Prime Place will change the name of its commercial facility “EAS Kasugai” (22 Higashioka, Rokkenya-cho, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture) to “Yorokka Kasugai” on April 3. Opened in October 2021, EAS Kasugai currently has about 70 stores in various categories including food, fashion, and services, including one of the largest MUJI stores in Tokai. The name…
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Tottori Prefecture, up to 2,000 yen off lodging campaign; reservations accepted at Jalan/Rakuten Travel from February 9.
Tottori Prefecture will launch the “Waiting in Tottori Prefecture” lodging campaign on February 9, 2012, offering a maximum 2,000 yen discount at participating lodging facilities. The offer is valid for check-in on February 9 and check-out on March 31. A 1,000 yen discount will be applied for stays of 5,000 yen or more, and a…
Kärcher launches SE 2 compact cleaner. Car seats and mattresses can be washed in water, and all accessories are integrated into the main unit.
Kärcher Japan will release the SE 2 series of household carpet rinse cleaners on February 10. This cleaner can wash even the internal fibers by suctioning dirt that has been lifted up by the cleaning water with water. Large items such as car seats, mattresses, and sofas can be washed with water. The SE 2…
Seishun 18 Ticket will be on sale again in 2026. 3/5 consecutive days in spring/summer/winter, price unchanged.
Fare: (same price for adult/child) ［For 3 days] 10,000 yen ［For 5 days] 12,050 yen Sales locations: Major JR stations, travel centers, and major travel agencies nationwide Winter 2026 Sales period: November 27, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 The Seishun 18 Ticket is a product…
JR’s 7-day unlimited travel “Hokkaido & Higashi-Nihon Pass” will go on sale again in FY2026, at 11,780 yen for adults from March 14.
(season of) winter Launch period: November 27, 2026 – January 5, 2027 Period of use: December 11, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Limited express trains including the Shinkansen are not available, and a fare is required in addition to the fare when using this service. However, only when there are reciprocal departures and arrivals within…
Takarajimasya, Hello Kitty x Maison de FLEUR “Strawberry Charm”. Also sold at Famima
Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Charm Book” on March 11. The price is 3190 yen. The long-awaited collaboration between the French chic Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty on the theme of strawberries. The charms are made of luxurious quilted fabric and embroidered with fluffy material, and the strawberry’s stem…
85% of respondents own credit cards; JCB releases comprehensive cashless survey
Both the average monthly frequency of credit card use and the average monthly amount spent on credit cards increased The average monthly frequency of use of the credit card used most frequently was 15.6 times, and the average monthly amount spent was approximately 90,000 yen, both up from the previous year. Survey Summary Survey Period:…
New Hello Kitty x Maison de FLEUR “Strawberry Plush Charm”. Also available at Famima
Takarajimasya will release “Maison de FLEUR × HELLO KITTY Strawberry Plush Charm Book” on March 11. The price is 3190 yen. Maison de Fleur and Hello Kitty have collaborated on the long-awaited “strawberry” theme. This face-shaped plush charm has Kitty’s ribbon earrings as strawberries, and the ribbon that resembles a strawberry’s stem is symbolic of…
AirAsia launches new Kansai International Airport – Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Kuala Lumpur route. One-way flights from Kansai International Airport to Kaohsiung start at 11,900 yen.
AirAsia will launch a new route between Kansai International Airport (KIX), Taiwan, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 15. This route will be operated by AirAsia Malaysia, which will utilize its outbound and inbound rights to operate daily flights between the above three cities. In addition, to commemorate the new service between Kansai International Airport…
Kintetsu Miyako Hotels announces plans for lodging facilities in the former precincts of Todaiji Temple. Opening in the fall of 2028.
Todaiji Temple and Kintetsu Miyako Hotels have announced plans to build an accommodation facility in a corner of the historic site “Todaiji Temple Old Precincts. Construction will begin in January 2027. Located a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and adjacent to Nara Park, the hotel is planned to have low-rise buildings dispersed and arranged…