JR West Japan Via Inn will offer concept rooms themed on the 500 Series Shinkansen bullet train at Via Inn Shin-Osaka West (4-1-21 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) from May 1. Reservations will be accepted from April 20. JR West’s Series 500 Shinkansen is scheduled to be retired in 2027, and the concept room…
Month: June 2026
New rules for carry-on baggage on domestic flights, effective April 24. What is the Wh number of mobile battery? Let’s check PC/game/camera too!
The Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will change the carry-on mobile battery rules on April 24. Based on international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), safety standards for air transport of mobile batteries have been established, and at this time still prohibit mobile batteries in…
Accommodation plan to enjoy “One Million Rhododendrons at a Glance” at Mount Katsuragi, Nara. Includes breakfast box lunch & public bath sauna at the top of the mountain.
GOSE SENTO HOTEL has released two special accommodation plans to coincide with the best time to view the “Hitome Hyakumanbon” azaleas on Mt. The period covered is from May 9 to May 11. The hotel is a decentralized hotel operated by Gosho Machizukuri, and has two inns, bathing facilities, and restaurants scattered around the Gosho-machi…
Moomin Moms embroidered bag, lightweight & light water-repellent, with good storage capacity. Also available as a “Mother’s Day” gift.
T.T.O. launched a new embroidered bag with a “Moomin” design as a new product for Mother’s Day gift giving. The lineup includes a large tote bag (6,490 yen) and a 2-way bag with shoulder strap (6,050 yen), available in limited quantities at the T2O online store and other locations. The fabric is made of a…
Limited Express “Odoriko” at half price after GW. Atami Tourism Bureau x East Japan Railway “Atami Retreat Travel Campaign
The Atami Tourism Bureau launched the “Atami Retreat Travel Campaign” in collaboration with East Japan Railway Company. JRE Media will introduce a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy flowers, nature, hot springs, cafes, and other activities. As part of this program, the company will sell “Conventional Ticketless Express Tickets (Tokuwari Special 28),” which offer a 50% discount…
HOVERAir AQUA, a waterproof drone that automatically tracks subjects with AI. Maximum tracking speed is 55 km/h.
ZERO ZERO ROBOTICS will release the HOVERAir AQUA AI drone for water activities on May 28. The camera is designed to be 100% waterproof and IP67 compliant. It is said to automatically follow the subject without the need for maneuvering or hands-free operation, and can continue to capture the movements of surfers, jet skiers, SUPs,…
Zero Halliburton offers seven minimalist shoulder totes and backpacks. Kaoru Mitake’s signature stamped genuine leather smart key case will also be given away.
Ace, which develops the ZERO HALLIBURTON brand, launched the “UE Collection. There are a total of seven models, including shoulder bags, body bags, and totes. This series of casual bags with a minimalist design uses lightweight and highly durable rovic nylon as its main material. The bags are said to be equipped with features for…
Tokyo Disney Resort Special Parade will visit “Wajima Citizens’ Festival 2026” in Ishikawa Prefecture in June.
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced additional cities to visit for the Tokyo Disney Resort Special Parade, which will participate in festivals throughout Japan. The new visit will take place at the Wajima Citizens’ Festival 2026 in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on June 6, around 11:00 a.m., near the Route Inn Wajima-mae (Nishikigawa-dori) intersection to Tsukada-bashi zume…
Name of Uchisaiwaicho Redevelopment District is “HIBIBIYA CROSSPARK”; construction to be completed sequentially from FY2028. Urban development integrated with Hibiya Park
NTT Urban Development Corporation and 10 other companies have decided on the name “HIBIBIYA CROSSPARK” for the Uchisaiwaicho 1-chome Urban Area Development Project (tentative name), a large-scale development project in the area adjacent to Hibiya Park in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, and have also decided on the logo mark and urban area concept “HIBIBIYA CROSSPARK. The…
I stayed at Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minato Mirai on the first day of its opening! Close to Pacifico and K-Arena, with morning and evening ocean views for a pleasant stay!
Staying in a Queen Deluxe Room Ocean View There are a total of 228 guest rooms in 13 categories, including premium and deluxe rooms. This time I stayed in a “Queen Deluxe Room Ocean View High Floor”. Located on the 17th floor of the upper level of the hotel, the room is 27 m2 in…