LUUP, an electric micromobility sharing service, will offer a limited time buy-one-get-one-free pass for extended use. The period is from August 30 to November 29. LUUP is a sharing service that allows users to rent electric bicycles or electric kickboards through an app and travel to ports. The company says the service is suitable for…
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Kanazawa-Tsuruga, opening March 16, 2024, with 14 round trips per day direct to Tokyo.
JR East and JR West announced that the approximately 125-km extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from Kanazawa to Tsuruga will open on March 16, 2024. The “Kagayaki” and “Hakutaka” trains, which run directly from Tokyo to Tsuruga, will make 14 round trips per day. The trains will consist of 12-car Series E7 and W7…
Kyoto Tourist Association to Sell Paid Seat Tickets for Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages). Front seat tickets are also available to enjoy the procession.
On September 5, the Kyoto City Tourism Association will begin selling paid admission tickets to the Jidai Matsuri, one of the “Three Major Festivals of Kyoto,” so that visitors can comfortably watch the festival. In addition, a new type of ticket will be available for front-row seats, which will allow visitors to view the procession…
Hanshin Expressway, unlimited rides for 1,680 yen per day throughout the entire area, ETC discount for the first 5,000 people each on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 16 to March 31.
Hanshin Expressway will put the “Hanshin Expressway Unlimited ETC Ride Pass 2023” on sale on September 8 at 10:00 a.m., offering unlimited rides for one day on the entire Hanshin Expressway or by district (East and West). The period of use is Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 16 to March 31, 2024, with the…
ANA to fly all Narita-Honolulu flights on A380, FLYING HONU, from December
On August 30, ANA announced changes to its international route and flight plan for FY2023. The Airbus A380 aircraft currently in service on the Narita-Honolulu route will be switched to two flights per day beginning December 6, and all 14 weekly round-trip flights on the route will be operated by A380 aircraft. read more ©…
Shiroi Koibito x Golden Kamui, limited-quantity magnet reprinting four previous collaboration cans
Ishiya Shoji will release “Shiroi Koibito Original Magnet Can” on October 1 in collaboration with “Golden Kamui,” a TV animation series that depicts adventures in Hokkaido. The collaboration project started in 2018. In response to the expectations of the sequel, which was unable to supply enough “Shiroi Koibito” due to a shortage of raw materials,…
Nihon Hotel, “Hotel B4T Tabata” opens on November 17. Traffic IC cards can be used as room keys.
Nippon Hotel will open “Hotel B4T Tabata” on November 17, 2012, a 2-minute walk from JR Tabata Station. 99 guest rooms will be available for reservation from August 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Hotel B4T will offer a smart and speedy lodging experience with the Suica Smart Lock, which can be used as a room…
Moist and shiny – use Disney’s Winnie the Pooh & honey products for your autumn hair care!
Vie Claire’s cosmetic brand “&honey” has released limited hair care items designed by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh. On August 30, “&honey Melty” and “&honey Creamy,” shampoo & treatment and hair oil, respectively, went on sale. It contains three carefully selected types of honey and is characterized by its water retention properties. The limited edition design…
The poster you once wanted, now in one volume. Take a closer look at Disney poster art from around the world!
On August 30, Kodansha released “Soku Disney Theme Park Poster Collection” (4,180 yen), which includes poster art from Disney parks and resorts around the world. This is the second book following “The Disney Theme Park Poster Collection” and is a reorganized translation of “Poster Art of the Disney Parks SECOND EDITION” (published October 2022). The…
KDDI and SpaceX to offer direct communication service between smartphones and satellites by the end of 2024.
On August 30, KDDI announced a business alliance with SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies) to provide direct communication services between satellites and smartphones. The two companies aim to provide the service within 2024. KDDI has been utilizing SpaceX’s “Starlink” satellite communication service to extend communication coverage to mountainous areas and remote islands where radio waves cannot…