However, the 18-kippu ticket is not the only means of budget travel. Let us consider various “low-cost, long-distance travel methods” that are not limited to railroads. Since the Seishun 18 Ticket allows cheap travel at 2,410 yen per day, it has often been used for long-distance travel within the range of a regular train, and…
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Keikyu EX Inn Keikyu Kamata Ekimae opens new rooms for mid- to long-term stays. Washer/dryer, microwave, and kitchen included.
Keikyu EX Inn will renovate some floors of a rental apartment in Keikyu EX Inn Keikyu Kamata Ekimae (4-45-3 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo) into rooms for mid- to long-term stays, and reopen on November 1. The new 12 rooms include three semi-double rooms (bed width 1200mm) and nine double rooms (bed width 1600mm). Located on the…
Lane restrictions and nighttime closures on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway from the Nagoya-Nishi IC to the Yatomi IC (off-ramp) for consecutive days and nights
NEXCO Central Japan Nagoya Branch will conduct renewal work on the off-ramp (toward Yokkaichi) of the Nagoya-Nishi IC to Yatomi IC on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway (E23). The period is scheduled from midnight on January 27, 2025 to around spring 2027. To replace the concrete slabs of the aging bridges, continuous day and night lane restrictions,…
ZIPAIR launches sales for flights from March to October. Bangkok route from 16,500 yen / Los Angeles route from 45,500 yen
Narita – Bangkok route Flight ZG51: Narita (17:00) to Bangkok (21:40), daily Flight ZG52: Bangkok (23:10) to Narita (07:30), daily One-way fares from Narita for the Los Angeles route start at 201,500 yen for ZIP Full-Flat, 45,500 yen for Standard, and 10,000 yen for U6 Standard, a flat fare for children under 6 years old….
Japan’s First Seatless Train Route Search. Tokyo Metro and Navitime begin verification
On October 28, Tokyo Metro and Navitime Japan will start verification to realize “Seated Route Search. Although the congestion status of each car in a running train is already provided by smartphone apps (Tokyo Metro my! App, Transfer NAVITIME, etc.), it is not possible to provide information on whether passengers can be seated or not….
UNIQLO 70th anniversary “Miffy” loungewear top and bottom set. White/Black/Gray
UNIQLO will release “Ultra Stretch Set” loungewear in collaboration with “Miffy” from UT in late January 2025. The price is ¥3,990. A mature and chic design celebrating Miffy’s 70th anniversary. It is accented with Miffy wearing a crown and sparkling prints. Sizes range from women’s XS-3XL and are available in off-white, dark gray, and black….
Overseas eSIM “AlmondSIM”, plans with local calls in Laos and Mongolia, from 980 yen for 5 days.
On October 25, Big Connect launched a new plan for calling in Laos and Mongolia under its eSIM brand, AlmondSIM. The “Laos eSIM with Calls” is valid for a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 15 days, with data capacity ranging from 10GB to 30GB and voice calls from a minimum of 10…
LAWSON x LAWSON’S FARM, convenience store long T. Striped pattern and size suitable for both men and women.
LOWRYS FARM, an apparel brand developed by Adagoria, will release “Border Wide Long T” on October 30 in collaboration with Lawson. It will be priced at 2,970 yen. Available in blue, pink, and navy, in two sizes, M-L and L-XL. It will be available at some Lawson stores (approx. 2,000 stores). This is the first…
Dinner at VUI-Fest Bazaar Phu Quoc, a seaside night market in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
I am in Phu Quoc on an inspection tour organized by Vietnam Airlines. After flying from Narita to Ho Chi Minh City and connecting to a domestic flight, I arrived in Phu Quoc and checked in at La Festa Phu Quoc Curio Collection by Hilton. I checked in at La Festa Phu Quoc Curio Collection…
Chocolat sandwiches with an original plate, “Miitaketto,” will be available again this year, with a choir-style design for 2024!
GrapeStone, which produces Tokyo Banana and other products, will release the 2024 version of Mickey & Friends /Chocolat Sandwich “I Found It” on November 1. The online store will begin accepting advance orders on October 30. Priced at 3,672 yen for a 26-pack, 5,400 yen for a 26-pack with Christmas ear plates, and 1,980 yen…