Marriott International, Sekisui House, JR East Itochu Real Estate Development, and Pacifica Hotels announced plans to open the “Courtyard by Marriott Hida Takayama”—the first property of this brand in Gifu Prefecture— (1-42-2 Hanaoka-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, and four other parcels) in the fall of 2028. Takayama is known for its well-preserved Edo-period streetscape and…
Month: October 2026
Tokyo Disney Resort Recalls 6,449 Donald “Kitchen Timers” Due to a Defect in the Alkaline Button Batteries That Could Cause Damage
On October 29, Tokyo Disney Resort announced a recall of the “Kitchen Timer” (3,600 yen) that had been sold both inside and outside the parks. This is because some products have experienced a defect in which alkaline button batteries have swollen, causing the battery cover to lift; there is a risk that the batteries could…
“MUJI Week” Starts Today. Summary Flyer Released: New Fall/Winter Skincare Products, Chocolate Snacks, Warm Cotton Undergarments, and More
Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, is holding “MUJI Week” through November 3, offering a 10% discount on all items exclusively to app members (the online store sale runs until 10:00 a.m. on November 4). A special campaign for “MUJI Members.” Enjoy great deals on everything from clothing and home goods to cosmetics, personal care…
Jetstar’s “Superstar Sale” Starts Today with Fares Starting at 3,690 yen One-Way. Save on the Keisei Skyliner When You Fly Late-Night or Early-Morning Flights
Jetstar Japan is holding its “Superstar Sale” through October 26, covering 16 domestic routes and 5 Asian routes. Domestic flights are eligible for travel from November 10 through February 26, 2027, starting at 3,690 yen one-way. Asian flights are eligible for travel from November 2 through February 28, 2027, starting at 7,990 yen one-way. Club…
[Weekend Station Bento] Hakodate Station’s “Revived Herring Bento”
Back in the Showa era, when the Seikan Ferry connected Honshu and Hokkaido, I imagine many people bought a station bento at Hakodate Station—which was directly connected to the ferry pier—boarded the train, and used this place as the starting point for their trip to explore Hokkaido. “Hakodate Mikado” is a long-established ekiben shop that…
Get excited for ANA this October! Discount coupons worth 22,000 yen for domestic travel and 150,000 yen for international travel are being distributed. ANA Mall is offering 5x miles on all purchases.
ANA X has revealed some details about the October 29 installment of “ANA ni Kyun!,” a monthly campaign offering special deals. For domestic travel, the company is offering member-exclusive coupons providing up to 22,000 yen off dynamic packages that include airfare and lodging, as well as discount coupons for hotels and rental cars that can…
Singapore Airlines Unveils Next-Generation Version of Its In-Flight Entertainment System, “KrisWorld.” Features a Redesigned UI and 32-Inch 4K Touchscreens in First Class
On October 22 (local time), Singapore Airlines announced the next-generation version of its in-flight entertainment system, “KrisWorld.” It will be installed on 41 refurbished Airbus A350-900 aircraft and their long-range variant (A350-900 ULR), which will enter service in 2027 or later, as well as on the Boeing 777-9 aircraft scheduled for future introduction. Personal monitors…
“Chiikawa Park Store” to Open November 24 in the New Wing of LUCUA Osaka. Preview of the Store Interior and Products Now Available
On November 24, Juice will hold the grand opening of the “Chiikawa Park Store” (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) on the 11th floor of “LUCUA SOUTH,” the new wing of LUCUA Osaka, which is directly connected to JR Osaka Station. The store focuses primarily on merchandise sold at “Chiikawa Park,” an interactive attraction…
Signing of a Grant Agreement for Grant Aid to Tajikistan: Supporting a Stable Power Supply in the Capital City of Dushanbe Through Substation Upgrades | News & Public Relations
On October 21, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, for the “Dushanbe City Main Power Grid Substation Construction Project.” The agreement was signed that day by Fajiddin Khoruzoda, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan,…
[Event Announcement] JICA Social Security, Disability, and Development Platform: FY2026 Plenary Meeting | News & Public Relations
Event Overview Date and Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Optional networking session from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Format: Online Participation Fee: Free Program for the Day (Tentative) *The program is subject to change. 2:00 PM–2:40 PM: Report on the platform’s activities and introduction of future initiatives; 2:40 PM–4:00 PM:…