Not only this, but there are examples in many places where some cars are repainted or specially painted. However, it is a little more difficult than one might think to take pictures or ride on them. This is because it is not always clear which train the car will be used on. JR Hokkaido will…
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February 2023 issue of Airline Monthly, featuring “ANA 70th Anniversary Story,” founded in December 1952. There is also an ANA calendar in the appendix.
On December 28, Ikaros Shuppan released “Monthly Airline February 2023,” an A4-size, 172-page book priced at 1,650 yen. The special feature is “ANA 70th Anniversary Story. The story of ANA’s challenges on its 70th anniversary since its establishment in December 1952 is traced from the perspective only a monthly airline can provide: from the de…
JR East issues off-peak commuter passes in March with a price reduction of approx. 10%. Regular commuter pass price increase of approx. 1.4%.
JR East announced that the revision of commuter pass fares applied for to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on September 16 was approved on December 27. With this approval, commuter pass fares will be revised (increasing by approximately 1.4%) and “off-peak” commuter passes (Suica only) will be issued on March 18, 2023,…
Revised to Disney Resort shareholder passport; one passport distributed for 500 shares or more, plus one passport each year for long-term holders of three years or more.
On December 27, Oriental Land announced a stock split and changes to its shareholder benefit plan. Regarding the stock split, one share of common stock will be split into five shares, aiming to increase liquidity and expand the investor base by lowering the unit amount. In line with this change, the shareholder special benefit program…
Hikawa Shrine, Hatsumode 2023 information on the web site. Traffic restrictions apply on three days of the week.
Hikawa Shrine (1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) provides information on its official Web site about the first visit to the shrine in 2023. The following are the hours of the hall of worship where prayers are offered, and the locations for awarding sacred fuda (fuda, amulets, red seals, etc.). Red seals are available…
President Tanaka meets with Deputy Prime Minister Meredov of Turkmenistan
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, at JICA Headquarters on December 23. Noting that 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkmenistan, President Tanaka expressed his desire to continue to expand cooperation, particularly in human resource…
Marunouchi Police Department traffic regulation for New Year’s General Sightseeing. Around the Imperial Palace, January 2, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
The Marunouchi Police Department will enforce traffic regulations on roads in the vicinity of the Imperial Palace for the New Year’s General Senga (New Year’s visit) to be held on January 2. restricted area Uchibori Dori: Hirakawamon intersection – Shukudabashi intersection (approx. 1.7 km) Gyoko-dori Avenue: Wadagura-mon intersection – Sakashimon intersection (approx. 200 m) Kajibashi…
ZIPAIR to operate daily Honolulu route from March 15 to 24. Regular seats from 19,800 yen.
ZIPAIR Tokyo will operate an additional daily Narita-Honolulu route from March 15-24, 2023. Fares start at 59,800 yen for ZIP Full-Flat, 19,800 yen for Standard, and 7,000 yen for U6 Standard. Tickets are available from 12:00 p.m. on the 27th. Also, on March 21, 2023, the Narita-Singapore route will be expanded. Fares start at 50,000…
Signing of a grant agreement for Senegal: Contributing to improving the safety and added value of exported marine products through the construction of a marine products inspection station
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Senegal on December 26 in Dakar for a grant of up to 1,542 million yen for the “National Marine Products Analytical Laboratory Construction Project. This project aims to strengthen the inspection system for marine products by constructing…
Airtree launches New Year’s National Travel Support Plan. 20% off for Hokkaido, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.
Airtori has released plans for nationwide travel support, which will begin on January 10 after the New Year. Eligible Plans Domestic Airtri Plus (domestic airfare + hotel) Domestic Hotels Domestic Tour Domestic Air Ticket The nationwide travel support program at the beginning of the year will subsidize a flat 20% of the travel price (up…