Universal Studios is adding 13 new magical wand collections to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The expansion will take place at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, and Universal Beijing Resort. The new collection is made of wood and one of the three most powerful cores in the “Harry Potter” series:…
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KANKUMA FERRY resumes passenger handling on December 16. Connecting Shimonoseki to Busan, South Korea
Kankusai Ferry, which connects Shimonoseki with Busan, South Korea, has suspended passenger service since March 1, 2020 due to the spread of the new coronavirus, but will resume passenger service on December 16 following the deregulation of waterfront measures. For reservations, the number of passengers will be restricted for the time being in accordance with…
Glamping facility “Solas” in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, newly built all-glass guest room dome for star gazing
ISUMI Glamping Resort & Spa SOLAS (1610-1 Shakadani, Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture), a glamping facility operated by Dainichi Shoji, will open its all-glass “Glass Dome” rooms on December 20. Solas will open in August 2022, taking advantage of the region’s tourism resource, the starry sky, and modeled after accommodation facilities in Northern Europe where visitors…
JAL Unveils Specially Painted Aircraft for Disney’s 100th Anniversary! Mickey, Princesses, and other characters vividly decorate the aircraft.
On December 6, JAL will launch “JAL DREAM EXPRESS Disney 100,” a specially painted aircraft commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. The first flight will be JL261 from Haneda at 14:00 to Hiroshima. The design features Disney characters on both sides of the Boeing 767-300ER (registration code: JA615J), and the concept is…
JR Hokkaido and JR East promote winter Shinkansen travel with “Tuna Showdown” in Tsugaru Strait.
JR Hokkaido and JR East are running a joint promotion, “Tsugaru Kaisen -2022 Winter Campaign-,” to encourage use of the Hokkaido and Tohoku Shinkansen lines, through February 28, 2023. Posters featuring the “Tuna Showdown” between Hokkaido and Aomori caught in the Tsugaru Straits in winter will be displayed in Hokkaido, Tohoku, the Tokyo metropolitan area,…
Hotel Okura to open Okura Resort Muscat in Oman, Arabian Peninsula, in 2027.
Hotel Okura will open the Okura Resort Muscat (tentative name) in Muscat, the capital of Oman, located at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, in 2027. The project will be the first Okura-branded hotel to enter Oman and the first Japanese-branded hotel in Oman, under an operation and management agreement with Saud Bahwan Group….
Directly-managed BLUETTI portable power supply store opens in Akihabara. Up to 60% off sale, until December 14.
BLUETTI JAPAN, a manufacturer of portable power supplies, opened the BLUETTI Akihabara directly-managed store (14 Kanda Higashimatsushita-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). At the store, customers can actually see and experience the functions and operation of all BLUETTI products sold on the official website, and until December 14, the store will hold an open sale, offering up to…
imoto wi-fi revises prices up to 50% off. Korea and Hawaii are also offering an additional 10% off.
On December 5, XCOM Global implemented a price revision for its international Wi-Fi router rental service, Imoto’s WiFi. Prices will be reduced by up to 50% off. Vietnam, Malaysia, and India will be reduced from 1,280 yen to 640 yen per day. In addition, Indonesia, Guam, Canada, South Korea, and New Zealand will receive a…
Next-generation snow goggles “IceBRKR2.0”, hands-on event at Karuizawa ski resort. You can make calls and listen to music while skiing on the slopes.
Sparky Create will hold a hands-on experience of IceBRKR2.0, the next-generation snow goggles developed by Italy’s bONE Technology, at the Gerespo SNOWBRAND Direct Sales Tent Market to be held at the Karuizawa Prince Hotel ski resort from December 10 to 11. IceBRKR is a bone-conduction audio and Bluetooth intercom technology. You can talk hands-free with…
Keihin Electric Express Railway and buses announce special year-end and New Year’s timetable. Daishi Line will be on a temporary schedule, and all-night operation from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day will not be implemented.
Keihin Kyuko Railway and Keihin Kyuko Bus have announced special timetables for the year-end and New Year period. On the railroads, trains will operate on a Saturday and holiday timetable (holiday operation) from December 30 to January 3, 2023; from January 1 to 9, 2023, the Daishi Line will operate extra trains. In consideration of…