JR Tokai announced that the Shinkansen electric track test car Type 923-0, known as “Doctor Yellow (T4 formation),” which will be retired in January, will be exhibited at the Linear and Railway Museum. The timing of the exhibition has not yet been decided. Car 7 of the 7 cars of the Shinko Yellow (T4 formation)…
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ANA offers same-day student discount “Smart U25” sale until the end of February. Itami 7,000 yen for Haneda flights, Fukuoka 9,000 yen.
ANA will hold a limited time sale of “Smart U25” same-day fares for members aged 12 to 25. The applicable boarding period is from January 18 to February 28. Smart U25 is a discount fare that can be reserved and purchased by ANA Mileage Club Card or ANA Card members from midnight on the boarding…
Oda Atsushi Renewal construction at Odawara-Higashi IC to Ninomiya IC; continuous day and night restrictions on weekends after GW
NEXCO Central Japan, Tokyo Branch will enforce day and night continuous overtaking lane restrictions, two-way traffic restrictions, and low-speed driving restrictions during the renewal work between Odawara-Higashi IC and Ninomiya IC on the Odawara-Atsugi Road from April 7, 9:00 to August 8, 24:00. The road will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays, day and night,…
Disney unveils new Groot merchandise. WE ARE GROOT” Campaign
Walt Disney Japan launched the “WE ARE GROOT” campaign on January 15. Plush toys, apparel, and sundries featuring popular Marvel characters are being unveiled, and their appeal is being communicated through a special website and other means. This campaign features Groot from the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy”. The company is pushing new products and…
Fossil Limited Edition Watch with Cute Classic Minnie Mouse
Fossil released the Disney Minnie Mouse Watch SE1122. It is priced at 33,000 yen. The classic Minnie Mouse design in a polka dot skirt is incorporated into the new Gilmore watch, creating a piece that is both glamorous and cute. Minnie Mouse’s arms serve as the hour and minute hands, and the design features a…
Sumitomo Mitsui Card presents “Universal Express Pass” in drawing using USJ receipts
Sumitomo Mitsui Card is conducting a lottery giveaway campaign for the Universal Express Pass, a ticket that reduces waiting time for popular attractions at Universal Studios Japan. During the period from January 6 to March 31, make a purchase of 3,000 yen or more in the Park using your SMCC card, access the lottery site…
Gokurakuyu Royal Kawaguchi” opens at the end of March in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture. Natural hot spring and sauna bubbling up from 1,300 m underground
Gokurakuyu will open “Gokurakuyu Royal Kawaguchi” (3-13-27 Asahi, Kawaguchi, Saitama) at the end of March. Gokurakuyu will newly operate “Spa Royal Kawaguchi” (current facility), a natural hot spring super public bathhouse managed by Daiwa House Realty Management as the business entity. The spa will have a total floor space of approximately 654 tsubo (approximately 1,860…
JAL launches USJ Jet2 service depicting Mario and Donkey Kong. Kansai to Various Destinations in Japan, “Traveling with Super Energy”.
On January 14, USJ and JAL launched a specially painted aircraft, “JAL x Universal Studios Japan Jet 2,” in commemoration of the opening of Donkey Kong Country. Designed to commemorate Super Nintendo World’s new “Donkey Kong Country” area, the park’s friends are scheduled to operate on domestic flights through approximately June 2026. Mario and Donkey…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. completes delivery of 12 Nippori-Toneri Liner Type 330 trains. Encouraging the alleviation of congestion along the rail line.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has completed delivery of 12 trains (60 cars) of the Nippori-Toneri Liner’s Type 330 cars. The order was received from the Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau in April 2020, and with this delivery, a total of 15 trains (75 cars) of the 330 class cars were delivered.The 330 class cars were also…
Cathay Pacific to Offer Seasonal Direct Flights from Hong Kong to Rome with 3 Weekly Flights Starting June 5
Cathay Pacific Airways will begin seasonal nonstop service from Hong Kong to Rome with three flights per week on June 5. In addition, the Hong Kong – Milan route, which is currently operated five times a week, will be operated on a daily basis from the summer season to improve convenience to the two Italian…