In mid-August, Rakuten Mobile began offering 4G and 5G communication services for the first time atop Mt. Fuji. 5G communication service is available near Mt. Fuji Kenga-mine (3776m above sea level), and 4G communication service is available on the Hachi-mori (round-the-mountain tour). In addition to the summit, 4G communication services are now available on three…
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10th anniversary “TABITUS” pruducts now on sale from JALUX
JALUX launched a new series of bags and collaborative goods with “Tokyo Skytree” on August 26 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its fashion brand “TABITUS” (TABITUS). In addition to JAL Shopping, the official mail order site of Japan Airlines, they will also be available at TABUTUS+ STATIOM in Yurakucho JAL Plaza and BLUE SKY…
Tobu Zoo: Experience feeding Animals in “Autumn Night ZOO”
Tobu Zoo will extend its opening hours until 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 17 to 25 and October 8 to 10 to hold “Autumn Night ZOO”. After 3:00 p.m., various basic fees will be sold at a discount. Prices are 1,200 yen for adults (normally 1,800 yen), 1,000 yen for middle-aged…
Yamaguchi “Oyado Onn Yuda Onsen” opens September 1st
On September 1, Onn Onn Yuda Onsen Hotel (4-5-2, Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) will open in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, combining the relaxing atmosphere of a Japanese-style hotel with the convenience of a hotel. Yuda Onsen in Yamaguchi City is lined with tourist attractions such as footbath spots and Ruriko-ji Temple, where the…
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel to sell beddings exclusively for guests starting October
Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will begin selling original goods available exclusively to hotel guests on October 1. Prior to this, the company will begin accepting reservations at 11:00 a.m. on September 1. The price is 15,950 yen. The set includes one single-size quilt cover, one pillowcase, and one blanket. The quilt cover depicts Mickey Mouse and…
Zero Halliburton “ZRM” suitcase
Zero Halliburton (Ace) has launched its new suitcase, ZRM. The simple design is double-ribbed, and the body laminated with metallic vapor-deposited film onto polycarbonate gives it an aluminum-like shine. It has a metallic handle with an auto-return function and twin-wheel casters for stable travel. It is available in two colors, silver and champagne gold, and…
Shinkansen Grand Class service to be reviewed from October
JR East, JR Hokkaido, and JR West will renew the service contents of “Grand Class (with beverages and snacks)” on the Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from October 1. The “snacks” will be changed to “refreshments” and the menu will be the same on all routes and in all directions, while passengers will be…
JR Kyushu Hotels Opens THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
JR Kyushu Hotels opened THE BLOSSOM KYOTO as the fourth hotel in its THE BLOSSOM series. The hotel, whose concept is “softly connecting,” is located a five-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Line. The hotel has 180 guest rooms in 10 types. Many of the rooms are furnished with modern tatami…
Star Flyer and Japanet to cooperate in in-flight sales
Star Flyer and Japan Airlines announced a capital and business alliance. Star Flyer, which aims to provide “new customer experience value” that transcends the boundaries of air transportation, and Japanet, which pursues the expansion of travel products and new sales channels, will work together to strengthen regional development business. In conjunction with this, they will…
JR West to Offer Reward Tickets with J-WEST Points for Shinkansen
JR West will offer the “J-WEST Point Reward Ticket,” which can be purchased using the company’s “J-WEST Points,” from August 29 to October 28 exclusively through e5489 (purchase must be made at least three days prior to the date of use; valid from September 1 to October 31). This ticket allows passengers to use a…