Porsche Japan began accepting applications from the general public for its “LEARN with Porsche” scholarship students on May 20 as part of its unique CSR activities in Japan. LEARN with Porsche is a joint program between the company and the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology to help young people realize…

JR Tokai and JR West announced that they will operate the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi bullet trains (between Tokyo and Hakata) with “all reserved seats (no nonreserved seats)” during the 10-day Bon vacation period from August 9 to 18, 2024. The measure to make all seats on all Nozomi trains reserved during the three…

AirAsia and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have launched the third phase of their joint campaign, “Now is the Time for a Great Trip to THAILAND! Special prices will be offered on direct flights from Japan to Bangkok, the Asian beach resort of Phuket, and Chiang Mai, also known as “Kyoto, Thailand”. The routes include…

ITA Airways will introduce Premium Economy Class on its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft operating on the Haneda-Rome route in July. Direct flights between Tokyo and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport have been increased since March and now offer seven daily round-trip flights per week. The new Premium Economy Class service offers dedicated overhead compartments, extra legroom, amenities,…

Hotel Universal Port (1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture), the official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, has begun accepting reservations for its new concept room, Doki-Doki Adventure Room, to be offered from July 13. The theme of the rooms is “A family discovers a mysterious island during a boat trip! Invited by the islanders…

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Web-only products The “Shinkansen e-Ticket (Tokudare Special 21)” with a limited number of seats sold through Ekinet will be available on all “Asama” trains from August 30 to September 12. 50% discount tickets, which can be purchased up to 21 days in advance, are available at significantly lower prices, such as 4,060 yen between Tokyo…

Hokkaido Ball Park F Village (F Village, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido) will hold a 4-hour free parking campaign at tower eleven onsen & sauna, a natural hot spring and sauna facility overlooking the stadium “ESCON Field HOKKAIDO. The period is limited to days between May 17 and June 27 when there are no games. The one-day…

JAL and JR Hokkaido have teamed up to offer a tour of Hokkaido (Sapporo, Hakodate, Shiraoi, Noboribetsu, Asahikawa, and Furano) on the chartered train “HOKKAIDO LOVE! JAL hometown ambassadors/supporters will provide hospitality on the train, and local municipalities will offer elaborate welcomes at some stations. JALPAC has released “5-6 Days Autumn Tour of Hokkaido with…