Tokyo Metro and LINKTIVITY launched the “Tokyo City Pass,” a sightseeing ticket that includes several sightseeing facilities and experiences in Tokyo, on March 26. The product is mainly for inbound travelers, but can also be purchased by Japanese in Japan, and is suitable for first-time travelers to Tokyo. The set includes three sets of tickets:…
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Traffic congestion on the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway will peak on May 3, 2025 GW. Time of day when travel time to Haneda Airport will more than triple.
The Metropolitan Expressway announced traffic congestion forecasts for April through May, including the GW period (April 26-May 6). While weekdays around the GW holidays (April 18, 24, and 25) will be congested from early morning until late at night due to the concentration of business traffic, etc., traffic congestion is expected to be relatively low…
Disney on Ice” returns this year. Anna Snow 2, Wishes, and Raya will participate for the first time.
Disney on Ice, the musical on ice, will be held in Japan in 2025. This year, the show will be performed as “Disney on Ice “Magic in the Stars”” in 10 cities across Japan. The show is currently on general pre-sale at various playguides. The show features 13 stories and more than 60 characters, including…
Tickets for the 2025 Japan Tour of the Musical “Winnie the Pooh. Tokyo, Osaka and 6 other cities.
The musical “Disney’s Winnie the Pooh” has released general tickets for the Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka shows of its 2025 Japan tour. Life-size puppets pieced together the story in the vein of A.A. Milne’s original story and classic Disney animated feature films. The film is designed to be enjoyed by parents and children alike, with…
Signing of Yen Credit Agreement for Bangladesh: Contributing to the Promotion of Food Processing Industry and Disease Prevention by Enhancing Food Safety Inspection Capacity and Accelerating Economic Growth through the Development of Core Infrastructure ｜ News & Press Releases
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on March 25 in Dhaka, the capital city of the country, for the “Food Safety Inspection Capacity Improvement Project” and the “Matabali Ultra Supercritical Pressure Coal-Fired Power Project (Phase VIII)”. The Loan Agreement (L/A) signed…
License-free gimbal-equipped drone “LEVIO” up to 25% off on Makuake. Lightweight 95g, Full HD smooth aerial video
G-Force has started pre-sales of its license-free gimbal-equipped drone “LEVIO” on Makuake. The project period is from March 26, 10:00 to May 6, 22:00. The scheduled general sales price is 29,700 yen, with a 20% discount at 23,760 yen (super early bird discount) and a 15% discount at 25,245 yen (early bird discount). The Long…
Traffic congestion forecast for GW 2025: Maximum 45km at Sagami Lake IC (off-ramp) on Chuo Expressway, peaking on May 3-4 for off-ramp and 3-5 for on-ramp.
NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, NEXCO West Japan, JB Honsha and Japan Road Traffic Information Center have announced traffic congestion forecasts for the Golden Week period (April 25 to May 6). They are urging drivers to use the route on different days and at different times of the day, and to spread out the…
A series of unexcavated tunnels and cliffs! Why Some of Hakodate’s Super-class Unexplored Buses, Known to Those in the Know, Are Disappearing
The bus is about to run along the coastline of the Tsugaru Straits! The unexplored bus, with its powerful windows, runs under rough, bare rock cliffs and through a series of tunnels that are just barely wide enough for a car. Local buses will soon disappear from such roads. Due to a revision of the…
Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi Tokyo to Offer Glossy Ruby Red “Cherry Afternoon Tea” from April 15
Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi Tokyo (1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will offer “Cherry Afternoon Tea” from April 15 to May 15, featuring cherry with its fresh aroma and rich sweetness. Priced at 8,000 yen on weekdays and 9,200 yen on weekends and holidays. The restaurant is MAISON MARUNOUCHI, a French bistro on the 7th floor of…
ANA launches new airport 3-letter “Flight Tag”. 28 domestic destinations including New Chitose CTS and Fukuoka FUK
ANA Trading is now selling the new airport 3-letter series “Destination Flight Tags” on its e-commerce site, ANA Shopping A-style. The 3-letter code is a three-letter alphabet used by IATA (International Air Transport Association) to indicate airports and their cities. It is used worldwide and is also indicated on airline tickets and airport billboards. The…