JTB Publishing will release the 12th edition of its timetable reprint, “Timetable Reprint November 1986,” on July 22, 1986, in B5 format, priced at 2,750 yen. This is a reprint of the November 1986 issue of “Kotsu Kosha no Timetable” supervised by Japan National Railways (JNR), the predecessor of the monthly magazine “JTB Timetable”, as…
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Summary of “Shuyu Pass,” a flat-rate unlimited ride on expressways. Save on driving with Dorawari/Hayatabi/Michihabi! Summer 2024
With summer vacation finally in full swing, NEXCO companies are offering unlimited expressway travel plans that can be used for trips and excursions. This report introduces NEXCO East Japan’s “Dora-wari,” a round trip discount, NEXCO Central Japan’s “Hayatabi,” a round trip pass, and NEXCO West Japan’s “Michibi,” a driving plan. Both are available only for…
JAL Furusato Ambassadors and Supporters] JAL cabin attendants experience the traditional craft of “Tsugaru-nuri (lacquer ware)” in Aomori.
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
Retro Showa-era Onsen Public Bath Tamagawa Onsen cools off on extremely hot days (35°C or higher) with “icicles. Cool shampoo is also available.
Showa Retro Onsen Sento Tamagawa Onsen (3700 Tamagawa, Tokigawa-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture), a day spa operated by Onsen Dojo, will install “icicles” in the building only on extremely hot days of 35°C or higher after the rainy season. Following the example of the Showa period (1926-1989), when air conditioners were not widely available, ice poles…
The Empire Grill’s second Disney Twiste menu will begin in October! 4 dormitory motifs including Scarabia at Ignihide!
A variety of exquisite dishes with a gorgeous atmosphere reminiscent of deserts, oases, and the scorching sun. From October 25 to 31, “Disney’s Twisted Wonderland” Special Course at Empire Grill” (13,000 yen), themed “Scarabia Dormitory” inspired by the world of the Disney movie “Aladdin”, will be offered. 〜Scarabia” (13,000 yen), themed on the “Scarabia Dormitory”…
Ecute Tachikawa to open 25 stores in food and goods zone on August 9. Dashimaki Tamago / Macarons / Hannosuke Kaneko / Nobiru Croissant, etc.
JR East Cross Station Development Company will reopen the food and merchandise zone in the area outside the ticket gates on the second floor of Ecute Tachikawa, an eco-friendly commercial facility at JR Tachikawa Station, on August 9. Twelve new stores will open for the first time at Tachikawa Station, and 13 stores will reopen…
Adachi-ku Fireworks Festival, vehicle traffic closure zone. Closure of Senju-Shinbashi entrance and exit of Metropolitan Expressway and prohibition of traffic around Kitasenju Station.
Adachi City Tourism Exchange Association will enforce traffic regulations for the 46th Adachi Fireworks Festival on July 20. Vehicle traffic is prohibited near the riverbank on the Kitasenju Station side from 16:00 to 22:30, near the riverbank on the Gotanno Station side from 17:00 to 22:30, and near Kitasenju Station from 18:00 to 22:30. In…
Original ekiben developed by dancyu and Seiji Rokkaku “Sasa Sasa Kitamae Kyo Wakasa Gozen” sold at Tsuruga Station in limited quantities of 50, planned by BS Fuji.
BS Fuji’s “Japan’s Most Ordinary and Delicious Ueno Shokudo by dancyu,” as a spin-off program project, will start selling an original ekiben called “Saa Saa Kitamae Kyo Wakasa Gozen” filled with local dishes from the Reinan region of Fukui Prefecture on July 20, starting at 10:00. The ekiben were developed by Hiroo Ueno, publisher of…
Alpen releases in-store aluminum unit table, which sold out immediately after pre-orders!
Alpen will release the “Aluminum Unit Table 88/110” and other products from its private brand “Alpen Outdoors” on July 19. The Alpen Outdoors Aluminum Unit Table 88/110, which was updated from its April release and sold out immediately for resale pre-orders on July 10, will be available in stores on July 19. In addition, new…
Disney’s “Fantasia” top-of-the-line down comforter is priced at 4,950,000 yen! You will feel like Mickey and control a broomstick in your dreams!
Showa Nishikawa has released a premium line of down futons with a design based on the Disney movie “Fantasia,” and is accepting complete orders starting July 18. The price is 3,300,000 yen for a single long and 4,950,000 yen for a double long eider down comforter, and 1,540,000 yen for a single long and 2,310,000…