The tall tower that is right out of the movie is right in front of you as you walk through the forest. As soon as you step into the forest, you will see the tall tower where Rapunzel has lived since she was a child. The ivy-twined tower, with its lovely colors, is just as…
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MOL Sunflower renews onboard facilities for Sunflower Gold and Sunflower Pearl
On May 8, MOL Sunflower announced the renewal of the onboard facilities of its Sunflower Gold and Sunflower Pearl. For the renewal, coin-operated lockers in the changing rooms of the main baths were changed from returnable to free type, and new shelves were installed. New shelves were installed, and the flooring was also renewed. USB…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Turkey ｜ News & Media
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka visited Turkey from April 23 to April 26. During his visit, he inspected the reconstruction of the areas affected by the major earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey in February 2023, and attended the loan agreement signing ceremony with the Turkish government for the “Emergency Earthquake Disaster Reconstruction Project,” a yen loan…
South Passage of JR Tokyo Station to be improved until winter 2031. Ecute Tokyo will close around August.
JR East announced on May 8 that it will begin improvement work inside and outside the Tokyo Station B1 and 1st floor ticket gates (around the South Passage), including the construction of the new South East-West Free Passageway, which began in March 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in the winter of 2031. Around…
Rome, Italy’s subway/bus/trams support JCB touch payment
JCB International has partnered with Italy’s Nexi Payments to introduce JCB touch payments on three Rome metro lines A through C, as well as on city buses and streetcars. This is the first time that this service has been offered in the European region. The Rome Metro connects the Colosseum, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain,…
HIS offers “SUPER SUMMER SALE! 2024” with special deals on domestic and overseas tours and overseas Wi-Fi. 3 days in Seoul for 29,800 yen.
Simultaneous acceptance for international travel will begin at 11:00 a.m. on May 10, and for domestic travel at 12:00 p.m. on May 10, through online reservations, call centers, and stores, respectively. HIS (HIS) will hold its “SUPER SUMMER SALE! 2024” from May 10 to June 20. Special measures: – 50% off rental fee for unlimited…
JORDAN Announces “Transfer Guide version 6” to Include Car-Sharing and Kickboarding in Route Searches. Reservations, boarding, and sightseeing are now integrated.
On May 8, JORDAN announced “Norikae Guide version 6,” a major update of its “Norikae Guide” application for smartphones. The goal is to create a MaaS-enabled route search application that not only searches public transportation routes, but also includes new modes of transportation such as rental cars and shared bicycles, and covers everything from search…
Tanabata and Morning Panda! 2-day/1-night Nanki Shirahama Onsen tour on the chartered Panda Kuroshio, with priority admission to Adventure World
On April 26, Nippon Travel Agency released “Nanki Shirahama Onsen Trip by Panda Kuroshio,” a joint project with Adventure World and JR West Japan. The round-trip transportation will be provided by a chartered “Panda Kuroshio” train wrapped in a limited express Kuroshio, traveling on the Northern Freight Line in Hyogo Prefecture, which does not normally…
Three new sizes of “STAND UP” suitcases with 180-degree front opening and USB PD compatible charging ports.
In addition to the existing S size, three new sizes (SS, M, and L) will be available. They are available in deep black, light beige, and ash blue, with sizes and prices as follows. On May 7, KURUKURU launched a new size of “STAND UP” suitcase with front opening function from its travel brand “MAIMO….
Toyota to offer sightseeing tours around Odaiba and Aomi with the 3-wheel electric mobility vehicle “C+walk T” and voice guidance
Toyota Conic Pro will launch the “OSAMPO” demonstration test, a circular sightseeing service around the Odaiba and Aomi areas using Toyota’s C+walk T walking area electric vehicle and GPS-linked voice guidance, on May 12, in conjunction with the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The demonstration test will begin on…