The Yomiuri Shimbun will release “The World Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai: The Ring Connects the World” on October 7, an A4-size, 180-page, all-color photo book priced at 2,420 yen. The Expo attracted people from 158 countries and regions overseas, and the event has been a great success every day. The book is said to contain some…
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One-day pass for Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus, which can also be used at face recognition ticket gates, goes on sale. Weekends and holidays: 620 yen, children half-price
Osaka Metro (Osaka City Rapid Transit) will release “Osaka Metro/Osaka City Bus One-day Pass,” a digital ticket that allows unlimited rides on Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus for one day, on October 14. The price is 820 yen for adults and 310 yen for children on weekdays, and 620 yen for adults and 310…
Orange Page extra issue, special supplement features “Suica no Penguin” large-capacity shoulder bag. Stain-resistant for shopping and leisure activities.
Orange Page released “Orange Page 2025 Oct. 17 Extra Edition” on October 2, with 108 pages and priced at 1,265 yen. It is available at bookstores nationwide, Amazon, Rakuten Books, and Seven Net Shopping. A special supplement to the extra issue includes a “Suica’s Penguin Plenty Shoulder Bag,” the third in the collaboration. It measures…
I took a flight commemorating the 55th anniversary of JAL’s Guam service, and found out why the 3.5-hour flight is perfect for an “overseas beach resort debut”.
Many people have loved and nurtured our Guam route,” said JAL’s Ms. Kaori Nishiharaguchi, Executive Officer, Deputy General Manager, Solution Sales Division, and General Manager, Tokyo Branch, who took the stage at the ceremony. Guam is the most familiar overseas resort, and I am sure it remains as a cherished memory for all of you….
Suica Penguin “Christmas Cake” is available again this year! Reservations now open at Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) will sell a total of five types of cakes as “Christmas Cake 2025,” including four types of Suica penguin cakes and a standard shortcake. Reservations will be accepted on the official website from October 1 to December 16, and the cakes will be available for pickup from December 20…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashita-ke Starts Reservations for “Crab Buffet” Plan. Open-air bath in the sky overlooking the city of Kaga.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashiya (18-124 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture) will offer an all-you-can-eat crab buffet at no extra charge starting November 1. In conjunction with this event, the company has begun accepting reservations for half-board plans on its reservation website. The menu includes a variety of crab dishes prepared in a variety of…
Rinkai Line’s New Type 71-000 Train Begins Operation. At the departure ceremony, President Nishikura said, “We will fulfill our mission as a transportation system that supports the waterfront area.
New Transportation Supporting the Waterfront Area At the opening ceremony, Mr. Tetsuya Nishikura, President and Representative Director of Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit, gave the first speech. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and after the ceremony was moved to the underground platform, the first train, 1690T, departed for Shinkiba Station at…
Japan Travel Agency resells Gundam Pavilion Guaranteed Admission Plan, JR round-trip day trip only, Expo ticket and admission reservations required separately.
Nippon Travel Agency resumed accepting online reservations for the Akai Kazen “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION Plan with a guaranteed admission ticket” at the end of September. This time, only the JR one-day plan is available. This travel product includes a confirmed admission ticket to Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” a round-trip JR ticket…
Tokyo DisneySea to Release Duffy’s “Snowy Day” Fluffy Costume and More! Winter Event Merchandise Details Announced: “Duffy & Friends’ Secret of Snowy Day
Tokyo DisneySea will hold its winter event “Duffy & Friends’ Secret of Snowy Day” from November 4 to January 7, 2026. In conjunction with this event, the company announced new merchandise that will go on sale on November 4. The highlight is the “Plush Costume” (5,600 yen). Duffy, Leena Belle, Cookie Anne, and Ol’ Mel,…
Traffic restrictions in wide areas of Osaka and Kyoto on October 6. Shuttle bus users should be careful around the Expo site, Itami Airport, and Daini-Keihan Road.
Osaka Prefectural Police and Kyoto Prefectural Police will impose temporary traffic restrictions on October 6 in conjunction with Expo ’70 Osaka-Kansai related events and the “International Forum on Science, Technology and the Future of Humanity” (STS Forum). The expressway covers the Daini-Keihan Road, Kinki Expressway, Hanshin Expressway Route 13 Higashi-Osaka Line, Route 1 Loop Line,…