On March 31, JAL launched flights between Haneda and Doha, Qatar, marking the first time for JAL to offer direct flights to the Middle East and the first time for a Japanese airline to do so. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9 with 203 seats (52 business class, 35 premium economy, and 116 economy). JAL’s…

Duffy and Shellie Mae in their original costumes will join the Duffy & Friends plush badges (1,900 yen to 2,200 yen each) currently on sale at Tokyo DisneySea on April 1. We have a full lineup, including Gelatoni, Stella Lou, Cookie Ann and Ol’ Mel, and even Leena Bell. Also new is a “backpack” (5,000…

Finally. On to the main attraction, the American Waterfront! Make sure you are hungry! The American Waterfront event will feature menus from around the world inspired by the eight theme ports of Tokyo DisneySea, including Fantasy Springs, which will have its grand opening on June 6! It’s best to come with an empty stomach. You…

Anker Japan will open its third outlet store in Japan, Anker Store Outlet Hokuriku Oyabe (972-1 Nishinakano, Oyabe, Toyama), on April 5. It is located on the first floor of Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe, a two-story indoor mall. The store has a bright, glass-walled interior with a simple, three-dimensional design. The store will offer…

Although more and more people are using SNS to gather information about their travel destinations, even in this day and age, we are still interested in the recommendations of local people. In this section, we ask people who work at lodging facilities throughout Japan to introduce points of interest at the lodging facilities where they…

Tokyo Disney Resort will release cherry blossom-colored items perfect for spring on April 25. Each item features Mickey Mouse and his friends enjoying the park in full bloom, and is designed to make you smile just by holding it in your hand. In this issue, we will introduce some items that allow you to enjoy…

Hanshin Expressway has announced traffic congestion forecasts for the Golden Week period (April 26-May 6). To prevent and alleviate traffic congestion, the company is calling for changes in usage dates, times, and routes. Traffic congestion on the Route 3 Kobe Route will peak on May 3 in the direction of Himeji (westbound) and on May…

Yokohama City, Tokyu, and Showa University have formulated the “Fujigaoka Station Area Redevelopment Basic Plan” as a policy for urban development in the area north of Fujigaoka Station. More than 50 years have passed since the Tokyu Denentoshi Line Fujigaoka Station area was built, and it has become necessary to address the aging of the…

NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, NEXCO West Japan, JB Honsha and Japan Road Traffic Information Center have announced traffic congestion forecasts for the Golden Week period (April 26 to May 6). They are urging drivers to use the route more sparsely, for example, by changing the days and times of use. The number of…

Tokyo Disney Resort will release new cherry blossom-colored items perfect for spring outings on April 25. The picture depicts Mickey Mouse and his friends happily spending time at the park surrounded by many blooming flowers, and just by holding it in your hand, you can feel the excitement of spring. In this issue, we introduce…