On July 12, representatives of JICA’s Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV and NOCV) received Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace to report on their activities in their home countries. The meeting between the JOCV and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress has continued since the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) was…
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno renews its hotel, creating a new “Panda Floor” with all panda rooms on one floor.
Mitsui Fudosan and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management reopened the “Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno” (3-19-7 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo) on July 26. The hotel has 242 guest rooms. To meet the increasing needs of domestic and international leisure travelers and families, the hotel has added 11 twin-type rooms and 22 rooms that can accommodate triple occupancy…
JR East unifies reserved-seat fees for “Ride with Fun” trains. Green fees for “SL Banetsu Monogatari” increased.
JR East will change the reserved-seat and green fees for its “No tte-no tanoshii train” (sightseeing train) from October 1. After the change, the reserved seat fee for the following trains will be 840 yen (half price for children), which will be unified with “Kairi” and “HIGH RAIL 1375”, which had different fees. In addition,…
Enchanted by the gradation of blue. Why don’t you take a break with a special “Beauty and the Beast” drink?
The “Disney Movie ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Special Drink Be Our Guest” (700 yen) is being offered at Tic Tac Diner, a deli cafe at the Disney Ambassador Hotel, from July 1 to December 25. The cool visuals are refreshing and perfect for a summer Disney break, and you can almost hear the famous song…
Priority Pass now available to UC Platinum Card members
UC Card and Collinson have formed a business alliance for Priority Pass, and the service will be available to UC Platinum Card members from August 1. Priority Pass provides access to 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, as well as dining, shopping privileges, napping and spa services. Through this business alliance, UC Platinum Card members will be…
Quarterly “Air Travel vol. 46” features “In-flight Meal Perfect Book” that provides all about in-flight meals.
On July 27, Ikaros Shuppan released “Koku Ryoko vol. 46 (2023 SUMMER),” an A4-size, 128-page book priced at 1,740 yen. The first feature, “In-flight Meal Perfect Book,” is an in-depth report on the latest in-flight meals, which have returned to normal after the Corona Disaster. Starting with a report on a Turkish Airlines flight in…
Kinokuniya and Belle Maison to Collaborate on Disney 100 Triple Collaboration. Cooling bags and other summer items
Belle Maison has announced a collaboration with Kinokuniya featuring 100 Disney designs, which went on sale at the Belle Maison JRE MALL store and the Disney Fantasy Shop Tokyo Station store on July 26. Three items for summer are available. The focus is on cool items that support shopping, outdoor activities, and relaxing time at…
KDDI to hold carbon neutral hands-on learning event at GINZA 456
KDDI will hold a carbon neutral hands-on learning event at its GINZA 456 Created by KDDI concept store in Ginza, Tokyo from July 28 to early October. This event is part of the company’s sustainable management initiatives, and will allow participants to experience and learn knowledge related to carbon neutrality through the use of technologies…
Chancellor Tanaka Visits Ukraine and Poland ｜ News & Media
During the meeting with President Zelensky, they exchanged views on Japan’s support for recovery and reconstruction. President Tanaka stated that Japan would provide assistance in the areas of mine and unexploded ordnance clearance, debris removal, agriculture, and human resource development, taking advantage of Japan’s unique knowledge and technology, which have enabled recovery and reconstruction from…
What is the effect of the Tokyo Bay Aqualine ETC time zone toll, immediately after its start?
NEXCO East Japan held a regular press conference at its headquarters in Kasumigaseki on July 26. In attendance were Fumihiko Yuki, President and Representative Director; Shigeki Yagi, General Manager of the Administration Business Division; and Hideo Yoshimi, General Manager of the Service Area and New Business Division. The company, MLIT, and Chiba Prefecture are conducting…