GENSEN HOLDINGS, operator of the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group, announced the results of a survey of its employees regarding their “favorite hotels and inns. The survey was administered to staff at Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group lodging facilities and theme parks. Responses were received from 193 people between December 2025 and January 2026 in four categories:…
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March issue of InRed, featuring a crying face “Miffy” eco-bag with integrated storage, goes on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 issue of InRed today, February 6. The price is 1690 yen. The special appendix is a cute “Miffy” eco-bag with an all-over original design. The bag is integrated with a drawstring pouch with a cute crying face of Miffy, and can be stored compactly. When unfolded, it is a…
NEXCO East Japan reappears in Metaverse with snowy scenery. Special deals open to the public, driving experience also available.
NEXCO East Japan and Gree-X will launch “NEXCO East Japan Highway World” on the REALITY metaverse application until March 5. This is part of the “DRAPLA Innovation Lab,” which recruits partner companies to create new value. The scenery has changed to snow since its last appearance, allowing visitors to experience driving on the highway in…
The March issue of InRed is on sale today!
Takarajimasya will release the March 2026 extra issue of “InRed” today, February 6. The price is 1,640 yen. The supplement of the extra issue is a corduroy pouch with an embroidered “Miffy” in a cute, dusky pink color. The warm and cozy fabric is soft to the touch, and the zipper pull has white fluffy…
Emirates Airline to Increase Narita-Dubai Flights to Twice Daily. Fully refurbished Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from May 1.
The new EK320/321 will be operated on a Boeing 777-300ER with a completely redesigned cabin, allowing for more flexible itinerary options, including multi-city tours with stopovers in Dubai. The flight schedule is as follows Emirates Airlines Narita – Dubai Increased Flight Schedule (from May 1, 2026) Flight EK321: Narita (21:30) to Dubai (03:50), daily Flight…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters] The temperature is minus 4 degrees Celsius! The birthplace of Nebuta is hot even in winter! Asamushi Nebuta Winter Festival
JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing regional revitalization initiatives (currently the “JAL Furusato Project”), and in August 2020 launched the “JAL Furusato Ambassadors,” cabin crew members selected through an in-house recruitment process who move to the area to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In December of the same year, JAL…
NEXCO East Japan offers “Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass, Shiawase-no-Kaze Fukushima Set Plan” with unlimited rides for 4 days for 6,000 yen. Requires use of hot spring facilities, etc.
NEXCO East Japan Tohoku Branch will start selling the “Tohoku Sightseeing Free Pass / Shiawase no Kaze Fukushima Set Plan” from January 9, 2026 as a fixed fare plan “Dorawari” exclusively for ETC vehicles. The period of use is from January 16 to June 30 (excluding some days such as three consecutive holidays). This plan…
The “Yuki-no-Hamanasu” temporary limited express train runs between Sapporo and Asahikawa, bound for Furano. Running on January 31 and February 1 when ski resort events are held.
JR Hokkaido will operate a temporary limited express “Yuki-no-Hamanasu-go” between Sapporo and Asahikawa Stations on January 31 and February 1. This train operates via the Nemuro and Furano Lines, bound for Furano Station. The down train (bound for Asahikawa) departs Sapporo Station at 7:41 a.m., arriving at Furano Station at 9:42 a.m. and Asahikawa Station…
Free bus service from Osaka to Tokushima will be available from noon today! You can apply even if you don’t have an “invitation” to the Kansai Pavilion at Expo ’70!
Tokushima Prefecture will accept applications for public participation in the Tokushima Invitation Next Campaign “Tokushima PR 0 yen Bus” for January runs (10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, and 18th) from 12:00 p.m. on December 22, 2012. The program offers a free one-way bus ticket from Osaka to Tokushima on the condition that visitors post information on…
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department forecasts traffic congestion on public roads in Tokyo, peaking in the afternoon of December 25, with traffic congestion exceeding 10 km on Kannana-dori Avenue.
The Metropolitan Police Department has published forecasts of traffic congestion on public roads in Tokyo during the year-end and New Year period from 2025 to 2026. Traffic congestion is expected to be concentrated during the year, with many weekday traffic jams on Kanpachi Dori expected to last until December 26, and to be below normal…