JR East, JR Tokai, JR West, and JR Kyushu have agreed to link their railroad online reservation services to improve user convenience. The service covers “Ekinet”, “EX Service”, “e5489”, and “JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service”. Since Ekinet handles JR Hokkaido trains and e5489 also handles JR Shikoku trains, the reservation services of the six…
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TokioAir’s time sale for October-December starts today. Niigata – Centrair 7,000 yen, new route Centrair – Sapporo Okadama 8,000 yen.
Toki Air is holding a time sale from 12:00 p.m. on September 19 to 11:59 p.m. on September 25. During the period, tickets will start at 7,000 yen for the Niigata-Centrair route, 7,700 yen for the Niigata-Okaju (Sapporo)/Kobe route, and 8,000 yen for the Centrair-Okaju route (a separate facility fee is required for each route)….
Nationwide Bus Timetable” is now available. Portal to the official timetable pages of each company, covering approximately 650 items at the time of launch.
The Japan Bus Association has released the portal site “Nationwide Bus Timetable”. It can be accessed from the banner displayed on the association’s top page. Lists links and QR codes to timetable pages of bus routes and highway bus companies throughout Japan. The list is divided by region and prefecture, and if the page differs…
Expo “EXPO Thanks Fireworks Display” to be held daily from September 25 until the close of the Expo. Start of launch moved up to around 6:35 p.m.
The Japan Association for the International Exposition, 2025, has announced an updated implementation schedule for the EXPO Thanks Fireworks Display, which will be held outside (south side) of the large roof ring at Expo ’70 Kansai, Osaka. The schedule was originally planned to have only five shows after September 27, but was changed to a…
Completed the renewal line of the Metropolitan Expressway Haneda Line at Higashi-Shinagawa Pier and Samezu Reclaimed Area; the down line will be switched at the end of October, and the up line will be switched after next spring.
On September 19, the Metropolitan Expressway announced the completion of the renewal off-ramp of the No. 1 Haneda Line. The Haneda Line has been undergoing a renewal project, including raising the pier section away from the sea level to improve durability, and with the completion of the new road, the new upper and lower lines…
Eataly to sell Expo collaboration goods by order; web reservations will be accepted until the 21st; pickup only at 5 stores in the Kanto region
Eataly Asia Pacific, an Italian food import company, is accepting orders for the second batch of officially licensed products for the Osaka-Kansai Expo until 11:59 p.m. on September 21. Orders for up to three units per product will be accepted via the Eataly Expo merchandise order form on the website. The lineup includes four items,…
Appendix is a three-piece “Moomin” outing set! The December issue of LINNEL, featuring a stylish all-purpose pouch, towel, and mirror!
Takarajimasya will release the December 2025 extra issue of “Linnell” on October 20. The price is 1,640 yen. The extra issue includes an accessory pouch, a hand towel, and a mirror as a three-piece “Moomin” outing set. The pouch has a pocket with a hook on the left side for necklaces and bracelets, a drawstring…
Columbia x Disney launches 90’s style skier’s Mickey wear. Fleece/Rain Jacket/Hip Pack, etc.
Columbia launched the MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB COLLECTION on September 18, a collection of 90s-style skier Mickey prints. The lineup includes a fleece that is both breathable and comfortable (9,900 yen – 13,200 yen), a rain jacket (22,000 yen – 26,400 yen) finished with Columbia’s unique Omni-Tech waterproof breathable function, a ball cap (5,500 yen) with…
Campaign starring Disney Villains begins! Limited release of wickedly colored goods and sweets!
Walt Disney Japan will launch the “Power Word Villains” campaign on September 23. A social networking campaign will be held at the same time, and limited prizes will be given away by drawing. The lineup includes lifestyle goods and apparel, such as T-shirts, neckties, and acrylic key chains. The line is also available at Disney…
Regent Karuizawa to open in 2028; IHG’s luxury brand to offer an immersive experience with hot springs and restaurants with a view
IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Regent Karuizawa in 2028. This will be the brand’s second facility in Japan, following the Regent Kyoto, which is scheduled to open earlier in the same year. It will be designed to allow guests to enjoy the natural environment of forests and mountains, and will offer an immersive experience…