JORDAN released mobile tickets for “1-day PASS Plus” and “24-hour PASS Plus” planned and operated by Nagasaki Jidosha on February 1. The “1-day PASS Plus” is priced at 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for elementary school students and younger, and the “24-hour PASS Plus” is priced at 700 yen for adults and 350…
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Hyogo Prefecture’s Largest UNIQLO to Open in Kobe Sannomiya Center Gai on March 29
UNIQLO will open the UNIQLO Kobe Sannomiya Store (1-5-16 Sannomiya-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture) in Kobe Sannomiya Center Gai on March 29. The store will be located in Kobe Sannomiya Center Gai, one of the largest shopping streets in the region, with the largest sales floor area in the prefecture (approximately 540 tsubo) and…
Online reservations begin for “Hakone Carry Service” that delivers luggage from Hakone-Yumoto Station to lodgings.
Hakone Tozan Bus will start online reservation (station to inn) at “Hakone Carry Service” in Hakone-Yumoto Station on February 7. In addition, payment by credit card will also be available. The Hakone Carry Service will accept luggage deliveries from stations to lodgings, and will be available in multiple languages (Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors / Supporters: Love for the Region] Uji City is also the focus of a major historical drama series! JAL Furusato Ambassadors report on the hottest spots in Uji City, the place associated with Murasaki Shikibu!
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…
OWLTEC to release LED lanterns with aurora borealis coating on glass to the public
OWL-TEC has begun general sales of the LED lantern “KOHAKU,” which was pre-sold on Makuake, a support purchase service. KOHAKU, released under the company’s outdoor brand “ebi,” is an LED lantern that uses aurora borealis glass, which is highly transparent and has a luxurious feel. The color tones are all warm, creating a soothing aurora…
Three NEXCO companies plan construction restrictions for FY2024. Hokuriku Expressway, Higashi-Meihan Expressway, and Chugoku Expressway will also be in effect during the congestion period.
NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, and NEXCO West Japan announced on January 31 the schedule of construction regulations that are expected to cause congestion in FY2024. The routes covered are Tomei, Meishin Expressway, Shin Meishin, Isewan Coastal Highway, Chugoku Expressway, Kanmon Expressway, Kyushu Expressway, Tohoku Expressway, Hokuriku Expressway, Kan-etsu Expressway, Joshinetsu Expressway, Chuo Expressway,…
New Tokorozawa Kaido Nishihara Shizen Koen Dori – Rokkaku Jizoson intersection to be opened to traffic on February 14. Expected to ease traffic congestion at Kitahara intersection.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will open the Nishi-Tokyo 3, 4, and 9 Hoya Higashimurayama Route (Shin-Tokorozawa Kaido) near the Nishihara Shizen Koen Dori – Tokorozawa Kaido Rokkaku Jizoson intersection (approximately 400 m) to traffic on February 14 at 1 pm. The opening is expected to ease traffic congestion around the Kitahara intersection, where Tokorozawa Kaido…
JR Tokai x dancyu, “Oishii Shinkansen”, Sushi and snacks in the Tokaido Shinkansen’s Green Car
JR Tokai, in collaboration with the food magazine “dancyu,” will hold a “Delicious Shinkansen” event on March 24, where passengers can enjoy sushi and snacks on board the Tokaido Shinkansen train. The first 64 people to apply can do so on the JR Tokai Tours official website starting at 12:00 p.m. on January 31. The…
Hanshin Expressway, Free Smart Sightseeing Telescope at Otsu PA (ocean side) on the No. 4 Bayshore Route. Save images on your smartphone, SNS connection, etc.
Hanshin Expressway will begin a demonstration experiment using the “dXscope” smart sightseeing telescope in the 11th floor observation room at the Izumiotsu PA (ocean side) on the No. 4 Bayshore Route. The period is from February 3 to 25. dXscope is a 40x optical zoom smart sightseeing telescope equipped with functions for saving images to…
Taiheiyo Ferry offers “Access Special Discount” for a one-way trip from Sendai to Tomakomai for 7,700 yen; B-sleeper only; free breakfast buffet for Kitakami
Taiheiyo Ferry will offer the “Access Special Discount” plan between Sendai and Tomakomai (Hokkaido), limited to B-sleeper berths, for 7,700 yen one way. The service covers Ishikari Kiso/Kitakami flights departing from March 1 to April 10. Both departures from Sendai/Tomakomai depart at 19:00 and arrive the next morning. The B bunk beds are bunk bed…