Category: Japan

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 Era Japan will release a collaborative collection with the anime “My Hero Academia” on December 20. The lineup includes nine models featuring the motifs “Deku Midoriya,” “Katsumi Bakugou,” “Ochako Reichi,” “Jotaro Todoroki,” “Endeavor,” “Hawks,” “Mourning Shigaraki,” “Kami Kami,” and “Togahimiko. All are priced at 6050 yen and will be available at all New Era…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Anchor Prime Wall Charger (67W). Normally priced at 8490 yen, it is 41% off at the time of writing at 4990 yen. USB charger with foldable outlet plug. It uses gallium nitride (GaN) with high conversion efficiency and has a maximum output power of…

Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Fire HD 8 Kids model (available in 2024) through December 23. The offer is valid after Black Friday (while supplies last). Three colors are available: blue, grape, and Disney Princess, and each is available in two types: body only or with protective film. The Blue…

Tobu Railway will suspend service between Asakusa and Hikifune Stations due to the elevated switchover of the down line for the Tobu Isezaki Line (near Tokyo Skytree Station) Continuous Elevated Crossing Project being promoted by Sumida Ward. The period is from around 19:20 on March 1, 2025 to the end of the line. During the…

The French Tourism Development Agency announced that the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris (6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris) will reopen to the public on December 8 (local time). The cathedral is a Gothic building constructed over a period of two centuries, from 1163 to the mid-14th century. Although it was damaged during…

Rakuten Travel Super SALE Period: December 4, 2024 8:00 p.m. – December 20, 2024 23:59 p.m. Up to 20% off winter/spring travel reservations every day by using and applying coupons distributed in advance. Half-price plans are also available at some hotels and hot spring resorts. Preliminary Sale for Rakuten Mobile subscribers & Bonus Program Level…

On December 3, Rakuten STAY changed the name of its lodging and private accommodation platform “Vacation STAY” to “Rakuten Oyado. Vacation STAY launched its service in conjunction with the implementation of the “Residential Accommodation Business Law” (i.e., the new minshaku law) in 2018, and currently offers a choice of approximately 140,000 rooms, including hotels and…

On December 3, Timey announced its participation in Airbnb Partners (Airbnb Partners). By utilizing Taimi’s spot work for cleaning services at private accommodations, the company aims to alleviate labor shortages in the industry, and will also propose Airbnb private accommodations as a destination for vacant houses owned by municipalities with which Taimi works. read more…

On December 3, JCB (JCB) revised the eligible age range for applying for JCB Platinum from 25 to 20. As a result, the application requirement will be that the applicant must be at least 20 years old and have a stable and continuous income. Students continue to be ineligible. In addition, a “Hoshino Resort Accommodation…