The Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Tourism Bureau will launch an accommodation plan that combines a stay at Unazuki Onsen with the “Winter Kurobe Gorge Premium Tour” to appreciate the snowy scenery of Kurobe Gorge on the Kurobe Gorge Railway “Torokko Tram. The travel period is from January 9, 2026 to March 1, 2026 on designated dates….
Month: February 2026
Huis Ten Bosch offers up to ¥2,000 discount for new annual pass purchases, and appeals from 1-DAY passes.
Huis Ten Bosch will conduct the “Annual Passport Campaign” from December 1 to January 5, 2026, offering up to 2,000 yen off the regular price of a new Annual Passport. The aim of this program is to encourage visitors to enjoy the park repeatedly throughout the year, with new Miffy-themed areas, the opening of new…
JICA Assessment Team Deployed to Sri Lanka to Assess Flood Damage ｜ News & Announcements
November 29, 2025 In November 2025, flooding in several areas of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka caused numerous casualties and property damage. In light of this, JICA will dispatch a survey team consisting of four members, including medical personnel and JICA staff, to Sri Lanka to confirm the local disaster situation and medical…
Linear & Railway Pavilion holds first Christmas event to sound the whistle of the 100 Series Shinkansen bullet train.
The Linear & Railway Museum (3-2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato-ku, Nagoya City), operated by JR Tokai, will hold a series of Christmas events and special winter events in December. In addition to Christmas decorations and a handbell concert, the museum will also hold an event in which the “100 Series Shinkansen Whistle” will be sounded for the…
Emergency Assistance for Oil Spill Damage in the Federated States of Micronesia ｜ News
November 28, 2025 In response to a request from the government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies to the victims of an oil leak in the Federated States of Micronesia as follows record Situation of the disaster An oil spill from a shipwreck in…
International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in Thailand ｜ News
November 28, 2025 In response to a request from the Thai government for assistance for flood damage in Thailand, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami Heavy rains and flooding in southern Thailand in late November caused extensive human and material…
Emergency Relief Aid for Cyclone Damage in Sri Lanka – Supplies
November 29, 2025 In response to a request from the government of Sri Lanka for assistance for cyclone damage in the country, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows record 1. damage from the earthquake and tsunami The cyclone that hit Sri Lanka in late November caused extensive human…
Suica no Penguin” grab bag, reservations begin at 12:00 p.m. here! Includes 6 household goods that can be used for outings and home time
Asamizu Company will release “JR East Suica no Penguin Fukubukuro 2026” in limited quantities. Priced at 12,980 yen, reservations will be accepted at the TOY TIME JRE mall store starting at 12:00 p.m. on December 1, with shipping scheduled to begin sequentially around mid-January 2026. This is an assortment of six “Suica’s Penguin” goods that…
Keikyu Announces New Year’s Holiday Schedule. The “Direct Daishi Line” will be restored for the first time in six years, and the number of outlets will be increased.
Keihin Kyuko Railway, Keihin Kyuko Bus, and Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus have announced their operation plans for the year-end and New Year period (December 30 – January 4, 2026). While the railroad lines will be based on Saturday and holiday timetables, detailed changes will be made to bus routes, such as suspensions of certain routes…
Metropolitan Police Department, list of speeding violations and priority enforcement locations in December
On December 1, the Metropolitan Police Department updated its list of public enforcement locations for traffic violations. Speeding violations (PDF) will be enforced at approximately 100 locations in Chiyoda Ward, including Hanzomon Station Road (near Hayatomachi 3), Otemachi Ryogoku Line (near Otemachi 2), Misakicho-Nishi Kanda Line (near Misakicho 3), and Yasukuni Street (near Kandasudacho 2)….