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Tokyo National Museum opens on January 2 for the New Year. Featuring works by the Chinese zodiac sign of rabbits and the National Treasure “Pine Trees” on display.

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The Tokyo National Museum will hold its 20th annual New Year’s event, “Hatsumorette at the Museum,” from January 2, 2023. In addition to a special feature on the theme of rabbits, the Chinese zodiac sign for the New Year, and the National Treasure “Pine Trees” by Hasegawa Tohaku, as well as other auspicious works, visitors…

Tokyo Disney Resort, “Beauty and the Beast” musical play and backstage tour with admission to the park included in the bucket list.

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On December 6, Tokyo Disney Resort will release an accommodation plan that includes a behind-the-scenes tour and admission to the park in addition to a performance of “Beauty and the Beast,” a Disney musical by the Shiki Theater Company currently playing at the Maihama Amphitheater. The plan period is from February 2, 2023. The plan…

Batik Air Malaysia launches new Narita-Kuala Lumpur route

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Batik Air Malaysia will launch its first scheduled route to Japan, the Narita-Kuala Lumpur route, on December 15. The company is a full-service carrier with a network of 11 countries including Japan. The aircraft for the Narita-Kuala Lumpur route will be a Boeing 737-8 with 12 business class seats and 150 economy class seats (162…

S.RIDE offers double points and 5x gift winnings for cab dispatch, and 500 yen coupon for every three reserved rides.

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S.RIDE, a cab dispatch service, will conduct the Year-End Grand Thanks Double Campaign from December 1 at 0:00 to December 31 at 23:59. During the period, 2 ride points, double the normal amount, will be awarded to passengers who have their rides dispatched via the “S.RIDE” app (Android/iOS version). S.RIDE Premium” members who pay monthly…

Mega Sports, NANGA’s Aurora Down Cardigan. Unique material provides both warmth and lightness

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Mega Sports has released the “AURORA DOWN CARDIGAN” (38,500 yen), a limited-edition product of the long-established Japanese outdoor brand NANGA, at Sports Authority, CORNERS SPORTSAUTHORITY, OUTSIDE THE BOX stores and online stores. Lightweight, high-quality “DX Down” made from European white duck down washed in Japan is used for the inside, and the brand’s proprietary “Auroratex”…

Tobu Railway “Nikko Ashio Route Pass”. Tobu Line / Wattetsu / Municipal Buses, with discounts at facilities along the route.

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Tobu Railway has put on sale the “Nikko-Ashio Route Pass,” which allows passengers to take the Tobu Line, Watarase Gorge Railway Line, and Nikko City Bus for a special price. Nikko-Ashio Route Pass Sales period: November 24, 2022 – March 30, 2023 Validity: 2 days (not available after April 2023) Amount: Adults 3500 yen /…

On January 26 “Izumo Day”, a special visit to the Eight Foot Gate of Izumo-taisha Shrine. Limited special night kagura prayers are also available.

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Izumo City will designate the period around “Izumo Day,” which will be celebrated on January 26, 2023, as “Izumo Week,” and will hold various events mainly along Shinmon-dori. From January 25 to 31, a special visit to the Yatsushimon (eight-foot gate) of Izumo-taisha Shrine will be held, which is normally off-limits to visitors. Normally, visitors…