NEXCO East Japan Niigata Branch Office is calling for people to refrain from going out unnecessarily on expressways in Niigata Prefecture due to the forecast of heavy snowfall from January 23 to 26, which is expected to cause wide-area road closures and traffic congestion. In addition, NEXCO East Japan Niigata Branch Office, Yuzawa Management Office,…
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Authentic Kyoto Kaiseki in the sky! Try Singapore Airlines’ New First Class Menu!
Singapore Airlines renewed its “Kyo Kaiseki” in-flight menu for first class on January 6. The menu, created by Yoshihiro Murata of Kyoto’s long-established ryotei restaurant Kikunoi, has already been introduced on the Tokyo-Singapore and Tokyo-Los Angeles routes, and can be enjoyed in the sky. Murata says, “Our goal is to make the best use of…
Electric Kickboard Sharing Service “BIRD” in Minami-Boso, Chiba, to Begin Demonstration on January 21
On January 21, BRJ will launch the “BIRD” electric kickboard sharing service in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, for use during sightseeing tours. About seven ports will be set up, including the Katsuura municipal parking lot and Malibu Point, with plans to gradually expand the number of ports. read more © Source travel watch Auto Amazon…
Kintetsu’s “Tobashima Memory” Wrapping Train Running from Ise-Nakagawa to Kenshima Debuts in February. Two trains with images of the sea and waves
Kinki Nippon Railway Co. will begin operating two new “Tobashima Memory” trains (two cars per train) to promote the attractions of Toba and Shima, with one train scheduled to debut on February 6 as “Tobashima Memory: Nami no Sho” and the other in late February as “Tobashima Memory: Umi no Sho. Both trains were designed…
Local Souvenir Selection] “Ototo Senbei” and “Kamado Pie” as Kagawa Souvenirs
This time, we will introduce two carefully selected products from Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan, yet it is well-known for its “Konpira-san” shrine, and its “Kintohira-gu Shrine,” which is famous for its scenery that looks like a Ghibli movie. Although Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan in terms…
Ace, “W &.Day/Night” work backpack new colors for working women
Ace has added new colors to the “Ricca” and “Poet” series of backpacks from its “W&.Day/Night” line, which offers work bags for working women. The Ricca Square Backpack is now available in a new sage green color. The Poet Round Backpack will be available in light gray. Both models keep your belongings neatly organized and…
Japan’s first zero-energy hotel, ITOMACHI HOTEL 0, opens in Saijo, Ehime. Designed by Kengo Kuma
Advantech, a company involved in renewable energy, regional development, and urban planning projects, and GOODTIME, a hotel planning company, will open “ITOMACHI HOTEL 0” in May. The hotel will have 57 guest rooms. ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 is a zero-energy hotel that consumes virtually no electric energy in its operations. It is the first hotel in…
The 26th Hina no Tsurushidari Festival” at Izu Inatori Onsen from January 20. One of Japan’s three largest hanging ornaments
The Inatori Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association will hold the 26th Hina no Tsurushidori Festival from January 20 to March 31. Hina-no-tsuri-zukuri is a traditional culture of celebrating Hinamatsuri by hanging handmade dolls on both sides of an altar, wishing for the healthy growth of daughters and expressing one’s wishes in the dolls. Along with Sagemon…
Gourmet foods of Kanagawa gathered at EXPASA Ebina (Ascent). Chigasaki Menchi-Menchi-Man/Misaki Tuna Chinese steamed bun/Kamakura Custer
Central Japan Exis South Kanto Branch will hold a limited-time event “A Taste of Kamakura/Shonan Kanagawa” at EXPASA Ebina (uphill) on the Tomei Expressway (E1). The event will run from January 20 to March 6 (10:00 to 21:00 each day). During the period, popular confections and specialty products of Kanagawa Prefecture, as well as vegetables…
Odakyu Offers Free Round-Trip Romance Car Ride with Purchase of Digital Hakone Free Pass
Odakyu Electric Railway will sell the “Digital Hakone Free Pass with Free Electronic Express Ticket Voucher” through its MaaS application “EMot” and website “EMot Online Ticket”. The sales period is from January 23 to February 28, and the usage period is from January 23 to March 2. The price of the Digital Hakone Free Pass,…