JR West will begin operating the free passageway and bridge station building at Yamashiro-Aoya Station on the Nara Line on July 23. An elevator will be installed to provide barrier-free access, and the station will be accessible directly from the west side of the tracks. After the opening, the existing station building will be closed,…

Airbus announced that its first A321XLR aircraft (registration MSN11000) made a successful maiden flight on June 15 (Hamburg time). The aircraft flew for approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport in Germany, testing various systems including flight control. The A321XLR, “XLR” meaning “extra long range,” is expected to be able to operate on…

JR East will set up “STATION BOOTH supported by Nescafe Sleep Cafe” where coffee and other services are available in the company’s shared office “STATION BOOTH”. The location is within the “Ekitabi Market” at Omiya Station, and is scheduled to run for approximately six months from June 30 to December 31. This is a collaboration…

Singapore Airlines has been running a campaign in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions’ “Ultraman” since June 15. by Tsuburaya Productions’ “Ultraman” from June 15. This collaboration is being promoted by the Singapore Tourism Board to commemorate the 55th anniversary of both the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore and the broadcast of Ultraman on…

L’Occitane Japon will begin limited sales of Five Herbs Pure Freshness Sun Protection Milky Mist on June 29. The product has a 125mL capacity and is priced at 4,290 yen. Of the Five Herbs series, which contains essential oils of five herbs, the Pure Freshness series cools and cleanses sticky hair and scalp. From this…

The conditions of use are that the passenger must present negative certificates for either three vaccinations or a PCR test, antigen quantitative test (within 3 days prior to departure), or antigen qualitative test (within 1 day prior to departure). Himeji Convention & Visitors Bureau will start a discount campaign for lodging, rental cars, and cabs…

Oigawa Railway will sell “Oigawa Railway One Station Ticket,” a one-way hard ticket with a special local pattern color for all 38 sections of the Oigawa Main Line (Kanaya to Senzu, 39.5 km) up and down. The period is from July 1 to September 30. Normally, one-way tickets are not available between unmanned stations, but…

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) has prepared a leaflet with illustrations of situations in which it is acceptable to remove a mask and situations in which it is recommended to wear a mask. Wearing a mask is recommended only when conversing with others at a physical distance (2 meters or more). It…

ANA (All Nippon Airways) will hold “Restaurant FLYING HONU” at Narita International Airport again in July, offering a charter flight on the Airbus A380 “FLYING HONU” and an in-flight meal and tour on international flights. In advance of the event, reservations are now being accepted through a dedicated website. During the “ANA FLYING HONU Charter…

GUACAMOLE JAPAN (GUACAMOLE) launched its third product in vending machines installed at Keikyu Kawasaki Station. The new lineup includes knapsacks, wristbands, and tenugui hand towels. The first and second Keikyu original masks will also be available at the online store. © Source travel watch Read More New items in the vending machine for original items…