Onsen that can be reached within an hour from central Tokyo Saitama Prefecture is surprisingly famous for its hot springs, and according to the prefecture’s website, there are more than 100 hot spring facilities in the prefecture. These are not just hot spring baths, but more than 100 facilities that use hot spring water. Hot…
Month: June 2026
Hanshin Electric Railway unveils the interior design of the new “3000 Series” express train to be introduced in the spring of 2027. The first L/C seat will be adopted and hanging advertisements will be abolished.
Hanshin Electric Railway has announced the interior design of its new Series 3000 express train to be introduced in the spring of 2027. The concept is “openness” and “comfortable and user-friendly space. One of the major features of this service is that one of the six trains will be equipped with L/C seats, which can…
Miffy Collaboration Afternoon Tea at Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya. Towel handkerchief included.
Marriott International will offer “Miffy Afternoon Tea Set,” a collaborative menu with Miffy at Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya (1-17-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture). The period is from June 1 to August 31, and the price is 6,500 yen per person. This menu is said to express Miffy’s world view. The menu features sweets…
Travel campaigns continue nationwide, including up to 15,000 yen off! Summary of local governments offering special deals now!
A number of travel campaigns by local governments across Japan have started in FY2026. Each region is now offering its own unique measures, including accommodation discounts, coupons for use at restaurants and souvenir stores, and special offers for reduced prices on sightseeing facilities and hands-on activities. In addition, by combining the discount tickets, excursion passes,…
Takarajimasya’s “Now is the Time to Go to Japan’s Most Scenic Inns. A carefully selected guide with beautiful large-format photographs.
Takarajimasya will release a mook, “Now is the Time to Go to Japan’s Most Beautiful Inns,” on May 29. The price is 1,499 yen. We have carefully selected hotels with ocean views, glamping facilities where you can enjoy the great outdoors, and open-air baths overlooking cliffs, all of which are located throughout Japan and boast…
Kajima Corporation unveils the first 1/100 scale model of KAJIMA TREE, the symbolic tower of the Expo. Reused wood from the Expo and the large roof ring.
Kajima Corporation unveiled the first 1/100 scale model of KAJIMA TREE, a giant wooden tower to be exhibited at the Horticulture Expo, at the Non-Housing Wooden Architecture Fair 2026 held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 13, 2012. KAJIMA TREE will be constructed by the company as the symbolic tower of GREEN x EXPO 2027…
JR Kyushu to Launch “JR Cupo Privilege Unlimited Ride Ticket,” Including Shinkansen, Valid for 2 Days, Debut Price More Affordable
JR Kyushu will release a new product, “JR Cupo Privilege Unlimited Ride Ticket,” which can be purchased with “JR Cupo” points, on May 27. The number of points to be redeemed is 10,000, and the product will be handled exclusively by the JR Kyushu Internet Train Reservation Service. This is a special ticket that allows…
The oldest “Hands Shibuya” store closed in November. Due to the expiration of the lease contract.
Han’s will close Han’s Shibuya Store (12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in November due to the expiration of the lease contract. The final business date will be announced as soon as it is determined. The Hands Shibuya store opened on September 9, 1978. With a store area of 5494.20m2 and approximately 100,000 SKUs handled, it is…
The largest pavilion at the Horticultural Exposition, “Japanese Government Garden,” is now open to the public. Also, a “sensory theater” where visitors can enjoy the latest in video technology.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) will exhibit the organizer’s exhibit “Japanese Government Garden” at the GREEN x EXPO 2027 (hereafter, Horticulture Expo) scheduled to be held from March 19 to September 26, 2027. The Japanese Government Garden will cover 2.5 hectares, the…
Saitama Prefecture “The 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival” will be held on October 10. Guinness World Records for the largest number of shaku-dama fireworks and the Blue Impulse will be flying overhead.
The Konosu Fireworks Festival Executive Committee of Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, is pleased to announce the “Burn! The 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival” will be held on October 10! The 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival will be held on October 10. The venue is the Nukata Sports Ground (1073-1 Nukata, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture), a 20-minute walk…