JAL, which has bases throughout Japan, has been continuously implementing initiatives to revitalize local communities (currently known as the “JAL Hometown Project”), In August 2020, the company launched the “JAL Hometown Ambassadors” program, in which flight attendants selected through an internal application process relocate to local communities to promote initiatives in their respective regions. In…
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Traffic restrictions will be in effect on surrounding roads starting at 5:00 p.m. on the 1st for the Itabashi Fireworks Festival and the Toda Bridge Fireworks Festival. Residents within the restricted area must also present a resident pass.
Itabashi Ward, the Itabashi Ward Tourism Association, and the Shimura-Takashimadaira Police Station will implement traffic restrictions on surrounding roads in conjunction with the “67th Itabashi Fireworks Festival,” which will be held on August 1. The restrictions will be in effect from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Vehicle access restrictions apply to the area north of…
Elementary School Students Get Free Admission Starting This Year; Tokorozawa City’s “Kitano Park Public Pool” Open Through the End of August
Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, is opening the “Kitano Park Public Pool” (4-3 Kotesashi-cho, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture) for the summer season only, from July 18 to August 31. This fiscal year, we revised our pricing structure to make admission free for elementary school students and younger, and we also introduced a policy allowing up to…
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of JAL’s Chubu–Honolulu route, the Sakura Lounge is offering a 2,200-yen discount. A Hawaiian menu is also available exclusively in the evenings.
As part of the second phase of its campaign commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Centrair (Chubu)–Honolulu route, JAL is offering Economy Class passengers access to the JAL Sakura Lounge at Chubu Centrair International Airport’s international terminal at a special rate. While the standard fare is 8,250 yen per passenger per one-way segment, tickets issued…
Muji Begins Selling Reading Glasses in Its Stationery Section; Offers Lower-Strength Lenses to Address “Smartphone Presbyopia”
*The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article focuses on “reading glasses”—which are affordable and easy to purchase—as a solution to the growing number of young…
Muji’s “Bicycle Helmet” doesn’t touch your bangs and helps prevent sweating. The minimalist 20-inch bike is perfect for city riding.
*The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article introduces new mobility-related products designed to make everyday travel and outings more convenient. “Breathable Bicycle Helmet” Developed Based…
Muji: A Neck Pillow That Converts Into a Lumbar Support and an Expandable Shoe Case. We Got an Early Look at Their New Travel Goods Before Their Release
Ryohin Keikaku held the “MUJI Fall/Winter 2026 New Product Exhibition” at its Tokyo headquarters. This article introduces new travel products designed to make packing and traveling more comfortable. *The information provided is current as of July 2026 and may differ from the information available at the time of release. A Boston Bag That Folds Down…
The Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service with reduced frequency between Hakata and Kumamoto starting the morning of the 31st. Service between Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo will be suspended for the entire day.
JR Kyushu announced its train schedule for July 31 in light of the impact of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (as of 7:00 p.m. on the 30th). The Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service between Hakata and Kumamoto with reduced frequency starting around 6:00 a.m. Service will begin with the northbound train departing Kumamoto at 6:08…
Disney Raises Ticket Price Cap to 12,400 Yen; DPA Sets Parade Price at 3,500 Yen per Show
Tokyo Disney Resort revealed in its “First Quarter Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027” materials that it would be adjusting the price tier composition of its park tickets and introducing a new, higher-priced ticket tier. Ticket prices for October are currently listed on the official website. As of July 30, the price…
I went to the JAL SKY MUSEUM to experience the immersive theater, which is now a permanent attraction. The gift shop is incredibly well-stocked, and they’ve introduced a new summer-only morning time slot for hangar tours.
JAL has unveiled new exhibits at the “JAL SKY MUSEUM” (3-5-1 Haneda Airport, Ota Ward, Tokyo), which will be open to the public starting August 1. The JAL SKY MUSEUM is a museum where visitors can learn about aviation careers and history and experience aircraft up close. In addition to visually showcasing the airline’s history…