Karakuza Hotels will open Karakuza Hotel Colors Tokyo Yaesu (3-5 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) on March 31, 2023, and began taking reservations on its official website on December 1. Located about a 6-minute walk from the Yaesu Central Exit of Tokyo Station, the hotel is also very close to the Tokyo Station bus terminal. The hotel…
Ginza Mitsukoshi, “Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony” using state-of-the-art XR, with a drawing for a gift worth 30,000 yen
Ginza Mitsukoshi (4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold “GINZA MITSUKOSHI XR CHRISTMAS 2022” in collaboration with SoVeC, a Sony Group company. From December 1 to 25, visitors can enjoy the “Premium Lighting Ceremony,” in which a Christmas tree appears from the “Ginza Chandelier,” the outer wall of Ginza Mitsukoshi facing the 4-Chome intersection, on the…
Korean Air Introduces Airbus A321neo. Flat seats, larger baggage storage cabin, etc.
Korean Air will introduce the Airbus A321neo aircraft and begin operations in December. The seats consist of 8 Prestige (business) class seats and 174 Economy class seats (182 seats in total). In particular, the Prestige class seats are the first 180-degree flat seats in Korea for a narrow-body aircraft with a single aisle. In addition,…
NEXCO East Japan to publicize in advance via Twitter, LINE, etc. in case of heavy snowfall; measures for snow and ice during winter season of FY2022
NEXCO East Japan announced its efforts to secure road traffic during the winter season of FY2022. With human life as the top priority, snow and ice control operations, etc., will be implemented based on the concept of thoroughly avoiding large-scale vehicle holdups on major roads. In particular, when heavy snow is expected, various efforts will…
Air France Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Service to Japan, Increasing Flights in Summer 2023; Haneda Adds 777-300 Aircraft with New Business Class
On November 29, Air France held a presentation to mark the 70th anniversary of its service to Japan. Seventy years ago, in November 1952, the airline launched its first scheduled flight between Haneda and Paris as the first flight between Japan and France. On the day of the event, there were announcements of the flight…
Cathay Pacific reopens lounge at Haneda. Noodle bar serving special tantan mian and wonton mian, etc.
Cathay Pacific will reopen the Haneda Airport Cathay Pacific Lounge on December 1, after temporarily closing it in March 2020. The company resumed flights between Haneda and Hong Kong on November 1, and will increase the number of daily round-trip flights on this route to two from December 1. The reopening of the lounge is…
Renewal of Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement with Okinawa Prefecture -New collaboration in the field of Nikkei community and multicultural conviviality
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Okinawa Prefecture on November 9, adding new initiatives. The signing took place at the Okinawa Prefectural Government Office between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki. For more information, please see the related link. read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon…
Delta Air Lines to Give Away Baggage Tags and More to Orlando Fliers on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Delta Air Lines, Inc. will launch a joint campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort located in Orlando, Fla. The campaign will run from December 1 through March 31, 2023. In this campaign, those who purchase tickets to Orlando will receive a specially designed sticker for the 50th anniversary of…
Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement with Okinawa Prefecture Renewed – New Areas of Nikkei Social Collaboration and Multicultural Conviviality
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Okinawa Prefecture on November 9, adding new initiatives. The signing took place at the Okinawa Prefectural Government Office between JICA President Akihiko Tanaka and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki. For more information, please see the related link. read more © Source JICA Auto Amazon…
Tokyo National Museum opens on January 2 for the New Year. Featuring works by the Chinese zodiac sign of rabbits and the National Treasure “Pine Trees” on display.
The Tokyo National Museum will hold its 20th annual New Year’s event, “Hatsumorette at the Museum,” from January 2, 2023. In addition to a special feature on the theme of rabbits, the Chinese zodiac sign for the New Year, and the National Treasure “Pine Trees” by Hasegawa Tohaku, as well as other auspicious works, visitors…