Month: August 2023

Nishi-Tokyo Bus will operate an express bus to/from Tokyo Summerland (600 Kamishirotsugu, Akiruno City, Tokyo) from August 1 to 31. The “Shinjuku – Summerland Route” to/from Basta Shinjuku will make one round trip per day (two round trips per day from August 11 to 27), and the “Yokohama – Summerland Route” will make one round…

Seibu Railway will release “Commemorative Tickets for Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a botanist associated with Oizumigakuen Station” (1,000 yen per set) at Oizumigakuen, Nerima, Tokorozawa, and Ikebukuro stations on July 28. To promote the area around and along the Oizumigakuen Station, which is associated with botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the model for the main character in…

Hilton Japan, Korea, and Micronesia is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Japan by offering early-bird discount plans with a 5-15% discount on room rates at 19 hotels in Japan. Two types of accommodation plans are available: overnight stay with no meal and breakfast. Reservations can be made through Hilton’s official website and OTA, and discounts…

On July 22, the full show was finally unveiled at the “Abegawa Fireworks Festival” in Shizuoka Prefecture. The 15-minute show was held amidst the excited anticipation of the large crowd. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Tokyo Disney Resort is holding “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Special Drone Show” at several fireworks shows across Japan. The…

In April, WILLER EXPRESS began operating an express bus equipped with new four-row seats, which the company calls “the strongest in its history. The new “Prime” seats have a larger canopy covering the face than the existing seats, which reduces the feeling of oppression and provides more space when the canopy is pulled down, and…

Tokyo Disney Resort began selling Mickey Mouse items featuring the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from the movie “Fantasia” on July 20. This month’s article will focus on items that allow you to enjoy the sorcerer’s mood at home. Of note is the “cushion” with sagara embroidery. The cushion has a single fringe, reminiscent of the first broomstick….

Tokyo Disney Resort will be offering new items designed by “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from the Disney film “Fantasia” starting July 20. The items, featuring Mickey Mouse in a sorcerer’s hat and red robe, are sure to liven up the hot summer at the park. The new products are mainly apparel. The new lineup includes a…

Orange Page will release “Suica no Penguin Nori-Ben,” the third in a series of “Suica no Penguin ekiben,” at ekiben shops in the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station and other locations on July 27. 20,000 units will be available in limited quantities, priced at 1,380 yen. The lineup of side dishes includes fish sausage…

Date: Saturday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. Location: Shichirimihama Beach, Kumano City, Mie Prefecture Number of launches: approx. 10,000 Closest Station: Kumanoichi Nearest IC : Kumano Omari IC The Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival has a proud tradition of more than 300 years. The highlight of the festival is the 3 Shaku-dama (3.5 meters high) fireworks at…