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Month: February 2026

USJ launches a new project to provide a “deepened Pokémon experience. First rollout in Japan

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Mark Woodbury, Chairman and CEO, Universal Destinations & Experiences commented: “Working with Pokémon, Inc., whose imaginative and innovative content development captivates the world, gives us the power to create extraordinary attraction experiences that exceed our guests’ expectations. Pokémon is one of the world’s most beloved characters. Pokémon is one of the most beloved franchises in…

Tokyo Banana x Doctor Yellow, tote bag with key chain now available; limited to 1,000 from EX travel destination reservations

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

GrapeStone has released “[Doctor Yellow de Miitakatta] Tokyo Banana x Doctor Yellow Collaboration Tote Bag”. The price is 1,000 yen and limited to 1,000 pieces. This product is a collaboration between “Tokyo Banana,” a confectionary produced in Tokyo, and “Doctor Yellow” (Type 923), a Shinkansen bullet train that is scheduled to be retired from service….

Star Flyer unifies STAR fares to be purchased one day in advance and Sora Tabi fares to be purchased 28 days in advance. Round-trip fares changed to “round-trip discount” for limited flights.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Star Flyer has announced its domestic summer timetable and fares for FY2026, with sales starting January 29 for flights through May 18 and February 3 for flights after May 19. The airline will operate a total of 31 round-trips per day on six routes, including eight round-trips per day on the Fukuoka – Haneda route….

Jetstar domestic flight sale, members first from February 3. Domestic one-way from 3,690 yen, return from 2,290 yen with round-trip booking.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Jetstar Japan will hold a “Super Star Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on February 4 to 16:59 p.m. on February 12, and Club Jetstar members can participate from 12:00 p.m. on February 3 through advanced booking. During the period, sale fares starting at 3,690 yen one-way for domestic flights and return fares for round-trip bookings will…

All day long lane restrictions due to renewal work on the uphill section of the Joshinetsu Expressway from Saku IC to Usui Karuizawa IC. On Saturdays and Sundays, the uphill lane is further restricted.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

NEXCO East Japan Nagano Construction Office will enforce all-day lane restrictions from March 2 to 6, 9 to 19, 23 to April 24, and May 7 to August 6 for the renewal work on the Joshinetsu Expressway (E18) between Saku IC and Usui Karuizawa IC (uphill). Traffic congestion is expected to occur every Sunday during…

Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway to raise price of common 1-day ticket to 1,100 yen; QR code boarding supported from March 25

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Tokyo Metro and the Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will revise the prices of the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway One-Day Ticket and other tickets on March 14, and will start QR code boarding service for the ticket and the Tokyo Subway Ticket for foreign and domestic visitors to Japan on March 25 at 10:00. The…

JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] “Tabiroku! Aichi” JAL presents the Umami of Fermented Food and Business Class In-flight Meal-Style Premium Luncheon Event

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…

SWANS, new “NOVAQ” snow helmet with goggle affinity for clear vision

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Yamamoto Kogaku has announced the NOVAQ snow helmet (HSF-261 MIPS) from the SWANS eyewear brand, scheduled for release in November, priced at 26,400 yen. While the wearing rate of helmets is increasing in the domestic skiing and snowboarding scene, there are psychological hurdles such as the tendency for goggles to become foggy. The company, which…

Jetstar’s “Superstar Sale” on 7 Asian routes to Taiwan and other destinations from ¥8,290 one-way for flights from mid-February to June.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Jetstar Japan will hold a “Superstar Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on January 23 to 16:59 p.m. on January 26 for 7 routes in Asia with one-way fares starting from 8,290 yen. The sale fares are available for flights between February 13 and June 25 (the period varies by route) and are all in the “Starter”…

5,000 yen discount campaign for “JR + lodging” for a special early spring trip to Atami, until March 20.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Editor in Chief

Shizuoka Prefecture’s Atami Tourism Bureau will hold the “Greedy Early Spring Atami Travel Campaign” from January 22 to March 20. In cooperation with East Japan Railway Company (JR East), this program aims to attract more visitors to Atami from winter to early spring. 5,000 yen discount coupon per reservation can be applied when making a…

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