On June 16, the Tourism Authority of Thailand held a “Thailand Update” to provide the industry with the latest local information. Mr. Kentaro Kano, in charge of the Japanese market at the Tourism Authority of Thailand Headquarters, gave the presentation. According to the announcement by the COVID-19 task force of the Thai government, the number…
Spa Resort Hawaiians Expands and Renews Glamping Facility “Mauna Village”
Joban Kosan will expand and reopen the “Mauna Village” glamping facility at its Spa Resort Hawaiians leisure facility on July 1. The expansion will add 13 more tents, bringing the total number of rooms to 21, including existing wood cabins. A large, uniquely designed Lotus Bell tent will be added, as well as an ASOBI…
JR West to Open New Station Building at Yamashiro-Aoya on Nara Line
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 A321XLR aircraft successfully completed its first flight
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, a shared office booth in a train station to help you get a good night’s sleep
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 collaborates with Ultraman for tourism campaign
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 to Sell Limited Edition Hair Mist to Protect Hair from Summer UV Rays
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…
Himeji City, Campaign Offer up to 40% off lodging
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 to Sell Special Ticket “Hitoeki Kippu” for a Limited Time
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…
Ministry of Health calls for the removal of masks outdoors to prevent heat stroke
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…