NEXCO Central Japan’s Tokyo Branch will carry out renovation work on both directions of the Tomei Expressway (E1) between the Oi-Matsuda Interchange and the Shimizu Junction. The work will take place from 6:00 a.m. on September 1 through midnight on April 16, 2027. Since traffic congestion is expected due to lane closures during the construction…
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Toyoko Inn Kure Station opens, a 3-minute walk from the station. The Yamato Museum and the Kure Bay Ship Tour are within walking distance.
Toyoko Inn opened the “Toyoko Inn Kure Station” (3-33 Takara-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture) on July 3. It is a 3-minute walk from the station’s south exit and has 218 guest rooms. The surrounding area offers a wealth of tourist attractions, including the Kure Maritime History and Science Museum (Yamato Museum), the Ondo Bridge, and…
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kochi Opens Following Rebranding. 242 Rooms, a 1-minute walk from the Kochi-jo-mae Station on the Tosa Electric Railway
Hotel Management International will open the “ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kochi” (4-2-50 Honmachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture) on August 1. “The Crown Palace Kochi” will be renovated and reopened under the ANA Crowne Plaza brand. Located in the heart of Kochi City, it offers excellent access to major transportation hubs and commercial areas, making it…
Keikyu Electric Railway’s “Tokyo Bay Ferry Round-Trip Ticket” now offers even greater value with added benefits, including discounts at 20 tourist attractions and restaurants in the Minami-Boso area.
Keihin Electric Express Railway will add special benefits available at 20 facilities and stores in Chiba Prefecture to its digital “Tokyo Bay Ferry Round-Trip Ticket” and will sell it at the same price from July 17 through March 31, 2027. The ticket set includes round-trip discount tickets from stations within the Keikyu Line (Shinagawa, Yokohama,…
[Naoki Wakabayashi’s Travel Photo Gallery] Heike no Sato (Tochigi Prefecture)
Yunishigawa Onsen in Nikko City is one of the places where the Taira clan, defeated in the Genpei War, went into hiding. “Taira no Sato,” which I visited this time, is a facility that has been restored to preserve and pass on the way of life of Lord Taira no Tadamichi and his clan, who…
“Sizzling oil,” “grilling over straw,” and “blazing charcoal” at Yodobashi Ikebukuro! We tried the food at the newly renovated gourmet district: mala tang, seared bonito, and charcoal-grilled dried fish.
“Echigoya Genroku: Charcoal-Grilled Dried Fish Restaurant” (Seafood Restaurant) While “Araki” specializes in straw-grilled fish, this place focuses on “charcoal grilling.” At a massive hearth, they grill fish like mackerel and horse mackerel until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. The fish menu is quite extensive, featuring mackerel, Spanish mackerel, horse mackerel, salmon…
The Japan RV Association has certified 11 new “RV Park” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles. Among them is the “RV Park Satoshin Club Ise-Shima,” which offers an all-inclusive experience featuring hot springs and gourmet cuisine.
The Japan RV Association has certified 11 new sites as “RV Parks,” facilities for overnight stays in vehicles (as of the end of June). RV parks are facilities that meet certain criteria to ensure comfortable and safe overnight stays in vehicles; there are currently more than 650 such parks located nationwide, adjacent to hot spring…
“Toy Story 5”: Yuto Sano and Others Star in a Special Disney Parade! Eight Voice Actors Celebrate the Movie’s Release with Fans
On July 3, Tokyo Disneyland held a “Special Greeting” along the parade route to commemorate the release of the movie “Toy Story 5.” The three main characters and eight members of the Japanese voice cast appeared as special guests. This event is part of the “Fan Time with Toy Story 5” Private Evening Party, a…
Hayato Sano and Others Struggle with Improvisation? Appear on a Talk Show to Celebrate the Release of “Toy Story 5”
On July 3, Tokyo Disneyland held a special event called the “Fan Time with Toy Story 5” Private Evening Party, where guests could enjoy the park exclusively. During this special event, a special talk show commemorating the release of the Disney and Pixar film *Toy Story 5* was held at the Fantasyland Forest Theater. Eight…
Eight people, including Yuto Sano and ChocoPla, gathered at Disneyland. They will appear in a special parade starting at 9:45 p.m.
On July 3, Tokyo Disneyland held a special event called the “‘Fan Time with Toy Story 5’ Private Evening Party,” where guests could enjoy the park exclusively. A special talk show was also held at the Forest Theater in Fantasyland. Eight voice actors from the Japanese version of the movie “Toy Story 5” appeared as…