FUJI announced on February 25 that it has acquired naming rights for the Nagoya City Science Museum (2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) and some of its facilities. The new nickname will be in use from April 1. The Nagoya City Science Museum will be called “FUJI Nagoya Science Museum,” the event hall on…
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Advance Experience of “Wandaria Yokohama,” an Immersive Experience Facility in Kannai, Yokohama: LED Tunnel x Digital Art Envelopes You in a Deep Sea of Envelopment
Where is “WANDARIA Yokohama” located? The new building will be located in the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai complex, a large-scale mixed-use area in front of JR Kannai Station, which includes a commercial area with offices and restaurants, and the OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resort, a hotel in the former administrative building of the Yokohama City Hall….
JR West Japan QR 2-Day Pass,” unlimited travel for 2 days, will continue until spring, 2007. Adults 4,000 yen including Nara and Wakayama.
JR West Japan announced that it will extend the sales period of the “JR West Japan QR 2-Day Pass,” which allows unlimited travel in the Kinki area for two days, until March 30, 2027. The fare is 4,000 yen for adults and 2,000 yen for children. The pass is only available on the “KANSAI MaaS”…
ANA announces Juichi Hirasawa as new president. President Inoue becomes Special Advisor to ANAHD.
On February 25, ANA announced a change in its president and representative director. Juichi Hirasawa, currently Representative Director and Executive Vice President, will assume the position of President as of April 1. Mr. Hirasawa was born on January 11, 1964 and joined ANA in April 1986. He has held key positions in business planning and…
Signing of loan agreement for “Sanitation Improvement Project in the Coastal Area of the State of Sao Paulo” in Brazil (Overseas Investment and Loan): Improvement of water and sanitation environment in the State of Sao Paulo by expanding water supply services through the development of sewage-related facilities, etc. ｜ News & Announcements
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce that on October 30, 2025, the Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (São Paulo State Water and Sewerage Company. (“SABESP”). (“SABESP”) signed a loan agreement with Brazil has the world’s largest Nikkei community, and this project will improve water services essential for…
Tsukuba Express to operate extra trains between Akihabara and Moriya during late-night hours, including Fridays in March and April.
Tsukuba Express (Metropolitan Intercity Railway) will operate one extra regular train between Akihabara and Moriya Stations, one each on the upper and lower lines. The train will operate on six days in total: March 19 and 27, and April 3, 10, 17, and 24. The down train (departing from Akihabara Station and bound for Moriya)…
JR East Japan Buyu, Time Sale of Shinetsu, Hokuriku, and Izu Area Begins. Save up to 8,000 yen off coupons and save on trains and accommodations during spring vacation!
JR East View Tourism & Sales is offering a time sale on the “Dynamic Rail Pack,” which includes a train and accommodations, until 11:40 p.m. on March 3. The offer is valid from March 14 to 20. The trains and main sections covered are Toki (Tokyo-Niigata), Asama (Tokyo-Karuizawa/Nagano), Kagayaki (Tokyo-Toyama, Kanazawa, Fukui), and Odoriko/Up (Izukyu…
Capella Kyoto” opens for the first time in Japan. 89 rooms in total, 29 suites, 3 Michelin star “Single Thread” dining room.
NTT Urban Development has set March 22 as the opening date for Capella Kyoto (130 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). Located in Miyagawa-cho, Kyoto’s flower district, not far from Kenninji Temple and the Kamo River. It is the first Capella Hotels & Resorts property in Japan, with a total of 89 rooms designed in…
Seiko to Launch Shohei Otani 2026 Limited Edition Model from “Prospex”, Limited to 1,700 pieces each
On April 24, Seiko Watch Corporation will release two types of “Seiko Prospex Diver’s 1965 Heritage Shohei Otani 2026 Limited Edition” (SBDC222/SBDC224) to commemorate the achievements of Shohei Otani, who serves as the company’s image character. Both models are priced at 286,000 yen and will be limited to 1,700 pieces each in Japan. This model…
Nippon Travel Agency x Takarajimasya, “2-way shoulder bag” in pursuit of travel comfort. Lightweight, water repellent, and 11 pockets for storage
Takarajimasya will release a brand mook, “2-way Shoulder Bag Book for Travel Comfort Conceived by Nippon Travel Agency,” today, February 26, 2012. The price is 3,586 yen. It will be available at bookstores nationwide and on e-commerce sites. Based on a survey of employees of Nippon Travel Agency, Japan’s oldest travel agency, this shoulder bag…