Tokyo Disney Resort revealed in its “First Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027” materials that it would be adjusting the price tier composition of its park tickets and introducing a new, higher-priced ticket tier. Ticket prices for October are currently listed on the official website. As of July 30, the price…
Month: August 2026
The Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service with reduced frequency between Hakata and Kumamoto starting the morning of the 31st. Service between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo will be suspended for the entire day.
JR Kyushu announced its train schedule for July 31 in light of the impact of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (as of 7:00 p.m. on the 30th). The Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service between Hakata and Kumamoto with reduced frequency starting around 6:00 a.m. Service will begin with the northbound train departing Kumamoto at 6:08…
I went to the JAL SKY MUSEUM to experience the immersive theater, which is now a permanent attraction. The gift shop is incredibly well-stocked, and they’ve introduced a new summer-only morning time slot for hangar tours.
JAL has unveiled new exhibits at the “JAL SKY MUSEUM” (3-5-1 Haneda Airport, Ota Ward, Tokyo), which will be open to the public starting August 1. The JAL SKY MUSEUM is a museum where visitors can learn about aviation careers and history and experience aircraft up close. In addition to visually showcasing the airline’s history…
Hirakata Park’s summer-only pool, “The Boon,” is open through September 13. New attractions and even “Hirapa-nii-san” are surprised by the appearance of a “shark.”
Hirakata Park (1-1 Hirakata Koen-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture) is hosting “The Boon,” a summer-only outdoor pool, through September 13. This year, in addition to the debut of three new water play features at “Donbura,” a massive 210-meter-long flowing pool, the park now features a total of four pools: the “Wanpaku Pool” exclusively for children,…
Disney, “Winnie the Pooh’s Honey Hunt,” and other attractions are now included in the paid DPA plan. Priority Pass is available through the end of August.
Tokyo Disney Resort will add new attractions eligible for Disney Premier Access on September 1. Disney Premier Access (commonly known as DPA) is a paid service that allows guests to reserve specific entry and experience times in advance, enabling them to enjoy attractions and other experiences with minimal wait times. Prices vary by attraction, and…
New guest rooms with pools at the glamping facility “Grand Entrance Hiroshima Mihara.” Guests can enjoy nighttime adventures, festival-style events, and locally sourced BBQs.
Booking Resort has announced the renovation of the glamping facility “Grand Entrance Hiroshima Mihara” (2046-2 Kuramune, Yamato-cho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture), which is listed on the reservation website “Resort Glamping.com.” Of the eight accommodation buildings, one has been newly converted into a “Family Dome”—a guest room that accommodates up to five people and features a…
Ride with Your Smartphone Even Outside the Suica Area: JR East’s “Ekinet Q-Ticket” Expands to All Areas Starting November 1
JR East will expand the service area for its ticketless boarding service, “Ekinet Q-Ticket,” to the Joshinetsu area (Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines) and the entire Greater Tokyo Area, effective for trips beginning November 1. With preparations now complete—including the installation of QR code-compatible automatic ticket gates—the rollout, originally scheduled for the end of fiscal…
JR Central and JR West Introduce “Flex-Exclusive EX Seat Reservation Tickets” for Online Reservation of Reserved Seats with Shinkansen Commuter Passes. Green Cars Are Also Eligible for the Tokyo–Mishima Section
JR Central and JR West will begin selling the “Flex-Exclusive EX Seat Reservation Ticket,” which allows users of the “FREX (Commuter)” and “FREX Pal (Student)” commuter passes for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines to reserve reserved seats in standard-class cars via Express Reservation and Smart EX, Green Car seats via Express Reservation and Smart…
Yokohama World Porters: Water Play Event on the Rooftop Through the End of August. Water Gun Battles, a “Get Soaked” Fountain Plaza, a Free Ice Cream, and More
BAKERU is hosting “Splash Park 2026,” a water-splashing event, on the rooftop of the Minato Mirai mixed-use commercial complex “Yokohama World Porters” (2-2-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) through August 30. General admission is 500 yen, which includes a cold popsicle (free for children 2 years old and under). Inside the park, visitors…
The all-inclusive “APA Hotel Stay ” will open in November. New, well-equipped sauna and open-air bath facilities will be added on the 4th and 5th floors.
APA Hotel will reopen the “APA Hotel Stay ” (33 Motori-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture) under its new brand on November 2. The currently operating “APA Hotel ” will undergo a large-scale renovation and reopen as the second property nationwide under the “APA Hotel Stay” brand. Ahead of the opening, reservations are now being accepted…