NEXCO East Japan announced on September 7 the traffic situation one month after the start of the ETC time zone toll social experiment on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine uplink (Kisarazu to Kawasaki). In order to reduce congestion on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine, the company, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Chiba Prefecture…
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Tokyo Station Hotel and Globe-Trotter Collaborate on Suitcases and Handbags
Tokyo Station Hotel has decided to sell original suitcases and handbags in collaboration with British luggage brand Globe Trotter. The selling price and sales method will be announced at a later date. The design features a body color that combines a subdued Akane red, inspired by the red bricks of Tokyo Station, and natural leather…
Hotel Tetra Higashi-Muroran opened on September 8, 2012, 77 rooms in total, 7-minute walk from JR Muroran Station.
Hotel Tetra will rebrand its existing hotel in Muroran City, Hokkaido, and open it as Hotel Tetra Higashimuroran (1-25-7 Nakajima-cho, Muroran City, Hokkaido) on September 8. It features a convenient and good location, just a 7-minute walk from JR Higashi-Muroran Station. Easy access to tourist attractions such as Cape Chikyu Misaki Observation Deck, and many…
Yokohama City now accepts applications for hometown tax payment from a total of 7 sites including FURUNAVI, Rakuten, and ICHIYOKU. Lineup of returned goods also expanded.
On September 6, Yokohama City announced the expansion of its portal site for hometown tax donations and the addition of a lineup of tax returns. In addition to the existing “FURU-PO” and “Furusato Choice” portal sites, Yokohama City has opened dedicated pages on “Rakuten Furusato Tax Payment”, “Ikyu.com Furusato Tax Payment”, “G-call Furusato Tax Payment”,…
Jaran’s ranking of the most spectacular sights to see in autumn. The top spots include Japan’s Machu Picchu “Takeda Castle Ruins” and the clear blue Niyodo River “Niyodo River.
On September 6, Jalan released “A World Apart, Ranking the Best Scenery to See in Autumn! September is the time of year when you can see many autumnal landscapes such as seasonal flowers and autumn leaves. The top 10 spots on the list are from a dam that will make you forget the lingering summer…
The 2nd Nishi-Awa Fireworks Festival” to be held in Tokushima Prefecture on November 11, featuring top-notch pyrotechnicians from all over Japan. All seats are reserved by ticket.
Tokushima Prefecture will hold the 2nd Nishi-Awa Fireworks Festival on November 11. As the only “fireworks competition” in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, it differs from ordinary fireworks shows in that pyrotechnicians from all over the country compete in their “art”. Fireworks artists with a variety of launching techniques and pyrotechnicians who create their best…
GoPro HERO12 Black Officially Announced with 2x Battery Life, 5.3K HDR Video Capture
GoPro officially announced the GoPro HERO12 Black action cam. It inherits the basic specifications of the HERO11, including the built-in processor, sensor size, and body size, and is capable of 10-bit shooting at 5.3K 60fps or 4K 120fps. The new HERO11 supports 5.3K and 4K HDR video, 27MP HDR photos, GP-Log + LUT color adjustment,…
An extra-large tree will also make an appearance! Tokyo Disneyland Announces Details of “Disney Christmas
The event will run for 48 days from November 8 to December 25, adding a festive Christmas atmosphere to Tokyo Disneyland during its 40th anniversary year. The parade is also staged at a standstill. A warm Christmas story unfolds. Tokyo Disneyland will present “Disney Christmas Stories” on the parade route. The parade tells the Christmas…
UGG Fall/Winter Collection. 8 types of new sneakers, waterproof boots and more
UGG has launched an autumn/winter collection that offers warmth, functionality and fashion. The shoe lineup includes a total of eight types, including the new “CA805 V2 Remix Heritage” from the popular “CA805” sneaker series. The lineup ranges from men’s to all-gender shoes, and will be sold at UGG directly-managed stores nationwide, on the official website,…
NAVITIME “Gasoline Price Trace Search” to find the cheapest gas stations near your driving route
NAVITIME Japan has launched the “Gasoline Price Trace Search” function in its “NAVITIME Drive Supporter” car navigation application. By tracing your finger over any area on the map, you can search for gas stations located within the specified area in order of lowest gasoline price in the last two weeks. The displayed gas stations can…