China Airlines will operate the Haneda – Taipei/Songshan route on a daily basis from July, following the return of flights in May. In addition, the number of flights between Kansai International Airport and Taipei/Taoyuan will be increased from two to three per week. © Source travel watch Read More
Month: June 2022
“Shimapo Currency”: a premium gift certificate for the Tokyo local islands
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau will begin selling Shimapo Currency, a premium gift certificate that can be used on Oshima, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, Kozushima, Miyakejima, Mikurajima, Hachijojima, Aogashima, Chichijima and Hahajima, from June 10, at noon. A maximum of eight sets per person can be purchased. To purchase and…
JAF: garage parking howto, with tips on narrow parking lots
JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) released a video series “JAF Sensei Taught Me! (JAF) has released a new video series “Garage Entry” in collaboration with YouTuber Ami Kimura. In the video, JAF sensei explains the key points to the monitor, who does not usually drive much, for parking in a garage. In the latter half of…
Continuous day/night lane restrictions between the Tomei Kawasaki IC and the Tokyo IC
NEXCO Central Japan will switch traffic operations on the Tomei Expressway (E1) between Tokyo IC and Tomei Kawasaki IC due to renewal work (Tomei Tamagawa Bridge). The period is from July 23 to mid-February 2023. The traffic operation will be switched from the current STEP 1, continuous day/night lane shift restrictions to continuous day/night lane…
road closures between Kuki Shiraoka JCT and Joso IC on Ken-O Expressway: from July 4 to 8.
NEXCO East Japan will close the Metropolitan Inter-City Expressway (Ken-O Expressway) between Kuki Shiraoka JCT and Joso IC during the night for repair and inspection of road structures and pavement repair work. The closure period will be from July 4 to 8, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day. In the event that a…
WILLER: Insurance for bus ride cancellations
WILLER TRAVEL has partnered with Zurich Insurance to offer “Domestic Travel Accident Insurance”. The “Domestic Travel Accident Insurance” covers hospitalization and hospital visits due to injuries sustained on buses or while traveling, as well as liability for accidental injuries. The first insurance plan in the bus industry to include a “special clause for compensation for…
BEAMS Japan to host “Grand Nagoya Exhibition 2022”
BEAMS Japan, an initiative to promote the appeal of Japan, will hold the “Dainagoya Exhibition 2022,” a collaborative project with 10 businesses, organizations and sports teams in Nagoya and Aichi, at three BEAMS Japan stores (Shinjuku, Shibuya and Kyoto) and BEAMS Nagoya. In addition, the online store will begin taking pre-orders on June 6. The…
SUNGA: 25% off on portable refrigerator-freezer
SUNGA will release a new “All Black Model” color of portable refrigerator-freezer with built-in battery. During its pre-order period, the company is offering a 25% discount campaign: the 30L model is priced at 44,850 yen from the regular price of 59,800 yen, and the 50L model is priced at 52,350 yen from the regular price…
Tokyo residents “Motto Tokyo” 5,000 yen discount
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau (TTCB) will launch “More Tokyo,” a project to promote tourism in Tokyo by providing fixed-amount support for travel products. Sales will begin at noon on June 10 and will be available for travel between June 10 and July 31 (including check-out on August 1)….
Aeon “Shoulder Raku Raku Backpack”
On June 6, Aeon launched the Topvalu “Shoulder Raku Raku Backpack” in stores and on its official mail order website. This backpack was developed in response to the increase in the carrying of PCs due to the diversification of work styles and the increase in travel during the summer holiday season. It is equipped with…