Category: travelling

Terakoya will open “Chiikawa Mogu Honpo Kawagoe Store,” a goods store based on the theme of “Chiikawa” and “Mogu (eat),” on February 20 in Kawagoe Confectionery Yokocho, Saitama Prefecture. Designed with artwork inspired by kurazukuri (storehouse) architecture and confectioner’s alley, the store also features a photo spot with Chiikawas and a jinrikisha (rickshaw). Japanese accessories,…

Mizuno Corp. and Aoyama Shoji Co. released the “SPLIT-STRAP Day Bag,” a backpack for new workers, on January 23. The price is 15,290 yen. Available only in black, the bag measures 21 x 25 x 45 cm and has a capacity of approximately 25 L. It has a dedicated pocket for a 15-inch laptop, a…

Japan Airport Terminal (JAT) has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of a change in the maximum fees for domestic passenger handling facilities at Haneda Airport. The new fees will be effective for flights departing on April 1. The Facility Usage Fee, which covers the use of common facilities such as…

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…

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. will release the octagonal form metal cover “GM-S2110” from the shock-resistant watch G-SHOCK in January. This model adopts a minimalist design with no superfluous decoration and a metal dial to enhance its texture. The resin parts of the band are made of biomass plastic to reduce environmental impact. It comes in…

JR Group announced the sales and usage periods of the Seishun 18 Ticket and Seishun 18 Ticket Hokkaido Shinkansen Option Ticket for the spring season of 2025. Seishun 18 Ticket (Spring 2025) Sales Period: ［For 3 days] February 14 – April 8, 2025 ［For 5 days] February 14 – April 6, 2025 Duration of Use:…

Samantha Thavasa Group launched Disney’s “Fantasia” collection under various brands. Both feature the popular “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in the film. The designs feature the figure and motif of Mickey Mouse in his sorcerer’s hat and robe as he performs his magic. Samantha Thavasa will offer a “handbag” (49,500 yen), a “shoulder bag” (36,300 yen), and a…

ANA Group announced its air transportation business plan for FY2025. On international routes, the Group plans to increase the total number of flights by 108% year-on-year by operating the Haneda-Paris/Munich route daily from FY2024, resuming the Haneda-Vienna route, and opening the Haneda-Milan/Stockholm/Istanbul route, in addition to year-round service on the Narita-Perth route. Peach will continue…

Epoch will hold the exhibition “Sylvanian Families Exhibition 40th” to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Sylvanian Families throughout Japan. From April 25 to May 18, the Tokyo venue will be held at Exhibition Hall D on the 2nd floor of Bunka Kaikan in Sunshine City (3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo), and details on each content…

JR Hokkaido and JR East will sell the “Hokkaido & East Japan Pass” for the spring season of 2025 from February 13 to March 25. Priced at 11,330 yen for adults and 5,600 yen for children, the pass will be on sale at major stations and reserved-seat ticket machines in JR Hokkaido and East Japan,…