Vision has begun offering SmartRyde, an airport pickup service, as an option for its NINJA WiFi Wi-Fi rental service. NINJA WiFi is a service that rents Wi-Fi routers and other equipment to tourists visiting Japan from airport counters. By selecting an option at the time of reservation, a maximum of four people can be picked…
BERUBO EDO Taito Taiga Drama Museum” opens in February in Taito Ward, Tokyo. A place associated with Shigsaburo Tsutaya
JTB will open the “Berabo Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum” at Taito Kumin Kaikan (2-6-5 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo). The period is from February 1 to January 12, 2026. The museum is operated on behalf of the Taito City Taiga Drama “Belabo” Promotion Council, as Tsutaya Shigesaburo, the main character of the NHK drama “Belabo: Tsutaju…
Tokyo Metro offers “Tokyo Machimeguri Coupon” for unlimited rides for 24 hours. Save on shopping at participating stores.
Tokyo Metro and Mitsubishi Estate will release “Tokyo Machimeguri Coupon” on January 15, which includes a 24-hour Tokyo Metro ticket, a special coupon booklet, and a Marunouchi Point 1,000 yen coupon. The price is 1,000 yen per set, and the number of sets sold is limited to 20,000. Passenger information booths at Tokyo Metro Ginza,…
Weathernews, Top Cherry Blossom Bloom in 2025 is March 21 in Tokyo. West to East Japan expected to be normal.
Weathernews released the “First Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast” on January 9. In 2025, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom on March 21 in Tokyo, followed by Kochi and Yokohama on March 22, and in late March in western and eastern Japan. In late March, the cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in western and eastern…
36% off Dyson hair dryers. Simple model that dries fast with high airflow.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a time sale on the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. Normally priced at 39,899 yen, it is 36% off at 25,555 yen at the time of writing. The main unit is black/nickel in color and power cord type (cord length is 1.9 m). The main unit weighs 720g and has a…
AMX, ORC, JAC, ANA, JAL, and ANA launch a joint campaign to win round-trip tickets and other prizes. Regional Airlines Code-Share Flights Made More Accessible
Amakusa Airline, Oriental Air Bridge, Japan Air Commuter, ANA, and JAL, all members of the Regional Air Service Alliance Council (EAS Alliance), will conduct a “Joint Campaign to Promote Use” from January 7 to February 28 to make regional airline code-share flights more accessible. The campaign will be held from January 7 to February 28….
The 2025 edition of the World’s Strongest Passport Ranking is released. Singapore reclaims the sole No. 1 position, with Japan in second place.
On January 8 (London local time), Henry & Partners (UK) released the latest edition of the 2025 Henry Passport Index, which evaluates the world’s most powerful passports. Based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), passports from all 199 countries and regions of the world are ranked according to the number of visa-free…
Nanga launches down blanket and throw blanket from its “GOOD SLEEPING” bedding series.
Nanga will release two new lineups from its “GOOD SLEEPING” bedding label on January 10. The “DOWN BLANKET SINGLE” (28,600 yen) is an item that falls somewhere between a down quilt and a blanket. The quick-drying polyester fabric is filled with 300 g of down and has a pleasant-to-the-touch peach skin finish. When docked with…
Grand Seiko’s limited edition model with a motif of Ginza in winter with snow fluttering in the air. Movement is the Caliber 9R65.
Seiko Watch will release the “Heritage Collection Ginza Limited Edition” from Grand Seiko, inspired by the winter scene in Ginza, at six stores in Ginza on January 17. The price is 990,000 yen and the quantity is limited to 500 pieces. The dial is decorated with light gold gradations and stamped patterns to resemble show…
Chocolate-colored & tongue-sticking Pooh and Stitch. Disney Store’s Valentine’s Day plush toys on sale.
Walt Disney Japan will release Valentine’s Day items at Disney Stores on January 10. Disney Flagship Tokyo, Tokyo Disney Resort stores, and the official online store will begin pre-sales on January 7. Newly released are Winnie the Pooh and Stitch goods that show Winnie the Pooh and Stitch tasting melting chocolate. They are wearing light…