Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced at a press conference held on August 31 that the maximum number of immigrants would be raised to 50,000 from September 7. At the press conference, Prime Minister Kishida stated, “International exchanges are becoming more active around the world, and Japan will participate in such exchanges. In addition, further relaxation…
JR “14-day Japanese Island Tour” Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Railway system
On September 1, Japan Travel Agency will release “14-Day Trip around the Japanese Islands by JR” as part of JR’s 150th Anniversary of Railway Service Campaign. Reservations can be made by calling Nippon Travel Agency (Otunavi/Zipangu Reservation Dial). The 14-day tour, from November 3 to 16, will depart from and arrive at Kyoto Station. First,…
“KAWAZU BEACH HOUSE BLUE MOON” opens in Kawazu, Higashi Izu
Nishimaki Kanko opened KAWAZU BEACH HOUSE BLUE MOON in Kawazu, Higashi Izu. Located a 7-10 minute walk from Imaihama Kaigan Station and Kawazu Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. The ocean stretches out all around, and it is possible to see the seven Izu islands of Niijima and Kozushima, and enjoy snorkeling and playing in…
An interview with Yahoo!: How Yahoo! Travel has evolved in the recent service renewal
Travel, a travel reservation service that underwent a major site renewal in September 2021. Travel, which underwent a major site renewal in September 2021. With approximately 18,000 domestic hotels listed on the site, Yahoo! Travel is attractive for its ease of search utilizing Yahoo’s search capabilities, real information based on word-of-mouth reviews, and overwhelming savings…
Save up to 10% with online credit card payment in “Yahoo! Travel”
Yahoo! Travel, a travel reservation service operated by Yahoo! JAPAN, has launched “Save up to 10% anytime anyone can save up to 10% on lodging reservations,” which allows users to save up to 10% on lodging rates at any time by using “online card payment,” a payment method that involves debiting a credit card at…
Minamisanriku launches lodging campaign: up to 5,000 yen discount per night
The Minamisanriku Tourist Association will launch the “Nationwide “Stay at a Discount! ～Minamisanriku Lodging Discount Campaign” will begin on September 1. It is available from anywhere in Japan and offers up to 5,000 yen discount per night. The offer is valid for stays from September 1 to February 27, 2023, and reservations and stays can…
Sanrio Puroland offers QR code entry, with Odakyu Railway boarding pass
Sanrio Puroland (1-31 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo) and Odakyu Electric Railway will release the “Sanrio Puroland EMot ePassport (with Odakyu ticket),” an electronic ticket that includes a round-trip ticket from any Odakyu Line station to Odakyu Tama Center Station and a day passport to Sanrio Puroland, at 10 The ticket will go on sale at…
ANA renews its website, with newly developed hashtag feature for better navigation UX
ANA renewed its website on August 31. For the renewal, the site was divided into “Domestic,” “Overseas,” “Shopping & Life,” and “Mileage” sections to simplify the site structure at each level. The top page is now a user’s “My Page,” where users can log in to view their mileage count, eligible campaigns, and other membership…
“SLIFEMME” ladies’ business backpack from Ace
Ace launched an updated version of its women’s business backpack series “SLIFEMME”. A new strap has been added to attach to an attached card case, etc., and a “key ring” has been provided in the front pocket for attaching a strap or keys. In addition, a “Vertect Pocket” made of anti-viral and anti-bacterial fabric has…
“Flight Tab” now available on Yahoo! MAP app
JAPAN has launched the “Flight Tab” function, which allows users to search for routes using airplanes, on its Yahoo! MAP map application for smartphones. MAP’s route search has previously provided information on routes using public transportation such as trains and buses, cars, walking, and bicycles, but now it is also possible to check routes using…