Fujikyu Highland (5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will open a new large-scale coaster in July at a total cost of approximately 4.5 billion yen, the highest ever. This new coaster is the first in 12 years since 2011, when the “high-flying” coaster, which drops at a steep 121-degree angle, was introduced. The first bike-ride…
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Yadon Park” opens in mid-April in Ayagawa, Kagawa. Collaboration with wrapped buses, cabs, hotels, etc.
Kagawa Prefecture and Pokémon Inc. will open Yadon Park, commonly known as “Yadon Park,” in mid-April, based on the theme of Yadon from Pocket Monsters. The park is part of a cooperative agreement between the prefecture and the company for regional revitalization that began in December 2018, and the official name of the park is…
Ginza Skywalk,” a walk along the Tokyo Expressway (KK Line), was held. Experience the post-discontinuation use of the line ahead of time.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold the Ginza Skywalk on the streets of Tokyo Expressway (KK Line) on May 4-5. Participation is free. In addition to a walking guide tour, events will be held in the “Revitalization Model Area,” which represents the future of the KK Line. Participation is by lottery with advance registration required,…
Rakuten Travel begins accepting nationwide travel support for April and beyond. Hokkaido, Hiroshima, Okinawa, etc.
Rakuten Travel has begun accepting reservations for a series of municipalities that will continue its nationwide travel support after April 1. The target areas are as follows March 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Registration opens Domestic Lodging/Domestic Tours: Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Saga, Okinawa Travel Eligibility: April 1, 2023 onward (check-in/departure between April 29 and May 7…
Three NEXCO companies forecast GW traffic congestion: 45km on the Tomei/Chuo highway off-ramps on the morning of the 3rd.
NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, NEXCO West Japan, JB Honshu-Kosoku and Japan Road Traffic Information Center have announced their forecasts of highway congestion during Golden Week in 2023. The report predicts that traffic jams will be frequent on May 3 and 4 on the downlink and May 3-5 on the uplink, with particularly long…
JATA Overseas Travel Promotion Project Launched. JOTC Chairman: “We want people to be able to enjoy overseas travel as a matter of course.
On March 29, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a press conference to announce the launch of the “JATA Overseas Travel Promotion Project” and a campaign that will be fully launched this spring. The five speakers included Jun Sakai, vice chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, chairman of the Overseas Travel Promotion…
Hokkaido Air System celebrates 25th anniversary! Ceremony and scenic flight with Snow Miku and Tappy
HAC (Hokkaido Air System), based at Sapporo Okadama Airport, celebrated its 25th anniversary on March 28, and on March 29, a commemorative ceremony, a sightseeing flight within Sapporo, and advance sales of original goods were held to mark the 25th anniversary. In addition, this year, the 25th anniversary of the airline’s launch, a tie-up with…
Tokyo Metro to increase service on Ginza Line from April 29; 5-minute intervals to 4-minute intervals
Tokyo Metro will increase the number of trains on the Ginza Line from April 29. The new schedule is based on usage conditions, and trains between 10:00 and 15:00 on weekdays and between 8:00 and 20:00 on weekends and holidays will be operated every four minutes instead of every five minutes. In addition, the destinations…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] JAL flight attendants collaborated with a sake brewery! Junmai Daiginjyo “Sora to Nadeshiko” made from 100% Niigata-grown Yamadanishiki released.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”). In August 2020, flight attendants selected through an internal application process moved to the area and launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors” to promote regional initiatives, and in In December of the same year, JAL appointed “JAL hometown…
Karatsubaki camellias at Tada Shrine in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture are now in full bloom. Blooming much earlier than usual.
Karatsubaki (Chinese camellia) at Tada Shrine (1-1 Tada-in Tadashocho, Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture) has bloomed and will be at its best until early April, Kawanishi City announced. According to Mr. Saiki, senior priest at Tada Shrine, the camellia bloomed much earlier than usual. The karatsubaki (Chinese camellia) is said to be about 350 years old…