The harvest season for “Matsudo Pears,” a specialty brand from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, begins in early August. “Matsudo Pears,” grown within the city and carefully cultivated to ripen fully on the tree and be picked fresh in the morning, are characterized by their juiciness, rich sweetness, and refreshing aftertaste. Although these rare pears are…
Month: August 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway tolls to be revised on October 1. Tolls for standard vehicles will increase to approximately 3 yen per kilometer, with a cap of 2,130 yen.
The Metropolitan Expressway Company announced that it will revise its toll rates effective October 1. The average rate increase across all vehicle types is 8.1 percent; for standard passenger cars, the toll per kilometer will rise by about 10 percent from the current rate of 29.52 yen to 32.472 yen. The minimum toll of 300…
Jetstar’s domestic flight sale features one-way fares starting at 3,790 yen. Examples include 4,590 yen for Narita–New Chitose and 4,990 yen for Narita–Fukuoka.
Jetstar Japan is holding its “Superstar Sale” from 12:00 p.m. on July 31 to 4:59 p.m. on August 3. During this period, domestic flight tickets will be sold starting at 3,790 yen one-way. Seats are limited and availability varies by day of the week. The eligible travel period is from September through December, but certain…
A limited-time photo spot celebrating DisneySea’s 25th anniversary will be set up at Shizuoka Station, starting August 3.
Tokyo Disney Resort will set up a photo spot at Shizuoka Station where visitors can experience the atmosphere of “Tokyo DisneySea’s 25th Anniversary: ‘Sparkling Jubilee.’” The event will run from August 3 to 30. This is timed to coincide with the operation of the “Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen,” a special Tokaido Shinkansen train set themed around…
Chubu Centrair International Airport Raises International PSFC Fees for the First Time; Starting in November, the fee will be 3,000 yen for Terminal 1 and 1,600 yen for Terminal 2
Chubu Centrair International Airport announced that it will revise its International Passenger Facility Charge (International PSFC) effective November 1. The revision applies to passengers departing on international flights from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The revised fees for Terminal 1 will be 3,000 yen for adults (currently 2,620 yen) and 1,500 yen for children (currently…
Peach Begins Compensating Passengers for Taxi and Lodging Expenses in Case of Significant Delays or Cancellations; Up to 10,000 yen for Domestic Flights and 20,000 yen for International Flights
Peach Aviation will introduce a program on August 19 to reimburse passengers for lodging and transportation expenses incurred due to significant delays or flight cancellations caused by the airline. Under this system, which involves submitting a retroactive claim via a form on the website, Peach will cover accommodation and transportation expenses up to a maximum…
Kinki Nippon Tourist is offering great deals on transportation and lodging packages around “Accommodation Day” (August 10); coupons offering up to 10,000 yen off can also be used in combination with these deals.
On July 31, Club Tourism and Kinki Nippon Tourist launched various campaigns in anticipation of Silver Week and the year-end and New Year holidays. Club Tourism’s “First-Time Travel Discount Campaign” offers a 2,000-yen coupon that can be used immediately, but only to users who have no prior history of participating in the company’s packaged tours,…
Kibun’s “Chikuwa” Has Been Turned Into an Extra-Large Cushion! It Even Reproduces the Holes and Branded Markings, and Feels Fluffy and Soft to the Touch
Wani Books will release “1 Meter Long! Kibun’s Super! BIG Chikuwa Cushion BOOK” on November 30. The price is 6,500 yen. Pre-orders are being accepted on Amazon, and the book will gradually become available at other online and brick-and-mortar bookstores as well. This is the second in a series of bonus books from Kibun Foods,…
The scope of the closure on the Kumamoto Expressway remains unchanged. However, emergency vehicles are now permitted on certain sections.
NEXCO West Japan has updated the status of expressway closures within the jurisdiction of its Kyushu Branch due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on July 28. The situation regarding the closures on the Kyushu Expressway between Matsuhashi IC and Ebino IC (both directions) and on the South Kyushu Expressway between Yatsushiro JCT…
Kusatsu Onsen: Yori no Yado Takamatsu—Up to 30% off one-night stays with two meals. Enjoy the free-flowing hot spring baths fed directly from the Yubatake source and a kaiseki meal featuring Joshu Wagyu beef as the main course.
Rakuten Travel is holding a “Special Coupon Week” through July 31, offering up to 30% off travel reservations. By combining multiple coupons currently available, you can book eligible hotels and hot spring inns nationwide at great savings. “Kusatsu Onsen Yori no Yado Takamatsu” (312 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture) is currently offering a “Jōshū…