On June 16, the “Asia Infrastructure Partnership Trust Fund 2 (‘Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2’: LEAP 2), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement totaling 10 million U.S. dollars with Schoolnet India Limited (hereinafter “SIL”), an education services company in the Republic of India. Of this amount, 5 million U.S. dollars will…
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“Marve Urayasu,” a shopping complex located under the elevated tracks at Urayasu Station, is set to open in full. A list of stores, including “Yellow” (omelet rice) and “Lindt” (chocolate), has been released.
Tokyo Metro and Metro Development will open “M’av Urayasu,” a commercial facility they have been developing under the elevated tracks at Urayasu Station on the Tozai Line, on June 30. Marve Urayasu already opened three stores (Baskin-Robbins, Mos Burger, and Kaldi) on the East Exit side as part of its first phase on March 38,…
Scoot is collaborating with the movie “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Passengers can receive flight tags and eco-bags through in-flight sales.
Scoot is launching a collaboration with the movie *Spider-Man: A Brand-New Day*. The promotion runs from June 30 to September 13. The two aircraft involved are an Airbus A321neo and a Boeing 787. In addition to featuring custom headrest covers in their specially designed cabins, music from the film will be played onboard. Furthermore, passengers…
Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station: Renovation, Including Rebuilding the Station Building and Cosmetic Improvements, Raises Expectations for the Station as the Gateway to the Dome and Amusement Park
Seibu Railway will carry out a renovation of “Seibu Kyujo-mae Station” on the Sayama and Yamaguchi Lines over a four-year period from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2029. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the value of the Tokorozawa railway corridor. As the gateway to the Belluna Dome and Seibuen Amusement Park,…
A black version of the Myaku Myaku face mascot is now available. Its squishy feel might just become addictive!
Heso Production will release the “Soft Mascot Black” version of Myaku Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, in late June. The price is 1,100 yen. A black version of the face-shaped mascot, measuring 75 mm in diameter and 20 mm thick. It features a soft, squishy, and springy texture made of polyurethane, and…
JATA Announces New Leadership Structure; Yuji Hara, Chairman of Kaze Travel Agency, Named 14th Chairman
On June 17, the Japan Association of Travel Agents announced its new leadership structure. Yuji Hara, Representative Director and Chairman of Kaze Travel Agency, will assume the position of 14th Chairman. Mr. Hara graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Keio University in March Showa 57. After joining the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that…
Wagon service on the Sanyo Shinkansen to end; mobile ordering to take over starting in October. With the introduction of the top-tier “Supreme Class” seating…
With the introduction of the “Supreme Class” on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, JR Central and JR West will discontinue the onboard sales service provided by trolleys on the Sanyo Shinkansen as of October 1 and fully transition to a mobile ordering service that allows passengers to place orders using their own smartphones or…
July 25: Hotel Terrace The Garden Mito, located a 1-minute walk from the station, is now offering an accommodation package that includes reserved seating for the “Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Festival”
Premium Table Seating × Deluxe Twin Room (1 night, 2 meals included) Rate: 150,000 yen per room Plan Details: ・Premium Table Seating (up to 4 people) ・Deluxe Twin Room (44.5 m², accommodates up to 4 adults) ・Early check-in from 12:00 p.m. (normally from 3:00 p.m.) ・Shuttle service to the venue (shared ride) ・Dinner at the…
“Miina,” one of Tohoku’s largest water play areas featuring a water play zone and a giant ball pit, has opened. Hanatopia Iwanuma has undergone a complete renovation.
Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, will open “miiina” (7-1 Raijin, Misekiyoshi, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture), a new community hub centered around a children’s playground, on June 19. This facility is a complete renovation of the former “Hanatopia Iwanuma.” Spanning a site area of approximately 46,000 square meters, it features one of the largest water play zones…
“Splash Carnival,” one of the largest water play areas in the Kanto region. Featuring six types of pools and slides, this summer also includes a collaboration with “Crayon Shin-chan.”
A leisure facility operated by Sagami Lake Resort, part of the Fuji-Q Group “Sagamiko MORI MORI” (1634 Wakayagi, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will open “Splash Carnival,” the Kanto region’s largest water play area with a total area of approximately 5,000 m², on June 27. This season, the park is running a joint promotion…