Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture is extending its “Ofunato Reconstruction Discount” travel support campaign until January 30, 2026 for check-outs. Up to a maximum of 3,000 yen discount per person per night at participating accommodations in the city, plus a 1,000 yen coupon to be used at participating stores in the city. After confirming and…
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Tokai Kisen to Launch “Hachijo-Jima Reconstruction Support Ticket” for ¥12,000 round-trip from Tokyo to Hachijo-Jima
Tokai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has launched “Let’s Send Cheer to Hachijo-Jima” as a reconstruction campaign for Tokyo and Hachijo-Jima, which was affected by the typhoon! Hachijojima Reconstruction Support Ticket” as part of a campaign to support reconstruction of Hachijojima, Tokyo, which was damaged by the typhoon. The price is 12,000 yen (6,000 yen for children)…
Sanrio launches the “Entertainment Resortization” of Oita Prefecture’s Harmonyland. Including a large roof that is unaffected by weather and the construction of a hotel.
On December 8, Sanrio and Sanrio Entertainment announced a basic plan to develop the outdoor theme park “Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland” (5933 Fujiwara, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita Prefecture) into a resort. A location announcement ceremony was held at the Oita Prefectural Government Office together with Oita Prefecture and Hijiemachi. As the first resort by the Sanrio…
3COINS New Lunch Box Making Items. Nori Cutter / Silicone Mold for Making Tamagoyaki / Furifuri Rice Ball Maker, etc.
The lineup includes convenient items for arranging both staple foods and side dishes in cute, easy, and fun ways, such as rice balls, sandwiches, boiled eggs, and character bento. They can be used not only for daily bento lunches, but also for lunch boxes for leisure activities, winter picnics, and party plates. 3COINS launched “bento…
Career Seminar】Career Seminar by International Cooperation Professionals in Fisheries and Livestock: “The Real World of International Cooperation”! Free of charge】 ｜ News & PR
JICA, in cooperation with the One Earth Guardians Training Organization, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, is pleased to announce a special seminar to introduce the diverse careers of people working in the field of international cooperation. The world is now facing serious challenges such as global warming, infectious diseases,…
Takarazuka North SA limited edition “Astro Boy” local bear. Even the eyelashes around the eyes and the soles of the feet are finely designed.
FUJISEY, an ANA Group company, will release “Astro Boy Gotochi Bear” on December 9 exclusively at Takarazuka Kita SA in collaboration with Astro Boy. The price is 5,500 yen. The “Gotochi Bear” series, featuring designs with a local flavor, is sold at tourist attractions and other locations throughout Japan. This is the second in the…
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, 71% off on unpaid stay plan, with USJ bonus goods
Rakuten Travel is holding “Rakuten Travel Super SALE” until December 20, 2012, offering great deals on winter and spring travel reservations. In addition to selling many sale plans for hotels and hot spring resorts nationwide, up to 23% off coupons can be applied to hotels affiliated with theme parks. Hotel Kintetsu Universal City (6-2-68 Shimaya,…
Yard miyakojima, a bustling facility in Miyakojima, will open in April 2026. 8 stores and restaurants
Mitsubishi Estate and Kajima Corporation will open a bustling facility named “Yard miyakojima” (550-7 Hirara Kugai Ageta, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture) on April 1, 2026, which has been developed in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture as part of the “Miyakojima Touriver Area 2nd Phase Hotel Project (tentative name)”. Access: 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and…
1.3 km of urban planning road Loop Route 1 from Aoyama to Koshigoe in Ogawa-machi, Saitama Prefecture, to open in February 2026.
On December 8, Saitama Prefecture announced the completion of a 1.3-km section of urban planning road Loop Route 1 from the Aoyama area in Ogawa-cho to the Koshigoe area in Ogawa-cho, which will open to traffic at 15:00 on February 7, 2026. Loop Route 1 is a 6.6-km urban planning road that, together with the…
Iko-chan and Piyorun “Sweets Style Mascot Set. This is the third collaboration set with a friendly design that allows you to connect hands and wings, and is perfect for plushie shots.
On December 16, JR Nishinippon Shoji and JR Tokai Shoji will release “Nakayoshi Sweets Mascot Set,” the third collaboration between the ICOCA IC card character “Ikochan the Platypus” and the Nagoya sweets “Piyorin. The price is 2,970 yen. Following the “Dakko Plushie” and “Dakko Pouch” collaborations, the third series features Ikochan on a cake tray,…