Category: travelling

Ken-Elephant will release “Tokyo Metro Light Mascot” in late May. The product is a light mascot that glows when switched on, developed with permission from Tokyo Metro (Tokyo Metro). The lineup includes six types: “Tokyo Metro Sidewalk Signboard” with magnet, “Tokyo Metro Logo” with ball chain, “Marunouchi Line,” “Tozai Line,” “Chiyoda Line,” and “Ginza Line….

Ace released “Lavender Pink,” a limited edition color for Mother’s Day, for the elegant casual “Kanana Classy Bag” series from the “Kanana Project,” which was jointly developed with travel expert Kainanae Takeuchi. The Kanana Classy Bag is an eco-friendly item that uses 100% recycled nylon “Mipan regen ROBIC” for the exterior and recycled polyester for…

I decided to visit Bessho Onsen, the oldest hot spring resort in Shinshu with a history of over 1000 years, by train. From Nakakaruizawa Station, take the Shinano Railway to Ueda Station, and then take the Ueda Dentetsu Bessho Line to Bessho Onsen Station. The train ride was peaceful, with magnificent views of Mount Asama…

On May 2, JAL announced the “JAL Group Medium-Term Management Plan Rolling Plan 2023 for FY2021-2025,” which will further solidify the financial results for FY2022 (ending March 31, 2023) and the medium-term management plan for FY2021 to FY2025. In attendance were Yuji Akasaka, President and Group CEO; Yuji Saito, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Group…

Sanwa Supply has released the 200-BAGEXE4, a small business backpack with a 13-liter capacity. It measures approximately 30 x 13 x 40 cm (W x D x H) and is available at Sanwa Direct for 10,800 yen. A small business backpack suitable for daily commuting and mobile work. The exterior is a combination of durable…

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier of the Netherlands, and in early February I flew with them for the first time in many years to see the Vermeer exhibition currently being held in Amsterdam. I will also introduce the Business Class Lounge at Schiphol Airport, which was renovated before Corona, and the Premium…

The Subway Museum (6-3-1 Higashi-Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) will hold a special exhibition, “Collection Exhibition: Nostalgic S Mark of Eidan Subway” from June 6 to September 3. The exhibition will focus mainly on the collection of items related to the “S mark,” which was once the symbol mark of the city, as well as the background…

Chichibu Railway will sell two types of special tickets from May 5 to 31, 2023, to commemorate the Japanese calendar and the date “5” on May 5, 2023. Both tickets will be available at Chichibu Railway’s Fukaya Hanazono, Nagatoro and Chichibu stations, the mail order “Chichitetsu e-shop” and at the “Wakuwaku Railway Festa” on May…

OKAYAMA GLAMPING SORANIA (762-2 Futsukaichi, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture), a glamping facility operated by Doubletree, will open the Ai dome tent as a concept room from May 27. Reservations for lodging will be accepted from April 25. The project is a collaboration with Aoki Clothing, which operates a denim factory in Ibara City, and uses denim…

Flight to Saipan and Hotel Access Now it’s time to get to Saipan! With United Airlines’ nonstop service, access to Saipan is now about 3.5 hours, the same as when Delta Airlines and Skymark Airlines began service. The flights depart from Japan every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 9:25 p.m., and from Saipan every Monday,…