On April 26, T-Gaia launched VOYAGESIM, an eSIM for data communication for travelers to the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, China, and the Philippines, which are popular destinations for study and tourism. Access the dedicated website from an iPhone or other eSIM-compatible smartphone, apply to use the service, and configure settings to immediately…
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Tokyo Expressway (KK line) and Metropolitan Expressway Yaesu line closed from midnight on May 4 to 24 on May 6
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Expressway (KK Line) will close the KK Line and the Yaesu Line of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway, which connects to the KK Line, to vehicular traffic in conjunction with the “GINZA SKY WALK 2024” event. The closure period is from midnight on May 4 to midnight on May 6….
Disney Princess “Manmaru Yaki” now on sale! Elsa, Belle, and Rapunzel’s profiles are on the mochi (soft and chewy) sweets!
On April 26, Bandai’s Candy Division released “Disney Characters Manmaru Yaki” in the sweets section of 7-Eleven stores nationwide. The price is 237 yen. The “Disney Characters Manmaru-yaki” is a Japanese sweet with the silhouettes of popular Disney characters on the surface of the mochi-like Imagawa-yaki. The Imagawa-yaki is filled with cool custard cream, making…
Hotel & Spa Anda Resort Izu Kogen” Egara’s recommendation
Although more and more people are using SNS to gather information about their travel destinations, even in this day and age, we are still interested in the recommendations of local people. In this section, we ask people who work at lodging facilities throughout Japan to introduce points of interest at the lodging facilities where they…
Gotanda JP Building, a large-scale complex built on the site of the former Gotanda Yuport, opens. I saw a food hall and shared office space that I’m interested in.
A food hall featuring everything from very popular local restaurants to popular bars for casual drinking The first floor is a food hall, Gotanda Shokudo, which is open to everyone. There are 11 stores, and they will start operation on April 26 (some stores are still under preparation). The concept of the food hall is…
Paper airplane with in-flight announcements and engine sounds in a supplement to Shogakukan “Kindergarten”. Collaboration with Skymark
Shogakukan collaborated with Skymark to prepare a supplement for the August/September issue of “Kindergarten,” which goes on sale June 28, entitled “Otoganaru! Skymark Hikouki Special Set” in collaboration with Skymark. The price is 1,290 yen. Skymark’s passenger plane (JA73NP) is reproduced in assembled paper furoku. Pressing a button on the fuselage plays specially recorded in-flight…
New Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland! Sugar Rush” movie to be introduced after FY2026 “Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blaster” will be closed in October 2024.
Tokyo Disneyland will introduce a new attraction set in the world of the movie “Sugar Rush” in Tomorrowland in FY2026 and beyond. Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blaster,” currently in operation, will close in October 2024. The new attraction is an indoor attraction with interactive games for both children and adults. The new attraction is a renewal…
Alpen “Golden Week Sale” to be held until May 7. Price reductions on sports and outdoor goods.
Alpen will hold its “Golden Week Sale” from April 26 to May 7. The sale features limited-time price reductions and service items related to sports and holiday seasons. The sale will be held at Sports Depot, Alpen, Golf5, Alpen Outdoors, and Alpen Group online stores. At Sports Depot Alpen, “Dry UV-cut T-shirts” of the original…
Japanese Ride-Sharing Program Starts in Karuizawa during GW; 25 vehicles to be picked up by GO app and private cars to be used
GO started a transportation business (Japanese-style ride-sharing) using private cars in Karuizawa, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture. As an effort to accommodate the increase in tourists during Golden Week, up to 25 vehicles, including 19 private cars, will be operated in cooperation with local cab companies. The service covers the entire Karuizawa area, and rideshares may pick…
KDDI launches Starlink antennas for personal use. 55,000 yen for a set with a router.
KDDI released “Starlink Standard Actuated Kit. The price is 55,000 yen. Antenna (approx. 50 x 30 cm) and Wi-Fi router set for SpaceX’s satellite broadband “Starlink”. The antenna is weatherproof for outdoor use, and communication is possible without installing an optical line (a contract with SpaceX is required for use). It will be sold at…