JR Hokkaido will make all express trains “Kamui,” “Lilac,” “Soya,” and “Okhotsk” between Sapporo Station and Asahikawa Station, and express trains “Sarobetsu” between Asahikawa and Wakkanai Stations, all of which will have reserved seats from spring 2026. In response to the chronic congestion of non-reserved seats, the company states that this will resolve the inequity…
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JAL Hometown Ambassadors and Supporters】JAL Hometown Ambassadors introduce tourist attractions in Hijimachi!
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…
JR East Japan View, Time Sale on Train + Lodging for December. Tohoku and Hokkaido destinations are available from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
JR East View Tourism & Sales will hold a “＼Black Friday＼＼＼ Winter Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale＼” from November 26th at 7:00 to December 2nd! / Winter Dynamic Rail Pack Time Sale” will be held from November 26th at 7:00 to December 2nd. The offer covers the period from December 17 to 23. During the…
Seoul No. 1, Taipei No. 2, Bangkok No. 3, and Guam also surging HIS announces year-end and New Year’s overseas travel reservation trends
HIS has released a summary of travel trends based on international travel bookings for the year-end and New Year holidays (departures between December 26 and January 4, 2026). The survey was conducted on November 7 and covered HIS tours, dynamic packages, and airline tickets (excluding accommodation only). Year-end and New Year trends The number of…
Aeon, starting today, will have a “Super! Black Friday Sale” from today. Half-price festival, increased quantity plan, etc.
Aeon will hold the “Aeon Super! Black Friday Sale” will be held for up to 11 days starting today, November 20, at approximately 600 stores nationwide, including AEON, AEON Style, and others (varies by region and facility). This year, celebrating its 10th anniversary, “Super! Black Friday,” the store will offer a point increase of up…
Basta Shinjuku to hold “Basta Tour” from December, explaining its history and structure. Behind-the-scenes stories by those involved will also be given.
Basta Shinjuku Dissection! Unknown Exploration Tour (Basta Tour) As an infrastructure tourism promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Basta Shinjuku: Anatomy of Basta Shinjuku! The “Basta Shinjuku Unexplored Tour (Basta Tour)” will be conducted as an infrastructure tourism program promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Visitors can…
Takarajimasya “Miffy” quilted tote on sale. Plenty of storage, with 5 pockets
Takarajimasya will release “miffy Soft Quilting Storage Tote Bag Book” today, November 17. The price is 3,850 yen. This tote bag has two front pockets for quick access, one large interior pocket, two smaller interior pockets for easy organization, and a loop for holding longer items upright. The light gray fabric is decorated with a…
Jangria Okinawa + 1 facility set ticket on sale at “Okinawa North Enjoyment Portal Site”. 8 facilities to choose from
Japan Entertainment, operator of Jungleia Okinawa (553-1, Kuregayama, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture), has opened an official sales site “Northern Okinawa Enjoyment Portal Site” for set tickets that allow visitors to enjoy the park and surrounding tourist facilities together. The Jungleia Okinawa one-day ticket includes admission to one of eight tourist facilities in northern Okinawa, with…
Hotel brand under development at ESCON FIELD HOKKAIDO to be Banyan’s “DHAWA,” scheduled to open in fall 2027.
ES-CON Japan has decided to brand the new hotel it is developing in the vicinity of the ES-CON Field HOKKAIDO ballpark in the Hokkaido Ballpark F Village “DHAWA” by the Banyan Group. The hotel is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. The hotel construction site is located across the aisle from the outfield…
Ace’s “Micro Galaxy” bag series. Four compact, lightweight and colorful items are now available.
Ace launched the “MICRO GALAXY” series from the street bag brand EDGELINK. Micro Galaxy features a compact, lightweight and colorful design. They are said to be useful when you want to raise the tension at festivals and events, or as a photo-worthy cord accent. The lineup includes three types of bags (Boston type, rolled Boston…