JR Central and JR West will operate all “Nozomi” trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines during Silver Week with all seats reserved. The period in question is September 18–23. To accommodate the large number of travelers who typically book tickets and secure seats during major holiday periods—when ridership peaks—the trains will operate with…
Month: September 2026
On sale today: The October issue of *sweet* (special edition) comes with an “ANNA SUI” grooming set as a freebie. It comes in a luxurious floral-print tin case.
Takarajimasha will release the October 2026 special issue of “sweet” today, September 11. The price is 1,890 yen. It will be available at bookstores and online retailers. The supplement included with this special issue is a grooming set from “ANNA SUI (Anna Sui Cosmetics).” The luxurious floral-patterned tin case includes nail clippers, ingrown nail clippers,…
[JAL Hometown Ambassadors/Support Team: A Look at Their Love for Their Regions] Introduced by JAL Hometown Ambassadors! Discover the Charms of the Wakayama and Kinan Areas Through “JAL Wellness & Travel”
JAL, which has bases throughout the country, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), and In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective…
With two weeks to go until the opening of Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, here are some highlights. Official “Hashibi Ryokou” merchandise will also be available at the venue.
On September 10, JATA (Japan Association of Travel Agents) announced the highlights and details of the upcoming “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026.” Tourism EXPO Japan is one of the world’s largest travel festivals, held annually in Japan, and this year it returns to Tokyo for the first time in two years. The event will take place…
[Weekend Station Bento] Nishi-Akashi Station: “Octopus Rice and Sukiyaki Bento”
One of Kobe’s most famous ekiben is “Hippari-dako Rice” from Awajiya, a long-established Kobe restaurant. The octopus-pot-shaped container is made of ceramic and comes in a variety of designs, making it a visually appealing ekiben. The “Octopus Rice and Sukiyaki Bento” we’re introducing today lets you enjoy both Awajiya’s Hippari-dako Rice and Kobe beef sukiyaki…
Tokyo DisneySea Announces Details on the First Wave of Merchandise for the 25th Anniversary of “Imagining the Magic,” Including an Aquasphere-Shaped Blanket and More
Tokyo DisneySea will release new “Imagining the Magic” merchandise on October 15. Photographer Masashi Asada captured images of Tokyo DisneySea as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. Approximately 120 works, photographed under the theme “Embark on a Sparkling Adventure!”, have been turned into merchandise. They will be sold in three phases. For the first release, we’ve…
Reservations for Kumamoto Prefecture’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” open on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. Check out all the travel support programs offered by individual municipalities, too!
To help restore tourism demand following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, Kumamoto Prefecture will launch the “Kumamoto Recovery Support Discount” travel assistance program on October 1. Reservations will open on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. The maximum discount amount is the same as that announced by the Japan Tourism Agency for the “Kyushu Recovery Support…
JAL Mobile’s “Super Savings Festival” offers 1,500 miles for new contracts. With the 2/5GB plan, the 3,300 yen sign-up fee is waived.
JAL Mobile is running a campaign called “Super Savings Festival” for new subscribers from September 1 to November 4. If you sign up for and activate JAL Mobile powered by IIJmio during the promotional period, the initial setup fee (3,300 yen) will be waived for 2GB or 5GB plans, and you’ll receive 1,500 miles for…
“Uncle Rikuro’s Shop” Opens a Location with an Attached Café at Grand Front Osaka. Enjoy Freshly Baked Cheesecake Right in the Store
Rikuro will open “Uncle Rikuro’s Shop: Grand Front Osaka Branch” on September 24 on the B1 level of the South Building at Grand Front Osaka (4-20 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). A flagship store within walking distance of JR Osaka Station, Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station, and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station. It features an…
Korean Air to Launch Free Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi on September 15; Service Supports Video Streaming and Online Gaming
Korean Air will launch a free in-flight Wi-Fi service using the low-Earth orbit satellite communication service “Starlink” on September 15. The airline plans to proceed with the introduction of these features primarily on large aircraft, such as the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER, and expects to have the installation completed on most of its fleet…