On July 16, 3COINS launched new colors and new items from its popular travel series. The lineup includes convenient items that can be used in preparation for and on the road, such as a “compression bag” to compactly store bulky clothing and lingerie, a “carry-on folding bag” that holds plenty of luggage, and a “amenity…
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I heard how towing tractors can operate completely unmanned (Level 4) even in the busy Haneda Airport.
ANA, in cooperation with Toyota Industries Corporation, is conducting a test operation of a fully unmanned towing tractor at Haneda Airport from July 1 to 19. A press release was held on July 16 regarding this test operation. An automated towing tractor actually tows cargo containers loaded with cargo on a 2-km one-way route between…
Vietnam Airlines Seeks Cartoon Stories for New Mascot. The best story will receive a free round-trip ticket for a pair of passengers.
Vietnam Airlines Japan Branch will hold a “Cartoon Contest” until July 31, starring a new mascot that debuted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the airline’s service to Japan. The new mascots are Ruler, a boy who looks like an Airbus A350, Neo, a girl who looks like an A321neo, and Paper Plane, a young…
JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack, up to 4,500 yen discount for Obon as well “Summer Travel Just Before Coupon”.
JR East View Tourism & Sales is distributing a limited number of “Summer Travel Coupons” that can be used for the JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack, a travel product that includes a train and accommodations. The applicable departure and stay period is from July 16 to August 19, and can be used for Obon…
Paris Olympics and Paralympics! Coaches of the Japan International Cooperation Volunteer Corps (JOCV) take on the challenge of their first summer in Japan ｜ News & Media
The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are just about to start. The world’s top athletes will be competing in these two games, and athletes coached by JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers will also be competing. We interviewed two coaches from Vanuatu and India about their coaching and their thoughts on the Games. Photo: Hethers/ Shutterstock.com First, a…
Keio Electric Railway offers 100% discount on child fares in August. Up to 200 points per ride, virtually free on Keio and Inokashira lines.
Keio Corporation will hold the “100% Point Reduction Campaign for Child Fares” from August 1 to 31, 2012, in which child fares on the Keio and Inokashira Lines will be practically free of charge. For pediatric PASMO users who have registered for the “Keio Trainpoints” service within the Keio App, the point grant rate is…
3COINS x Minion, Web limited items to go on sale July 19. Commemorating the release of the movie “Kaito Guru’s Minion Super Transformation
3COINS will launch the MINION collection, commemorating the release of the movie “Phantom Thief Guru’s Minion Super Transformation,” exclusively through PAL CLOSET, the official online store of the PAL Group. The pre-order period is from July 19, 10:00 to August 4, 23:59, and shipping is scheduled to begin in mid-November. The lineup includes tote bags,…
This year, too, we are very busy with “Pooh activities”! Winnie the Pooh and Honey items commemorating “Honey Day” from Belle Maison!
Belle Maison’s “Disney Fantasy Shop” released four items of Winnie the Pooh merchandise to commemorate “Honey Day” on August 3. This year, interior goods and fashion accessories will be available for “Pooh activities”. The concept is “Pooh for hardworking people. The concept is “Pooh for hard-working people. New products include a “makeup box” (15,900 yen)…
Jetstar Japan-Australia one-way sale starting at ¥20,500 from 12:00 p.m. on January 17
Jetstar Airways will hold an Australia route sale from 12:00 p.m. on July 17 to 16:59 p.m. on July 30. The sale is valid from August 13 to December 20, 2012 (with some exclusions). During the period, one-way fares on the Japan-Australia route will start at 20,500 yen. Fares are economy class “Starter,” and payment…
What is this transparency ……? Fiji, a beach resort in the southern hemisphere with stunning blue ocean and sky, was highly recommended for beginners of overseas travel.
Our trip to Fiji, a beach resort in the South Pacific, is finally in its final installment. Leaving the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay behind, I headed to Denarau Harbor for the third time. It seems that if you want to enjoy a beach resort in Fiji, this is a place you can’t miss. I…