JR Kyushu will hold a one-day project called “GO WEST 4” on October 3 to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the West Kyushu Shinkansen. To coincide with this, the “GO-NORIHODAI” T-shirt ticket—which offers unlimited rides on the West Kyushu Shinkansen “Kamome” for one day, valid only on October 3—will go on sale starting at 10:00…
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“MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi CENTRAL” Opens. Just a 2-minute walk from the station, featuring 66 rooms, each over 40 square meters and accommodating 4 to 6 guests.
Cosmos Initia and Cosmos Hotel Management will open the apartment hotel “MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi CENTRAL” (1-9-27 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) on September 1. This will be the brand’s 28th property; with its opening, the total number of guest rooms will reach 1,500, and the company will continue to expand its operations toward…
“Jalan Special Week,” a big sale offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations, starts August 31. Half-price plans and coupons worth up to 10,000 yen are also available.
Jalan.net will launch “Jalan Special Week,” a major sale offering great deals on fall and winter travel reservations, starting August 31. In addition to 5% off special offers and select half-price deals at more than 6,000 hotels and hot spring inns across Japan, you can combine various coupons to save up to an additional 20%,…
How Much Longer Can You Buy Them? Sales of the “Suica Penguin” Physical IC Card Are Ending Soon. A Quick Review of the Purchase Process
On August 26, JR East announced that it would discontinue sales of the current Suica (card type)—which features the “Suica Penguin”—once stocks run out at ticket vending machines and other sales locations at stations. “Will they sell out quickly because of the sudden announcement?” the editorial staff wondered, so they decided to head to the…
JR East’s “Fall Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale” offers great deals on trips to Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku. Coupons offering up to 5,000 yen off are also available.
JR East View Tourism & Sales will hold the “Autumn Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale” from September 9 to 15. The eligible travel period is October 1–7, and by using eligible trains and various coupons currently available, travelers can enjoy their trips at a better value than usual. The Dynamic Rail Pack is a travel…
Kumamoto’s Yunoko Onsen: Up to 10,000 yen off per night with the “Dekakukka Minamata Campaign.” Includes the ocean and sunset views, Super Hotel, and more.
Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Minamata Tourism and Local Products Association are launching the “Dekakukka Minamata Campaign,” which offers a discount of up to 10,000 yen per person per night on accommodations within the city. Reservations open on August 28. The eligible stay period is from September 19 (check-in) through November 30 (check-out)….
A Circle of Learning That Connects Nations—Sharing Knowledge on Landmine and Unexploded Ordnance Countermeasures Around the World | News & Public Relations
Countries that were once recipients of aid grow to become providers of aid themselves, drawing on their own experiences. This “cycle of learning” is one of the forms of sustainable international cooperation that JICA strives to achieve. In 1998, in Cambodia—which at the time had the highest number of landmine victims in the world—JICA began…
Anker Launches “Anker PowerBag 2026” Disaster Preparedness Kit. Includes a portable power bank, long-shelf-life food, a portable toilet, work gloves, and more.
Anker Japan has released the “Anker PowerBag 2026,” a disaster preparedness kit that includes a portable power bank, emergency food supplies, and portable toilets. It is priced at 49,999 yen. The company has already provided more than 1,500 units of its group products, such as portable power supplies, to municipalities and organizations affected by the…
“Suica Penguin” Fan Appreciation Event Confirmed. A 6-day limited event in Ueno, featuring a lottery-based meet-and-greet
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Suica in November, JR East will host a fan appreciation event featuring the “Suica Penguin” mascot at Ueno Station. The event will take place from October 30 to November 4, daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (until 6:00 p.m. on the final day), at the Grand Concourse outside…
DisneySea Unveils Fluffy 25th Anniversary Items for Fall and Winter, Including Mittens with Large Ribbons and Reversible Jackets
Tokyo DisneySea will release fluffy, soft items featuring its 25th-anniversary designs on October 1. We’re offering a line of accessories featuring the theme color “Jubilee Blue” and a soft white that evokes winter and snow as the main colors. The collection includes a “jacket” (9,500 yen) and a “headband” (2,600 yen) that are reversible, allowing…