On September 29, the GREEN×EXPO Association (Organizing Committee for the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition) held a “Media Briefing Six Months Before GREEN×EXPO 2027” in Yokohama. Under the theme “Tomorrow’s Landscape: Creating Happiness,” GREEN×EXPO 2027 will be held for 192 days from March 19 to September 26, 2027. As one of Japan’s premier “International Horticultural Expositions…
Month: September 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel Presents the Third Installment of “Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea,” Supervised by the Japan Anko Association: Seven Types of Anko and Savory Items Inspired by the Post Towns Along the Tōkaidō
The Shinagawa Prince Hotel (4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato Ward, Tokyo) will begin serving “Warm by the Kotatsu: ‘Anko Journey’,” the third installment of its Japanese-style afternoon tea series supervised by the Japan Anko Association, starting November 1. The event will be held at “Aji Kaido Gojusanji,” a Japanese restaurant located on the 28th floor of the…
Yomiuri Travel Launches “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” Tours to Miyazaki Today; Two Types Available Departing from the Kanto and Kyushu Regions
Yomiuri Travel has launched a special webpage for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount.” Sales of tours to Miyazaki departing from the Kanto and Kyushu regions began at 5:00 p.m. on September 29. All tours include a tour guide, and the minimum group size is 25 people. The travel price per person after discounts ranges from…
JAL’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” will be available for booking starting at noon on September 30. The first phase excludes Miyazaki and Oita prefectures.
JAL will begin selling the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” on its dedicated webpage starting at 2:00 p.m. on September 30. This offer applies to trips departing on October 1 and ending on the return date specified for each prefecture, with a discount of 20,000 yen per person per night for a one-night stay, and 30,000…
JTB and Rurubu Travel’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount”: Bookings for Nagasaki Prefecture begin on September 30. Travel costs are discounted by up to 50%.
JTB and Rurubu Travel will begin accepting new reservations for the “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” in Nagasaki Prefecture starting at 12:00 p.m. on September 30. Reservations can only be made through the dedicated pages on their respective websites. The start date for in-store and phone reservations has not yet been determined. The Kyushu Recovery Support…
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower: 63% off room-only plans. Features a natural hot spring spa—enjoy USJ’s Halloween festivities this fall at a great price!
Rakuten Travel is holding the “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” through October 1, offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations. The sale features plans at half price or more at hotels and hot spring inns nationwide, and prices can be reduced even further by combining them with currently available coupons. The “Hotel Keihan Universal…
Bus Routes Have a Rich History! “Hankyu Bus,” the “Independent Force” in the Valley, Is Finally Being Discontinued — Famous Bus Routes Set to Disappear in September 2026 —
Hankyu Bus Discontinued Sections: [Takedao Line] JR Takedao Station – Nishitani Yume Plaza – Kamisosori, etc. Discontinuation Date: Discontinued on October 1, 2026 (last service on the previous day) Do direct trains from Osaka actually arrive and depart from here? From Takedao Station on the JR Fukuchiyama Line—located in a valley so deep it’s surprising—we…
“Disney Store” Opens at LaLaport Fujimi! Lineup Includes About 1,300 Items, Including a Limited-Edition Urupocha-chan
Walt Disney Japan has opened the “Disney Store LaLaport Fujimi.” The store is located on the first floor of Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fujimi (1-1313 Yamamuro, Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture). The store’s design is themed around “a picture book brought to life by Disney magic.” Highlights include a photo spot featuring a Winnie the Pooh…
The “Myaku Myaku” mini wallet is on sale today. Holds up to 20 cards / Easy to see your change / Stores bills without folding them / Comes with a charm
Takarajimasha will release the “Myaku Myaku Mini Wallet BOOK,” an officially licensed EXPO 2025 product, today, September 30. It will be available in two colors—gold and silver—and priced at 3,680 yen each. It will be sold at bookstores and online retailers. The gold-colored wallet features an embroidered “Myaku Myaku” design, while the silver-colored wallet features…
Toll revisions on the Metropolitan Expressway will take effect at 12:00 a.m. on October 1. The rate for standard vehicles will increase to approximately 3 yen per kilometer, with a maximum toll of 2,130 yen.
The Metropolitan Expressway will revise its toll rates effective October 1. The average rate increase across all vehicle classes is 8.1 percent. For standard passenger cars, the toll per kilometer will rise by about 10 percent from the current 29.52 yen to 32.472 yen. The minimum toll of 300 yen for standard passenger cars and…