Hanshin Electric Railway and Sanyo Electric Railway have decided to name the reserved-seat service to be introduced on the new 3000 Series (6-car) express trains operating between Osaka Umeda Station and Sanyo Himeji Station on the Hanshin Main Line, Kobe Express Line, and Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line “Rakuyan Seat.” The service is scheduled to…
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Three new types of special guest rooms are now available at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Wish. They feature photos of characters in their 25th-anniversary costumes and exclusive behind-the-scenes shots.
Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel Wish will offer its special guest room, the “Imagining the Magic: ‘Off on a Sparkling Adventure!’ Room,” from October 1 through March 31, 2027. In guest rooms themed around the Tokyo Disney Resort Photography Project “Imagining the Magic,” wallpaper designs featuring original photographs by photographer Masashi Asada will be featured. Rates…
Entry restrictions at “Tokyo Skytree Station” during the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. From 7:00 p.m. to around 10:00 p.m., the West Exit will be for exits only.
In conjunction with the “49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival” on July 25, Tobu Railway will implement crowd control measures at Tokyo Skytree Station. The measures will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Due to the construction, the West Exit will be for exiting only; passengers are asked to use the East Exit…
The Disney Store has opened at Shinsaibashi Parco in Osaka. Mickey plush toys in flashy outfits, and Urupocha-chan featuring okonomiyaki and takoyaki motifs.
The Disney Store will open its “Shinsaibashi Parco” location on August 26. To commemorate the opening, the company announced that it will release 23 limited-edition items. The new store features Japan’s first design themed around a “magical journey,” based on a story that begins with a book discovered by Mickey Mouse, who is dressed as…
FDA Summer Sale: Up to 80% Off on All Routes. Flight and Hotel Packages Also Available
FDA (Fuji Dream Airlines) will hold its “FDA Summer Sale” from July 23 to August 7 to commemorate the 17th anniversary of its inaugural flight. The sale will feature discounted fares and travel packages, as well as even more attractive plans and promotions for FDA Members aged 29 and under. A promotion offering discounts of…
Pacific Ferry is offering up to 45% off its First-Class Western-Style Cabins on the Ishikari and Kiso routes. Available on the Nagoya–Sendai/Tomakomai and Sendai–Tomakomai routes.
Pacific Ferry is offering an online-only promotion called the “[Pair & Group Discount] Plan to Enjoy First-Class Western-Style Cabins at a Discount for Groups of 2 or More,” which provides up to 45% off first-class Western-style cabins on the ferries “Ishikari” and “Kiso.” The promotion applies to voyages from August 24 to 31. The eligible…
Get up to 30% off popular hotels, including TAOYA, Oedo Onsen Monogatari, and Dormy Inn. Rakuten Travel’s “Special Coupon Week”
Rakuten Travel is holding a “Special Coupon Week” promotion through 9:59 a.m. on July 31, offering discounts of up to 30% on travel reservations. Starting July 21, the company is distributing a limited number of coupons that can be used for domestic accommodations, Rakuten Pack (transportation + lodging), car rentals, and sightseeing experiences (activity reservations)….
New Pokémon Travel Goods, Including a Packable Pikachu T-Shirt and a Metamon Passport Cover
TradeWorks is releasing new Pokémon-themed items from its travel goods brand, “gowell.” The “Packable Pikachu T-Shirt” folds up compactly for easy portability. It features a Pikachu silhouette on the chest against a black background and a large, bold depiction of Pikachu’s tail on the back. It is made with moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric and is…
Disney Resort Line to Feature Photographs by Masashi Asada on Its Free Passes; All 10 Designs to Be Released in Two Phases
The Disney Resort Line will begin selling a new unlimited-ride pass as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort Photography Project, “Imagining the Magic.” The first series, featuring two varieties, will be available from October 15 to December 2. The second series, featuring eight varieties, will be available from December 3 to January 11, 2027, for…
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Implements Safety Measures for “Right Turns” by Foreign Visitors Renting Cars in Japan; Measures in Place at New Chitose, Fukuoka, and Naha Airports
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will begin full-scale implementation of traffic safety measures for rental cars used by foreign visitors in areas surrounding airports. These measures are in response to the increase in rental car accidents, which has coincided with the recovery in the number of international visitors to Japan. As a…