Tag: Japan

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

Tokyo Rikishi, operated by Rise Up, in collaboration with LATTEST, Amuse, and Asakusa Roku-gu Area Management Association, will launch a new service called “Hobby Foot-Paddling Kayak Tour (HOBIE KAYAK TOUR)” on November 23. Sumida City is conducting a social experiment to revitalize sightseeing boating and create a lively waterfront area by utilizing the “Koume-bashi Pier,”…

On November 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced a policy of 30-day short-term visa waiver for nine countries including Japan, to be implemented from November 30. The move follows a notice posted on the Web site by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on March 21, which includes several…

Nidec Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Tower Hotel, operated by Keihan Hotels & Resorts, will launch an initiative on December 1 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their opening. Kyoto Tower opened on December 28, 1964, and the concept for its 60th anniversary is “Traveling through time to the future. Nidec Kyoto Tower will hold projection…

Konica Minolta Planetarium will reopen the Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten in Sunshine City (3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) on November 29. Prior to this, online sales for Starry Members members began on November 22. In this renewal, the digital planetarium system “Media Globe Σ SE” was introduced, and the number of projectors was renewed from six…

NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch Office will hold the first event “Let’s enjoy a winter trip on the expressway at a discount! event will be held at the Tokyo Bay Aqualine Umihotaru PA. The event will be held on November 30 from 10:00 to 15:00. At the event, the company will promote its “Winter Pass…

NEXCO East Japan Kanto Branch Office will hold the first event “Let’s enjoy a winter trip on the expressway at a discount! event will be held at the Tokyo Bay Aqualine Umihotaru PA. The event will be held on November 30 from 10:00 to 15:00. The event will be preceded by the “Wait for the…

Nose Electric Railway will start a touch-payment boarding service at all stations from March 2025. This service utilizes “stera transit,” a solution for public transportation provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co. By touching a touch-sensitive card (credit, debit, or prepaid) or a smartphone with the card installed to a dedicated reader installed at a ticket…

Bunmeido Tokyo released “Moomin Sponge Cake Rolls in Pouch of 3” on November 19. This is the third collaboration with Moomin, and includes three types of sponge cake rolls in a pouch with an original design by Bunmeido. The price is 2420 yen. The Honey, Green Tea, and Strawberry flavors each feature Moomin, Snufkin, and…

Walt Disney Japan announced a joint project with Honolulu Cookie Company, a cookie brand from Hawaii. Limited edition cookie boxes and cookie tins featuring Mickey & Minnie Mouse and Stitch will be released on November 26. They will be available at Disney Flagship Tokyo, Disney Store stores, and the official Disney online store. Prices range…