NEXCO Central Japan and Toki Premium Outlets (1-2 Tokigaoka, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture) began selling a special unlimited-ride pass exclusively for ETC-equipped vehicles—the “Hayatabi: Enjoy Toki to the Fullest! ‘Toki Premium Outlets Shopping Voucher Drive Plan’”—on July 24. This package combines an “Expressway Tour Pass” (for standard cars, kei cars, motorcycles, etc.)—which offers unlimited access…
Month: August 2026
Up to 30% off unlimited ride passes and sightseeing tickets in Nagasaki Prefecture. The “NAGASAKI Gurun to my Tabi Campaign” with my route
Toyota Financial Services, the Kyushu MaaS Council, and the Nagasaki Prefecture MaaS Executive Committee are launching the “NAGASAKI Gurun to my Tabi Campaign,” which offers discounts of up to 30% on transportation and tourism tickets. This project, commissioned by the Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Federation, utilizes the travel app “my route” to promote sightseeing tours within…
[Visiting RV Parks: Base Camps for Overnight Stays in Your RV] Right Under Chichibu Park Bridge in Saitama! We Stayed at a Unique, Lush RV Park Housed in a Repurposed Cattle Barn: Contrad Chichibu Park Bridge RV Park
RV Park Amenities: If you walk from the RV park toward the back of the facility, you’ll find a separate building that was converted from a large warehouse. Inside, there are restrooms, a kitchen area, and a living space. The restrooms are located immediately to the left as you enter. There are three individual stalls:…
Fuji-Q Highland: Spin Through the Air with “Sumikko Gurashi”! A Ride Report on the New Attraction. Enjoyable Even for Those Who Aren’t Fans of Thrill Rides—San-X Paradise “Sumikko Gurashi Balloons & Cupcakes”
Fuji-Q Highland (5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will open “San-X Paradise,” a permanent area where visitors can enjoy the world of San-X characters, on August 1. “Sumikko Gurashi Balloon Cupcakes” is an outdoor rotating ride where guests can enjoy a stroll through the sky while riding on balloon cupcakes featuring the faces of the…
Fuji-Q Highland “Rilakkuma” Ride Review: Beware—It’s More Thrilling Than You’d Expect
Fuji-Q Highland (5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will open “San-X Paradise,” a permanent area where visitors can enjoy the world of San-X characters, on August 1. “Rilakkuma’s Makumaku Sweets Buffet” is a pendulum-style outdoor attraction where visitors board a “sweets ship” filled with cookies and cream to enjoy a nautical adventure with Rilakkuma. The…
[Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery] Oshika Whale Land (Miyagi Prefecture)
Whale Town Oshika is a tourist and community hub located on the Oshika Peninsula in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. The facility houses the tourist and local products center “Cottu,” the Oshika Peninsula Visitor Center, and “Oshika Whale Land,” where visitors can learn about whale ecology and the whaling culture of the Oshika Peninsula. Inside the…
Official tickets for the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival” went on sale today. Prices start at 5,000 yen for adults; the event will be held on October 17.
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee will begin selling official tickets for the “38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival,” to be held on October 17, today, August 1, at 10:00 a.m. For this event, reservations and ticket sales will not be accepted by phone; instead, all requests will be processed through the “Official Ticket Sales…
Available at Fuji-Q Highland! A Roundup of All 23 “San-X” Headbands. Introduced with Exclusive Photos Taken at the Store
Fuji-Q Highland (5-6-1 Shin-Nishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will open “San-X Paradise,” a permanent area where visitors can enjoy the world of San-X characters, on August 1. Ahead of the opening, a press preview was held on July 31. Character-themed headbands are a must-have for enjoying theme parks. The “Clover Palace Shop” carries a total…
Service on the Kyushu Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata Unlikely to Resume in August; JR Kyushu Announces Damage Assessment and Outlook
On July 31, JR Kyushu announced its outlook for the sections where service has been suspended due to the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.” On the Kyushu Shinkansen line, service between Hakata and Kumamoto resumed on the morning of the 31st with reduced frequency; however, service remains suspended throughout the day between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo. Specifically,…
Digital version of the “Tabi Meijin’s Kyushu Enjoyment Pass,” offering unlimited rides on 15 railway companies and agencies in Kyushu. A set of three one-day passes for 13,000 yen.
Fifteen transportation operators in the Kyushu region, including JR Kyushu, will begin selling the digital version of the “Travel Expert’s Kyushu Enjoyment Pass”—a great-value unlimited-ride pass—on the travel app “my route” starting September 1. JR Kyushu (including the Hita-Hikosan Line BRT) and West Japan Railway Company (including Limited Express and Express trains), the Fukuoka City…