Tokyo Monorail will implement a special schedule during the 2026 Obon holiday period to improve access to Haneda Airport. On August 13 and 14, which follow the weekday schedule, two “Section Rapid” trains (departing at 6:37 a.m. and 6:42 a.m.) among the downbound trains departing from Hamamatsucho Monorail Station in the 6:00 a.m. hour will…
Month: July 2026
Yoshida Kaban Unveils Its First New Carry-On Luggage in Eight Years: The POTR “Vandarast,” Which Combines Comfortable Travel with Compact Storage
Yoshida Kaban will release a new carry-on suitcase called “WANDERLUST” from its “POTR” brand on July 17. The line will include a 53L model (159,500 yen), which can hold enough luggage for 3 to 5 nights, and a larger 80L model (176,000 yen). A carry-on suitcase that combines comfortable travel with convenient storage. It can…
WILLER Launches Student-Exclusive Sale: “39% Off Across the Board” on Express Buses. Six Months of Premium Membership Free, Plus a 500-Yen Coupon for App Registration
WILLER MARKETING is holding a student-only sale on its booking site, “WILLER TRAVEL,” offering a flat 39% discount on the “WILLER EXPRESS” express bus service. The booking period runs from July 13 to September 11, and eligible departure dates are from July 21 to September 30 (excluding certain periods). This initiative aims to encourage students…
JAL’s Domestic Flight Time Sale Starts Soon. The first day is exclusive to JMB members, with great deals on tickets for late August through September.
JAL will hold a “Domestic Flight Ticket Flash Sale” from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 15. The eligible travel period is from August 24 to September 30. This time, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) is holding a “JMB Member Pre-sale” for JMB members, allowing them to purchase tickets one day earlier than the general…
One of the World’s Largest Art Installations Makes Its Japan Debut! We Checked Out Starlux Airlines’ “AIRSORAYAMA SILVER”
As part of the project, two aircraft—the “Silver (Metallic Silver)” and “Gold (Metallic Gold)”—were created, both featuring the metallic colors that symbolize Mr. Sorayama. As the first of these, the “STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER,” with its entire fuselage finished in silver, has already begun operations. On July 12, STARLUX Airlines unveiled the special aircraft from its…
Tokyo DisneySea’s “Coco” Halloween Event: Miguel Greetings Featuring Different Costumes for Day and Night!
Tokyo DisneySea will host “Lazos de la Familia,” a Halloween event themed after the movie “Coco,” from September 16 to November 2. This year, the event area in Lost River Delta will be expanded to feature decorations, limited-edition menu items, and character greetings. The highlight is the greeting by Miguel, the movie’s protagonist. During the…
“Disney Halloween” Details Announced! Villains Take Center Stage at TDL, While Mickey and Friends Host a Water-Based Greeting at TDS
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced details for “Disney Halloween,” which will be held from September 16 to October 31. A variety of limited-time attractions and events will be featured at Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, Disney Hotels, and the Disney Resort Line. Tokyo Disneyland is holding a parade featuring villains as the main characters. Will a…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho: Up to 30% off 1-night stays with 2 meals (buffet). Stroll through the Stone Steps Street and enjoy a hot spring tour in Gunma this summer.
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on summer travel reservations, through July 21. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and customers can save up to 30% by combining these offers with currently available coupons. “Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho” (592-1 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa…
Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 to Be Held in September with Over 1,300 Booths—the First Time the Event Has Been Fully Booked. The World’s Least Active Bird, “Habishiri Ryoko,” Named Official Mascot
On July 13, the Japan Tourism Agency, JATA, and JNTO announced the details of “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026” at JATA headquarters in Kasumigaseki. Tourism EXPO Japan is one of the world’s largest travel festivals, held annually in Japan. It features exhibitors such as national tourism organizations from around the world, local governments from across Japan,…
Shirahama Koga no I Resort & Spa: Up to 30% off one-night stays with two buffet meals. Enjoy summer fun in the open-air baths and indoor and outdoor pools!
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Summer Sale,” offering great deals on summer travel reservations, through July 21. The sale features special packages at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and customers can save up to 30% by combining these offers with currently available coupons. “Shirahama Koga-no-I Resort & Spa” (3212-1 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro District,…