Sumisho Urban Kaihatsu has announced the opening of a new store at Terrace Mall Shonan (1-3-1 Tsujido Kamidai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture), a commercial complex directly connected to JR Tsujido Station that is currently undergoing renovation. From February to July, 26 new stores, including firsts in Kanagawa Prefecture, firsts in shopping centers, and firsts in…
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Fukuoka City Subway to Start Full-Scale Touch Payment Boarding. Fares for children and persons with disabilities and monthly maximum fares will also be introduced.
Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau has launched a full-fledged credit card touch-payment boarding service on the subway. As of April 1, the new system will offer discounted fares for children and persons with disabilities. By asking the attendant before boarding, passengers will be able to board at the applicable fare. The system already in place for…
Vocalist Kotone’s Music Trip] Spring is almost here! A one-day trip to Funabashi Andersen Park, meeting unique stores, and enjoying Chiba’s seafood!
Arrival at Funabashi Andersen Park, a long-sought-after destination! Quickly knocked out by the fairy tale world! Driving from Tokyo on a fine day, we arrived at Funabashi Andersen Park. The Danish flag at the entrance immediately knocked me out with its exotic atmosphere that made me feel as if I was in a foreign country….
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] We want to spread the charm of Iizuna-machi, Nagano Prefecture! JAL Furusato Ambassadors help commercialize and promote Iizuna apple juice full of deliciousness
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
New Pokemon travel goods featuring Pikachu, Kabigon, and Yadon. Suitcase covers, luggage tags, etc.
Tradeworks released seven new “Pokemon” design products from its “gowell” travel goods brand. The three main characters are Pikachu, Kabigon, and Yadon. The Pikachu design includes a suitcase cover that makes it look as if you are walking together, luggage tags and travel wallets with illustrated book numbers. An “Eevee Friends” design organizer featuring Eevee…
NAVITIME Travel,” a travel planning and reservation service, offers travel plan proposals using AI generated by the PC version.
NAVITIME Japan has launched “NAVITIME Travel AI,” a travel plan proposal function using generated AI, for the PC version of its “NAVITIME Travel” travel planning and reservation service. When users create a travel plan, they specify a starting point and a destination and select a “theme” of their interest, and the generated AI will propose…
The fifth installment of JR Tokai’s “Iza-Iza Nara” campaign picks up four Yamato temples. Hase Temple, Oka Temple, Muroji Temple, and Abe Monju-in Temple!
Surrounded by flowers blooming on the slopes, Hase-dera Temple will be in full bloom from now on. The first temple to be introduced is Hase-dera Temple, the head temple of the Toyozan sect of Shingon Buddhism. The temple was founded in 686, and is said to have begun when Shonin Domei enshrined Emperor Temmu’s bronze…
Coleman introduces large-opening box type to its “SHIELD” backpack lineup. Four standard sizes are now available in a new matte-black color.
Coleman launched six new products from its SHIELD series of backpacks. The series has a structure that reduces the burden of heavy luggage while providing excellent storage capacity, and features a waterproof material that is durable and resistant to rain. They are recommended for commuting to work, school, sports, and outdoor activities. The new “Shield…
Three NEXCO companies and JB Honsha Expressway to continue toll levels on expressways until March 2034.
On March 27, the three NEXCO companies and JB Honsha Kosoku announced that they will continue toll levels for 10 years (until March 31, 2034) for regular sections, sections near large cities, and special sections such as strait areas. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Basic Policy on New Expressway Tolls,” revised on…
Miyazaki Prefecture distributes “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon” worth 3,000 yen per night to travelers. Up to 7 consecutive nights
Miyazaki Prefecture will implement the “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon Campaign,” a unique tourism demand stimulus measure targeting travelers from all over Japan. The “Miyazaki Spring Travel Coupon,” a common regional coupon that can be used at restaurants and souvenir stores in the prefecture, will be distributed for 3,000 yen per person per night (flat rate…