam, etc.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch the “Long Stay Discount Resort Campaign”. The offer is valid for stays from August 30 through June 30, 2025, and reservations can be made from August 27 through September 11. Exclusively for IHG One Rewards members, stay three or more consecutive nights at participating hotels and receive up to…
Expedia Okinawa/Sapporo Sale. Up to 50% off when you book a combination of hotel and airfare.
JR Kyushu Hotel Brassam Naha Location: 2-16-1 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture Features: Located a minute walk from Kokusai-dori Street. The building and guest rooms are designed in the image of the Okinawan sky and sea, incorporating Okinawan traditions, culture, and modernity. Rooms eligible for 50% off: Premium Twin Room, Superior Twin Room Eligible travel…
Anchor, portable power supply that can be slung over the shoulder to free up both hands for carrying. Disaster prevention kit included.
On August 28, Anker Japan released the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station, a portable power supply with an attached shoulder strap. This portable power supply has a capacity of 288Wh in a compact body measuring approximately 16.4 x 16.1 x 24.0 cm (W x D x H) and weighing 4.1 kg, and uses lithium-ion…
Kansai Iko-chan and Tokai Piyorun collaborate for the first time to produce a plush toy that can be held in one’s arms. Large enough to go out with and “plushie” together!
On September 3, JR Nishinippon Shoji Co., Ltd. will release a stuffed animal carrying a baby doll, a collaboration of Nagoya’s “Piyorin,” a chick-shaped sweet, and ICOCA’s character “Ikochan, the Platypus Platypus”. The price is 2,640 yen. The adorable design features Ikochan gently holding Piyon in her arms, and the soft boa material is comfortable…