On June 27, Rakuten Group released “Rakuten Group 2023 Summer Trend Forecast,” which analyzes various purchasing data and predicts trends for this summer. A survey of 10,000 Rakuten users on how they plan to spend their time this summer revealed that “domestic travel” was the most popular choice at 20.9%, with one in five respondents…

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will establish a new “JAL FLIGHT & RED SUITE” room in collaboration with JAL. The period is for three years, but the current sales period is from July 15 to July 14, 2024. Reservations will be accepted from July 3, 12:00 pm. The suite is inspired by the First Class Lounge…

The official Twitter account for Mobile Suica support (@JR_Mobile_Suica) reported that as of 5:00 p.m. on June 27, it has been difficult to connect when using credit cards on iOS devices, including recharging and Suica green ticket payment. If an error occurs, the company recommends “trying again after some time” or “charging with cash. As…

JR Bus Kanto, JR Tokai Bus, and Nishi-Nippon JR Bus announced the introduction of mobile payment service for web-based payment on their bus reservation system “Highway Bus Net. The service, which previously only supported credit card payments, will now also support auPAY, d-payment, Rakuten Pay, and PayPay. The new service is available for highway bus…

The PASMO Council and PASMO will issue a commemorative PASMO design in collaboration with illustrator Mokumoku-chan as the second phase of a project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the nationwide interoperability of transportation system IC cards. The design will be available for mobile PASMO cards from June 28, 10:00 to July 18, 18:00. The…

ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo is holding “Summer Beach Club with Moët & Chandon by the skyline” at its outdoor swimming pool, Garden Pool, from June 24 to September 30. The space will be decorated with deck chairs, parasols, floats, and photo booths with a gold crown design on a white base, inspired by the world…

Regarding the relationship between ANA, a full-service carrier, and the two LCCs under its umbrella, he explained that ANA will clarify the division of roles between domestic and international short-haul LCC Peach Aviation and international medium-haul LCC Air Japan, and increase market share and revenue through marketing and sales collaboration. In addition, for the first…

Kaijirushi has released a 165mm santoku knife and a 150mm multi knife from its “MANASAYA” series of knives with saya at its official online store and home centers. They are available in two colors, beige and green. The price is 2,750 yen. A kitchen knife with a sheath that can also be used as a…

JORDAN will release a special commemorative gold disk version of its “Norikae Guide” PC software, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. A “Special Sales Event to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Noriten Guide” will be held at LaLaport Kadoma and Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma on July 1 and 2. The “30th Anniversary Special Set”…

JR East and Rakuten Payments have enabled iPhone “Mobile Suica” linkage and recharging with the Rakuten Pay smartphone payment service application. Until now, only Mobile Suica issuance and recharging for Android devices was supported, but with the launch of this service, iPhone users will also be able to link the Rakuten Pay app to Mobile…