The Hokkaido Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism opened the Hidaka Expressway (E63) between the Hidaka-Atsuga IC and the Shinkappu IC on February 28. The line will be extended 9.1 km to the south, reducing the time required between Shin-Hidaka Town and Tomakomai City (between each town hall) by up…
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NEXCO Central Japan extends 4-lane section of Tokai Loop Road near Kani Mitake Interchange, to be operational at 15:00 on March 27.
NEXCO Central Japan has completed construction of a section of the Tokai Loop Road (C3) between Toki JCT and Minokamo IC, and will begin operating the four lanes (900 m for the inner loop and 300 m for the outer loop) at 15:00 on March 27. The extension of the four-lane section is expected to…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues Level 3 “travel advisory” for six Middle Eastern countries. Charter flights arranged to Saudi Arabia and Oman.
On March 5, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan raised the danger information for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (eastern part), Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman to “Level 3” (travel advisory) due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East region. In addition, since the closure of local international airports has made it…
Enoshima Electric Railway adds a ticket gate to the Kamakura-bound platform at Enoshima Station. Restrooms are now available in both directions.
Enoshima Electric Railway will build a new ticket gate and restrooms on the platform of Line 2 (Kamakura direction) at Enoshima Station. They are scheduled to be put into service on April 1. Currently, there is only one ticket gate near Fujisawa, but a new ticket gate near Kamakura will be installed. The existing ticket…
ZENRIN’s third series of trading cards for inhabited islands is now available for a total of 77 islands, with the Super Rare “Enoshima” as a free gift with the purchase of three packs at the same time.
ZENRIN will release the third series of “Map Design GALLERY CARD/Inhabited Remote Islands,” a trading card featuring inhabited remote islands throughout Japan, from Map Design GALLERY, a brand that sells map-designed stationery and sundries, on March 6 at 12:00 pm at its official online store. The front page features a visual design that “gives a…
Coleman, folding umbrella with tent technology application. Large size, rain and wind resistant, light shielding to reduce heat, UV cut rate of 99.9% or higher.
Coleman released the Mobile Shade 55DR Auto, Mobile Shade 55DR Light, and Sport Parasol 65DR, both sun and rain umbrellas based on tent shade technology. The fabric has a UV cut rate of over 99.9% and a light blocking rate of over 90%, and is equipped with our original “Darkroom Technology” that completely blocks out…
Seibu Railway’s L00 Series 2nd Formation is inspired by the night scenery of Yuenchi. The first train will be put into service on March 27.
Seibu Railway announced that the first train of the new L00 Series for the Yamaguchi Line (Leoliner) will be put into service on March 27, and also unveiled the design of the second train. The L00 Series, which reads “Leo Kei,” will be introduced by FY2027, one train each year, for a total of three…
Allegion 20 (48-day supply) is 65% off and is now in the $2,000 range. I want to prepare for cedar pollen by stocking up.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is offering a sale on S.S. Pharmaceutical’s Allergion 20 (48 tablets) in advance of its “New Life Sale” from March 6 to 9. Normally priced at 8294 yen, it is 65% off at 2916 yen at the time of writing. This Class 2 drug, a standard allergy-specific rhinitis medicine, contains 20 mg…
Nankai Railway’s spin-off of its railroad business approved; business split to begin in April; former company to become holding company “NANKAI Co.
Nankai Electric Railway Co. announced that the split of its railroad business effective April 1 has been approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Director-General of the Kinki District Transport Bureau. The railroad business will be taken over by a new wholly owned and operated company, Nankai Electric Railway Company…
Tokyu Stay Mercure Hiroshima to open on May 18, with a shared lounge by CCC and breakfast featuring bread and coffee from a popular local restaurant
Tokyu Resorts & Stay will open the lifestyle hotel “Tokyu Stay Mercure Hiroshima” (8-19 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) on May 18. In collaboration with Culture Convenience Club, the hotel will also open a “SHARE LOUNGE” within the hotel that can be used by not only guests but also local residents for interaction and…