Fujisawa City is offering its own travel support program, “Shonan Fujisawa Kyuntingu Tabiwari,” until January 31 (including check-out on February 1). This campaign is an initiative launched last fall by Fujisawa City and Fujisawa City Tourism Association to support lodging businesses in the city affected by the new coronavirus. When making reservations at participating OTAs…
Lohai (Japanese allspice) blooms in Nagatoro Hodosan Plum Orchard. Ropeway starts earlier and lights up at night.
Hodosan Ropeway: The usual 9:40 start time has been moved up to 9:00 a.m. to coincide with the best time to view the Japanese buttercups. Advancement period: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from January 28 to February 26, 2023 Operation time: every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. *Operates until 7:00 p.m. on days when the lights…
ZIPAIR to operate Honolulu route daily during spring break and GW. From 19,800 yen for a standard seat.
ZIPAIR Tokyo will operate the Narita – Honolulu route daily during spring break (March 26 – April 2) and Golden Week (April 26 – May 8). In addition, the Narita-Singapore route will be operated daily during the summer schedule (March 26-October 28). Fares for the Honolulu route range from 59,800 yen for ZIP Full-Flat, a…
Thai Vietjet to Launch New Kansai International Airport – Chiang Mai Route on February 17. Three round trips per week, 208 seats in economy class only.
Kansai Airport announced that Thai Vietjet will launch a new service between Kansai International Airport and Chiang Mai on February 17. The aircraft used is an Airbus A321-200 with 208 seats in economy class only. Thai Vietjet is a Bangkok-based airline that began operations in 2015, and this will be the first direct flight between…
The fourth session of the Travel Industry Management School for fostering future human resources is now open. President Hara said, “The realistic nature of the event makes it meaningful for networking.
JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a regular press conference at its headquarters on January 19. The first topic is the application for the “Travel Industry Management School” for 2023. The Travel Industry Management School is a study group run by industry volunteers, where participants learn “how to see things, how to think, and…
NEXCO East Japan urges installation of winter tires; snow and icy roads feared in the Kanto Plain from March 22nd to 24th.
NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch Office has issued a warning that a low-pressure system that will pass through the southern part of Honshu from the night of January 22 to the daytime of January 24 may cause snow accumulation and icing on road surfaces in the plains of the Kanto region. Even one vehicle that…
Sendai City offers up to 10,000 yen discount for its own accommodation support “Choice Toku Tabi Campaign. (Accommodation only, with experience/gourmet, with sightseeing)
Sendai City is running its own travel support program, “Travel Sendai Selectable Toku Tabi Campaign,” until January 31 (including check-out on February 1). During the period, the following three types of accommodation plans are available for all residents in Japan, offering savings of up to 10,000 yen. Participating accommodation facilities are listed on the campaign’s…
Villa with sunroom “GLAMP CABIN~Lake Tojo, Tanba Sasayama” opened; 3 types of 5 independent cabins with open-air baths
ENJOY TRUST will open “GLAMP CABIN – Lake Tojo and Tanba Sasayama” (602-82 Nishiyama, Shimogamogawa, Kato-shi, Hyogo Prefecture) in Kato-shi, Hyogo Prefecture, on March 31. It is accessible in 50 minutes by car from Osaka City and 45 minutes by car from Kobe City. Nearby Tamba Sasayama and Lake Tojo, there are places for fishing,…
JR West to provide AI-based information service in Umekita area. Midori-no-Ticket Vending Machine with automatic response, guide robot, and navigation system for the visually impaired.
Midorino Ticket Vending Machine Plus + AI The existing “Midorino Ticket Vending Machine Plus” will be equipped with an AI-based automatic response function. Through dialogue with a character projected on the screen, ticket purchases can be made by voice operation. AI Guidance Robot The AI assistant understands questions by voice recognition and provides information on…
JAL’s basic domestic flight plan for FY2023. Utilize large aircraft for tourism demand in Okinawa and other areas.
JAL Group has determined its basic flight plan for domestic routes for FY2023. For routes to/from Haneda, flights will be increased on the Haneda – Naha route and on the Haneda – Ishigaki route during the peak summer season. For routes to/from Itami, flights will be increased on the Itami – Aomori and Fukuoka routes,…