On March 24, Tobu Top Tours posted an apology on its website titled “Regarding an accident on a study tour handled by our company. This article concerns the capsizing accident of two ships, Heiwa Maru and Shinyoku, which occurred off Henoko in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 16, 2011. A total of 21 people,…
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JR Tokai collaborates with “Poko a Pokémon” for Guessing Journey. Get wallpaper for your smartphone and limited-edition ackee on the Shinkansen.
JR Tokai will conduct a collaborative campaign on “Suishi-Tabi,” a Suishi-Katsurai trip enjoyed on the Tokaido Shinkansen, to commemorate the release of the game software “Poko a Pokémon” by Pokémon Inc. The period is from April 17 to August 31 (different for each project). By accessing the campaign website on board the Tokaido Shinkansen, you…
Hokkaido’s “Michi Toku Furipasu x Sunflower Transit Plan” for unlimited expressway rides in Hokkaido, available for same-day application from April 1.
NEXCO East Hokkaido Branch and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Sunflower will continue to sell the Dora Discount “Michi Toku Furipasu x Sunflower Transit Plan” in FY2026. This plan is available only for passengers on the Sunflower Tokyo metropolitan area – Hokkaido route, and allows unlimited travel on all expressways in Hokkaido at a fixed price….
Unlimited Ride on Toky Air Expressway in Hokkaido for 4 days for 7,700 yen – “Michi Toku Furipass” on sale for use on and after April 1.
NEXCO East Japan Hokkaido Branch, Niigata Branch, and Tokiair put on sale the “Michi Toku Furipass x Tokiair Set Plan” and “Niigata Sightseeing Drive Pass x Tokiair Set Plan,” which are available only for ETC vehicles, for use after April 1. The number of days of use can be selected up to 8 days. The…
Mini stationery in a can case of “POTR” on sale today, May issue of smart. 8-piece set that can be used on the road.
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of “smart” today, March 25. The price is 1890 yen. The special supplement is a mini stationery set from POTR (P.O.T.R.) that can be used while traveling. The set comes in a gorgeous turquoise blue can case and includes eight items: scissors, pens, labels, masking tape, paper clips,…
On sale today, the sake-loving “Kurimanju” skittles set is included in the supplement! MonoMaster May issue Bottle/Exclusive case/Shot cup/Funnel
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 issue of MonoMaster today, March 25. The price is ¥1990. The special appendix is a set of Chiikawa “Kurimanju” skittles. It is a small metal bottle for holding and carrying whiskey, brandy, and other alcoholic beverages. It also comes with a special case with a belt loop, two shot…
On sale today, Chiikawa “Kuri Manju” outdoor teppan plate is in the supplement! MonoMaster May extra issue
Takarajimasya will release the May 2026 extra issue of “MonoMaster” today, March 25. The price is ¥1990. The supplement of the extra issue is a Chiikawa “Kuri Manju” outdoor teppan plate with a wooden handle decorated with the face of Kuri Manju. The teppan is 22 cm in diameter and 2.4 cm deep, allowing you…
Tips for train travel by Koji Inoue] Train doesn’t come to the usual boarding place? When do you change the departure and arrival line?
If there is no schedule disruption, trains will run as planned, so naturally there is no need to change the arrival and departure lines. However, this is not the case when there is some kind of transportation disruption that causes trains to be delayed or cancelled. If all trains are equally delayed, the entire schedule…
Unveiling of the new “Flaton,” an overnight express bus with full-flat seats. I actually rode it on the Metropolitan Expressway while sleeping. How comfortable was it?
I searched for April rates and found that weekdays were considerably cheaper than this standard. Considering that you can sleep on your side, it seems affordable. The capacity of a typical three-row seat is 28 to 29 passengers, while the capacity of a flattened seat is 24, so the difference is minimal. If the service…
Save on sightseeing on Niigata and Sado Island from the Tokyo metropolitan area: NEXCO East Japan’s Expressway Round Trip + Unlimited Ride x Sado Kisen’s Car Ferry Round Trip + Accommodation Plan Renewed!
Sado Kisen, NEXCO East Japan Niigata Branch, and Sado City will renew the “Sado Island Golden Pass” and “Sado Island Golden Plan” for discounted travel to Sado Island, starting April 1. This product combines an expressway excursion pass and round-trip car ferry ride for ETC vehicles. The “Sado Island Golden Pass” combines a round-trip pass…