Eizan Railway (Eizan Dentetsu) will introduce a sightseeing train, “Mai” (Mai), by the end of 2025. Car No. 721 and No. 724, which were the last unrenovated cars of the Series 700 trains, were renovated. The renewal train will have a two-car formation, and its name will be changed to “Series 100” to commemorate the…
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JR Hokkaido “Akai Hoshi” and “Aoi Hoshi” tickets are now on sale at Midori-no-Madoguchi counters nationwide. Some operation times are also available.
JR Hokkaido has announced the sales methods, fares, and itineraries for the “Akai Hoshi” and “Ao Hoshi” sightseeing trains scheduled for introduction in 2027. For both trains, ride-only plans will be available at Midori-no-Madoguchi and reserved-seat ticket vending machines nationwide one month prior to the boarding date. The “Blue Star” is available only for boarding,…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] Art Cosplay Festival 2025, where children and adults alike can become the main characters in paintings and have their pictures taken.
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…
Beats Studio Pro discounted 28% off at $14,000, lossless playback from built-in DAC with USB-C.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Beats “Studio Pro”. Normally priced at 49,800 yen, it is 28% off at 36,000 yen at the time of writing. Overhead noise-canceling headphones with Bluetooth as well as USB Type-C connection for lossless audio playback using the built-in DAC. It also has a 3.5mm analog…
5-piece “Osamu Goods” set for disaster prevention and travel, a supplement to the November issue of LINNEL on sale today.
Takarajimasya will release the November 2025 issue of “Linnell” on September 20. The price is 1,620 yen. The special supplement is a five-piece set for disaster prevention and travel in collaboration with the British-born OSAMU GOODS. The set includes a zip bag (10.5cm x 15cm) for storing personal medications and makeup, a 2 in 1…
Osamu Goods” Pouch Set to Travel the World goes on sale today! Linnell November extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the November 2025 extra issue of “Linnell” on September 20. The price is 1,680 yen. The special supplement to the extra issue is a set of three pouches that travel the world, created in collaboration with the British-born “OSAMU GOODS. The large pouch (23.5 x 31 x 9 cm) with a handle…
The Giant Radio Telescope in Nancye, the Center of Radio Observation in France
I visited a small town called Nansay in central France, 200 km south of Paris. There is a facility called “Pôle des étoiles” (meaning “star base”) where visitors can learn about space and astronomy. When we entered Nansay, we could not use our smart phones. This is because Nansay is an “electromagnetic free zone” so…
Albark Tokyo won a dramatic come-from-behind first game at their new home, Toyota Arena Tokyo! I watched the game in a private room with terrace at JAL.
On September 20, JAL unveiled the JAPAN AIRLINES TERRACE SUITE at the preseason match between Albark Tokyo and Nagasaki Verka at the Toyota Arena Tokyo (1-3-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo), and visitors were able to experience watching the game from its private room. The Toyota Arena Tokyo is the new home arena of the B-League basketball…
Expo starts selling commemorative tickets on the day of the event. Available for immediate pickup in front of East Gate, one card type only.
The Japan Association for the International Exposition, Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 will begin selling “Commemorative Tickets” at the Ticket Exchange in front of the East Gate on September 19. Sales hours will be from 9:00 to 21:00 (tentative). The product for sale is the “Square Commemorative Ticket (WORLD) with Strap,” priced at 1,650 yen. Payment is…
JR, Hokkaido vs. Aomori Seafood Gourmet “Tsugaru Kaisen” Summit Battle! Transportation + lodging/day trip plans also on sale
JR Hokkaido and JR East will hold a joint promotional project “Tsugaru Kaisen” in the Seikan area from October 1 to March 31, 2026. This year’s theme is an “all-star battle” featuring the ingredients that have appeared in the past. The theme of this year’s event is “All-Star Battle,” a gathering of ingredients from the…