On August 1, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department updated its list of locations where traffic violations are publicly enforced. Speed violation (PDF) enforcement locations include Hanzomon Station Street in Chiyoda Ward (near 3-chome, Hayabusa-cho), the Otemachi-Ryogoku Line (near 2-chome, Otemachi), Kaede Street (near 2-chome, Kanda Surugadai), Yasukuni-dori (near Kanda-Sudacho 2-chome), and approximately 100 other locations….
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Rakuten Travel’s Ranking of Popular “All-Inclusive” Accommodations with High Customer Reviews in the Kanto Region. Topping the list is “Ito Hotel Jurak” in Shizuoka, where guests can enjoy a craft-making experience.
Rakuten Travel has announced a popularity ranking of accommodations where guests can enjoy “all-inclusive” stays this summer, focusing on properties in the nine prefectures surrounding the Kanto region (Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka) that have a user review rating of 4.3 or higher. “All-inclusive” refers to a pricing structure in…
“Hatokko,” a limited-edition silicone pouch that perfectly fits one Hato Sabure cookie, goes on sale August 10. Comes with a dove-shaped carabiner.
On August 10—known as “Pigeon Day,” which marks the company’s founding anniversary—Toshimaya will release a limited-edition silicone pouch called “Hatokko,” designed with its signature “Hato Sablé” cookies as the motif. This soft silicone pouch is sized to perfectly hold one Hato Sabure cookie and is priced at 1,500 yen each. It comes in two designs:…
“The Suica Penguin Fan Book” goes on sale today. It includes over 100 marshmallow stickers, ultra-rare merchandise, and more—all packed into a single volume that encapsulates a quarter-century of history.
Orange Page released the mook *Suica Penguin Fan Book* on August 3. It is A4 size, 36 pages long, and priced at 2,420 yen. The special supplement is a set of plump, soft “marshmallow stickers” featuring the Suica penguin. According to the publisher, the stickers feature over 100 carefully selected illustrations from the “Penguin Diary”—a…
Seven airlines operating out of Haneda will tighten and move up their checked baggage drop-off deadlines to ensure on-time performance.
The Regular Airlines Association and its member airlines will implement measures to ensure compliance with boarding deadlines starting September 1. We will once again make it clear that the “departure time” refers to the “time the aircraft begins to move,” and that, as a general rule, passengers cannot board once the “check-in deadline” has passed….
Changes in Executive Officers, etc. | News & Public Relations
We are pleased to announce the following changes in the executive leadership of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). July 31, 2026 [Resignation] Senior Advisor Hiroyuki Yamaguchi August 1, 2026 [Appointment] Senior Advisor Seisuke Inoue read more © Source JICA
Oedo Onsen Monogatari is offering a “Shibayamagata Kayak and SUP Experience Package” at three hotels in Kaga and Katayamazu Onsen. You can also enjoy fireworks over the lake on summer nights.
The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group is offering a “Shibayama-gata Kayak and SUP Experience Package” at three participating facilities in the Katayamazu Onsen area, located on the shores of Lake Shibayama-gata in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, through October 31 (the night course is available through August 30). As the first installment of the company’s “Hokuriku Localization…
Toki Premium Outlets: The “Hayatabi” Drive Plan, featuring unlimited highway access and shopping vouchers, is a great deal. Available through December 25.
NEXCO Central Japan and Toki Premium Outlets (1-2 Tokigaoka, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture) began selling a special unlimited-ride pass exclusively for ETC-equipped vehicles—the “Hayatabi: Enjoy Toki to the Fullest! ‘Toki Premium Outlets Shopping Voucher Drive Plan’”—on July 24. This package combines an “Expressway Tour Pass” (for standard cars, kei cars, motorcycles, etc.)—which offers unlimited access…
[Visiting RV Parks: Base Camps for Overnight Stays in Your RV] Right Under Chichibu Park Bridge in Saitama! We Stayed at a Unique, Lush RV Park Housed in a Repurposed Cattle Barn: Contrad Chichibu Park Bridge RV Park
RV Park Amenities: If you walk from the RV park toward the back of the facility, you’ll find a separate building that was converted from a large warehouse. Inside, there are restrooms, a kitchen area, and a living space. The restrooms are located immediately to the left as you enter. There are three individual stalls:…
Up to 30% off unlimited ride passes and sightseeing tickets in Nagasaki Prefecture. The “NAGASAKI Gurun to my Tabi Campaign” with my route
Toyota Financial Services, the Kyushu MaaS Council, and the Nagasaki Prefecture MaaS Executive Committee are launching the “NAGASAKI Gurun to my Tabi Campaign,” which offers discounts of up to 30% on transportation and tourism tickets. This project, commissioned by the Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Federation, utilizes the travel app “my route” to promote sightseeing tours within…