As part of the “my! Tokyo MaaS” metropolitan MaaS initiative, Tokyo Metro has upgraded the “Tokyo Metro my! App” (Android/iOS version). This upgrade strengthens the linkage with various services (see below), including mobility, and allows users to search for services and make reservations by going directly to the web page from the “Tokyo Metro my!…
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Chancellor Tanaka meets with Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti of the Republic of Kosovo in Tokyo on September 28. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka welcomed the progress of JICA’s cooperation in public broadcasting, waste, and other areas under the leadership of Prime Minister Kurti. In response, Prime Minister Kurti expressed his…
Urabandai Autumn Foliage Ropeway” is now in operation. Enjoy the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and Bandai-Asahi National Park
Tokyu Resorts & Stay has started operating the “Urabandai Autumn Foliage Ropeway” to enjoy the autumn foliage of Bandai, Adatara, and Nishi-Azuma Mountains, Japan’s 100 most famous mountains, in Bandai-Asahi National Park. The ropeway runs from October 1 to November 6. The autumn foliage at Grandeco Resort in Bandai-Asahi National Park begins to change color…
Present your “JR East Pass Commemorating 150 Years of Railroad Operations” and receive an original train card.
JR East is selling the “JR East Pass Commemorating 150 Years of Railway Business” exclusively through Ekinet, and will hold a campaign in which customers present this pass at NewDays for shopping will receive an original train card as a present. The campaign will run from October 14 to 27. Upon presentation of the JR…
Camp & Sauna UUSi” opens in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture. Camp for adults with authentic Finnish sauna and local sake
Contact East opened Camp & Sauna UUSi (1480 Uchiura, Kamogawa, Chiba). Ousi is a members-only (25 years and older) camp facility equipped with an authentic Finnish sauna. It is a compact structure designed to give adults a sense of privacy so that they can spend their time freely and leisurely. In the sauna room equipped…
Logos, capsule toy of small container featuring Hangou and color meth kit.
Logos Corporation and IP4 released a new compact-sized metal camping goods called “LOGOS Miniature Hangou Color Mess Kit. This small container is based on the “Hangou” and “Color Mesu Kit” sold by LOGOS, and can be purchased for 400 yen each. In addition to capsule toy sales outlets and specialty stores nationwide, the product is…
Centrair presents campaign to go to Korea with no visa possible.
Centrair and Korea National Tourism Organization will hold the “Go to Korea Now! Korea Tourism Organization x Centrair Present Campaign” will be held from September 30 to October 31. The period is from September 30 to October 31. As entry to South Korea without visa became possible from early August to the end of October,…
AR glasses make travel fun and comfortable – Nreal Air’s challenge
Various initiatives for tourism x digital transformation (DX) are being undertaken these days, and XR technology is attracting attention as one of these directions. In the Corona Disaster, virtual travel using smartphones and virtual reality (VR) goggles has become a hot topic, but the dilemma is that the greater the satisfaction, the less motivation there…
JORDAN’s “Transfer Guide” Application Enables Accurate Ride Location Guidance
JORDAN has announced that it has improved the ride location guidance in its “Norikae Guidance” application for smartphones. It is offered as a paid Plus mode feature. The app has been providing train boarding location information to facilitate smooth transfers, but when multiple trains are operating on the same line, the information is expressed as…
KEIO GROUP HOTELS Lodging Coupons, a coupon-type lodging service that can be used at 13 facilities in 8 cities nationwide
Keio Corporation will start selling “KEIO GROUP HOTELS Lodging Coupons,” a coupon-type lodging service that can be used at Keio Group hotels, on a special website from October 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm. The coupons are valid from November 1 to April 30, 2023 (until check-out). This service is based on the concept of “staying…