JR West announced the commemorative logo for the 20th anniversary of the ICOCA service on November 1. In addition, the company will start selling goods featuring the ICOCA character “Ikochan,” a platypus, on July 25 as the first of a series of 20th anniversary commemorative goods. The ICOCA 20th anniversary logo is based on the…
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RV Park Light Star Forest Camp Hayama, an RV park in Hayama, a summer resort area near Tokyo, offers well-equipped facilities and a relaxing environment that is not too outdoorsy.
The first time I visited an RV park, I went to RV Park Shichirigawa on the Boso Peninsula, and then I skipped over the Miura Peninsula to visit RV Park Chidori Marine Service in Osezaki, Numazu, on the western side of the Izu Peninsula. There is no rule in this project that we must visit…
Gotemba City and KDDI to Use Latest Technology to Promote Attractions of Climbing Mt.
On July 12, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and KDDI announced a joint effort to promote the appeal of climbing Mt. The two parties have previously worked together to resolve issues related to tourism to Mt. Fuji in the Corona Disaster, but this initiative will take those efforts a step further by utilizing KDDI’s satellite communications,…
For the first time ever, 700 drones turned the night sky into a canvas! Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Special Drone Show, I’ve seen the most impressive performance.
This time, the show was shown in its entirety to the press earlier this year, and we are pleased to present you with a glimpse of the stunning performance! Tokyo Disney Resort recently announced the “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Special Drone Show” to be held at several fireworks displays across Japan to commemorate the…
Suica’s Penguin x EDWIN, Black Denim Goods Vol. 2. Tote bag, tissue cover, card case
JR East Japan Trading will release three products on July 14 as its second line of Suica penguin goods using EDWIN’s black denim. They will be handled at the railroad goods store “TRAINIART” and the e-commerce store “TRAINIART JRE MALL Store”. The new products, which follow the plush toys, sakosh and pen case released in…
Disney Halloween Details Announced! Spooky “Boo!” Parade” Stops and Dances for the First Time in Four Years, Pumpkin Soft Returns!
Float inspired by the Western River Railroad operated by Skeleton Max, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow Float inspired by Adventureland, a place of giant snakes and strange birds Goofy, Pluto Float inspired by Cinderella’s Castle full of tombs. Mickey Mouse Floats inspired by Fantasyland, with black wooden horses and pumpkin teacups spinning around….
ANA Nishijima: “Take a firm stand against voyeurism. Awareness-raising poster by the Japan Airlines Association in advance of the enforcement of the sexual photographing crime.
On July 12, ANA announced that the so-called “Sexual Photography Law,” which will come into effect on July 13, and Naoko Nishijima, Director, Executive Officer, General Manager of Guest Rooms Center, explained the actual situation to date and her expectations for the new law. The “Act on Punishment of Taking Sexual Photographs and Erasure, etc….
Jetstar resumes Naha – Singapore and Kansai International Airport – Manila – Singapore in November. Commemorative sale is being offered for 24 hours only!
Jetstar Japan will resume operations on the Kansai – Manila – Singapore route on November 24 and the Naha – Singapore route on November 30. Prior to this, tickets are available at 9,900 yen one-way for the Naha to Singapore route without fuel surcharge, from 12,500 yen one-way for the Kansai International Airport to Manila…
21 songs are being recorded for the first time! Tokyo Disney’s 40th Anniversary CD Box, a 14-hour musical journey of 155 songs, goes on sale today. Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Commemorative Box “Music-Go-Round
On July 12, U-CAN released “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary BOX “Music-Go-Round,”” which contains all 155 songs from the 40 years of Tokyo Disney Resort. The 12 CD box set contains over 14 hours of music. The regular edition is priced at 31,680 yen, and the deluxe edition at 35,760 yen. Twenty-one tracks are included…
WeatherNews app offers free “Heat Stroke Radar” feature that displays heat stroke risk for the next 6 hours.
Weathernews has made free of charge forecasts up to six hours ahead for its Heat Radar, which is available within the Weathernews weather app (Android/iOS version). In addition to the heat index (WBGT) determined by the Environment Agency and the Japan Meteorological Agency, this function allows users to check the “heat stroke risk level,” which…