NEXCO East Japan, NEXCO Central Japan, and NEXCO West Japan will launch a joint campaign with “Pokémon,” which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, starting July 1. At service areas (SA) and parking areas (PA) across the country (234 locations in total), we will be hosting an original stamp rally, setting up original photo panels, and…
Month: June 2026
NEWT’s “Mega Summer Sale” offers affordable airfare and hotel packages, including fuel surcharges. Prices start at 14,800 yen for Seoul and 109,800 yen for Honolulu, among others.
The travel app “NEWT,” operated by Reiwa Travel, is hosting the “Summer Travel Chance: It’s Time! NEWT Mega Summer Sale, Part 2.” The sale runs from 12:00 PM on June 20 to 11:59 AM on July 18. We offer a wide selection of great value package tours that include both airfare and hotel accommodations, with…
Disney is offering “cooling services” and rest areas to help visitors cope with the extreme heat at its parks. The key concept is “top, middle, bottom.”
On June 16, Tokyo Disney Resort announced heat safety measures for guests ahead of its summer events, which are expected to take place during a period of extreme heat. Starting July 2, the park will host “Summer Cool Off at Tokyo Disney Resort.” In collaboration with the Center for Environmental Information Science (CEIS), the park…
Maison de FLEUR: Popular Baskin-Robbins Flavors Turned into Bags, Pouches, and Charms. Pre-orders Begin June 19
Maison de FLEUR, a brand operated by Stripe International, will launch a collaboration collection with Baskin-Robbins on June 26. Pre-orders will be accepted starting June 19 on the official online store, “STRIPE CLUB.” The lineup includes a total of six items, starting with the “Side Pocket Tote” (8,800 yen) featuring an original all-over print, as…
The Third Mock African Union (AU) Assembly Was Held | News & Public Relations
The General Assembly of the “3rd Mock AU,” organized by the Mock AU Executive Committee (a student volunteer group) and co-hosted by JICA, UNDP, and Sophia University, was held at Sophia University on May 17, 2026, as part of “Africa Weeks,” an event organized by Sophia University in anticipation of Africa Day on May 25….
Tokyo Skytree Teams Up with “Chikawa” for the First Time in Three Years; Limited-Edition Merchandise and Photo Spots for Plushie Photos to Debut
Tokyo Skytree will host the “Chiikawa☆Starry Skytree and the Secret Island” collaboration event from July 10 to October 31. To coincide with the July 24 release of the movie *Chikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island*, this marks the second collaboration in three years. In addition to limited-edition merchandise, special menu items, and photo spots for…
Takanori Iwata Reappointed as JATA Overseas Travel Ambassador. He’ll Face Off Against Tomoyasu Anzumura in a Quiz Show—Could the Forfeit Be a “Name Change”?
The Japan Tourism Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) held a “Joint Press Conference Aiming for 20 Million Overseas Travelers” on June 16. Part 2, the “JATA Overseas Travel Support Talk Show,” featured JATA Overseas Travel Ambassadors—actor and artist Takanori Iwata and comedian Tomonori Yasumura—as guest speakers. Mr….
Save up to 5,000 yen with the “AirTrip Summer Savings Festival.” Get great deals on summer vacation and Silver Week trips.
AirTri is running its “AirTri Summer Savings Festival,” a major campaign offering great deals on summer and fall travel, until 12:00 PM on July 7. Bookings of 30,000 yen or more receive a 3,000 yen discount, and stays of 50,000 yen or more receive a 5,000 yen discount. The eligible stay period is from June…
Sapporo Park Hotel: A Viewing Package with a Dinner Buffet Offering a Close-Up View of the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival
The Sapporo Park Hotel (3-1-1 Minami 10-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) will host the “Toyohira River Fireworks Festival: One-Night-Only Dinner Buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall” on July 31. This package includes an authentic hotel-style buffet and free drinks, as well as a front-row view of the fireworks through the venue’s large windows overlooking the…
Huis Ten Bosch to Debut Its First Roller Coaster in 2027: The Largest Project Since the Park Opened
Huis Ten Bosch (1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture) has announced that it will open its first roller coaster in 2027. The special webpage launched on June 16 revealed the concept as the “Scenic Coaster,” stating, “At the top of the ride, the view that unfolds before your eyes—whether by day or night,…