Uber Japan announced that it will start supporting the introduction of a new transportation service, “Ridesharing by Taxi Companies,” in April and begin discussions with cab companies nationwide that wish to introduce this service. Ride-sharing by cab companies” is an initiative aimed at eliminating transportation vacancies and further revitalizing the Japanese economy. The launch of…
JR Kyushu renews Kirishima Jingu Station, made almost 100% of cedar wood, with a 4-meter tall sacred tree to make it look like the nearest station to the important cultural property.
JR Kyushu will reopen Kirishima Jingu Station on the Nippo Main Line on March 22. An opening ceremony and marché will be held on the day. The renewal of the station is part of the “Kyushu DREAM STATION” project, which aims to create a bustling atmosphere at the station and in the local community, and…
Yomiuri Land View Hot Spring Hanakei-no-Yu opens on March 6. Full facilities including an open-air bath with a spectacular view overlooking central Tokyo and a sauna.
Yomiuri Land (4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo) will open “Yomiuri Land View Hot Spring: Hanakei-no-Yu” in the park’s flower park “HANA-BIYORI” on March 6. The hotel offers relaxation through scenery, flowers, and food, including an “open-air bath with a superb view” overlooking the city center from an elevation of approximately 100 meters, a restaurant “Bishoku…
Commemorating the opening of JR West and Keihan Railway’s “To a Glowing Kimi, the Great Drama Pavilion,” one-day pass and admission ticket “Murasaki Shikibu Otsu Meguri Pass” are on sale.
JR West and Keihan Railway will start selling a special ticket “Murasaki Shikibu/Otsu Meguri Pass (Go with ICOCA)” on the smartphone application “KANSAI MaaS” from January 29, 2012. The price is 3,500 yen. Digital ticket commemorating the opening of “To the Luminous Kimi, Biwako Otsu Taiga Drama Museum” and “The Tale of Genji: Love is…
Conrad Tokyo to Celebrate Spring with Cherry and Strawberry Afternoon Tea from March 1
Conrad Tokyo (1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) will hold “Sakura Strawberry Afternoon Tea Spring URARA” at its 28th floor bar and lounge “Twenty Eight. The event will run from March 1 to May 6 (11:00 to 16:30 each day) and last for two hours. This year’s theme is “Japanese meets Western. Five types of sweets that…
New colors for “Packable Cap” in collaboration with workwear suit WWS and NEW ERA. Resale of sold-out products such as Bakeha also available.
Oasis Lifestyle Group’s “WWS” launched a new color, dark navy, for the “Packable Cap” (5,940 yen), a collaboration item with the headwear brand “NEW ERA. In addition to the three colors of packable caps (black/olive/beige), which had been sold out, the company has begun reselling other collaboration items: bucket hats (6,930 yen) and tracksuits (jacket…
Sanrio Puroland introduces “Plant-Based Menu” that is kind to the body and the earth. Pochacco vegetable curry, etc.
Sanrio Puroland (1-31 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo) has begun selling “plant-based menus” using only plant-based ingredients at two restaurants in the facility. At the 1st floor “Character Food Court,” curry with a Pochacco motif and gâteau chocolates with a Hello Kitty motif are available. At the buffet-style “Restaurant of the Pavilion” on the 4th floor,…
Tokyo Marutto Yamanote Line,” a one-round tour of Tokyo on the Yamanote Line, is now in operation. Current conductors will guide you along the line, showing you the attractions of the line and the fun of the ride.
East Japan Railway Company’s Metropolitan Headquarters will operate the “Tokyo Marutto Yamanote Line,” a one-round tour of Tokyo on the Yamanote Line, on March 2. This is a one-day event organized by the drivers and conductors on the Yamanote Line. On the day of the event, passengers aboard the chartered E235 Series train departing from…
Kobe Port Tower” will reopen for business on April 26th after a major renovation. Admission tickets are scheduled to go on sale on February 26.
The Kobe Waterfront Development Organization announced that Kobe Port Tower (5-5 Wharf-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture), which had been closed since September 27, 2021 due to earthquake reinforcement work, will open on April 26. With the theme of “Kobe’s landmark loved by the local community and recognized around the world,” the renovations have transformed…
Harry Potter Mahoudokoro” New products inspired by the mischievous twins. Total 9 kinds including trainers/socks/mugs, etc.
Benelic will release a new “Fred and George Series” (9 types in total) themed on the mischievous twins Fred and George at “Harry Potter Mahoudokoro” stores nationwide. The lineup includes trainers (14,850 yen for each of four patterns), mugs (2,530 yen for each of two patterns), odd socks (1,870 yen) with different colors on the…