Category: Japan

Hakone Koowakuen Tenyu (1297 Ninohira, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture), operated by Fujita Kanko, will offer an “Anniversary Plan with Seven Major Privileges” to celebrate its seventh anniversary. The plan covers stays from April 1 to July 19. Balloon art decorations and a bouquet of flowers to mark the anniversary will be provided in a guest…

Perfect for spring picnics! Lunch items available! If you are in the mood to go out with Duffy & Friends in the spring weather, how about items that can be used for picnics? We have sticker containers and lunch kinchaku (3,400 yen), plastic bottle cases (2,300 yen), and portable cushions (2,200 yen). You can also…

Good news for gadgeteers! The first earphone case to be dyed in Duffy colors! Don’t miss the earphone case (3,200 yen) compatible with Air Pods Pro (1st/2nd generation), which makes its first appearance at Tokyo Disney Resort. The chain with butterflies and flowers is adorable. Also on sale is a “cable clip” (1,500 yen) for…

JR West announced the 2024 schedule for the “Kinan Course” of the temporary “WEST EXPRESS Ginga” limited express train, which will operate 21 round trips through September, beginning with the July 1 down train, and unlike the previous year, will be set up for the summer season. As in previous years, the train will operate…

Tokyu Corporation will operate a cruise train, “THE ROYAL EXPRESS,” in Hokkaido from August to September. General sales will be accepted from April 11 to May 16. In addition to the 4-day/3-night “HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN” and “HOKKAIDO Japan’s Northernmost Journey,” which will be continued from the previous year, the “HOKKAIDO 5th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE” will be…

On March 31, JAL launched flights between Haneda and Doha, Qatar, marking the first time for JAL to offer direct flights to the Middle East and the first time for a Japanese airline to do so. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9 with 203 seats (52 business class, 35 premium economy, and 116 economy). JAL’s…

Duffy and Shellie Mae in their original costumes will join the Duffy & Friends plush badges (1,900 yen to 2,200 yen each) currently on sale at Tokyo DisneySea on April 1. We have a full lineup, including Gelatoni, Stella Lou, Cookie Ann and Ol’ Mel, and even Leena Bell. Also new is a “backpack” (5,000…

Finally. On to the main attraction, the American Waterfront! Make sure you are hungry! The American Waterfront event will feature menus from around the world inspired by the eight theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea, including Fantasy Springs, which will have its grand opening on June 6! It’s best to come with an empty stomach. You…

Anker Japan will open its third outlet store in Japan, Anker Store Outlet Hokuriku Oyabe (972-1 Nishinakano, Oyabe, Toyama), on April 5. It is located on the first floor of Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe, a two-story indoor mall. The store has a bright, glass-walled interior with a simple, three-dimensional design. The store will offer…

Although more and more people are using SNS to gather information about their travel destinations, even in this day and age, we are still interested in the recommendations of local people. In this section, we ask people who work at lodging facilities throughout Japan to introduce points of interest at the lodging facilities where they…