Fujikyu Group’s Hakone Yusen will begin operating a new sightseeing boat, “Hakone Yusen Dai-chakai” on December 20, 2012, under the theme of “tea” at Lake Ashinoko, Hakone. Hours of operation are from 10:00 to 16:00. The route is Hakone Sekisho Ato Port – Moto Hakone Port – Hakoneen Port – Kojiri Port (approximately 70 minutes)….
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Duffy Bus visits Nagoya City! 24th “Sakae Hirobus” exhibits its fluffy body and enjoys commemorative photo.
On November 24, Tokyo Disney Resort will hold a nationwide visit event to display the “Duffy Bus” at Sakae Hirobus (located at 3-5-10 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. The exhibit will be on display from 10:00 to 17:00. The Duffy Bus is a special edition bus whose body is…
Miraculously, “promotion for three consecutive years” was decided! I visited the stadium of Tochigi City, where the pitch is too close. What is the only weak point?
Tochigi City FC, a J-League club, has finally decided to be promoted to J2. Tochigi City FC, which once had a rickety stand and was never talked about, moved from the Kanto League to the JFL in 2023, when it changed its name from “Tochigi Uva FC,” and to the J3 in 2024. On November…
Up to 20% off iPhone 16/15/14! Lowest price this year on Amazon. Up to 21,000 yen worth of savings if you apply for a telecommunication plan at the same time. Black Friday real sale starts.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is running a Black Friday sale on Apple products, starting on November 24, with new sales on iPhone 16/16 Plus/15/15 Plus/14, all at record low prices in 2025. The iPhone 16 with a capacity of 256GB is normally priced at 139,800 yen, but at the time of writing, it is 15% off…
AirPods 4 up to 19% off. Models with active noise cancellation also on sale.
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Apple AirPods 4. The regular model is 19% off at 17,700 yen (usually 21,800 yen) at the time of writing. The model with active noise cancellation is 17% off at 24,800 yen (regular price: 29,800 yen). The silhouette has been improved from the AirPods…
Braun’s top-of-the-line Series 9 SPORT+ electric shaver is 44% off; lowest price this year on Amazon Black Friday
Amazon (Amazon Japan) is having a Black Friday sale on the Braun Series 9 SPORT+ electric shaver (9360cc). Normally priced at 52,800 yen, it is 44% off at 29,800 yen at the time of writing, the lowest price in 2025. This top-of-the-line, Amazon-exclusive model comes with a 6-in-1 automatic alcohol cleaner and a shaver case…
JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters】JAL adopted “Deshiko” for JAL in-flight meals! JAL Furusato Ambassadors introduce the charm of the new brand “Deshiko,” a masterpiece created by the 125-year history of Lake Hamana eels!
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…
Scoot to Launch Naha/Haneda-Singapore Route Soon; Black Friday Sale to Begin on 25th
At the briefing, Mr. Hidetoshi Yasutake, who assumed the position of Japan Branch Manager on September 1, took the stage and introduced the features of the new routes and the company’s aircraft and services. Starting with the Padang route in Indonesia in January 2025, the company has opened a series of new routes, with the…
cookpad plus, winter 2026 issue features two Snoopy mugs. Also features recipes for lentil use.
Fusosha will release “cookpad plus 2026 winter issue” on November 28. The price is 1,300 yen. The appendix is “[PEANUTS 75th Anniversary Design] Snoopy Porcelain Mugs Luxury 2-Piece Set”. The mugs are 9cm in diameter and wide, and can be used in microwave ovens and dishwashers. The set includes a design with frames arranged in…
Furano Line to increase evening up trains from December to February. Responding to winter crowding, information staff and security guards will be assigned.
JR Hokkaido will implement congestion countermeasures on the Furano Line from December 1 to February 28, 2026. Due to the congestion of up trains in the evening last winter, one extra regular train will be operated between Biei Station and Asahikawa Station at 6:00 p.m. during the above period. For other regular trains, the number…