East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company announced technical cooperation in automatic operation of Shinkansen bullet trains. The two companies have been working toward the introduction of automated operations in order to maintain efficient and sustainable railroad management and to realize safer and more convenient transportation services in a changing social environment with…
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2023 TAIYUKAN in HARAJUKU,” where you can fully enjoy the Taiwanese atmosphere in Tokyo, will be held on May 13-14. Authentic Taiwanese gourmet foods, tea, miscellaneous goods, etc., and talk shows.
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Taiwan Tourism Association will hold the “2023 Taiwan Tourism Pavilion” at WITH HARAJUKU HALL (1-14-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) from May 13 to 14. At the venue, you can not only get the latest information on Taiwan travel deals from Taiwan tourism officials and travel professionals, but also enjoy a selection…
HIS offers “SUPER SUMMER SALE! 2023” with special deals on domestic and international tours, starting May 12.
HIS (HIS) will hold its “SUPER SUMMER SALE! 2023” from May 12 to June 21. The company will start accepting reservations for international travel at 11:00 a.m. on May 12, and for domestic travel at 12:00 p.m. on May 12, through its online reservation system, call centers, and stores nationwide. The outline is as follows….
Hotel Metropolitan Haneda opens on October 17. 237 rooms of 13 types in close proximity to the airport.
Nippon Hotel has set October 17 as the opening date for Hotel Metropolitan Haneda (1-1-4, Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo), which will be located in Zone A of Haneda INNOVATION CITY. Reservations are now being accepted. Hotel Metropolitan Haneda will be located on the 5th through 10th floors of ZONE A. In addition to 237 guest…
I flew Jetstar Business Class to the northeast of Australia! Stayed at a hotel in Cairns with an ocean view all to myself!
Water border measures in Australia as well as Japan have been terminated! Finally, overseas travel has been fully restored. Australia has already removed entry restrictions related to the new coronavirus (in July 2022), and Japan’s current water border measures (entry restrictions) were also completed on May 8. Finally, overseas travel is fully restored. I’ve been…
New Balance, FC Tokyo training balls and mini-balls
New Balance Japan will release the No. 4 “FC Tokyo Training Ball” and No. 1 “FC Tokyo Mini Ball” featuring FC Tokyo’s team colors (blue and red) on May 12. The No. 4 ball is said to be a suitable size for children’s practice as well as for autograph balls. The No. 1 ball is…
Japan Association of Travel Agents offers subsidies for passport acquisition. Win an Amagif and more!
The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) will launch the “Passport Acquisition Cost Support Campaign” and “Summer Travel W Campaign” on May 15, the second phase of the “JATA Overseas Travel Promotion Project” to boost overseas travel, which began on April 1. Those who meet each eligibility requirement and apply through the special campaign website…
Tobu Railway to open a 25-store shopping mall under the elevated railway tracks of Takenotsuka Station. Food, drink, groceries, household goods, etc. Opening in the first half of FY2024.
On May 10, Tobu Railway announced plans to develop an arcade shopping area under the elevated Takenotsuka Station, aiming to open in the first half of 2024. A single-story commercial facility of approximately 3,300m2 will be constructed under the elevated railway tracks, and will offer a variety of stores convenient for daily shopping, including food,…
Sanwa Supply, compact genuine leather shoulder for adult men
Sanwa Supply has released the “200-BAG182BK” and “200-BAG182BR” genuine leather shoulder bags for carrying a wallet and smartphone and going out lightly on the direct sales website Sanwa Direct. They are available in black and brown and priced at 4,982 yen (excluding tax). The size is approximately 120 x 50 x 185 mm (W x…
APA Hotel releases APA Stay Here, an app exclusively for guests. Coupon distribution, large bathroom congestion status display, etc.
APA Hotel has released APA Stay Here (Android/iOS version), an app developed exclusively for stayers, in collaboration with Tap. Feature Coupon distribution for stay apps Purchase extended check-out time Purchase meal tickets and display QR codes for meal tickets at restaurants Check out and reserve equipment for loan. On-board chatbot Display of crowded conditions in…