Category: Japan

ETC Solutions will start cashless toll payment using the ETC multipurpose use service “ETCX” at the Matsushima Toll Road, Kumamoto Prefecture, from March 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm. In addition, a “Battente Toku Wari” system will be available, which automatically applies discounts based on the number of times the ETCX is used. Advance application is…

Tokyo Disney Resort will hold the second “Make Your Favorite” guest voting project to celebrate the 40th anniversary on April 15. Voting will be open from March 1 to 26, with results announced on July 31. In addition, reservations will be accepted from August 3 to 31. From 1983 to 2001, paper shopping bags were…

On March 22, JR West will launch the “Mobile ICOCA” service, which allows Android smartphones to use the ICOCA IC card ticket functions. The functionality of ICOCA, which allows users to use transportation and pay for purchases simply by touching it, will be retained, and users will be able to recharge and purchase commuter passes…

Tokyo Metro will release Tokyo Metro original 24-hour tickets (3,600 yen) commemorating the release of Nogizaka46 “10th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE” Blu-ray & DVD on a special website at 10:00 on March 1, 2012. The ticket face is designed with a treasured photo from the “Nogizaka46 Debut 10th Anniversary Live” held at Nissan Stadium in May…

JB Honsha and JR Shikoku will hold the “35th Anniversary Seto-Ohashi Special Tour” on April 9 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Seto-Ohashi Bridge and the Seto-Ohashi Line. The tour will begin accepting reservations at 10:00 a.m. on February 26. In addition to regular trains, the Kiha 185 Series “Revival Uzushio”…

Jumbo Ferry will change the minimum number of passengers for some premier seats (reserved seats and private rooms) on “Aoi” and “Ritsurin 2” from the usual two to three or more during the Golden Week holiday period from April 29 to May 7. The following seats are subject to the change. read more © Source…

Milk Soap Kyoshinsha will hold “Akabako AWA-YA in KYOTO,” an event where visitors can experience the world of Cow Brand Akabako, from March 10 to 21 at the Sphera Building (17 Benzaiten-cho, west side of Nawate-dori Shinbashi-agaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City). This year’s real event, the first in three and a half years, will feature a…

Jetstar Japan will resume its Centrair (Chubu) – Manila route on March 26 with up to seven round trips per week. Prior to the resumption, Jetstar Japan will sell tickets at prices starting at 22,600 yen one-way without fuel surcharge. To commemorate the resumption of flights, a special one-way economy class fare of 9,990 yen…

Nishi-Tokyo Bus has introduced three large EV route buses (electric buses) and will begin operating them in March. The area of operation is Akiruno City, Hinohara Village, Hinode Town, Ome City, Hachioji City, Fussa City, Hamura City, and Akishima City. Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are considered a cause of global warming, the…

Marriott International is offering Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Hotel room passes for ¥10,000, 40% off the regular rate, in honor of April 22, “Michi-no-Eki Day. The period is from February 22 to March 15, and the applicable stay period is from April 10 to July 14 (excluding April 29 to May 6). Each lodging coupon…