Category: Japan

Skymark Airlines has announced the flight schedule for its “Pikachu Jet” No. 1 (BC1) and No. 2 (BC2) during the summer vacation period. The period covered is from July 1 to September 30. The new service is in response to an increasing number of requests for information on flight schedules during the Bon vacation and…

This is an overly simple sandwich with just a thick egg roll sandwiched between bread. The egg is not a Japanese-style dashimaki, but a plain one with a hint of sweetness. The mustard on the bread is a subtle yet effective accent that does not overpower the flavor of the egg, but rather hides it….

Samty will open Mercure Haneda (1-2-26 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo), a hotel brand of the French Accor Group, in winter 2023. This will be the eighth Mercure hotel in Japan, and will be managed by Accor. It is a 10-minute drive from Haneda Airport, a 4-minute walk from Keikyu Otorii Station, and a 6-minute walk from…

On June 16, the Tourism Authority of Thailand held a “Thailand Update” to provide the industry with the latest local information. Mr. Kentaro Kano, in charge of the Japanese market at the Tourism Authority of Thailand Headquarters, gave the presentation. According to the announcement by the COVID-19 task force of the Thai government, the number…

Joban Kosan will expand and reopen the “Mauna Village” glamping facility at its Spa Resort Hawaiians leisure facility on July 1. The expansion will add 13 more tents, bringing the total number of rooms to 21, including existing wood cabins. A large, uniquely designed Lotus Bell tent will be added, as well as an ASOBI…

JR West will begin operating the free passageway and bridge station building at Yamashiro-Aoya Station on the Nara Line on July 23. An elevator will be installed to provide barrier-free access, and the station will be accessible directly from the west side of the tracks. After the opening, the existing station building will be closed,…

Airbus announced that its first A321XLR aircraft (registration MSN11000) made a successful maiden flight on June 15 (Hamburg time). The aircraft flew for approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport in Germany, testing various systems including flight control. The A321XLR, “XLR” meaning “extra long range,” is expected to be able to operate on…

JR East will set up “STATION BOOTH supported by Nescafe Sleep Cafe” where coffee and other services are available in the company’s shared office “STATION BOOTH”. The location is within the “Ekitabi Market” at Omiya Station, and is scheduled to run for approximately six months from June 30 to December 31. This is a collaboration…

Singapore Airlines has been running a campaign in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions’ “Ultraman” since June 15. by Tsuburaya Productions’ “Ultraman” from June 15. This collaboration is being promoted by the Singapore Tourism Board to commemorate the 55th anniversary of both the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore and the broadcast of Ultraman on…

L’Occitane Japon will begin limited sales of Five Herbs Pure Freshness Sun Protection Milky Mist on June 29. The product has a 125mL capacity and is priced at 4,290 yen. Of the Five Herbs series, which contains essential oils of five herbs, the Pure Freshness series cools and cleanses sticky hair and scalp. From this…