The Hirakata City Station Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project, in which Keihan Holdings, Keihan Electric Railway, and Keihan Dentetsu Real Estate are participating, is proceeding with construction work with the aim of opening the third construction zone around summer 2024. In conjunction with the redevelopment project, the east ticket gate of Hirakata Station and…
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JR Hokkaido suspends some trains due to intensive snow removal work in the Sapporo area. Hakodate Main Line, Chitose Line and Fudanuma Line from January 7 to February 26, 2023.
JR Hokkaido will suspend some trains due to intensive snow removal work at stations in the Sapporo area. The period is from January 7 to February 26, 2023. No substitute transportation will be provided for cancelled trains. Also, depending on snowfall conditions, trains may be cancelled at short notice. read more © Source travel watch
Sotetsu-Tokyu direct line to open on March 18, 2023. Forming a direct route from the Yokohama area to four destinations in central Tokyo.
Sagami Railway, Tokyu Corporation, and the Japan Railway and Transportation Agency announced that the Sotetsu-Tokyu direct line (Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line/Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line) will open on March 18, 2023. The Sotetsu-Tokyu Direct Line connects Nishitani to Shin-Yokohama (6.3 km) as the “Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line” and Shin-Yokohama to Hiyoshi (5.8 km) as the “Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line”; the…
Signing of Yen Loan Agreement for Nigeria: Contributing to the stabilization of electricity supply in the surrounding areas through the development of power transmission and substation networks in Lagos State and the adjacent Ogun State
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Loan Agreement (L/A) with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on December 15 in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja for a loan of up to 26.18 billion yen for the “Lagos State and Ogun State Power Grid Improvement Project. This project will build new…
Tokyo Metro’s “Nada Sake Discovery Digital Rally” to Tour 18 Stations. Prizes include sake glasses and tasting events.
Tokyo Metro will hold the “Nada Sake Discovery Digital Rally” in collaboration with the Nada Gogo Sake Brewers Association from December 23 to January 15, 2023. The first 2,000 visitors to collect five or more stamps will receive an original Nada Gogo sake glass. In addition, visitors can apply for the “10 Spot Achievement Prize”…
ETCX for cashless payment with in-vehicle equipment, compatible with PayPay card
ETC Solutions, Inc. announced on December 16 that ETCX, which enables cashless payment through ETC on-board units, is now compatible with PayPay cards. As a result, the service is now available for a total of 20 brands, including 19 existing brands. read more © Source travel watch
JR Hokkaido renovates Kita Hiroshima Station for the opening of “Hokkaido Ball Park F Village”. Operation plan also changed during night games.
JR Hokkaido has been studying the renovation of the nearest station, Kita-Hiroshima Station, and the operation plan when night games are held, in response to the opening of the Hokkaido Ball Park F-Village and the new stadium, ESCON Field HOKKAIDO, in Kita-Hiroshima City in March 2023. Kitahiroshima Station Facilities Renovation On December 25, the platform…
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, “New Year Fuji View” plan to stay on a high-rise floor. Half-price refund if you can’t see it.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel (3-4 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama) has begun accepting reservations for its “New Year Fuji View Lucky Stay. The stay covers the period from January 3 to 31, 2023. This plan guarantees a room with a view of Mt. Fuji on a high-rise floor located on the 35th floor or higher. Fuji from the…
JCB’s campaign to split 500 million yen in total. Up to 10,000 yen cash back for Premium members.
On December 16, JCB launched the “500 Million Yen Split Campaign (2nd round)” offering a total of 500 million yen in cash back. The campaign will run until March 15, 2023. If two conditions (logging in to MyJCB and spending a total of 50,000 yen or more) are met during the campaign period with a…
Toei Subway offers “Winter One-Day Pass” for 500 yen for one day of unlimited rides
The Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau will release a Winter One-Day Pass for use on the Toei Subway. The sales period is from December 29 to January 3, 2023 and from January 7 to 9, 2023. May be used on the Toei Subway as many times as one day (except for Toei Bus, Toden, and Nippori-Toneri…