Toyama Prefecture will distribute its own “Toyama Support Coupon” prior to the start of the “Hokuriku Support Discount” by the four Hokuriku prefectures announced by the Japan Tourism Agency. The period is from February 20 to April 27. Electronic coupons worth 3,000 yen per coupon, which can be used at souvenir stores, restaurants, tourist facilities,…
Month: February 2024
Niigata Prefecture “Hokuriku Ouen Wari” offers up to 35,000 yen off the travel price, with reservations to be accepted starting March 8.
Niigata Prefecture and Niigata Tourist Association will launch the “Niigata Ouen Tabi-wari Campaign,” a Hokuriku Ouen Discount, on March 16. In order to restore tourism demand, which has declined due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the program offers discounts on transportation and accommodations for domestic and international travelers. The discount is 50% of the price…
Toei buses suspend service in central Tokyo due to “Tokyo Marathon 2024” traffic restrictions/shortened sections/rerouted routes/stops suspended
Toei Bus will change the mode of operation of its bus routes to accommodate traffic restrictions for the Tokyo Marathon 2023 to be held on March 3. The service will be shortened, rerouted, or suspended in a wide range of areas, including central Shinjuku, Minato, Shinagawa, and Chiyoda wards, as well as Shibuya, Ueno, Asakusa,…
What is the Significance of Japan’s International Cooperation? ｜ News & Media
summary statement This year marks 70 years since Japan started Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954. As an ODA implementing agency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided international cooperation to various countries in a wide range of fields. This year’s program will focus on three themes: “Peacebuilding,” “Infrastructure Development,” and “Climate Change,” and…
New Pokemon-designed travel goods. Bag Belt/Wallet/3-way Neck Pillow
Tradeworks released new “Pokemon” design products from its “gowell” travel goods brand. The lineup includes a “Bag Tightening Belt” (2,420 yen) and a “Travel Wallet” (2,420 yen) featuring Pikachu/Kabigon/Yadon, as well as a “3-way Neck Pillow that can be either a Monster Ball or Yadon” (4,950 yen). read more © Source travel watch
Let’s decorate with famous scenes from the Disney movie “Zootopia”! Premium Bandai’s exclusive canvas-style postcards are now available!
On February 22, Premium Bandai began accepting reservations for “Zootopia Canvas-Style Postcards” designed by Disney’s “Zootopia” movie. The cards will be available exclusively through Pre-Ban, and will be sold in a total of 10 types and random specifications. The price is 550 yen. It will be handled through Bunbun Online, a random merchandise sales service….
JAL to Launch Original T-Shirts Made from Recycled In-flight Blankets The first series is Ultraman and Seven.
JAL has launched a project to recycle and commercialize used in-flight blankets. As a first step, JAL started accepting reservations for JAL original T-shirts on February 20. The first project features designs from the Ultraman series, which has continued to send out messages of peace on earth and protection of the environment. The design features…
Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka, Seasonal “Spring Color” Fuji Burger with Koshu Wine Beef
Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako (1256-1 Hirano, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi) will sell a gourmet burger using Yamanashi Prefecture’s brand beef, Koshu Wine Beef, called the “Spring Color” Mt. The burger is priced at 4,000 yen and will be available from March 1 to May 31. Seasonal hamburgers from Grill & Dining G, the in-house restaurant that…
Thermos Introduces New Model of Cooling Bags that Can Be Placed Directly in Shopping Baskets. Foldable and 25L
Thermos launched the “bag for cold storage shopping baskets (RFG-025)” with improved usability on February 21. Thermos Cooling Shopping Basket Bag (RFG-025) is a cooler bag with excellent cold-keeping capacity, employing the “Isotech 2” five-layer insulation structure that combines multiple materials. It has a capacity of approximately 25 liters and features a size that allows…
Shinki Bus adds JCB and five other brands to touch-sensitive payment system for sightseeing buses in Kobe City and other areas.
Shinki Bus, Minato Card, JCB, Odawara Equipment, and QUADRAC will add JCB/American Express/Diners Club/Discover/UnionPay cards as new touch payment brands for the City Loop and Port Loop sightseeing buses operated by Shinki Bus on February The company will add JCB/American Express/Diners Club/Discover/UnionPay cards on February 23. The Himeji Castle Loop Bus will also accept Visa,…