ANA renewed its website on August 31. For the renewal, the site was divided into “Domestic,” “Overseas,” “Shopping & Life,” and “Mileage” sections to simplify the site structure at each level. The top page is now a user’s “My Page,” where users can log in to view their mileage count, eligible campaigns, and other membership…
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“SLIFEMME” ladies’ business backpack from Ace
Ace launched an updated version of its women’s business backpack series “SLIFEMME”. A new strap has been added to attach to an attached card case, etc., and a “key ring” has been provided in the front pocket for attaching a strap or keys. In addition, a “Vertect Pocket” made of anti-viral and anti-bacterial fabric has…
“Flight Tab” now available on Yahoo! MAP app
JAPAN has launched the “Flight Tab” function, which allows users to search for routes using airplanes, on its Yahoo! MAP map application for smartphones. MAP’s route search has previously provided information on routes using public transportation such as trains and buses, cars, walking, and bicycles, but now it is also possible to check routes using…
Mobility Service “Kaiyu Karuizawa” resumes September 26 in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture
Electronic Transportation Tickets In addition to the “Karuizawa Free Pass,” “Usui Line (bus) Electronic Ticket,” and “Karuizawa Kusatsu Pass” that have been available since 2021, visitors can purchase the newly established “Karuizawa Circulation Karuizawa” limited edition electronic transportation tickets (two types below). Karuizawa Train Pass: Free rides for one day between Karuizawa and Shinano Oiwake…
Travelodge opens in Honmachi Osaka: The first Travelodge in Japan.
Travelodge Hotels Asia will open Travelodge Honmachi Osaka (3-2-6 Azuchi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City) on September 29 as its first Japanese expansion. Located on Midosuji, Osaka’s busiest shopping street, Shinsaibashi is within walking distance, and two subway stations and four lines are available. It has excellent access from Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station, Itami and Kansai International…
IKAROS SHUPPAN publishes “Mezase! Shinkansen Hakase 01”
On August 31, Ikaros Shuppan launched “Shinkansen Doctor 01” as a junior edition of “Shinkansen EX,” Japan’s only magazine specializing in high-speed railroads. Shinkansen Doctor 01″ as a junior edition of “Shinkansen EX,” Japan’s only magazine specializing in high-speed trains. The price is 990 yen. The Shinkansen is a fascinating theme for children, and we…
Travelling Oze National Park from Fukushima: 2-day/2-night hiking trip to Ozenuma
Day 1 Numayama Pass – Ozenuma Hutte The first day of the tour, from Numayama Pass to the east bank of Ozenuma, is a normal walk that takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We entered a forest and climbed up a wooden path and stairs, but it was not as steep…
Mango Power E: A portable power source with 14,000 Wh capacity
Mango Power has launched a pre-order of the Mango Power E, a storage battery that can be expanded up to 14,000 Wh, on Makuake. The period is from August 30, 14:00 to October 30, 18:00. The general sales price is 499,880 yen, and Makuake is offering an early bird discount of 34% off (329,900 yen)….
HIS sells off Huis Ten Bosch to a fund
On August 30, HIS (HIS) announced the sale of all shares of its consolidated subsidiary Huis Ten Bosch K.K. to PAG Asia Capital and its affiliates and others. The shares held by Kyushu Electric Power, Saibu Gas Holdings, Kyudenko, JR Kyushu, Nishi-Nippon Railroad, and others will be acquired by HIS prior to the transfer, so…
Win a 200,000 yen travel voucher for a cruise on Asuka II, Nippon Maru, and Pacific Venus
JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents), JOPA (Japan Overseas Passenger Association), Yusen Cruises, MOL Cruises, and Nippon Cruise Lines will launch the “Let’s Go! Cruise Campaign” to revive the cruise market, which was hit hard by the Corona disaster. The campaign covers the travel period from October to December. Purchasers of cruise trips on Asuka…