The commercial facility “Nakaza Kuidaore Building” (1-7-21 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka) has been undergoing renovation work since June 1 in preparation for a complete renewal in spring 2025. Located in Dotonbori, Osaka, this amusement building has six stories above ground and one below. The building was once known as “Naka-za,” one of the five theaters of…
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Logos outdoor goods are now available as Gashapon! Collect all 5 types to recreate a camping scene. Tent/Lantern/Fire pit/Carry cart, etc.
Bandai’s Vendor Division will start selling LOGOS Miniature Camping (5 types, 400 yen per set), miniaturized items from the outdoor brand LOGOS, in the second week of September. It will be handled at Gashapon Bandai official stores nationwide, as well as at a series of Gashapon vending machines installed in toy departments, mass merchandisers, and…
Year-end and New Year “Nozomi” train, all seats reserved from December 27 to January 5, 2025. Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen
JR Tokai and JR West will operate the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi bullet trains (between Tokyo and Hakata) with “all reserved seats (no nonreserved seats)” during the year-end and New Year holidays of fiscal 2024. The new service period is from December 27 to January 5, 2025. By eliminating the non-reserved seats normally provided…
Aeon Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Bicycle E-commerce Site Sale. Special prices on electric-assist/small-diameter folding/cross bikes, etc.
Aeon Bike is holding a 4th anniversary sale on its e-commerce site specializing in bicycles, “Aeon Bike Mall. The period is from September 6 to October 15, 9:59 pm. A wide range of products including electric bicycles, city bicycles, sports bikes such as cross bikes and road bikes, minivelos (small bicycles), folding bicycles, bicycles for…
Byodoin, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, introduces KKday electronic tickets for special nighttime viewing in autumn, eliminating congestion at the reception desk.
Optional tour reservation site “KKday” will exclusively sell admission tickets as OTA for the special autumn nighttime viewing “Zuiko Terujin – Nishiki Autumn Light -” at the World Heritage Site Byodoin Temple (116 Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture) starting November 16. The temple is registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites “Cultural…
Expedia, Seoul is the No.1 popular overseas travel destination for fall, while New York is soaring, “Autumn Travel Special Sale” starts tomorrow, 10th.
Expedia has released its “Popular Overseas Travel Destinations Ranking” and “Fastest Rising Overseas Travel Destinations Ranking” for fall 2024. In the “Popular Overseas Travel Destinations Ranking” (1-10) based on lodging data for September through November searched on the website, many standard Asian travel destinations ranked first, including Seoul and Taipei. On the other hand, four…
Zoff, 550 yen off with trade-in. Other companies are acceptable, even if broken.
Zoff will conduct a “trade-in campaign” for unwanted eyeglasses at its stores nationwide. The period is from September 13 to November 14. During this period, customers can receive a 550 yen discount for trade-in of unwanted glasses or sunglasses when purchasing glasses, sunglasses, or packaged goods priced at 3300 yen or more. Trade-in includes non-Zoff…
Thai AirAsia X Celebrates Don Mueang Airport Relocation with Commemorative Sale. One-way flights to Bangkok from 19,990 yen
Thai AirAsia X (XJ) launched “Hello Don Mueang! campaign fares to commemorate the relocation of Don Mueang International Airport. All Bangkok flights that currently arrive at and depart from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) will be relocated to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) from October 1, which will shorten the distance to central Bangkok. The campaign…
Rediscover 1,300 years of tumultuous history at the Nakakondo Hall of Kofukuji Temple, Nara. Wagyu beef, Japanese sake, and other delicacies that will make you dig deep into the Naramachi area! JR Tokai “Iza Iza Nara
NIPPONIA HOTEL Nara Naramachi An eight-minute walk south from Kintetsu Nara Station. The destination is a large old private house hotel that stands as if it were blending into the streets of Naramachi, a town that evokes a sense of time. The main building, rice warehouse, and inner warehouse were renovated with minimal repairs to…
Tokyo Disney Resort Shopping offers free shipping on purchases of ¥5,000. Limited time offer, so buy what you want!
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that Tokyo Disney Resort App will offer free shipping on online shopping purchases of 5,000 yen or more. The period is from September 10 to 18. Normally, shipping is free for orders over 10,000 yen, but during this period it will be half price. Orders must be placed by 23:45…