NEXCO West Japan has begun closing traffic due to the heavy snowfall that began on December 22. The Ozu Road Ozu Minami IC – Ozu Kitadada IC up and down and the Matsuyama Expressway Ozu Kitadada IC – Nishiyo Uwa IC up and down were scheduled to be closed from 8:00 a.m., but due to…
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Local Souvenir Selection] “Walnut Monaka” and “Chocolate Ball MIX” from Karuizawa Souvenirs
Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture is famous for its fresh green foliage and summer resort areas, but this time we would like to introduce two souvenirs from Karuizawa in winter, a favorite destination for seasoned travelers and locals alike. With Christmas just around the corner, the town is abuzz with activities such as the “Starry Forest…
Yahoo! MAP starts providing slope maps. It shows courses by difficulty level and the amount of snowfall.
MAP” provided by Yahoo! MAP has started offering “Slope Map,” which allows users to check information on slopes at approximately 400 locations nationwide on a map. This function supports approximately 400 slope spots nationwide. Course information according to difficulty level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) can also be checked, and the amount of snow cover for…
Kamogawa Sea World to Hold Special Exhibit of “Rabbits of the Sea” in honor of the Chinese Zodiac for the year 2023
Kamogawa Sea World (1464-18 Higashimachi, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture) will hold a special exhibition entitled “Creatures of the Chinese Zodiac for the New Year 2023: Rabbits of the Sea” from December 23 to January 31, 2023. A total of 18 exhibits of six species, including rabbitfish and sea hare, are on display in a special…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] JAL’s Sendai – Shin-Chitose route celebrates its 30th anniversary. Cabin attendants will celebrate the anniversary flight wearing the 7th generation uniforms they wore when they started service!
The implementation of national travel assistance has brought renewed attention to domestic travel. JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”). In August 2020, JAL launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process, who move to local communities to…
Moana Surfrider Westin Resort & Spa, the oldest hotel in Waikiki, established in 1901
With restrictions on international traffic almost on par with pre-Corona levels, it has become more fun to make travel plans. In the midst of all this, the Hawaii Tourism Authority has released a series of virtual tour videos that provide the latest information on hotels and tourist facilities. The 10-minute video includes “I want to…
ANA, AIRDO, and Solaseed Air expand routes for airfare + accommodation packages
ANA X, AIRDO, and Solaseed Air have expanded the routes served by AIRDO Dynamic Package and Solaseed + (Plus), air ticket + accommodation package products sold by ANA X as the host travel agency. AIRDO and Solaseed Air flights are available through their respective websites. Previously, AIRDO Dynamic Packages allowed reservations only for routes operated…
2023 Fukubukuro” filled with Suica Penguin and railroad goods. Limited quantity from Treniart.
JR East Trading will release a series of “2023 Fukubukuro” (goodie bags) filled with Suica penguin goods and railroad goods from December 26, 2012. The lineup consists of five types. They will be sold in limited quantities at “TRAINIART” stores, which the company operates based on the concept of “enjoying trains more,” and at the…
Snow Miku x Hokkaido Air System unveils 8 visuals. Wrapping aircraft will fly to Okadama on 26th and enter service on 27th.
HAC (Hokkaido Air System) had announced a tie-up with Crypton Future Media to launch a “Snow Miku” wrapped aircraft, and the date of its regular flight service has been set for December 27. The first flight will be JL2743 departing from Okadama at 08:45. The aircraft is an ATR 42-600. The aircraft is currently being…
JR East introduces wearable cameras for station employees. Data will be deleted after a certain period of time.
JR East will introduce wearable cameras to station employees as soon as they are ready after December 26. The company plans to introduce the cameras at about 15 stations in JR East’s service area by the end of the fiscal year. By installing cameras, the company will be able to check live images in the…