JAL launched the “DREAM MILES PASS” project. Focusing on the financial burden of travel as a factor in the so-called “experience gap,” the program distributes airline tickets to “young dreamers” by drawing lots. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, with whom we have a support contract, has traveled 892,440 km in his career, and…
Tokai Kisen to operate a trial high-speed jet boat from Tokyo to Shimoda in November. The trip takes about 2 hours and costs 7,500 yen one way.
Tokai Kisen will operate a trial high-speed jet ship between Tokyo and Shimoda on November 18 and 19. The downbound service departs from Tokyo (Takeshiba Pier) at 8:50 a.m. and arrives at Shimoda Port at exactly 11:00 a.m. The upbound service departs from Shimoda Port at 1:50 p.m. and arrives at Tokyo at exactly 4:00…
Hoshino Resort Updates Kansai Region. Yoshimichi Hoshino, Representative Director of Hoshino Resorts, “Not just for the Expo, but to create tourism demand in the Kansai region and to create repeat visitors.
Hoshino Resort held the “Kansai Press Conference 2024” in Osaka City on September 25. In addition to a presentation of new projects to be implemented by Hoshino Resorts’ facilities in the Kansai region over the coming fall and winter, Representative Yoshiro Hoshino spoke about the future of the tourism industry in anticipation of the Osaka-Kansai…
All-suite passenger ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI completes delivery for December debut cruise
The company has been conducting domestic and international tours with one ship, the Nippon Maru, and has announced the construction of a new 600-passenger cruise ship in 2022 with the aim of expanding its business. MOL Cruises is a group company of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. that handles marine transportation of cargo and passengers, and…
Dora-wari” Round Trip Plan with unlimited expressway rides and accommodations in Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma. From 5,000 yen for a standard car
NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch has launched “Ibaraki Hitachinokuni Round Trip Set Plan”, “Tochigi Prefecture Round Trip Set Plan”, and “Gunma Prefecture Round Trip Set Plan” as fixed fare plans “Dora-wari”. The period of use is two consecutive days from October 1 to March 31, 2025. This is a limited offer for ETC vehicles that…
This year, Columbia has introduced Mickey Year outerwear again! Parents and children will want to wear them together in the winter outdoors, right?
Outdoor brand Columbia released “MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB COLLECTION” on September 26. The design features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Chip and Dale taking a hike. The original pattern is based on the work of Disney legend Floyd Gottfredson. The outerwear lineup includes the “CSC x Disney Mickey Mouse Ibex Rain Shell” (26,400…
DOD, Kalkal Kazoku Table, a family-sized but lightweight 3.1 kg hardtop table
Bee’s has released the KARU KARU FAMILY TABLE, a lightweight hardtop table for family camping from the outdoor brand “DOD” at its official online store. The price is 13,200 yen. This low-style table with a large-sized hardtop for family use is constructed with a thin aluminum top wrapped in a heat- and flame-resistant fabric. It…
Snow Peak x Rumpl, RUMPLxSPTHE NANOLOFT TAKIBI BLANKET, flame retardant blanket in limited quantities
Snow Peak will release the RUMPLxSPTHE NANOLOFT TAKIBI BLANKET, a collaboration with blanket brand Rumpl, on September 27. The price is 34,100 yen and the quantity is limited. It will be available at directly-managed stores, online stores, and Rumpl’s mail-order website. A cotton-polyester blend fabric blended with natural flame-retardant fibers is used for the outer…
Dora Discount for golf course users in the Minami-Boso area for 2 days for 1,800 yen.
NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch and Accordia Golf have launched the “NEXCO East Japan Dora Wari x Accordia Golf” Minami Boso Round Trip Set Plan on September 24. This is an expressway discount product for people who use Accordia Golf’s golf courses in the Minami-Boso area. The pass allows you to get on and off…
Hawaiian Airlines offers free high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi on Japan routes and has completed installation of Starlink satellite communication service on all Airbus aircraft.
On September 25, Hawaiian Airlines completed the installation of Starlink’s high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi on all Airbus aircraft flying between Asia, the U.S. mainland, Oceania, and Hawaii, including flights to Japan, and began offering it free of charge. As the first major U.S. airline to adopt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communication service, we have been installing the…