From June to January 2027, JR East will offer a 35% discount on points for Shinkansen e-Ticket (JRE POINT privilege) redemption. For rides from June 22 to July 6, September 25 to October 9, and January 18 to 31, the exchange points will be discounted by 35% for all Shinkansen lines. As an example, a…
Month: January 2026
Jetstar Australia route sale from 24,900 yen from Narita, New Zealand with connecting flights.
Jetstar Japan is running an Australia route sale from January 28, 12:00 to February 10, 16:59. The sale covers 5 routes in Australia and 3 routes in New Zealand connecting to Australia. The sale fares are as follows. The fares are valid from March 28 to September 10 (blackout dates apply, dates vary by route),…
JR Hokkaido will move up the last train on the 28th and 29th. Some express trains, including “Rapid Airport” to/from New Chitose Airport, will be cancelled due to record snowfall.
JR Hokkaido will move up the last train on January 28-29 and cancel all trains departing from and arriving at Sapporo after 9:00 p.m. to allow time for snow removal. Due to the record snowfall and low temperatures that have been occurring in the Sapporo area since January 25, snow removal work cannot be completed…
EX Early Bird Special” on Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines expanded: Shin-Osaka to Kumamoto for 15,400 yen if purchased 21 days in advance, etc.
JR Tokai, JR West and JR Kyushu will revise the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen products sold through “Express Reservation” and “Smart EX” between February and April. The “EX Early Bird 1”, “EX Early Bird 7”, and “EX Early Bird 21”, which offer special discounts if purchased by a designated date, will expand the number…
JR Shikoku to substantially revise limited express-related ticket plans in April. Many round-trip tickets will be replaced by one-way tickets, and the “Hanshin round-trip free ticket” will be discontinued.
The “Hanshin-Shikoku Web Ticket” and “Hanshin-Shikoku Kodama Web Ticket” for one-way travel between Shikoku and Osaka-Kobe stations on the Sanyo Shinkansen will go on sale on April 1, 2012 (once the planned number of tickets is reached). Tickets will go on sale on March 1, and must be purchased by the day before use. In…
Three types of “Otamashimi-Bukuro” containing Hello Kitty x Myakumyaku plush toys and other items, sold by lottery via the LINE app.
JR-West Dairy Service Net will sell a limited number of “Otamashimi Bags” filled with officially licensed products by lottery at the “Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai Official Pop-up Store Ekimaru a la Mode” in Ekimarche Osaka. Lottery applications will be accepted through the LINE application starting at 12:00 p.m. on January 29. The “Otamashimi-Bukuro” bags are available…
Anchor, docking station with detachable USB-C hub. Permanent installation and take-out in one unit.
Anker Japan released the Anker Nano Docking Station (13-in-1, detachable USB-C hub). It is priced at 16,990 yen. Docking station with DC input, USB Type-A (x3), USB Type-C (x3, one of which is an upstream port), HDMI (x2), DisplayPort, LAN, SD/microSD card slot, and audio jack USB Type-C to Type-C cable (1.0m) is included. Of…
MUJI, “Skin Natural Water Mist for Whole Body,” moisturizing lotion that can also be used for babies. 690 yen, 100% natural ingredients.
Ryohin Keikaku will release “Skin Natural Water Whole Body Mist,” a moisturizing lotion that can be used for the whole body from babies to adults, on February 4. The price is 690 yen (400 mL) for the bottle and 490 yen (340 mL) for the refill. The product will be available at MUJI stores nationwide…
One of the largest complexes in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka to be named “Quartz Shinsaibashi”. Directly connected to the station, The Gate Hotel Osaka on the 16th to 28th floors.
On January 26, the Quartz Shinsaibashi PR Office announced the building name of one of the largest complexes in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka (3-12-14 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City), which will be announced in May 2022. Quartz Shinsaibashi is a 28-story above-ground, two-story below-ground complex directly connected to the Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station. The site…
Keio Electric Railway Deploys “Fire Blankets” at All Stations and on All Trains. Reinforcement of fire prevention measures for mobile batteries, etc.
Keio Electric Railway announced that “Fire Blankets” will be deployed at all stations and on all trains of the Keio and Inokashira Lines in order to provide a quick initial response and mitigate damage in the event of a fire. The deployment is scheduled for January 31. Fire blankets are designed to prevent the spread…